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Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

isa savings — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:06:55 -0000

So I guess the remaining 17% are either not searching or already hooked. 83% seems a bit to high considering the amount of people in the UK that visited dating sites in 2008.

Thanks for sharing though.

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

Anton — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:58:11 -0000

I think 38% would be more accurate, interesting read by the way

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Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

nevetS — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:39:24 -0000

I really doubt its 83%. Its biased for sure, like they probably combined Myspace and Facebook and those popular ones into it, which are not really for dating, but can be.

I personally don't use online dating, i just go around town, and can usually start getting dates right there.

I think its geared towards older people, with family obligations,or limited time. so they screen out people who would otherwise object.

I still don't really know anyone who actually USES it.

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

Thevoiceofreason — Sat, 24 May 2008 15:20:27 -0000

This is propoganda to try and get rid of the social stigma and lingering suspicion that there is something inherently wrong with the sort of people that use these sites. An academic research came up with a figure of 4% of women who would actually concider online dating as a viable option. The users of these get addicted, sure, meeting 4 women a week, but you could do that serving and McDonalds :-)

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

Everton — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:59:25 -0000

Itâ€™s a great example for the fact that in the internet era, the nature of social life has changed for everâ€¦

too true. Even I'm starting to catch on - I organised date online last week after I finally registered with Facebook

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

Yael — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:52:42 -0000

It's a great example for the fact that in the internet era, the nature of social life has changed for ever....

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

Martin — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:09:52 -0000

Well it say that 50% have registered and 83% have been on a dating site before which does not mean that they have been using their own Internet account for it. I personally find it really interesting that they mention the 50% which has been probably computed by adding the members of both sites.

If that is the case the figure might be lower than that. There are surely many users who registered on both sites. As you can see, I doubt these figures.. They want to make it seem like something normal, that everyone does and I think it is not.

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

Everton — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:53:39 -0000

Hmmmâ€¦ I didnâ€™t think 83% of people in the UK (or any other country) even had Internet access?

Good point - internet penetration in the UK is only about 70%

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

Dan and Jennifer — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:24:49 -0000

Hmmm... I didn't think 83% of people in the UK (or any other country) even had Internet access? :-)

Jennifer and I actually ran an online dating site for over 3 years before starting our Dating & Relationship advice column. We're having a lot more fun with this one.

Have an awesome day!
Dan

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

3gp — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:59:09 -0000

i think dating sites are for those that want to flirt and didnt find a good mate in real life. for me it is useless to spend time on dating sites. You can find pretty gals in real life.

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

Everton — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:17:39 -0000

@Martin

I doubt their sampling was that bad!

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

Martin — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:17:36 -0000

Was the survey conducted on the Top Dates website ;)

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

listikal — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:56:54 -0000

I met my current girlfriend on Match. It's a great way to meet people. I'd recommend it.

Re: 83% Of People In UK Use Online Dating Sites

horisly — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:43:44 -0000

no, never,because i have a pretty girl friend.
lol...