<p>In a hopeless yet creative attempt, a US man from Pennsylvania tried his luck at love by putting himself out there on a billboard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dave Cline, a 28-year-old data manager from West Philadelphia paid over $1,000 to rent a billboard for himself, in the hope of finding a partner and escaping his single, lonely life, as per ABC affiliate WPVI.</p>

<p>The large colourful sign currently hangs in his neighbourhood and features an image of a smiling Cline giving up a thumbs-up sign. The ad reads: "Want to go on a DATE with Dave?"</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/neighbour-asks-45-year-old-why-was-he-not-married-yet-he-kills-him-747626">Neighbour asks 45-year old why was he not married yet. He kills him</a></p>

<p>The sign also lists a couple of ‘fast facts’ about Cline, which include that he "has normal hobbies," "owns a cat (pictured)” and "can cook (well)." As the guy owns a billboard only to advertise himself as a prospective boyfriend, it means he also has money!</p>
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<p>In an interview with WPVI, Cline said the billboard "was just supposed to be funny for the most part," but that it has led to some messages, "which is great."</p>

<p>On his Instagram, Cline confirmed he is indeed single in a July 24 post writing, “It may shock you to know, but the guy who bought a billboard as a funny hehe haha really is actually 100% single!".</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/youtuber-dupes-restaurant-goers-by-serving-instant-noodles-as-ramen-747617">YouTuber dupes restaurant-goers by serving instant noodles as Ramen</a></p>

<p>“If you live in Philadelphia (or anywhere with central AC) feel free to send me a message! My only request is that if you want to reach out, I’d appreciate it if you didn’t send me spam, threats, or anything weird! I have literally no idea if this will be popular at all or totally forgettable in 2 days, so just have fun and feel free to ask me out,” he added.</p>

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<p>So far, Cline said he has gotten a few messages, and he even has a date in the works. Even Cline’s comment section on Instagram is filled with sweet messages from&nbsp;women, both who appreciate his approach and who want to take things forward with him.</p>

<p>One user posted on Instagram: “This is the most clever idea! Best of luck to you, Dave! PS you’re a hit in the cat groups on FB right now”</p>

<p>Another commenter wrote: “I am just here to watch this love story to unfold.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a hopeless yet creative attempt, a US man from Pennsylvania tried his luck at love by putting himself out there on a billboard. Dave Cline, a 28-year-old data manager from West Philadelphia paid over $1,000 to rent a billboard for himself, in the hope of finding a partner and escaping his single, lonely life, as per ABC affiliate WPVI.

In a hopeless yet creative attempt, a US man from Pennsylvania tried his luck at love by putting himself out there on a billboard. Dave Cline, a 28-year-old data manager from West Philadelphia paid over $1,000 to rent a billboard for himself, in the hope of finding a partner and escaping his single, lonely life, as per ABC affiliate WPVI. The large colourful sign currently hangs in his neighbourhood and features an image of a smiling Cline giving up a thumbs-up sign. The ad reads: "Want to go on a DATE with Dave?" Also Read | Neighbour asks 45-year old why was he not married yet. He kills him The sign also lists a couple of ‘fast facts’ about Cline, which include that he "has normal hobbies," "owns a cat (pictured)” and "can cook (well)." As the guy owns a billboard only to advertise himself as a prospective boyfriend, it means he also has money! In an interview with WPVI, Cline said the billboard "was just supposed to be funny for the most part," but that it has led to some messages, "which is great." On his Instagram, Cline confirmed he is indeed single in a July 24 post writing, “It may shock you to know, but the guy who bought a billboard as a funny hehe haha really is actually 100% single!". Also Read | YouTuber dupes restaurant-goers by serving instant noodles as Ramen “If you live in Philadelphia (or anywhere with central AC) feel free to send me a message! My only request is that if you want to reach out, I’d appreciate it if you didn’t send me spam, threats, or anything weird! I have literally no idea if this will be popular at all or totally forgettable in 2 days, so just have fun and feel free to ask me out,” he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Date Dave Philly (@date_dave_philly) × So far, Cline said he has gotten a few messages, and he even has a date in the works. Even Cline’s comment section on Instagram is filled with sweet messages from women, both who appreciate his approach and who want to take things forward with him. One user posted on Instagram: “This is the most clever idea! Best of luck to you, Dave! PS you’re a hit in the cat groups on FB right now” Another commenter wrote: “I am just here to watch this love story to unfold.” (With inputs from agencies)

