Keep your personal information private
You will never be required to reveal any personal information on Zone54 to another member that you don't want to reveal. Keeping your personal information private is the best way of protecting yourself against unwarranted misuse or exposure of your details to people who don't need this information.
Talk on the phone first
You do not need to rush into meeting face-to-face. It's a good idea to chat on the phone before you meet. We suggest you stick to calling mobiles rather than swapping home or work numbers first. Always remember, online dating is still just dating, the only difference is you make your connection online. Make sure you listen to your instincts and always be cautious when meeting someone for the first time, just as you would if you met someone new in a bar.
Zone54 members are part of a community of singles who genuinely want to meet new people. We do our best to monitor and check the site, however you should stay vigilant to safeguard against unwitting or unscrupulous people who could be trying to scam or obtain private information for questionable reasons.
Trust your instincts and protect yourself
It is OK to be new with online dating. Be smart and trust your instincts with someone new. On a first date, it is a good idea to have an excuse to be elsewhere after your date. This gives you the option to politely excuse yourself and leave if you start to feel uncomfortable. Being safe is the highest priority.
Only meet when you are ready
If you have never met someone online before and aren't sure what to expect, it's always a good idea to have communicated for some time with someone new, say at least a few weeks, to give yourself the confidence to go and meet them.
Meeting at a home is not a good idea because you surrender potential control of the situation to the other person. Choose a safe place to go and meet like a public area, park, coffee shop, bar, restaurant or popular attraction. Regardless of how much contact you have had with someone online, you are not required to meet anyone you have been chatting to.
Ask as many questions as you like via email or instant message to become comfortable with someone, before giving them your contact information.
Dating Articles:
1) Important Points To Consider When Joining A Dating Site2) Meeting Someone For the First Time From a Dating Website
3) Why Pay-Per-Contact Dating Is Better Value Than Pay by the Month
4) Why Pay a Monthly Fee to Join a Dating Website? Pay Per Contact Instead
5) Why Use Online Dating to Find the Love of Your Life?
6) Refer A Friend Dating Site
7) Why Online Dating Is Becoming the Choice Over Meeting in Bars and Pubs
8) Online Dating Versus Speed Dating
9) What Things Should You Do For Your New Girlfriend Or Boyfriend?
10) Sydney Dating Services To Make Friends
11) Make Your Aussie Singles Experience A Safe One
12) Use A Reliable Australian Dating Site
13) Is Flirting A Good Way To Warm To New People?
14) Guys - How Do You Tell If A Woman Likes You?
15) Guys - How To Write An Outstanding Profile Women Will Love
16) Girls - How Do You Know If A Man Likes You?
17) Single Fathers Dating - Develop Confidence When Finding Yourself A Woman
18) Single Mothers Dating - Get Confident In Finding Yourself A Man
19) Do Pickup Lines Really Work?
20) Emailing A New Dating Friend - What Should I Write?
