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  To protect yourself in the online dating world- here are some great tips from the experts;   Some Rules to the ‘Online’ Dating Pool “If you receive a message saying something like this: ‘My friend saw you over my shoulder. He thinks you’re beautiful. I’ve found my girlfriend and am closing my account. Send me your email so he can contact you—SCAM. If you start telling me about your cancer-ridden brother and how you don’t really live in X state—SCAM. If they list their education and profession, and change it the next day— SCAM If they have higher education (i.e., Ph.D. or master’s degree), look closely and realize it is probably a scam, so pay attention.  If your phone number is one of those weird 1+… outside the country or state— SCAM If anyone ever insinuates or asks you for money of any kind, including buying his kid a cell phone, etc. —SCAM If anyone brags they can buy you the world (or build you a really nice closet)— SCAM. If they tell you tales of woe and...

Many of my single friends have shared some horror stories about online dating and using services like Match.com. Some of my favorite stories: The woman who used online dating to get a free dinner every night of the week. The woman who asked the guy to stop and get a drink before they even got to dinner. The woman who brought her full-grown daughter to the dinner date and forced the guy to buy them both dinner. The guy who sent his penis picture before asking the girl out just to "prove" he had the goods.  Those stories are the minor ones that stand out and make me laugh or just shock me. I always wonder, who does this stuff? Apparently quite a few people. So I don't have any online dating horror stories to share, which isn't to suggest that I didn't use the online dating services; but I may not have used them as vigorously as some people. So how did I avoid the pitfalls? My advice is going to be simple and may not apply to everyone. First, I always posted...

I've officially been single now a whole year LOL. Having ventured into the single world and experienced all its "colors" I felt compelled to share some advice for the guys who are trying to meet me on Facebook (in particular). Now buckle up because the advice I'm going to doll out is super hard, you know, like rocket science ;). I am really messing with you. But pay attention guys because if you're doing any of these things ... well, you aren't going to get a date very fast. Tip Numeral Uno -- Spelling! Punctuation! = Literacy First, I am a writer and publisher, and that largely known fact is splattered everywhere on my Wall. So, boys perhaps (and this is a big insight) you might dare to think I value literacy. Yes, when you send me a barely readable message where every word is misspelled and you don't know punctuation from adulation, I'm giving you a thumbs-down. Simple attention to detail goes a long ways. Like you would with a resume, your mess...

Join the number one sex dating hookup site and get laid today! Okay, THAT subject line just came into my in-box -- and I am thoroughly cracking up. I think (and think is the premium word here) that headline is maybe a centimeter up for this one: Go online and get laid by a hooker or man "ho" (new word for male prostitute). I figure it must be some sort of spam or virus, but it's so funny I couldn't resist reposting it to my blog. Do you think that site will get lots of click-throughs? Just asking ... vote and tell me LOL. Maybe I ought to change my tagline for 3L Publishing to: where you writing will get you laid! I bet that will make my hits and business skyrocket. What do you think? LOL