The Process of Online Dating

By Austin Taylor

What is online dating?

  • User creates account containing pictures, descriptive info

  • Software finds match based on inputted data using algorithms (math)

  • User can search for potential dates instead

    • Location

    • Age

    • Religion

  • User can contact selected match via messaging/emailing services provided by dating service

Is online dating safe?

  • Depends on how you act
  • Staying anonymous
    • No last names or other information
    • Sexual names attract bad people
    • Don't speak to people who pressure you for your information
  • Saving passwords on public/shared computers
  • Internet security

What do people lie about on their online dating profile?

  • Age
  • Money
  • Job
    • ​Title
    • Having employees
    • Working in entertainment/film
    • Seniority
  • Physical status
    • Height
    • Weight
    • Bust
    • Shape
  • Knowing famous people

Why do people consider online dating

  • Meeting through a friend
    • Possible stress
  • Location restrictions
    • Small towns
  • Less problems with awkward dates

What are some facts about online dating

  • 77% planned second date during/after first
  • 19% of brides have met through online dating
  • 80% of people think online dating is a good way to meet people
  • 66% of people dated someone they met online
  • 27% of 18-24 year old people have used online dating before

Online dating is an alternative to meeting in reality, saving people of the hassle of trying bars or other social gatherings.

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