Meeting people you have something in common with in a world so big and busy can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. The internet is like a magnifying glass, helping you to see clearer and find the prize.
That doesn't mean you're not still going to see some dirt here and there!
The cyber world has created a way to reach beyond normal boundaries.
Internet dating sites have created a way for the lonely to find companionship,
The bored with excitement.
The curious with answers
The hopeless with hope
The broken hearted with love.
Using the internet as a tool can make all these things possible. The world of internet dating has allowed for the individual to expand normal boundaries and meet people that you may never have met otherwise.
The internet has made it easier and possible to connect with more people and even find love.
Unfortunately with this advancement as with any, there are always those looking to exploit it to their own benefit. They manipulate the system and the person for their own selfish desires. Whether it is for sexual reasons or financial, many lie about who they are with words and false pictures or no pictures. Without face to face interaction you are forced to believe what they write. Deception has become much easier for those who wish to manipulate. They can cheat on their spouses in a much more discrete fashion, they mislead you as to who they really are, and then there are those who lie and manipulate for financial gain.
Without face to face contact, it is easier for the deceptive take advantage of the naive and unsuspecting. They do not see the pain or confusion in a person's eye, and you can not rely on eye contact and body language to read a person. There is no need to respect or have compassion as often they never have to be accountable for their actions, or witness the devastation left in their wake. It allows them to continue with a lack conscience and empathy. Often when taken to the next step and you do meet, it is too late because you have already been blinded by words and given false hope. Often judgment and reality are distorted at this point.
In fact it is a great place for the psychopath to thrive and the trusting to be victimized!