Contributed by: ElyseRomano on Thursday, December 20 2012 @ 09:12 am
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Online dating has more than proved itself. We know it works. Few remain who doubt the romantic possibilities that can be found online.
Now online dating is ready to move on to its next challenge: making sure that online connections translate into real world dates.
POF.com is determined that its users will be more than just profiles, and has hosted thousands of singles events to prove it.
"Instead of painstakingly perfecting our online identities," says the POF blog, "wouldn't it also make sense to go out and meet people who are on the site, looking for the same things we are?" Well, yeah...I guess it would.
"While deciding between describing yourself as "empathetic "or "compassionate" on your POF profile, is it not equally important to show someone what your strengths are in person?" Um...now that you mention it...
POF has got a point. So in 2003, the site began allowing users to host their own events. The idea quickly caught fire, and some members are still religiously hosting events (even after finding long-term love themselves!).
POF events cover just about everything, from dog walks to concerts. They've taken place all over the world, and one had more than 4000 people in attendance. In the 9 years since POF launched its events program, more than 20,000 have taken place.
Yes, you read that right: 20,000.
Now that I've got your attention, here are 5 reasons POF says you should attend a POF.com event:
To find out more about this popular dating site why don't you check out our review.