'Single man' in US rents billboard for $1000 to find a date, and women are loving his 'clever idea'

<p>Going on a date, talking to your future life partner, having a nice dinner, and laughing your heart out have become staples for our lives. In countries like India, it is now the de facto way to find a suitable person outside of the traditional arranged marriage setup.</p>

<p>But, with changing demographics and expectations, new terms like 'situationships' have been added to our vocabulary. Soon, Artificial Intelligence may choose a suitable partner for you based on your likings and preferences. Some have called this 'hopeful', others 'dystopian.'&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumble, the go-to dating app for many, has now come with a new feature for users to opt for. 'Intimacy without commitment' is a box you can now tick, and other people will see it when they see your profile.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the internet is far from happy with it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social media users have termed it everything from 'pure hell' to 'wasted money, time, and energy.'&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is already greater discontent among young users with dating apps than ever before.</p>

<p>&nbsp;According to The Fortune, "79% of college students and other Gen Z are forgoing regular dating app usage and instead opting for in-person interactions."</p>

<h2><strong>Are people tired of online dating?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>'Dating app burnout' has become a real thing, with people experiencing the fatigue of endless right and left swiping, or what sociologists have called the 'commercialisation' of emotions and people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many have even called dating apps a 'marketplace' of emotions and feelings, with the shiniest fruit being the most popular.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What can one tell from a few carefully edited images, a witty caption, and dating options like 'intimacy without commitment' and 'open to possibilities?' It is becoming more and more taxing for young people to find love, and algorithms are definitely getting in the way.</p>

<p>Are people 'products' to be consumed hurriedly? This is the question that most of us will grapple with very soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Reuters, Bumble is expecting revenue of $269 million in the second quarter of this financial year. This comes to $1.76 billion in annual income. Clearly, big tech is very happy with our dating lives, or the confused lack of it, many of us find ourselves in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But will options like the one recently released, be the death knell of dating apps, or will they define boundaries and enhance the dating experience? After all, 'ethically monogamous' and 'polyamorous' relationships have become a reality as more and more Indians take what they want and shun the traditional expectations of society and their parents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Let's take a deep dive.</p>

<h2><strong>Online dating; A must or a fallacy?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Bumble and other apps are definitely useful. There have been stories of plenty of people across the globe finding their soul mates through online connections. Hearty stories can be found with a simple Google search.</p>

<p>But there are also enough horror stories to keep the novice away and for many of us to completely give up dating.</p>

<p>Recently, a man's two-year-long online dating partner was revealed to be his sister. Such cases are becoming more common, with the real threats of catfishing and honey-trapping becoming graver. Combine this with unsafe cities and a lack of nightlife, and what we get is a strange mix of hope and fear.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What do people think about it?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>But public opinion on the 'intimacy without commitment' feature seems to vary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adrien called it a "double-edged sword." He added that "it may provide clarity and transparency for individuals seeking casual connections without the pressure of commitment. On the other hand, it could potentially complicate things by blurring the lines between casual and serious intentions." They stressed the likely "misunderstandings and hurt feelings."</p>

<p>Palak, a 17-year-old who will soon enter the dating scene, says, "People change, grow, and evolve, especially when they connect with other people, so putting everyone in a box and encouraging people to go through them like products is insane."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Athiya says, rather poetically, that "intimacy is not something that just happens between two people; it is a way of being alive. At every moment, we are choosing either to reveal ourselves or to protect ourselves."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sanath notes that "it will be just lustful sex without any feelings involved. It will complicate things and is immoral, in my opinion."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mukul said, "It's not 'pure hell'. You and the counterpart you engage with would just have better clarity on the nature of their engagement. But the con side would be that this would further expedite the becoming of dating apps into smartphone applications for hookup instead."</p>

