Establishing Online Dating Relationships
Online dating can be fun. But don’t neglect safety and common sense when you try to hook up with a mate. At a minimum, take caution in the following areas.
Protect Your Computer... Take care of your equipment and systems before you head out into the Internet realm. You need to have a firewall and anti-virus protection for your e-mail and for when you search websites and interact online.
At the bare minimum, you may want these two solutions that are offered at no charge to home computer users (i.e. not for commercial use): Free Firewall Download: ZoneAlarm www.zonelabs.com Free Anti-Virus Download: AVG Anti-Virus www.grisoft.com
Protect Yourself... Take care of yourself too, by choosing appropriate dating sites. Seek and choose a reputable online dating service. How? Begin by asking around with friends, neighbors, co-workers and others you may know who have tried online dating, and see which places they recommend.
Match.com and eHarmony are a couple of the most trusted dating sites.
In addition, search “online dating services” and keep a notebook of their URLs or website links, the fees, rules and regulations. Then compare each place. Try only those places where you feel safe. Avoid the others.
So take care. Arm your computer... and yourself, with the correct tools and knowledge! |
