By: kikaru kung
Submitted: 2010-08-01 21:15:48 | Word Count: 555
While many online date seekers are still reluctant to embrace video chat, it seems the pros now far outweigh the cons. You see, with free dating sites, financed by Google advertising, becoming more and more popular, so to is date scamming. Date scamming refers to scammers who use fake profiles on (mostly) free dating sites to make contact with other members. Using fake pictures and information, these scammers usually try to encourage members to e-mail them directly. This way, these scammers can enter a free dating website, message dozens and dozens of members, and move on to the next free site. They never actually have to return to the site of origin, but instead wait to receive e-mails at one of their own fake e-mail accounts. These scammers than try to build a relationship with you, only to solicit money or banking information soon down the road. With video chat, members can now confirm at least the visual identity of the person they are communicating with. Though this might seem a bit frightening to some, it's a lot more frightening to imagine what that gorgeous guy are girl you've been chatting with really looks like.
If the person you are interested in refuses to join you in a private video chat for even a minute or two, you should be very concerned. Though many may indeed be shy, or concerned over the possibility of you recording the chat, they need to be made aware that these are small prices to pay. Insist that you just want to confirm their identity, and that afterwards you will be satisfied with regular chat or instant messaging. Remember, however, that confirming what somebody looks like is only the first step. When you do choose to move your relationship offline, always meet somewhere public, preferably with a friend close by, and never leave to go somewhere private without first informing someone you know of where you're going. Meeting people online for dating, or even just for casual sex, can be extremely fun and rewarding, so long as you take all the necessary precautions. Condoms, of course, are always an absolute must.
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As for those who want to use video chat for more than just confirming identity, the possibilities are indeed endless. Remember, however, that video capture software is becoming more and more accessible and sophisticated. Even if the video chat software you are using does indeed make it difficult for others to record you, there is always software out there that will find a way. Be aware that anything you show or do on video chat can indeed be recorded. If you are planning on getting naked, you should at least consider certain precautions. One strategy is to video your face, then cover the camera, and then move the camera to capture your body. This way your body and face are not in the same shot, and there was a separated transition from one to the other.
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