14 Anything I Should Look Out For?
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This article is from the Internet Personals: Advice for Straights FAQ, by Dean Esmay esmay@syndicomm.com with numerous contributions by others.
14 Anything I Should Look Out For?
As with anybody, male or female, you do have to be cautious.
Answering an ad might get you a psychotic, or someone who's dishonest
with you.
The single biggest hazard is probably those strange creatures out
there who post messages pretending to be what they aren't. There are
people (women AND men!) who post messages pretending to be gorgeous,
provocative women when they're nothing of the sort. Much rarer, but
still existing, are those who pretend to be attractive men.
It's also possible you'll wind up corresponding with someone criminal
or dangerous somehow. Don't be paranoid, but do be cautious!
All in all, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Don't get your heart crushed by a liar; use caution, and don't buy
too much of anything until you actually meet the person face-to-face,
or at least a phone call. Watch for the warning signs of someone
yanking your chain, or wrapped up in their own fantasies and not
really paying attention to who you are. Don't fall in love or get
your heart ripped out by someone who may just be a fantasy-woman (or
man). Don't be paranoid, but make sure you don't expect too much
until you actually meet the other person face-to-face.
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