Dating in Alopecia World

(*ALSO SEE OUR IMPORTANT COMMENT ON PAGE 3 OF THIS BLOG DISCUSSION. THANKS.)

Cheryl and I would like to know how you feel about someone (an alopecian or non-alopecian) joining Alopecia World to look for the love of their life.

For the record, we do not have any problem with singles meeting and mingling in Alopecia World as long as they always bear in mind that this unique and dynamic social networking site is, first and foremost, a family-friendly support network.

In other words, while Alopecia World is not a dating site per se (like eHarmony.com, for example), it is still a beloved community in which eligible people are free to fall in love because this can also be a very uplifting experience and life-enhancing relationship.

But what do you think? Please leave your reply in the space below.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

richard jones (rj) and Cheryl Carvery
Co-founders, Alopecia World

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Comment by AMARIEG on August 20, 2008 at 12:00pm
I'm a newbie here and haven't been able to spend much time on the site. Life is busy right now. I like the idea. I'm a single woman and would really like to meet someone who can accept me as I am, bald head and all. This would be a safe place to do that.
Comment by jamie1 on August 20, 2008 at 12:05pm
Like some others who have posted, I am of two minds about this. It would be wonderful to have a site where alopecians and those understanding of this concern could meet for dating. However, I don't know how would it be possible to weed out the fetishists (of which their are many) and other on line predatory types? ( of which there are very many). I'm a new member but, so far I have found this to be a terrific site for acceptance, support and possible friendship. If two members find themselves romantically interested in each other in the course of meeting here, blessings and all the best to them. I'm not saying that there should not be a dating group (I may even join) but erring on the side of caution in the establishment of such a group would be advisable.
Comment by LeslieAnn Butler on August 20, 2008 at 12:41pm
If it is kept separate, only for people who want to participate...then it's probably fine.
Comment by Imbi on August 20, 2008 at 12:48pm
Hi! I don´t like the dating website idea so much. I come here for the reason to meet other who have alopecia. And even right now people who don´t have alopecia can join this website and if they wanna meet someone from here then nothing isn´t stoping them. But I´m sure if this website is turned to dating website I would stop coming here. I like the way things are right now. I hope I don´t hurt nobodys feelings.
Comment by Liliana on August 20, 2008 at 1:18pm
Hi, I think that as long as it is kept separate, and ONLY those who are seeking for someone who understands this condition or dating would voluntarily participate it should be fine, I am sure all of us are already aware of the dangers on the web etc. As long as the profiles of the people who come here to seek support and are not looking to date etc are not exposed and out there for the whole world to see than it should be fine.
Comment by Gina on August 20, 2008 at 1:32pm
I think most of us are part of this site to meet other people who are going through the same we are (alopecia), who are experiencing similar issues. It's comforting to know we are not alone. In my opinion, people who do not have alopecia should not be part of this site to start with, and if someone is interested in online dating there are plenty of sites out there. Now, we (alopecians) are perfectly normal human beings experiencing hair loss, so if we're looking for online dating we can always join match.com or any other online dating site. If people meet here and start dating that's a different story and would be perfectly fine I think. So, I say let's keep alopecia world as a support group.
Comment by Alopecia World on August 20, 2008 at 1:35pm

We need to make something clear.

Our blog post never mentioned anything about creating a special or separate dating site, and it does not say anything about turning Alopecia World into a dating site.

We simply said that we are cool with eligible singles meeting and mingling on this social networking site if they conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the main purpose of Alopecia World, which is to provide alopecians with a highly interactive and family-friendly context in which to give and receive "support."

This means that Alopecia World is not a dating site per se, but if someone happens to meet the love of their life in our beloved community, that is not a problem in the least, as far as we are concerned.

It should also be noted that, ever since Day One, members have been free to create and participate in groups like Smooth and Single and Men Who Don't Mind as well as the love and relationships forum. If in the process of doing so they happen to befriend and fall for someone, this too is acceptable.

As far as fetishists are concern, we try our best not to be judgmental and intolerant while at the same time keeping a watchful eye out for anyone who may post inappropriate or illegal content on AlopeciaWorld.com.

However, we are also counting on each and every member of Alopecia World to help us monitor our beloved community because it is simply too big and too busy for one or two persons to do so.

Of course, members who are not interested in dating should avoid areas of Alopecia World where singles interact with one another.

With much appreciation,

richard jones (rj) & Cheryl Carvery
Co-founders, Alopecia World

Comment by Sherry Schaefer on August 20, 2008 at 2:18pm
As a single woman faced more than once with the task of telling someone I was dating that I have alopecia areata, I'm fine with the idea of a dating forum on a site where it's a given that everyone (here) understands and hopefully accepts it. And having used dating sites in the past, I can say that it's caveat emptor - buyer beware - there really is not much monitoring that can be done except by each person taking advantage of that forum. Chalk my vote up as a yes.
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Comment by Lori D. on August 20, 2008 at 3:02pm
I met my husband online so I'm all for it. As for being on this specific site..I think it may open the doors to dating for some people. As long as people are careful, not too trusting in the beginning.... I think it's a good idea. Why not?

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