The Internet can be a scary place when people fail to take the right precautions. There are many online dating and identity theft nightmares as well as cyber bullying. There are little things that people can do to help stop a major issue from happening.
Online dating is something that a lot of people have been doing not only through dating websites but even on apps or social media platforms. Everyone jokes about sliding into the DM or even Tinder but in reality many people have gained successful relationships through both.
“When it comes to meeting up with someone you met online it’s a no brainier to not show up alone,” senior Tori Canelli said. “It’s important to meet at a place that is a safe environment especially when you really don’t know this person other than from the internet. I think online dating is safe in some cases.”
“It depends on what site or app you’re using. I know two friends that currently have boyfriends they met through Tinder and never had any crazy issues.,” Canelli said.
Everyone is so quick to post things without thinking especially when it comes to being mean to someone else. It is easy to hide behind a computer and tear other people apart because you are not actually face to face with them seeing their emotions and initial reactions. According to Pew Research Center 32 percent of all teenagers are victims of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can also be related to people blocking one of another when drama happens in real life.
“Cyberbullying is something that could be avoided if kids were more educated on it. I haven’t really heard of much cyberbullying happening between college students,” senior Katie Lasater said. When people take real life drama to social media it shows their level of maturity along with their inability to confront people in person. What it all comes down to is that cyber bullying is a result of people acting cowardly.
Some people have opinions against online dating until they are older and find themselves in a situation that makes them change their mind. It is not that important to be in a relationship when you are young so that’s why online dating can be more popular for older adults.
“I personally have never used an online dating website because I don’t think that is the correct way to start a relationship,” Tori Canelli said. “There are a lot of complications that could occur through online dating and I prefer to keep myself safe. However, I could potentially find myself checking an online dating website out if I become old and desperate.”
