Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Online Dating
Have online dating websites changed the way that people in the world interact from each other? Have people stopped actually charming someone off their first glance due to online dating websites? I believe that they have and I do not think it is factual. I am one to believe that the “old times” are one to go off of. I like the thought that the woman I find will be a woman that I have to go out and truly search for, and not having to use the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, or, MySpace. The Internet has reformed the way that people are falling in love for good. We now have the options of entering information, being matched to a compatible person, and then meeting them somewhere. “The rest is history” as some would say, but I do not think so. These online dating websites to some could be the best things that have ever happen to them and to other could lead to some very awkward, disturbing times. Some people who use these dating website strictly use them for the reason of being connected for the right reasons and some use them for meeting others and having sexual intercourse. I enjoy the thought that I will find the love of my life in a normal setting and not using the Internet, but I guess you just never know.
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I completely agree, I too believe that you have to know what the person looks like, how they interact with others in real life, etc. I don’t think you can fully love someone by not ever meeting them and not ever being with them. Sure, you can love the idea, but you can’t actually be fully in love with the person. I think online dating is also very scary as well. I think you don’t know who is on the other line. You have no idea of this person’s history, family, job, and life. All you have to go off of is their word, and not see who they are for yourself. Usually online people exaggerate as well. You can’t fully grasp the person until you meet them and hang out with them and spend time with them As someone has mentioned the brad paisley song says it perfectly. He is a fat little tuba player, but online he is a GQ model. If you never meet them you have no idea who they are. Another big aspect is, you have to be physically attracted to the person you are dating if you only see “pictures” how will you ever know what this person looks like. Can you trust everything you read online? I don’t think so.
ReplyDeleteGood point guys! It's that never ending debate between social determinism and technological determinism.
ReplyDeleteI think online dating have helped some people, while hurting others. Some people find it hard to meet people and find online dating, or even dating through virtual worlds easier and more safe for feelings. The problem comes in when the person you like online, is not the same person that shows up at your door. Misrepresentation of self is my biggest fear online, and is probably the reason why I could never date or meet someone online. I try to represent myself as my true self, but what I type is always up to the readers interpretation. So even though I represent myself the same, the reader could have a completely different view of me because of their personal interpretation. I use facebook, twitter and other sites to stay in touch with family and friends, but as far as dating... I dont think I could do that. But for some people, it is the best thing that could have happened. Interpretation of people change how they experience the online world.
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