MOBILE/ CELL PHONE DATING & VIRTUAL DATING

VIRTUAL DATING:

Virtual dating is a combination of video game playing and dating, where people meet other ‘virtually’.

How does virtual dating work?

People create ‘avatars’ which is a computerized representation of a person, usually in the form of a three dimensional model normally used in computer games. Through the use of these avatars, singles interact in a virtual scene that resembles a real life dating scene.

Scientists predict that virtual dating is the “Next Step in Online Dating”

MOBILE/ CELL PHONE DATING:

Mobile dating allow individuals to chat, meet and become involved romantically (possibly) by means of text messaging or mobile chatting.

How does Mobile Dating Work?

Users provide information about themselves which is stored in their phones as a dating ID. They can then search for other ID’s online or by calling a certain phone number dictated by the service. Most mobile dating services focus attention on users that share the same social network and proximity in order to increase opportunities for meeting.

Is mobile dating expensive?

The websites are usually free, but standard text messaging charges apply. Some networks also charge a small fee towards dating charges per message.

Drawbacks:

Many people avoid these services fearing that they may be harassed. The pictures are very small and also because cell phones are still primitive when compared to the computer in terms of being user friendly.