Frequently Asked Questions on Love is Blind
What is Love Is Blind all about?It is a website (luvisblind.net) created especially for the blind, legally blind and visually impaired to meet, chat, and socialize with each other but open to all people who are interested in finding and meeting other people of interest.
Is Love is Blind free?
We would love to do this for free but unfortunately we have bills, fees and employees to pay. We have structured our monthly membership fees to be very nominal though, as we understand that many of our members are on limited incomes, this being said we have to offset our costs by charging members for their monthly use of the website. So how much does it cost? As we have mentioned, our fee is nominal and you'll find it is lower than most other similar sites:
• $10 per month OR • $50 for 6 months (you save $10) OR
• $80 for 12 months (you save $40)
Why join Love Is Blind?
there are a number of reasons to use Love Is Blind :
• It's fun to meet new people;
• It's for the blind and visually impaired;
• It's easy and safe to use; and
• You can meet others with the same interests.
What is included with our Love Is Blind membership?
A membership includes full access to the Love is Blind website including profile creation, unlimited e-mail, chat/forum access, unlimited search and browsing of profiles and access to our events.
What if I don’t want another member contacting me any longer?
You can block a member by going to your account settings and click on “Block Member”. We ask that you report any offensive or harassing conduct by any member to us so that we can keep our site friendly and fun.
How do we send and receive e-mail to/from other members?
All e-mail messaging (inbound and outbound) is done through the Love Is Blind website. If a member sends you an e-mail message it will show up in your Inbox on your member profile. Other members will not have your external e-mail address unless you choose to give it to them.
How does Love Is Blind membership grow?
Love Is Blind encourages its members to spread the word to other blind, legally blind, and visually impaired people to help grow the network.
Is Love Is Blind only open to the blind?
No. In some situations, a sighted person might want to seek a blind person or vice versa. Sighted members are welcome as well. Can You offer me any advice for meeting people online and offline?
Whether you're off on your first blind date set up by a friend or you've found your love interest on LuvisBlind.net, your personal safety should remain priority #1. We've compiled a list of guidelines to help you stay safe.
DO guard your identity
Even in person, you wouldn't give your number out to just anyone. Don't share your real name, personal phone numbers, place of work, home address or any other identifying information while chatting or emailing until you are comfortable doing so.
Tip: Never post personal contact information in your portrait. Don't risk having this information fall into the wrong hands.
DO remain anonymous until you feel safe and ready to explore other options.
LuvisBlind.net gives you control over your online dating experience, and allows you to protect your true identity until you choose to reveal it.
Example: Sometimes, instead of asking for information, a person simply provides his or her phone number early in the e-mail exchange. That doesn't obligate you to use it. You might say something like, "I'm more comfortable just exchanging e-mail for the time being."
DO use a third-party, anonymous e-mail address.
LuvisBlind.net uses a "doubleblind" e-mailing system that conceals true e-mail addresses. Even so, hackers can breach nearly any technology. As an added safety measure, set up a third-party e-mail address expressly for dating purposes and forward your LuvisBlind.net e-mails there instead of to your personal email box. Make sure you turn off any signatures or identifying information in your e-mail.
Tip: Consider using a P.O. Box for snail mail.
DO be careful when using a sexy name.
Keep in mind that, while using sexual connotations in your e-mail address or username might get you noticed, it probably won't attract the type of person you'd like to share a relationship with-or even a conversation for that matter.
Tip: Don't include your real name or city of residence within your e-mail address or in your username.
DO be truthful in your description of yourself in your LuvisBlind.net profile.
Misleading descriptions can result in angry feelings and can end a relationship before it begins. In the long run, honesty is your best relationship tool.
DO trust your gut.
Immediately quit corresponding when you feel unsure or threatened.
DO block abusers.
LuvisBlind.net STRONGLY encourages you to block any member who behaves in an abusive manner and to report the behavior to LuvisBlind.net.
Examples of abuse include:
- Minors using the service
- Members sending harassing or offensive e-mails
- Members behaving inappropriately after meeting in person
- Criminals or other "shady" characters using the service
- Fraudulent registration
- Spam or solicitation*
- Copyright infringement
- Members asking you for money or donations
- Any other violation of LuvisBlind.net's policies
*Solicitation is an offer to sell something to someone. Our Terms of Use strictly prohibit the use of the site service for the purposes of solicitation. Please notify LuvisBlind.net immediately if another member sends you links to pay-to-view porn sites or includes instructions on how to call a 1-900 telephone number. Additionally, report abuse in the form of invitations to join other singles' sites, e-mails about modeling opportunities or attempts to sell merchandise or services.
Meeting Off-line Think Safety First!
A first meeting with any new love interest can be exciting - and most first meetings are perfectly safe, but it's always smart to take basic precautions. Trust your instincts. And be sure to keep the following guidelines in mind:
DO meet in public.
On first meetings, ALWAYS arrange to rendezvous in a populated, public place. Never meet in a private home (or in a hotel room) or in a remote location.
DO tell a friend or take one with you.
Tell at least one friend or family member who you are meeting, where you are going and when you expect to return. Let your date know your meeting is not a secret. If you feel more comfortable, make it as social as possible and take a friend(s) with you.
Tip: If meeting someone alone, make contact with your family or friends before and after the date or ask your them to contact you at a predetermined time.
DO stay sober.
Refrain from drinking excessively, as it could impair your ability to make good decisions and may put you at risk.
Tip: Stick to nonalcoholic drinks when meeting someone for the first time.
DON'T leave home without your cell phone.
If you have a mobile phone, take it with you on dates. Most cell phones are can be used to call 911.
Tip: Make sure 911 services are available in your area. If not, know your emergency number.
DON'T ask the other person to pick you up.
Get yourself to and from the date, ask someone you know to take you or pick you up, if they can't, take a taxi.
DON'T leave personal belongings or drinks unattended.
Don't risk having your personal information stolen. The same goes for your drink - don't risk having it tampered with.
Tip: If you must leave your drink unattended to go to the restroom, order another drink when you return.
DON'T succumb to the temptation to take first dates to your home (or go to his or her home).
Stay in a public place, even if you are pressured. If you feel pressured, end the meeting and leave at once.
Tip: Keep your meetings as public as possible. Don't be afraid to ask friends or family to help out, especially in the beginning stages of meeting and dating someone new.
DO set up a next date, if you are ready and feel comfortable.
And DO remember to follow all of these tips on subsequent meetings, until you feel confident with your new friend. If the other person is sincerely interested in you, he or she will want you to feel safe.