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The Internet single connections and dating sites are NOT all that you think they may be, free or not. There are predators lying in wait to strip you of your self esteem, dignity, finances and emotional stability. The coverages on Dateline on NBC have highlighted not just predators of children but also scam artists using love and now God as tools to earn a living.
Press articles speak of the Nigerian Ring Leaders who position writers in Internet Cafes in South Africa with ties to people in New York who multi-chat with numerous people at a time, both men and women, are expertly trained in what to look for in profiles and in how to manipulate the "Lonely Heart". How many of you have been scammed? TRUSTING the other person on the other end of your mouse? Unfortunately I must admit I have not to the great degree some are, but nonetheless, it was hurtful I wanted to trust and believe It really was the protection of the Lord that opened my eyes before it was too late.
The photo of a nice looking man dressed in a well tailored suit and a broad and welcoming smile somehow gave me reassurance this was a safe site, a Christian site, a site I could trust.... a site where you could find and make friends with assurance, and it was reasonable to belong another attraction for singles, if it's free let's try it and see, since most times we are on a very limited budget.
It was a beautiful experience, every word and dream I could imagine discussed, questioned and shared for 2 weeks....
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Re: Dear Lonely Hearts: Beware!
By Michelle Kenneth, December 11, 2007 at 14:04Hi Marty,
Sorry to hear this happened to you. I heard a similar story not so long ago. I don't know from where, but the whole "calling the mother" and "upset that you could be this way..." just rings a bell. I've heard this story before.
I've learned that the internet can be a horrible place to meet people. I avoid it at all costs. I use the net purely for work and networking. I ask friends to introduce me to people. I also find that in my line of work, I meet a lot of men. Granted, it helps that I have the same past-time as them (hockey...plus knowing I'm a hockey columnist sparks their interest even more).
If you want to meet men, I recommend trying to dive deeper into a favorite past-time. Eligible singles can be found who embrace the same lifestyle as you do. For me, it's hockey. Men love the fact that I write about hockey, both the human and the statistical side of the sport. I'm talking their language.
If you love to dance or write, join local clubs that require you to go out and meet people. You could easily take a dance class and walk out meeting a new friend. You could meet someone at a local book reading club or a writer's club. In NYC, there's even a knitting class! Even going to see a play or a concert can net you a new friend (or phone number). Just be open to meeting people all the time. Have your friends introduce you around. Someone will know somebody.
I find that I meet more men doing what I love, moreso then anywhere else. And yes, this hockey season I have walked away with more phone numbers and email addresses then I ever had before just sitting there watching the game. Why? Because I combined my love for writing and the sport together and walked away with numerous personal contact information.
I will also say that since you are a writer, you should go with that angle. I have met a lot of men by just saying that I'm a writer (and they are, too!). It's something you have in common and that will engage them further to want to keep in contact with you.
It's all about getting out there. I call it networking, but I can't help but blush when there's a hockey player I'm talking to hitting on me. : )
Good luck!
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