Isn't looking for people to date on the internet kind of like shopping in the store? Seems kind of dehumanizing.
5 Answers to "Isn't looking for people to date on the internet kind of like shopping in the store? Seems kind of dehumanizing."
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haha yeah, I guess so! but we're in the era of technology, sooner or later we'll be walking around with a hologram of our girl/boyfriends rather than him/her in person... lol!
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Places like Australia were populated by mail order brides. Some speculate English speaking cultures are "pioneering" cultures and just better suited for such things. Speed dating and a lot of our rituals might seem dehumanizing to others, while arranged marriages and traditions like the Tibetain custom of the bride first sleeping with the groom's brothers on their honeymoon might seem dehumanizing to us. Bottom line is all these rituals appear to work for a lot of people.
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i haven't done it, but to me it seems more like being able to drive to a megamall, instead of settling for the goods at whatever mom + pop convenience store is within walking distance.
of course, you still have the full responsibility to check for quality and fit. but there's a lot more to choose from. i mean, if that one-in-a-million person is out there for you, statitistically they may not happen to be a friend-of-a-friend, or work in your building or go to your school.Like (1)
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To my amazement, I personally know 4 couples who met online and are very happy.
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Posted by onwayout Jul 13th, 2012 at 1:57PM
I don't think it's dehumanizing. I just think it's the times we live in, and people wanting to find their perfect match so desperately that they are willing to try it any way that's available. Also, some people might not go out alot, but want to meet someone and it's something they can set up at home and check for updates in the evenings at their own convenience. Some people don't feel comfortable going out to hot spots in public to meet potential suitors. It's just another avenue for people who are looking to meet other individuals.
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