<p>There are also takers for it, though.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandrakana says, "This option is beneficial. Intimacy is not solely about physical connection; it often involves mental and emotional bonding as well. Sometimes people take a longer time to commit. An initial relationship, where partners focus on understanding and connecting with each other, can gradually evolve into a committed one."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Time will tell</strong></h2>

<p>While it is important to practice 'responsible dating' and actually talk to a person before writing them off, this option may help people avoid confusion and choose the right partner(s) for the phase of life they are in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, we all need to wait and watch the success or failure of Bumble's 'intimacy without commitment' option.</p>


Going on a date, talking to your future life partner, having a nice dinner, and laughing your heart out have become staples for our lives. In countries like India, it is now the de facto way to find a suitable person outside of the traditional arranged marriage setup.

Going on a date, talking to your future life partner, having a nice dinner, and laughing your heart out have become staples for our lives. In countries like India, it is now the de facto way to find a suitable person outside of the traditional arranged marriage setup. But, with changing demographics and expectations, new terms like 'situationships' have been added to our vocabulary. Soon, Artificial Intelligence may choose a suitable partner for you based on your likings and preferences. Some have called this 'hopeful', others 'dystopian.' Bumble, the go-to dating app for many, has now come with a new feature for users to opt for. 'Intimacy without commitment' is a box you can now tick, and other people will see it when they see your profile. But the internet is far from happy with it. Social media users have termed it everything from 'pure hell' to 'wasted money, time, and energy.' There is already greater discontent among young users with dating apps than ever before. According to The Fortune, "79% of college students and other Gen Z are forgoing regular dating app usage and instead opting for in-person interactions." Are people tired of online dating? 'Dating app burnout' has become a real thing, with people experiencing the fatigue of endless right and left swiping, or what sociologists have called the 'commercialisation' of emotions and people. Many have even called dating apps a 'marketplace' of emotions and feelings, with the shiniest fruit being the most popular. What can one tell from a few carefully edited images, a witty caption, and dating options like 'intimacy without commitment' and 'open to possibilities?' It is becoming more and more taxing for young people to find love, and algorithms are definitely getting in the way. Are people 'products' to be consumed hurriedly? This is the question that most of us will grapple with very soon. According to Reuters, Bumble is expecting revenue of $269 million in the second quarter of this financial year. This comes to $1.76 billion in annual income. Clearly, big tech is very happy with our dating lives, or the confused lack of it, many of us find ourselves in. But will options like the one recently released, be the death knell of dating apps, or will they define boundaries and enhance the dating experience? After all, 'ethically monogamous' and 'polyamorous' relationships have become a reality as more and more Indians take what they want and shun the traditional expectations of society and their parents. Let's take a deep dive. Online dating; A must or a fallacy? Bumble and other apps are definitely useful. There have been stories of plenty of people across the globe finding their soul mates through online connections. Hearty stories can be found with a simple Google search. But there are also enough horror stories to keep the novice away and for many of us to completely give up dating. Recently, a man's two-year-long online dating partner was revealed to be his sister. Such cases are becoming more common, with the real threats of catfishing and honey-trapping becoming graver. Combine this with unsafe cities and a lack of nightlife, and what we get is a strange mix of hope and fear. What do people think about it? But public opinion on the 'intimacy without commitment' feature seems to vary. Adrien called it a "double-edged sword." He added that "it may provide clarity and transparency for individuals seeking casual connections without the pressure of commitment. On the other hand, it could potentially complicate things by blurring the lines between casual and serious intentions." They stressed the likely "misunderstandings and hurt feelings." Palak, a 17-year-old who will soon enter the dating scene, says, "People change, grow, and evolve, especially when they connect with other people, so putting everyone in a box and encouraging people to go through them like products is insane." Athiya says, rather poetically, that "intimacy is not something that just happens between two people; it is a way of being alive. At every moment, we are choosing either to reveal ourselves or to protect ourselves." Sanath notes that "it will be just lustful sex without any feelings involved. It will complicate things and is immoral, in my opinion." Mukul said, "It's not 'pure hell'. You and the counterpart you engage with would just have better clarity on the nature of their engagement. But the con side would be that this would further expedite the becoming of dating apps into smartphone applications for hookup instead." There are also takers for it, though. Chandrakana says, "This option is beneficial. Intimacy is not solely about physical connection; it often involves mental and emotional bonding as well. Sometimes people take a longer time to commit. An initial relationship, where partners focus on understanding and connecting with each other, can gradually evolve into a committed one." Time will tell While it is important to practice 'responsible dating' and actually talk to a person before writing them off, this option may help people avoid confusion and choose the right partner(s) for the phase of life they are in. However, we all need to wait and watch the success or failure of Bumble's 'intimacy without commitment' option.

