1. How is InterestedIfYouAre different to the other sites and social networks that offer similar services?
InterestedIfYouAre is the only site that provides this type of service with security, confidentiality, and customer service. Also, when using a social networking platform, you are often able to figure out who is interested in you by checking out the new members, not very anonymous!
2. How Does InterestedIfYouAre Work?
Basically, this web site allows you to bookmark someone as a crush. If your crush bookmarks you as a crush as well, you will both be notified. Otherwise you will remain anonymous.
The finer details:
After you have provided your name, the database will be searched to see if anyone has expressed their interest in you. You will also supply the details of the people you are interested in. The system will check for reciprocated interest. You will both be notified if there is any reciprocation.
If the people you are interested in have not joined the site yet, they will be sent an anonymous and friendly invitation to join. They will also be asked to provide the names of anyone they have a crush on.
Your name will not be shared with anyone. The people you like will not know that you sent the invitation or that you have a crush on them.
While you remain registered, the system will continually check for reciprocated interest between you and others. When this happens, we will notify both of you with your permission. If no one is currently interested, your crushes will be saved in the data base until you delete them or a match takes place.
3. I am concerned that others will know I am interested in someone.
No one will know unless you choose to tell. Messages and communications remain anonymous unless there is a reciprocated interest between two people
4. How do you know the other person will join up when they receive their anonymous email?
While there are no guarantees that people will respond, generally they will for the following reasons:
* Flattery and Curiosity. Most singles are flattered and interested when they are informed that someone has a crush on them. Most people also have others they are interested in themselves, and would like to know if the feelings are shared.
* Personalized Invitations. Our invitations are not standard and generic. Generally, they are customized and personalized to indicate they are not just spam. The recipient is able to realize that they know the sender.
* Anonymous e-membership. We give you the option of buying an e-membership as an anonymous gift. This increases response rates significantly.
* Safe and Confidential. This process is conducted in a totally safe and confidential environment. No one will ever know whether there is a response unless there is a match.
5. This is a new way of approaching people. How do we know it works?
Our communication module is based on extensive studies in interpersonal psychology. We have conducted multiple focus groups and market research projects. This has brought us to this concept which we are confident works. We have a long history in dating services in several states and it is our experience that it is the fear of rejection that prevents the start of many romantic relationships. InterestedIfYouAre solves this common problem.
6. Can't I just ask a friend to fix us up together?
This is a fantastic solution if you have a mutual friend that you both trust implicitly. You both need to be comfortable using the friend, who should be non-judgmental and happy to help out. You should ensure that the friend respects your privacy, and is genuinely interested in your happiness.
7. I already use online dating web sites. How is this different?
Before dating strangers you have met online, you are better off tapping into the people around you. Generally, these people tend to have a lot in common with you culturally, educationally, and socio-economically. All of these are important factors that tend to positively enhance a successful relationship. Additionally, you will know more about the people you are surrounded with as opposed to strangers off a web site. Finally, you are usually much safer pursuing relationships with people you know.
8. I am interested in talking more with someone. How do I ensure that they do not mistake this as a long term commitment?
They won't. You have the option to clearly identify your objectives when we send your email. You may just want to get to know them, have a coffee, date, and so on. Otherwise you can opt to not disclose your interest level and leave it for discussion later on.
9. I have received a crush invitation. How do I know it is not a practical joke?
You need not worry. Guarding your privacy and confidentiality is our main focus. We do everything possible to prevent anyone from stealing the identity of someone else. We verify email addresses as a means of identifying people. When you indicate your interest in someone, you will be require to provide at least one email from that person. The email needs to be legitimate and still in use.
We consider any false claims of identity as identity theft, and as such will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
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