The Process of Online Dating
By Austin Taylor
What is online dating?
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User creates account containing pictures, descriptive info
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Software finds match based on inputted data using algorithms (math)
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User can search for potential dates instead
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Location
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Age
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Religion
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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
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What do people lie about on their online dating profile?
- Age
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Money
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Job
- Title
- Having employees
- Working in entertainment/film
- Seniority
- Physical status
- Height
- Weight
- Bust
- Shape
- Knowing famous people
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Why do people consider online dating
- Meeting through a friend
- Possible stress
- Location restrictions
- Small towns
- Less problems with awkward dates
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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
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Online dating is an alternative to meeting in reality, saving people of the hassle of trying bars or other social gatherings.
Websites used
https://www.zoosk.com/date-mix/online-dating-advice/online-dating-statistics-dating-stats-2017/
https://hellogiggles.com/love-sex/dating/coffee-meets-bagel-tips-second-date/
https://www.getsafeonline.org/protecting-yourself/online-dating/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/sex/six-reasons-should-consider-online-dating/
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/greg-hodge/online-dating-lies_b_1930053.html
https://www.bobology.com/public/What-is-Online-Dating.cfm
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