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reader, edge16  +, writes (21 July 2007):
 i think u should have another site but would it be 18+ or for everyone??
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reader, YummyMummy  +, writes (21 July 2007):
 I'm not single but a dating service sounds like a good idea. Although I do agree with DrPete in that people come here when they are at a low point and are vulnerable. Wouldn't it leave them open to more hurt if they joined a dating site too?
Also would it be 18+?
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reader, Butterflyfly +, writes (19 July 2007):
 A separate site would be cool. Leave us the tormented ones here and not mix the purposes... It seems liket he new site will be a cool one as there are quite a few real nice people around here already. Having it free is another bonus.
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reader, AuntyEm +, writes (19 July 2007):
A separate date site would be brilliant. Anything that brings people together is good. Go for it!!!
Aunty Em
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reader, Andy00 +, writes (19 July 2007):
 Just for the purposes of answering your question:
Yes, I'm single.
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reader, Danielepew  +, writes (19 July 2007):
 I agree with Dr Pete and Irish 49. A separate dating site would be best. Also, I believe any agony aunt dating someone should refrain, or be forbidden from, contacting any agony niece of nephew. I believe this in line with the very good arguments by Dr. Pete.
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reader, Zim +, writes (6 December 2006):
 yea, i'd be interested in a free dating service. When do you think it would happen?
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reader, kjoe +, writes (17 November 2006):
I may be single after tomorrow when I confront my g/f about her clandestine phone calls to ex-b/f.
Soooo, either way, yes, I think this would be a great addition to a great site.
Thanks,
Kjoe
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2006): I think it's a great idea, especially as a lot of the problems written into the site are about being single and not liking it.
I'm single but I'm only 14 so I doubt I'd use the dating service but I do think it's a totally wicked idea!
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reader, carlyuk +, writes (23 October 2006):
 yh im single and i think its a great idea xx cnt wait to c if anythin becomes of it xx
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reader, moomoomoo +, writes (23 October 2006):
 it would be an interesting addition
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reader, Toria +, writes (22 October 2006):
 I'm single and I think it's a great idea although it does have it's good and bad points.. it's a great idea for those that are here on a regular basis and wanting to meet new people whether for friendship or love, people that aren't suffering problems with their relationship when they come on here or people coming on the site for the dating site but then there is that fact you run the risk of those going through a break-up or having relationship problems using someone on the dating site to take their mind of it all but then I think you get that whatever dating site it is whether it was linked through here or not and it's your choice if you use it so I say go for it :o)
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 October 2006): Single but i think about dating enough ...
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 October 2006): Hi its Ditzy Blonde here I think it is a good Idea Im not not single either though I have a boyfriend who I adore,
I think you should be careful to keep evryone safe though as Dr Pete says It could be a bit risky if there are very vunrable people who we're helping who want dates you would be scared to hurt them! But if you could match them well good luck wiv it it anyway Luv! xx
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reader, bonym +, writes (20 October 2006):
 No I am not single, and to be honest, I am not sure that it would be such a great idea, only because the purpose of this site is to help people who are having "love" difficulties and if we have this site also, it may create a few too many problems. Just my thoughts. xxx
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reader, kellyO +, writes (20 October 2006):
 Hi Andrew,
Guess i'm one of the last ones to reply here. No,i'm not single. A dating site would be great and u can keep it separate but interlinked with this site. That will be cool!
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reader, Don_Navarro  +, writes (20 October 2006):
 Yup I'm single as my Nana.
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 October 2006): I agree with Irish, it's a bit risky. I mean I get some strange emails from some people who are obviously feeling very vulnerable and i am careful to ignore them if they seem a bit too dodgy. I think a dating site could be quite bad, especially if agony aunts/uncles end up getting on dates with people who are currently low in their lives. Members here are generally nurturers, they want to help people, but getting with people with problems wanting to fix them is a very bad idea... I've been there before in my past. And no I'm not single any more either... I met someone very special on here too, thanks Andrew I would love to personally thank you!! ;)
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reader, natalie_noodle +, writes (19 October 2006):
 yer, im single, go for it!
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reader, DearCupid +, writes (19 October 2006):
DearCupid is verified as being by the original poster of the question That's great to hear babygirl, don't forget to invite me to the wedding :-)
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 October 2006): Yes, I would be interested. What type of features would this service have?
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reader, Frank B Kermit  +, writes (19 October 2006):
 I am single and would support this idea very much.
-FBK
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reader, stina +, writes (19 October 2006):
 Hi Andrew,
I'm not single, but I thought I would leave feedback anyway. I don't really think a dating service is quite what dear cupid is about, right? I mean, people can already pm each other and post on their profiles if they're single or not. There's the forum, too, where people can talk... It just doesn't seem necessary. So I guess I'm saying that I agree with DrPsych et al. :)
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (19 October 2006):
 Humm I think I was single about 32 years ago! I agree with Irish and the others who are a little nervous about this idea. Helpful for some but dangerous to others. Especially the dirty underpants guy ;)
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reader, DearCupid +, writes (19 October 2006):
DearCupid is verified as being by the original poster of the questionGreat feedback so far, thanks everyone!
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 October 2006): I am in total agreement with Drpsych and Yos, on this issue. Keep an online dating site, separate from this site. DearCupid offers help to people who are struggling with some pretty serious family, relationship, life problems. Some of the problems that are posted here are and heart-rending and poignant with question askers, at their most emotionally vulnerable and weakest moments. To many people going through their own unique tough times, this site offers understanding and clarity. With the large amount of underage teenagers that seek counsel on here, I would be especially careful. I would be concerned about the people who prey on the others, who are experiencing fragile. painful time in their life. To me, it just does not make sense.
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reader, Yos  +, writes (19 October 2006):
 Well it should be set up as separate to this. I agree with DrPsych, in that you don't want to have a direct connection between 'lonely 14 year old girl who can't stop fantasising about her fathers friends' and a dating site. As a minimum I'd consider a second display name linked to a separate profile, at least as an option to allow privacy. I'm not single, but if I was, I wouldn't want my online dating profile to be linked to my aunt profile.
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (19 October 2006):
 Ok I am not single but I am not sure it is good idea...lots of people come to this website who are feeling a bit vulnerable for one reason or another...and internet dating is the LAST THING they need. If they are interested in that sort of thing then they can search the net as there are no doubt 1000's of sites offering that kind of thing.
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 October 2006): Yes... I am single and I think this is a fantastic idea!!
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reader, Lillyspade +, writes (19 October 2006):
 What would make your dating service different? I mean there are so many out there...
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reader, mwest +, writes (19 October 2006):
Yes, I am single and I think it would be a great idea.
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reader, Yos +, writes (19 October 2006):
no but i think it could be a good idea anyway
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 October 2006): That would be an interested addition to the DearCupid family. 8]
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reader, twilightdiamond  +, writes (19 October 2006):
 Hi Andrew. Tecnically I am single and normally I would be interested in a free dating service. But a recent development in my love life changes al that. Im sure heaps of other people would be interested
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reader, treetop +, writes (19 October 2006):
yes
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