P.S. Sorry for any confusion raised with my previous posting - it wasn't a marketing effort :) datemypet.com is not my site - I was letting the group know about a new online dating service I found for the purposes of internet dating research .... -----Original Message----- From: air-l-admin@aoir.org [mailto:air-l-admin@aoir.org] On Behalf Of Kylie Veale Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2004 8:10 AM To: air-l@aoir.org Subject: [Air-l] Online dating with a difference Those of you interested in the online dating phenomenon might be interested in a new concept - using pets as an introduction to potential suitors. Datemypet.com " Another dating site? No. A meeting site for pet people? Yes. The idea for DateMyPet.com started during a walk with my dog in our local park (thats him in the picture below). As usual, folks will approach us and comment on how cute he is. Typically this will lead to a conversation. These conversations range from simple causal talk to details about their lifes. Total strangers and we'll be chatting like old friends. Thats the power of our pets. They provide a common link, an understanding of who we are. The folks I meet on these walks range from long time happily married couples to singles. Though their lifes are very different, they all share a love for animals. Either as a pet owner or a 'want-to-be'. Speaking to the singles, it surprised me how many of their dates and relationships ended because the other partner was not compatible with their love for their pets. These range from 'she hated my dog's drooling' to 'he is allegic to my cat' and the classic 'he thinks I'm crazy because I treat them like babies'. When the decision came to choose the partner or the pet - it was a no brainer for the majority. The pet won. So here we are, "if you want to date me, you have to date my pet". Thats the drive behind this website. If you knew first hand that a person was a pet lover, it would make things a lot easier. That is a strong link that can be built upon. DateMyPet.com is not just another dating site. I want it to be a community for pet owners. Looking for love or friendship. So try it, tell us what you think. What can be improved? What we can add? What do you want? If you are not a pet owner, you are welcomed too. But just remember, "...date my pet"." Kylie ------------------------------------------- Kylie J. Veale | Brisbane, Australia GradDipInvEnv, MInetStds(Design) Provisional PhD candidate email: kylie@veale.com.au www: http://www.veale.com.au/kylie icq: 27938257 msn: kyliej@hotmail.com yahoo: kylie_veale _______________________________________________ Air-l mailing list Air-l@aoir.org http://www.aoir.org/mailman/listinfo/air-l