Background Checks-Record Checks for Online Daters

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Background Checks in online dating are becoming more and more popular, as some internet dating services such as eHarmony are offering the option to their members. One of the online dating sites to offer background checks of their members is an interesting site called WealthyMan.com which began doing criminal background checks. Some lawmakers have actually proposed legislation that would force matchmaking services, including all Christian Dating Services, to perform background record checks on all the folks who use their sites.

Additionally, there are many companies that offer discreet background checks for those daters who have doubts about their potential dating partners. Just “Google” the phrase “background check”, and you’ll see a number of these services come on screen.

Most companies start the background check by verifying the potential soulmate’s identity using a combination of name, date of birth and residential/postal info. If you have a partial social security number, that will do as well. Once the person’s birthday and residence information is confirmed, the company can perform a background check on the person of interest, searching a number of different variables

Reasons to Use Background Checks With Online Christian Dating

Surveys show many singles, including Christian singles, would be interested in using background checks on their dating interests. The reason is simple: No one wants to invest their tender emotions in a pathological liar. The companies that offer background checks claim they can answer the following questions for the right price:

• Does he/she have a criminal background?
• Is he/she already married, but still in the dating market?
• Does he/she have a prior family court history with domestic violence or abuse?
• Is he/she lying about name, age, occupation, location, etc?

Why Background Checks are Not So Hot

Cost

Unless you are using one of the sites that offer background checks, checking
backgrounds on somebody can be pricey. A background check can cost you anywhere from $15-$80, depending on how nosy or scared you are.

Accuracy

Unless you pay top money, or have a dating site that knows what they’re doing, your background check may be outdated by a few years. Also, because identity theft is so prevalent, the person you think you’re doing a background check on, may not be the person you’re doing a background check on. Get it?

Single Christians can meet whackos, liars and cheaters not only online, but also in church (i’ve met a couple myself there), the market, a club, literally anywhere. So where do we draw the line on background checks?

Our take on the background check fad is that single people who use an online Christian Dating Service could find protection in the vast majority of cases by simply educating themselves about dating safety, both online and offline.

What are your thoughts on using dating background checks?

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Christian Chatrooms for Christian Singles Chat

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Christian Chatrooms are locations on the web where Christian singles can chat or converse with other singles. In a mood for a nice Christian chat? In a Christian chatroom, one can find a date, share prayer requests or just have some fellowship.

Many Christian dating services, including Christian Cafe and Christian Mingle have Christian chatrooms on their sites as a free service to both their free trial and paid members. Since there are literally hundreds of Christian chat rooms online (see some of our favorite Christian chatrooms below), we thought it important remind singles about how to make your chatroom experience more positive.

Christian Chatroom Tips for Singles

Christian Chatroom Tip 1: Diversify

This Christian chatroom tip is the same advice we give for those singles interested in using an online Christian dating service. Christian chatrooms are great places to find compatible singles for dating relationships. However, each Christian chatroom offers a different twist or benefit.

Therefore, our recommendation is to try out a number to try out a number of Christian chatrooms in order to see which ones fit your needs.

Christian Chatroom Tip 2: Know the Rules of the Chat Game

Every Christian chatroom operates differently, and each has their own form of online etiquette. Therefore, in order to increase your chance for a positve experience, try first reading each sites’s FAQs before using that particular Christian chatroom or forum.

For example, some Christian chatrooms offer only public discussion chats, while others allow for private one-on-one conversations. Additionally, some Christian chatrooms are moderated by the the chatroom owners, and have specified topics, while others are a free for all. Bottom line: Knowing how each Christian chatroom operates before diving in head first will help you get what you are seeking faster.

Christian Chatroom Tip 3: Enter with Something to Chat About

There are quite a few singles who feel Christian chatrooms are a total waste of time. However, many of these folks have had bad expereinces because they never learned how to converse in a Christian chatroom. While this article on good conversation starter tips does not totally apply to Christian chatrooms, you might find it quite helpful. As one single girl recently told me, “Nothing is quite as annoying, boring and depressing than people who pop in with nothing to say.”

Christian Chatroom Tip 4: Think Safety First.

We are referring to two different types of safety. The first has to do with maintaining your personal online safety while using online dating tools like a Christian chatroom.In this regard, knowing something about email etiquette and safety tips will also help you in Christian chatrooms.

The second has to do with protecting your computer. Beware of attachments that may contain viruses or spyware. If you feel a need to accept an attachment from someone in a Christian chatroom, run it through a virus scan. I can’t tell you the number of bugs I picked up in chatrooms.

Christian Chatroom Tip 5: Remember You have a Life Offline

Christian chatrooms, like much if the internet, can be highly addicting. If you find yourself shirking your real life responsibilities, limit your Christian chatroom time by scheduling set times for going online.

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Some of the Top Christian Chatrooms:

http://www.ablazenet.com/
http://www.christianchat.co.uk/privacy.php
http://christianchat.com/
http://www.christianchatforum.com/
http://www.chatmag.com/topics/religion/christian.html
http://www.worthychat.com/
http://www.ukchatterbox.co.uk/christian/
http://christianchat.net/
http://www.christianchatrooms.com/
http://www.irc-nl.org/christian-chat.htm

Are you a single Christian with something to share about Christian chatrooms?

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Christian Dating Advice

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One can find Christian dating advice all over the internet. The problem is that the “Christian dating advice” you get on the web may not be from a morally reputable dating site.

Look at the Source of Your Christian Dating Advice

For example, on one particular dating site, you can find Christian relationship dating advice on the sidebar right next to Transexual dating advice. With so much junk out there it’s important to know from where you are getting your Christian dating advice.

One of the reasons we started Christian Dating Service PLUS! was to counteract the crazy Christian dating advice out there by providing Biblical, practical and fun Christian dating advice.

The unique thing about this site is that if you are a Christian single, minister, counselor, etc., you may submit your own Christian dating advice articles and podcasts for publication on our site. Find out the cool benefits about why you would want to submit a Christian dating advice or singles related article.

If you take a look at our sitemap you will see Christian dating advice regarding dating tips, relationship problems, dating site reviews and other issues.

Christian Dating Advice Offline

One of the best places besides the internet where you can find great Christian dating advice is through some excellent Christian authors. Here is a list of some of our favorite Christian dating advice books which can be purchased inexpensively online through Amazon.com:

God’s Design for Christian Dating
10 Commandments Of Dating
Devotions For Dating Couples: Building A Foundation For Spiritual Intimacy
Boundaries in Dating
The One: A Realistic Guide To Choosing Your Soul Mate
Choices: Finding God’s Way in Dating, Sex, Singleness, and Marriage
Finding the Love of Your Life: Ten Principles for Choosing the Right Marriage Partner
I Gave Dating a Chance: A Biblical Perspective to Balance the Extremes
Recovering a Biblical View of Christian Dating
Romancing The Web: A Therapist’s Guide To Online Dating
Black Christian Singles Guide to Dating and Sexuality
Ending Violence In Teen Dating Relationships

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