Bumble now has an 'intimacy without commitment' option: A sexual revolution or a free-for-all?

<p>India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a clarification after an image of a textbook wrongly attributed to the board showing a chapter on “Dating and Relationship” went viral on social media.</p>

<p>In a statement released on social media website X, the CBSE termed the news “baseless and incorrect.”</p>

<p>“A section of media is wrongly attributing a book to be a publication of CBSE containing objectionable material on dating and relationships according to the reports. This is totally baseless and incorrect,” CBSE said in its post.</p>

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<p>The board further stated that the contents going viral on social media are from a book titled ‘A Guide to Self Awareness and Empowerment’ written by Gagan Deep Kaur and Published by G.Ram Books(P) Ltd. Educational Publishers.</p>

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<p>“The CBSE neither publishes any books nor recommends books of any private publishers,” the board further added.</p>

<p>Earlier, a social media post went viral&nbsp;attributing a chapter titled ‘Dating and Relationships: Understanding Yourself and the Other Person,’ to a CBSE class 9 book.</p>

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<p>The original post nowhere mentioned whether the book was a publication of CBSE; however, several users and even media reports started labelling it as one.</p>

<p>The post received mixed reactions on social media, with some users lauding the board for the ‘good move’, while others calling it ‘objectionable.’</p>

<p>The chapter dealt with relationship terms such as ghosting, catfishing, and cyberbullying. The post went so viral that even the dating app Tinder waded into the controversy. While replying to a post, Tinder India wrote “next chapter : how to deal with breakups.”</p>

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<p>“I don’t think this is NCERT, please clarify the publication,” wrote another user. Calling it a good move, a user wrote, “CBSE Class 9 textbooks to have chapters on dating and relationships. Good move. These days, most kids around that age do end up dating. Smartness lies in educating them about this &amp; safe intercourse instead of being in denial about this.”</p>

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India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a clarification after an image of a textbook wrongly attributed to the board showing a chapter on “Dating and Relationship” went viral on social media.

India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a clarification after an image of a textbook wrongly attributed to the board showing a chapter on “Dating and Relationship” went viral on social media. In a statement released on social media website X, the CBSE termed the news “baseless and incorrect.” “A section of media is wrongly attributing a book to be a publication of CBSE containing objectionable material on dating and relationships according to the reports. This is totally baseless and incorrect,” CBSE said in its post. Clarification pic.twitter.com/hNbZdbM5P8 — CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) February 2, 2024 × The board further stated that the contents going viral on social media are from a book titled ‘A Guide to Self Awareness and Empowerment’ written by Gagan Deep Kaur and Published by G.Ram Books(P) Ltd. Educational Publishers. Watch: Scientists create 'identical twin' universe × “The CBSE neither publishes any books nor recommends books of any private publishers,” the board further added. Earlier, a social media post went viral attributing a chapter titled ‘Dating and Relationships: Understanding Yourself and the Other Person,’ to a CBSE class 9 book. Also read: Little puppy make miraculous recovery, beats cancer and spontaneously regrows jaw The original post nowhere mentioned whether the book was a publication of CBSE; however, several users and even media reports started labelling it as one. The post received mixed reactions on social media, with some users lauding the board for the ‘good move’, while others calling it ‘objectionable.’ The chapter dealt with relationship terms such as ghosting, catfishing, and cyberbullying. The post went so viral that even the dating app Tinder waded into the controversy. While replying to a post, Tinder India wrote “next chapter : how to deal with breakups.” next chapter : how to deal with breakups 😭 — Tinder India (@Tinder_India) January 31, 2024 × “I don’t think this is NCERT, please clarify the publication,” wrote another user. Calling it a good move, a user wrote, “CBSE Class 9 textbooks to have chapters on dating and relationships. Good move. These days, most kids around that age do end up dating. Smartness lies in educating them about this & safe intercourse instead of being in denial about this.” (With inputs from agencies)

