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Guide To Mobile Dating

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

A Simple Guide To Mobile Dating

Mobile technology has opened a stream of mobile dating for users all around the globe. People seeking partners can now choose from scores of individuals like themselves even from their own locations. Dating is a fun way to socialize and mingle with people who share your interests but has its fair share of baggage. Here are some guidelines for safe and healthy mobile dating.

The Do’s

All one requires to pursuit mobile dating is a cell phone with WAP or GPRS features and a cellular service provider that supports such features.
There are many websites on the internet that provide mobile dating services like text message packages as well as voice and video chats. The registration on such sites is mostly free and some charge a minimal monthly fee.
When signing up create a user ID or pseudo name along with a profile which will be visible to other daters surfing the site for a date. Keep your profile simple and clean. Depending on the information provided by you in your profile and preferences, you will receive regular matches via text messages on your cell phone.

Start slow and easy as rushing or cramming options will only leave you overloaded.
Keep personal details like pictures, numbers, addresses and videos for later into the pursuit. Once you have established an inter-personal relationship with your mobile date you can gradually reveal your identity.
To get on familiar grounds with your mobile date ask to share photos and videos, to see family and friends.
The picture you upload should be clear and not touched up. Be honest about yourself and urge your date to do the same.

The don’ts

Since there are several fraudulent users online waiting to take advantage of naïve daters one must be absolutely cautious and vigilant while agreeing to a conversation with a stranger.

Do not answer obscene texts or calls as they are just traps.
Never give out your personal number or address until you are sure of your mobile date.
Since mobile dating comes with added features like video and voice chat it is advisable to use them before actually planning to meet your date in person.

If and when you do choose to meet the dater in the flesh be extremely careful and plan ahead. Keep a friend or relative in the loop and let them know where you are going.

Steer clear of individuals demanding favors in cash or kind.
With the rise of cyber crime and hacking be alert when accessing your account or others information.
Do not obsess over your mobile date too much as you may appear desperate and easy.
Avoid uploading suggestive pictures or videos as you never know who may be viewing them.
It is not to the advantage to register on too may sites as this way you will be bombarded with messages and will lose control.
Multiple dates can be exciting yet frustrating. Hence it is better to stick to fewer options and steadily sift through to the final cut.