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Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by lifestruggles, Mar 5, 2017.

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  1. lifestruggles

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    Have many people actually met in person others from this forum?
     
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    I don't think so. It's against the rules for people to share any personal info about themselves (Aside from your first name but your full name is still not allowed) in a public place on here. If you become a full member and have access to private messages, you're allowed to share personal info there if you want but even then it's kind of discouraged to do so. I have talked with two members from here on skype before and am friends with one on Facebook but I've never met anybody from here in person.
     
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  3. Assassin'sKat

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    Well it's certainly possible, since in PM's you are allowed to share social media links, and on other social media, you can make plans to meet, if you get close to that person.

    I kind of think it's unlikely though. Only a small number of members are full members.
     
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  4. Chip

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    There are definitely members that have met up in person, and a small handful of real couples that have resulted from meeting on EC.

    We discourage thinking of EC as a place to find a partner; it's primarily an online support community, and one of the things that keeps it safe is that people don't have to worry about the ulterior motives of others.

    That said, we don't have objections to full members sharing contact informatoin over private message, as long as they are thoughtful in doing so, and the intent is not simply for hookups.
     
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    I've met a few members, Chip probably being the most notable one. :slight_smile: And I've met a few members to chat with them in person and give them advice.

    Lex
     
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    I've met a few. All people I'd talked to extensively before meeting them. All awesome people.
     
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    Yes I've met two in person. One is a very good friend who I see probably 3 or 4 times a year.
     
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    I haven't met anyone in person, but I used to skype with a guy I met on here. There's one other guy I'm sure I would've met up with if he lived closer to me, we got along great (sadly he's no longer active on here). My location isn't ideal, to say the least.
     
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    I didn't mean for hook ups just friendships made over the internet. :slight_smile:
     
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    I haven't yet, but I'd certainly consider it once I'm moved to Ontario, and it just so happens I meet someone incredibly likeable and trustworthy in that vicinity... as to say not too likely, but possible nevertheless. :lol:

    I'm just not a very trusting person, and also a bit scared of vehicles.
     
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    I'm here since a few days and haven't see any other French guy, so I guess I'm not gonna meet anyone yet xD
     
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    I've added a few on social media (by pm). Havent met any irl, but might meet one eventually :slight_smile:
     
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