'Baseless and incorrect': CBSE clarifies after chapter on ‘Dating and Relationship’ goes viral

<p>Finding a partner on dating apps like Tinder may go wrong. But how do you then know your partner is not a Tinder swindler, who defrauded women of millions of dollars online under the guise of a diamond magnate.&nbsp;It may calm your nerves to know that now scientists have revealed few of the classic signs you must watch out for before you decide to stop on that swipe and make that person your life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This study claims to help people spot a romance scammer and navigate dating apps safely by sharing the traits of a Tinder swindler. The bulk of the research is related to the profile of romantic fraud by creating process models to describe how the scam evolved or by examining language patterns and persuasion tactics employed while communicating with their victims.</p>

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<p>These findings may be applied to enhance detection and mitigation techniques as well as provide as a starting point for training and awareness efforts.</p>

<h2><strong>So how do you spot a Tinder Swindler?</strong></h2>

<p>To avoid falling for scammers like Simon Leviev, the Netflix Tinder Swindler (actual name Shimon Hayut), experts combed through 232 documents in search of romance scam profiles and potential victims. According to the Daily Mail, the new study exhibited the characteristics of a classic Tinder Swindler.</p>

<h2><strong>1. A perfect Photo op&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to Dr. Lynsay A Shepherd, a researcher on the study, romantic fraud begins by giving a perfect look to your profile. Depending on the nation in which they reside, the profile of these romance scammers could differ. While Filipinos were luring others by their fictitious sales occupations, Italian profiles pretended to be real estate brokers.</p>

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<h2><strong>2. Military Macho</strong></h2>

<p>Many people who engage in romance fraud put on a military garb and pose as serving their country. The reason for doing this is to project an air of dominance. With this, they control their partners' emotions. Later, they go a notch up and pretent to be unable to access their bank accounts. They do this to then request emergency cash. Once the job is done, they vanish with the money. To tangle up their partners in their vicious net, they pretend to have a medical emergency and say they need to provide for a family member.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>3.&nbsp; Sweet Wordplay</strong></h2>

<p>Swindlers know the art of wordplay. They will shower you with praises. They will even give you nicknames. Doing all this shows how much they want a partner. However, flattery enables them to win over their target before requesting payment.</p>

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<h2><strong>4. Demanding money&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>If in case, the women don't need flattery and they become romantically involved with a Tinder Swindler already, it is a perfect chance for romance scammers then to demand money.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>5. Targets women aged 35-54&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The study found that these scammers target women who have little expertise and a poor grasp of what is a fraud. These women are usually between the ages of 35 and 54. Dr Shepherd said it is essential to carry out research and find fresh methods for protecting people against scams.</p>

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Finding a partner on dating apps like Tinder may go wrong. But how do you then know your partner is not a Tinder swindler, who defrauded women of millions of dollars online under the guise of a diamond magnate.

