I think what you see is the camera flash...

Yes. Commonly referred to as the "myspace photo".

Well, I always thought this was a dating/social site. I'm in a relationship, met him here, we're both still on here because we have friends here. We talk to other people but neither one of us is looking for something else and we make that clear.

well wtf are we supposed to think?

"Welcome to the best free dating site on the web.
Completely Free Online Dating
Sign up in 60 seconds and meet someone!
Why Join?
There's tons of singles. We're one of the biggest dating sites on earth, and it's all totally free.
No fakes. We strictly monitor who uses our site, and you can easily block people who you don't want to talk to.
It's quick - Most people that use this site find a match within minutes.
It's easy - Mingle2 is a piece of cake to use. Within minutes you'll be chatting with potential dates in your area."

with that splattered all over the front page?

I don't think you have a valid point, this is a dating site. Maybe people use it for more than that and get more out of it than dates etc. but that doesn't mean it's still not a dating site. That or I don't get what you're trying to say, which is completely possible.

So is respect. I would expect to have enough respect for my partner to avoid giving any appearance of being unfaithful. If I have a genuine friendship with someone on a dating site 'other than' I would continue such friendship outside of any 'dating site' shadow.
Any woman I may be engaged with would never have to ask me to cease activity on a dating site, I would already have done so out of respect.

There are some things where a line can be drawn.
For example if she asked me to stop riding my bike I'd have to tell her to take a flying leap.
If she asked me to stop seeing my long time friends (RL, not internet), we'd have words.
However, if she asked me to stop socializing with the opposite sex I can respect that.

Look at the very name of the site itself.



Now....can you please point out to me anywhere in this definition where it says anything about dating?

why would you assume that that is the reason a person who is in a relationship IS on the site? that a person is wanting to 'look for another one'?

THAT is the reason why people usually get a snarky response out of me when this question is posed - because of their haughty-toned assumptions.

Sadly, some people do that though.

really?

so the cashier at the grocery store? you'd stop talking with her as you pay

the lady who cuts your hair? you'd leave her to go to the barber down the street

your co-worker? you'd ignore her because your partner didn't want you to socialize with the opposite sex

can anyone say 'nice guy'?

Nice guy

Well that's up to you. Personally, I could never be with someone who tried to tell me who I could be friends with, whether online or in "real life." If they can't trust you to be faithful to them, no matter who your friends are, they have no business with you. And you can cheat just as easily whether you have opposite sex friends or same sex friends; a cheater will always find a way. But like I said, that's up to you.

"Nice guys finish last" LOL

whoa, back off the kid. he just doesnt know how it works here yet. christ.

How could you be with someone so riddled with insecurities that they feel the need to dictate friendships?

then maybe he should dip his toe in first huh and test the water before he submerges his entire body?

I personally won't advertise what my status is that to me should be handled in an email. I for one come out here and chat in forums, have fun. If and when I am in that relationship,I won't be with someone that couldn't understand that, also my guy will have my password so there would be no need for any petty jealousy and mistrust.
There is way to many people that while I can't call them friends I enjoy reading what they write.

Wow

I used to be chat friends with a guy (never met him in "real life") and he had a gf. He was so controlling, he actually got mad if I talked to other men online. Needless to say that friendship ended. Trust is so important in any relationship, even just friends, if you don't trust anyone not to screw you over, I can't imagine why you'd want to be with them in the first place.

I've heard that about giving the other person your password. I don't like the idea of that either. It's like they still don't trust you so they have to snoop to make sure you're not up to no good.

perhaps we should be a bit more understanding. just a thought.