1/ A thread on why I actively avoid online dating. "The medium is the message." - Marshall McLuhan The medium through which you first encounter a person greatly influence the nature of your full relationship.
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2/ It takes 5 seconds to make a lasting first impression. You make the strongest first impression in person. This is the medium that allows for the most sensory data. If your first meeting with someone is in person, then you allow the full glory of your charisma to shine thru.
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3/ Most of our communication is body language. In online dating, you can't pick up on someone's body language or tone. You limit yourself to words when the best action might be saying nothing and simply touching her or making eye contact.
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4/ Are you in love with a digital avatar or a real person? I've seen relationships where people fall in love with a digital avatar, and things go terribly wrong when they finally get together in person. The map is not the territory. Actors/stars often disappoint IRL.
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