Finding a partner on dating apps like Tinder may go wrong. But how do you then know your partner is not a Tinder swindler, who defrauded women of millions of dollars online under the guise of a diamond magnate. It may calm your nerves to know that now scientists have revealed few of the classic signs you must watch out for before you decide to stop on that swipe and make that person your life. This study claims to help people spot a romance scammer and navigate dating apps safely by sharing the traits of a Tinder swindler. The bulk of the research is related to the profile of romantic fraud by creating process models to describe how the scam evolved or by examining language patterns and persuasion tactics employed while communicating with their victims. Also Read | US: Train carrying hazardous material derails in Maine due to track washout These findings may be applied to enhance detection and mitigation techniques as well as provide as a starting point for training and awareness efforts. So how do you spot a Tinder Swindler? To avoid falling for scammers like Simon Leviev, the Netflix Tinder Swindler (actual name Shimon Hayut), experts combed through 232 documents in search of romance scam profiles and potential victims. According to the Daily Mail, the new study exhibited the characteristics of a classic Tinder Swindler. 1. A perfect Photo op According to Dr. Lynsay A Shepherd, a researcher on the study, romantic fraud begins by giving a perfect look to your profile. Depending on the nation in which they reside, the profile of these romance scammers could differ. While Filipinos were luring others by their fictitious sales occupations, Italian profiles pretended to be real estate brokers. Also Read | Sudan: Army and RSF clashes leave 56 civilians, dozens of fighters dead 2. Military Macho Many people who engage in romance fraud put on a military garb and pose as serving their country. The reason for doing this is to project an air of dominance. With this, they control their partners' emotions. Later, they go a notch up and pretent to be unable to access their bank accounts. They do this to then request emergency cash. Once the job is done, they vanish with the money. To tangle up their partners in their vicious net, they pretend to have a medical emergency and say they need to provide for a family member. 3. Sweet Wordplay Swindlers know the art of wordplay. They will shower you with praises. They will even give you nicknames. Doing all this shows how much they want a partner. However, flattery enables them to win over their target before requesting payment. Watch | What is next in Syrian Civil War?; The rapid development of AI | This World × 4. Demanding money If in case, the women don't need flattery and they become romantically involved with a Tinder Swindler already, it is a perfect chance for romance scammers then to demand money. 5. Targets women aged 35-54 The study found that these scammers target women who have little expertise and a poor grasp of what is a fraud. These women are usually between the ages of 35 and 54. Dr Shepherd said it is essential to carry out research and find fresh methods for protecting people against scams. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Spurned over not finding “enough single ladies” on a dating website, a 29-year-old man from Colorado, US, has sued the CEO of the company, claiming that the website does not have enough profiles of women.</p>

<p>Ian Cross, 29 has sued Denver Dating Co. for an undisclosed amount of damages, according to The Denver Post. He has accused the Nevada-based group of fraudulent inducement, breach of contract and deceptive trade practices.</p>

<p>According to the lawsuit, Cross “was interested in engaging a dating service to meet single women his age” and met with a representative named Lisa from the company in January.</p>

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<p>The representative told Cross that their dating services has a “huge” database of single women in the 25 to 35 age range, and there was a recent influx of new members in that age range because of the ‘wave of breakups’ due to the pandemic, the lawsuit states.</p>

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<p>Cross believed Lisa’s claims and paid $9,409 for the membership in February. However, he later discovered that there were only five women in the 18 to 35 age range active in the database, according to the lawsuit.</p>

<p>“The Denver Dating Co. uses online reviews of fake or fictitious customers in order to create a false impression with the public regarding the quality and characteristics of its service,” the lawsuit reads.</p>

<p>Several complaints have been filed against The Denver Dating Co., alleging among other things that the company had poor communication skills and used “high pressure sales tactics” to sign new customers.</p>

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Spurned over not finding “enough single ladies” on a dating website, a 29-year-old man from Colorado, US, has sued the CEO of the company, claiming that the website does not have enough profiles of women.

Spurned over not finding “enough single ladies” on a dating website, a 29-year-old man from Colorado, US, has sued the CEO of the company, claiming that the website does not have enough profiles of women. Ian Cross, 29 has sued Denver Dating Co. for an undisclosed amount of damages, according to The Denver Post. He has accused the Nevada-based group of fraudulent inducement, breach of contract and deceptive trade practices. According to the lawsuit, Cross “was interested in engaging a dating service to meet single women his age” and met with a representative named Lisa from the company in January. Also read | Iran government launches Islamic dating app to create 'healthy' families The representative told Cross that their dating services has a “huge” database of single women in the 25 to 35 age range, and there was a recent influx of new members in that age range because of the ‘wave of breakups’ due to the pandemic, the lawsuit states. Also read | Dating apps don't destroy love, says study Cross believed Lisa’s claims and paid $9,409 for the membership in February. However, he later discovered that there were only five women in the 18 to 35 age range active in the database, according to the lawsuit. “The Denver Dating Co. uses online reviews of fake or fictitious customers in order to create a false impression with the public regarding the quality and characteristics of its service,” the lawsuit reads. Several complaints have been filed against The Denver Dating Co., alleging among other things that the company had poor communication skills and used “high pressure sales tactics” to sign new customers. (With inputs from agencies)

