{"id":17456,"date":"2020-09-02T14:47:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T14:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ezilon.com\/topics\/?p=17456"},"modified":"2021-07-09T10:51:33","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T10:51:33","slug":"online-dating-6-ways-to-protect-your-privacy-in-cyberspace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ezilon.com\/topics\/online-dating-6-ways-to-protect-your-privacy-in-cyberspace\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Dating \u2013 6 Ways to Protect Your Privacy in Cyberspace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Online dating<\/strong> is becoming more and more mainstream, as people from all walks of life plug in and find their soul mate in cyberspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are six tips <\/strong>for finding that special someone while still maintaining your privacy and safety online.

1. Avoid large, public chat rooms<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, this is where anything can (and does!) take place. Some people frequent these areas just to see what they can get away with. Instead, focus on smaller, more targeted web sites or chat rooms that match your interests or lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many online dating sites that cater to specific hobbies and several offer free trial memberships.

2.<\/strong> Don’t Disclose Your Address or Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you find a chat room, dating site, or forum that matches your interest, introduce yourself with only as much information as you feel comfortable giving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t plaster your phone number, address<\/strong> or any other personal information on the site. Wait until you meet someone with whom you truly click and have spoken to them for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common sense and that gut feeling are great indicators for when something just doesn\u2019t seem quite right.

3.<\/strong> Keep Low Profile at First<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participate in the forum or chat room regularly. Keep it low-key until you start forming friendships<\/strong> with the regular members there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be honest, and be yourself, after all, being natural is what will endear you to a particular mate.

4. Use Email and Chat for Your Correspondence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your correspondence limited to e-mail and chat<\/strong> until you get to know the person well enough to feel comfortable sharing your phone number and talking for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you decide to meet each other in person, choose a neutral, public place<\/strong>. You may even choose a town or city that\u2019s not the same as the one where you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need a good ice-breaker, start off the chat by talking about the forum or chat room where you met and any special interests that brought you two together.

5.<\/strong> During Meetings Use Public Places<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restaurants, parks, theaters, and other public places where people gather often are a good place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you could choose to attend a special event in your area together, perhaps a concert, festival or fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, let friends or family knows where you\u2019re going and who you\u2019re going with, as well as what time you\u2019ll be returning so they\u2019ll know how and where to reach you.

6.<\/strong> Consider Using a Post Office Box or Free Email Account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re interested in a few online matches that come your way, consider setting up a post office box<\/strong> and a free e-mail account to share information with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That way, if you come to find that you really don\u2019t click with this person, you won\u2019t feel as if you\u2019ve given any personal contact information away.

If you follow these six tips, chances are you\u2019ll have a great time with your cyber date. Remember to be honest and be yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do, chances are that you\u2019ll find that perfect special someone who enjoys you for who you are!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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