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 Chemistry and Numbers Gives You Something to Think About... Dec 15, 2006
Before Chemistry and Numbers I considered internet dating completely off limits. Too much of a risk, not secure enough, too many odd balls out there...etc. However, Chemistry and Numbers does a good job of presenting internet dating as a positive means of meeting people in a very mobile and busy society.
Given that many of our traditional ways of meeting people, you know the "guy next door falls in love with girl next door or high school sweet hearts marry at 19" type scenarios, are less frequent, Chemistry and Numbers suggests a way that fits right in with our computer/IM/email society. One comment in the book really had me thinking; will internet dating be as common place for dating as the card catalogue is when you select a book in the library? Something to think about...
Chemistry and Numbers step by step approach to some of the most popular sites is easy to understand, even for those of us who are not computer savvy. It also gives you some great decision making information such as cost involved, positive and negative aspects of the site, and the number of pictures you can post. Chemistry and Numbers is very helpful in narrowing down what site you want to go with.
Not sure if I will venture out there; I am too much of a traditionalist. Chemistry and Numbers really helped to enlighten me to internet dating. I may promote it more with my students who are a bit younger and more daring.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A Great Start to Online Dating Dec 15, 2006
What a great book. I've been thinking about online dating but have been afraid to take the plunge. There are just so many services to choose from. I am constantly getting emails of services to try and I just don't know which one to choose. Steve Monas, "Chemistry and Numbers: The Online Dating Guide", is just the book I've been looking for.
It not only gave me information on the different online dating services, it also covered how to sign up on the website, what photo's of myself I should use, and useful tips for each site. I also liked the safety tips he provided for online dating.
"Chemistry and Numbers: The Online Dating Guide", has given me the information I needed to get rolling in the online dating scene. I loved the book and would highly recommend it to anyone just getting started in online dating.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent Online Dating guide... Dec 12, 2006
Steve Monas has come up with one of the finest online dating guides I have ever seen in this offering. It has an extremely comprehensive overview of all (most at least) of the online dating sites. He takes you step by step through the registration process with screenshots - impressive for any newcomer, or old hand even...
Online dating has become big business. Perhaps the main reason can be summed up in a quote from Steve's book: "You meet people online that you normally don't meet on the streets." And it's safe too, when you know what you're doing. And if you don't know what you're doing, get Steve Monas' book! It doesn't have an abundance of text - mainly "how to" screenshots. But I feel that definitely adds to this book's charm.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Good basic guide to online dating services Dec 12, 2006
Having gotten my feet wet trying a couple of online dating sites a few years ago, Steve Monas' book "Chemistry and Numbers: The Online Dating Guide" gave me one big surprise right in the table of contents. I had no idea there were now so many online dating services. Monas has done all of the leg work here and has compiled information on all of the ones you've heard of, and on many that you probably haven't.
There are sections devoted to each site he's reviewed, including screenshots that take you through the registration process. While I like to consider myself fairly net savvy and felt that giving that much visual instruction was unnecessary, I imagine many people would find it a big plus, particularly those who've never registered for a dating site before and don't know what to expect.
I think one of the most useful features in the book is the information about how the sites match up members, telling which ones use detailed questionnaires and/or personality testing and which ones let you go in and sort out the wheat from the chaff for yourself. Thanks to Monas, if I ever have the need to try online dating again I now know exactly which sites I'd be interested in and which ones I will stay very far away from.
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A Great Find Dec 12, 2006
Chemistry and Numbers: The Online Dating Guide is a breath of fresh air! With some of the other online dating guides I've read, I wanted to fall asleep before I even got off the first page.
Chemistry and Numbers helped me see the benefits that do exist in online dating. Although I'd always worried about the safety of online dating, Chemistry and Numbers gave me some very practical and useful tips for having a great time while staying safe.
In addition to safety tips, I also found the information on various online dating agencies to be very helpful. This part of the book helped me figure out which agnecy would likely help me the most. Since everybody is different, I needed some clarification on which agency would give me the best shot at finding a date online.
I would absolutely recommend this book to someone who is interested in finding an online dating service or even striking out on your own. You will find tons of valuable information to help you get started on the right foot.
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