Ulla, Just before reading your request for help, I was having a look at this article in MSNBC News: http://export.msnbc.com/news/806278.asp?cp1=1 The only problem is that it could be a bit old (I couldn't find the date). You will also find a lot of resources about dating communities (including interviews with founders, and a lot of related news links) in the Online Community Report (www.ocreport.com). Dig in the archives, and you will find useful info. Hope this helps. Fernando Polo Partner DiceLaRed S.A. _____________________________ www.dicelared.com Gral. Martínez Campos, 25 28010 Madrid Tel/Fax +34 914 453 721 Móv +34 677 934 999 fernando.polo@dicelared.com _________________________ --__--__-- Message: 1 From: "Ulla Bunz" <bunz@scils.rutgers.edu> To: "Air List" <air-l@aoir.org> Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 13:45:08 -0500 Subject: [Air-l] request for help: online dating services Reply-To: air-l@aoir.org I'm requesting help to track down a *popular press* article (preferably online, but not necessary) that reviews the current trends and/or issues about online dating. I'm NOT looking for something that reads essentially like an advertisement for any one of the numerous online services. I'm hoping to find something like a Wired article, or along those lines, on how dating and relationship forming have been changed/influenced by the current surge toward online dating services. Responses on or off list (bunz@scils.rutgers.edu) are appreciated. Thanks, Ulla ---------------------------------------------------- Ulla Bunz Assistant Professor Department of Communication Rutgers University 4 Huntington Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Email: bunz@scils.rutgers.edu ----------------------------------------------------