Oz Dating

It seems that Aussies are huge fans of communication via text messages. A third of them prefer it to other methods of communication.

But while it's a quick and easy way to keep in touch with someone, it's also quite easy to mistakenly SMS the wrong person. That's why so many people deceiving their partners have been caught out.

Research has revealed the powerful influence of genetics on the nature of sexual attraction. With this in mind, a couple of new dating servces are offering genetically tailored matchmaking.

There have been many stories about the dangers of internet dating on the major sites. Lately Craigslist has had some very bad publicity as well, with reports of violent criminals using it to lure victims.

The latest Craigslist scandal involves Joseph Brooks, who allegedly placed ads offering women an auditio in a movie. Once they were in his apartment, he allegedly assaulted them.

Brooks wrote the hit Oscar winning ballad "You Light up My Life". I doubt that anyone will listen to it in the same way again.

Several months ago a fascinating fellow called David Glasheen was profiled in the media. He's a former Aussie high-flyer who got sick of the rat race and retreated to a desert island. Pining for female company, he put an ad on RSVP, one of Australia's most popular dating sites.

While he got a lot of interest as a result, it seems he's still looking.

There have been many reports that the online dating industry has grown during the world economic downturn, or at least remained strong. Adult texting seems to be similarly immune to the economic forces sending many other businesses bust, if the lavish party thrown by this West Australia-based entrepeneur is any guide.

Online dating is not unlike trying to meet someone in the real world. It can be very frustrating, but it can be very rewarding, too. And you certainly learn a lot from the experience.

Take Jane Coloccia, the subject of this Sydney Morning Herald article. She has used online dating a lot over the years, and has clearly had her share of disappointments. Yet she seems much wiser as a result, and has put what she has learned into a book.

I would have thought that "bootcamp" style dating workshops were not something Aussies would get into. They seem like such an American phenomenon. But there is clearly a demand for them, as this site attests.

A blaze started in a venue hosting a swinger's party in Montreal and firemen had to rescue the party-goers, several of whom were naked.

An even like that shouldn't be funny, but for some reason it is.

Many of the big paid dating sites use complex, scientific matchmaking criteria that they say lead to a higher success rate. But as this article describes, these claims can often be exaggerated.

Sometimes completely free dating sites can be very profitable. Hook Me Up, an Australian website, is a good example. Not unlike Plenty Of Fish, it makes its money from Adsense and affiliation with paid dating sites.

It has become so successful that its creator is now developing a site catering to the US market.