Dating site for teens

[2008paul]

After all my gaming site is done, I'm thinking of making a dating site for teens for about people 13 - 17 (Not sure on age yet)

Is a dating site for people as young as that okey? I was also thinking of doing one for people 18+ as well.

If I did, They is a lot of dating sites out there, so it would mean it would have to be rely good to get members.

So, Do you guys think I should do one and if so ideas.

Thank you.
Paul

 

[Gimgak]

Well I think you'd have to be pretty careful with it, I mean whether you'd like it or not once it got popular there would surely be some pedos signing up. Just keep that in mind, but I think it could work out 🙂

 

[dan213]

I think it could work out but I see social networking sites and dating sites being possible high risk. As Gimgak said, it would be very bad if someone that was a danger to people that age signed up and started some type of relationship with a minor.

 

[Fredward]

A teen life forum with a dating section might be ok, but a whole site dedicated to teen dating; as other posters have said sounds a little bit risky.
If you do go ahead with it, you'll need to make sure its very highly moderated.

 

[CyberFreak]

However highly moderated it is, you can't make it 100 per cent safe. It is a big risk. I personally would say, steer clear of the idea.

 

[Cosmic]

I agree with some other opinions here. Online dating is an epically bad idea, in my opinion, and most certainly is dangerous.

 

[2008paul]

Thanks for all the comments guys. i rely need to have a think about it as I get what you all mean and last thing i want is people joining and lieng about there ages.

I think it would just be best if I was to do a adults dating site and try and get it to stand out from all the others.

What would all of you look for on a dating site?

Thanks.

 

[JedoChristo]

To be honest, i don't think teens at 13 year old know what love or what a relation ship really is.. They might have an idea but you are still a young teen if you know what i mean.

 

[Deleted member 4320]

Well I think you would have to have constant 24 hours moderation as this could be heavily abused. To be truly honest I think it's rather pointless due to having it for that age of teenagers, it is bound to be abused and also I don't think many people would visit for security reasons and such. It would be very dangerous.

 

[AnAccount]

However highly moderated it is, you can't make it 100 per cent safe. It is a big risk. I personally would say, steer clear of the idea.

I agree with Fowler. I wouldn't do it if I were you, Paul, because while a forum is one thing, a practical dating site is another. You don't know who you can trust online these days, so to an extent, it's not even worth the risk. You could have 1000 people on 24/7 and it still would be very risky. So I wouldn't even go through with it.

 

[Fergal]

However highly moderated it is, you can't make it 100 per cent safe. It is a big risk. I personally would say, steer clear of the idea.

I agree 100%. I'd also be concerned that a dating site targeting people under 18 would be illegal. It's one thing for a business with large funding and access to professional legal advice etc to do something like this. But doing something like this as a hobby or part time job is asking for trouble you don't need. I hate discouraging anyone from trying any online venture, but when it comes to something that may be illegal and has the potential to be dangerous I'd suggest that you keep your distance.

 

[birdy]

I agree with the above comments - stay clear from that far too dangerous and to be honest with the big boys out there such as sites like POF you would have to have a huge database to attract interest.

Not the way to go for a teen forum 🙁

 

[AnAccount]

Forums can be dangerous, but dating sites are probably more dangerous than forums. So I would take everyone's advice and steer clear out of a dating site all together. I don't even use professional sites like Eharmony as I don't trust sites like that.

 

[Callum93]

If it was to be successful/become well known, it would be paedo's paradise.

Not a good idea to be honest.

 

[Joe 2]

I say this personally: Terrible idea. I would never join an online dating forum. By doing this your putting minors at such a big risk. Plus if your single during your teen years it's completely fine in my opinion. People at that age don't need a site like that. I would never do this. Your asking for trouble mate. If anything open a teen chat forum, not one for dating specifically.

I made a big deal about a teen dating site, but I also say a adult dating site is also a terrible idea. Your going to get trouble makers, posers, etc. Yes you'll find that on basically any dating site. It's just not a good idea. Just like Folwer said "steer clear of the idea.", teen or adult.

I hate to be like this but this is how I see this idea.

 

[Joe 2]

Not trying to jump into anything but ZabraTon said "i don't think teens at 13 year old know what love or what a relation ship really is.." anytime someone says "I think...." it means the following is going to be a personnel opinion. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. :yes:

 

[Justin]

My board will be teen hangout and advice. Nothing like dating, I see this going VERY VERY BAD

 

[fantanoice]

To be honest, i don't think teens at 13 year old know what love or what a relation ship really is.. They might have an idea but you are still a young teen if you know what i mean.

There's a major difference between dating and 'being in love'. Dating can merely mean just going out and meeting people.

I would be in support of this, but the obvious problem of pedos and such makes me think it's probably best if the 'teen-dating' was left to social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace.

 

[Dj-Whitey]

I would be careful as in Australia you need to be 18+ to be on a dating site

 

[Fergal]

Some posts removed, please keep the discussion on topic and remember that some very young people could be reading this thread.