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
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
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.
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