Love is in the air--and couples nowadays don't even have to live in the same area, let alone breath the same air in order to meet and start a new relationship!
Internet dating is a social and technological phenomenon and is proving to be a more mainstream activity than ever before.
"According to statistics 1 in 5 singles have used online dating sites," MSU Professor and Chairperson of Telecommunications, Chip Steinfield said in an interview via e-mail.
Steinfield also said that most of the statistics he has seen suggest that younger people (under 35) use online dating more than older people (over 35).
MSU students voiced their opinion on Internet dating through a small informal survey on Facebook. Almost 100 percent of them said they would not pay for an Internet dating Web site.
Via an anonymous comment box on the survey, an MSU student said, "I think Internet dating sites are creepy."
With that, Professor Steinfield said he urges people who are using the Internet to meet new people to use caution and avoid being alone with someone they've met online until they have better information about who they are.
In order to be successful dating Web sites need to have a large pool of singles, according to Assistant Professor of Telecommunications, Kurt DeMaagd.
DeMaagd said few people want to give up their Social Security number in order for the site to complete a thorough background check.
"The more they know about the individual, the better that they can ensure that the profile is genuine and does not represent a safety risk," DeMaagd said.
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