Meeting in real life for the first time

[Butterfly]

In the near future, I would like to see a completely new section devoted to getDare Mentorship & Education. My hopes is that this will be a section devoted to discussing important topics and answering questions that people may have, no matter their experience level is. I also think it would be a great place to share resources that may be scattered throughout getDare, as well as in other places on the internet.

In the meantime, I am going to create designated threads in the advice section that will focus on one topic. Each topic will have discussion questions, as well links to any resources that I have found. People are encouraged to answer their questions, share their opinions, definitions or experiences as well as link to any resources they have found helpful. You may also ask questions relating to that topic and others can help answer them.

The only rules (other than the getDare posting rules) is that everybody be respectful to others. No personal attacks will be tolerated.

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TOPIC: Meeting online friends in real life

In this thread we will discuss the steps to take when meeting somebody who you have met online, in real life.

Have you met somebody in real life?

What made you decide to meet them in real life?

What was your experience like? Is there anything you would do differently?

What are some safety precautions you should take when meeting a stranger in real life?

What can you do to make it easier to meet somebody in real life for the first time?