Online meeting / dating is an attraction that seems irresistible to tech-savvy, busy over thirty professionals, especially those in urban areas where online dating offers its greatest leverage. This fits the practical limitations of time many of us engaged in the 21 century. Fold in the attraction of being freed from the constraints of time / space and online dating / meeting feels a lot like dating network on steroids. Her seemingly inexorable growth of any computer abound got another confirmation, the last time. In its 14th September 2010 edition, Newsblaze.com reported that online dating in England, has spiked a whopping 30% of the IPAD launch. Steve Pammenter, director of partnerships GlobalPersonals.co.uk, one of the largest online dating consortium in the UK comments:
"Our experience has shown that online dating industry is completely reliant on the latest internet trends and technologies available. Apple iPad and proliferation of web by a wider audience as more than 50-it is positive news for the online dating industry as the Internet becomes easier to use by all ..."
Should we be surprised? CNET first look at the iPad has given high marks for overall usability. sampling of the other guests in other tech-review sites showed near unanimous vote, with mostly positive comments generally pay Apple's ease of use, familiar user interface. IPAD magazine compact size and portability also came up and continuing the trend very much in contact with Western society's love for light, mobile communications. It also goes a long way toward explaining the uptick loiter time seen on various online dating sites. If you can do it virtually anywhere Wi-Fi and 3G are available, why not? Newsblaze report highlights the continuing trend of wider adoption and use as well as simplicity goes up.
What happens if the trend transplant in our own country? It is not difficult to come up with some interesting and ironic twists. Taken as a whole, is there anywhere in the world more interested in trendy (especially trendy and mobile) technology than the U.S.? It is hard to imagine that we will see an increase in online dating transactions similar to Newsblaze ... with or without the iPad. Our love for multi-tasking, and mobility is sure to translate the uptick in the frequency of single (and single-agains ") browsing online meeting / dating sites on the Wi-Fi and 3G-enabled environment. Starbucks, for example, to mention only one common service Wi-Fi/3G, opened the door and many of their facilities. Therefore, it is getting harder and harder to find a place in the metropolitan area, where you can not connect. Which gives rise to some interesting possibilities.
Imagine, for example, this scenario ... young man available looking for young women is available for viewing online dating / meeting place at ... let's stick with Starbucks, because they have mentioned ... while the three tables away like women involved, are reviewed in the same place. He just happens to click on her profile, he likes what he sees and notes she is currently online. He sent her an IM and it fits. After a few pleasantries, asking what he is doing and where only to discover that you "IM" ing each of the same Starbucks.
She looks cautiously over his shoulder, was relieved to see that it looks like his pictures and smiles. He may be back with unmistakable relief, too, lives up to its image. Followed by uncontrollable laughter, the confusion of all but the most perceptive.
He stood up, bringing a lap top with him, his mind racing for a really good first line. While his mind is racing, she decides not to care what he says, as long as it's not really stupid. He Stammers something moderately cool, comes with just the right blend of awkward confidence.
They introduce themselves to another latte "and " Pick-Up "has received its latest, the adjustment, computer-mediated serendipitous meeting ... with one very important difference. Both of them know a good deal more about each other than they were several decades ago, when we still relied on the favorable response to accidental contact with eyes, to get things rolling. This meeting is an opportunity may have a long way to go before any of the parties to consider it a "subject", but in compared to the wild and woolly day of pick-up when I'm doing it, do not blame me too much for my comparative optimism about the outcome.
fabulous? I suppose it's only a matter of time before it happens, if it is not already. When this happens, 21 Century will get some new folk, sure to be immortalized in anecdotes, jokes, wedding toasts and, finally, a class B feature comedy we all love satire, but with the popularity of the writers to keep on the look-out for.
You do not have IPAD, yet? Do not worry. While IPAD might make it easier, this scenario does not rely on one to work. We will also work with the existing best lap. So what are you waiting for, anyway?
Copyright (c) 2010 Dirk Sayers
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