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| 1054.1 | there're some comments in SINGLES | NOVA::FISHER | Dictionary is not. | Tue Mar 27 1990 16:14 | 4 | 
|  | STARCH::SINGLES note 101 describes some horror stories, ahhh, errr,
experiences with dating services.
ed
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| 1054.2 | In theory.... | QUILL::BNELSON | Runnin' Down a Dream | Tue Mar 27 1990 16:34 | 12 | 
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I'll go along with Ed on this one -- I've heard a lot of bad things and very
few good things.  I've gotten some of the flyers in the mail, but I can't
believe that they're any better here in Nashua than they would be in Mass.
I just throw them out unopened.
It's not a *bad* idea, and who knows, perhaps someone *has* implemented it
correctly somewhere.  I just haven't heard about it.  ;-)
Brian
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| 1054.4 | Policy, folks! Remember the policy. | DEMING::FOSTER |  | Tue Mar 27 1990 21:45 | 5 | 
|  |     
    PLEASE remember that Digital has new policies governing how we discuss
    other businesses on the net. We are not allowed to comment negatively
    on any business in an electronic bulletin board which the business
    cannot access to defend itself, yet a large number of people can read.
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| 1054.5 | Hi Sue! | GEMVAX::CICCOLINI |  | Wed Mar 28 1990 16:14 | 12 | 
|  |     For the record, my roommate has just become engaged to a wonderful guy
    she met through the singles notesfile.  And it's free.
    
    Watch Ann Landers' column.  About a month ago, someone wrote in
    complaining of seemingly deceptive practices by a dating service and
    Ann suggested people start writing in with their experiences.  This
    particular woman paid over a thousand bucks to meet 3 guys, two of whom
    were serious "losers".  The third she liked and they began dating - 
    until she discovered he was married!  So much for "screening".  I expect 
    a column will be devoted to this topic in the near future and I
    wouldn't be surprised if the "verdict" ends up more negative than
    positive.
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| 1054.6 | Personal Ads - cheaper + more effective | OLYMP::BENZ | Service(d) with a smile | Thu Mar 29 1990 09:08 | 16 | 
|  |     Over here (Switzerland) I would recommend a Personal Ad instead.
    Getting dozens! of replies does wonders for your ego, and there are
    pretty good people both writing and answering. 
    
    A good women friend of mine went to a dating service, and is now in
    court with (against) them - indiscression and bad screening being the
    problem. 
    
    But -- I dont know if the Personal Ad scene is similar in USA, i.e. 
    non-danger, little sleaze etc.
    
    Regards,
    Heinrich
    (who tried...) 
    
     
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| 1054.7 | Dick Syatt's hotline | LYRIC::QUIRIY | Christine | Thu Mar 29 1990 13:08 | 8 | 
|  |     
    Since you're in Southern New Hampshire, you could always give a listen 
    to Dick Syatt's "Hotline" on WRKO (680 AM) on Saturday mornings.  It might 
    be on 11 to 2, I'm not sure.  (It's a radio program where people call
    up, describe themselves and who they're looking for, and what kind of a 
    relationship they're looking for.)
    
    CQ
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