US man sues dating website after not finding 'enough single ladies' in his age range

<p>Shortly after the premiere of the first episode of “Allen v. Farrow,” an HBO documentary series that reexamines Dylan Farrow’s decades-old sexual abuse allegations against filmmaker Woody Allen, her adoptive father, a spokesperson for Allen released a statement Sunday night slamming the series, calling it a “shoddy hit piece.”</p>

<p>Letty Aronson, Allen’s sister, sent the statement — attributed to a spokesperson — shortly after the first episode aired, on behalf of Allen and Soon-Yi Previn, the filmmaker’s wife and the adopted daughter of Mia Farrow. In 1992, Farrow, Allen’s longtime girlfriend, learned of the relationship between Allen and Previn when Previn was a first-year college student. That relationship is also the subject of scrutiny in the four-part docuseries.</p>

<p>Neither Allen nor Previn participated in the series, but it does include audio excerpts from Allen’s recent memoir, “Apropos of Nothing.”</p>

<p>“These documentarians had no interest in the truth,” the statement said. “Instead, they spent years surreptitiously collaborating with the Farrows and their enablers to put together a hatchet job riddled with falsehoods.”</p>

<p>On Monday, the publisher of Allen’s memoir, Skyhorse, raised another objection to the series: that the filmmakers had used snippets from the audiobook without permission. In a statement, the president and publisher of Skyhorse, Tony Lyons, said that the “unauthorized” use of the audio in the first episode was “clear, willful infringement under existing legal precedent.”<br />
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<p>Lyons said in the statement that the filmmakers did not request permission to use the excerpts and that the publisher learned late last week that the episodes make “extensive” use of the audiobook. The publisher’s lawyer notified HBO on Friday that “if the use of the audiobook were anywhere near what we were hearing, it would constitute copyright infringement,” he said.</p>

<p>The memoir was originally set to be published last year by Grand Central Publishing, an imprint of Hachette Book Group until dozens of Hachette employees staged a walkout in protest and the publisher reneged. About two weeks later, his book was published by Arcade Publishing, an imprint of the independent publisher Skyhorse.</p>

<p>In response to the publisher’s objections, an HBO spokesperson provided a statement from the filmmakers, saying, “The creators of ‘Allen v. Farrow’ legally used limited audio excerpts from Woody Allen’s memoir in the series under the Fair Use doctrine.” The doctrine has been invoked to allow artists and journalists — including documentary filmmakers — to use limited amounts of copyrighted works for certain purposes, including using the material to illustrate an argument or to serve as the subject of a critique.<br />
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<p>Episode 1 includes extensive interviews with Mia Farrow and Dylan Farrow, who accused Allen of sexual assault when she was 7 years old. It also included interviews with family and friends who said that even before Aug. 4, 1992 — the day that Dylan Farrow says Allen assaulted her — they witnessed behavior from Allen toward his daughter that they saw as inappropriate.</p>

<p>Allen has long denied the abuse allegations, arguing that Mia Farrow had coached Dylan to make the allegations after learning about his relationship with Previn.</p>

<p>In Sunday’s statement, Allen continued to deny the claims.</p>

<p>“As has been known for decades, these allegations are categorically false,” the statement said. “Multiple agencies investigated them at the time and found that, whatever Dylan Farrow may have been led to believe, absolutely no abuse had ever taken place.”</p>

<p>In later episodes, the series raises questions about one of those investigations, in particular: a report issued by the Yale Child Sexual Abuse Clinic, at the Yale-New Haven Hospital, which found Dylan uncredible after interviewing the child nine times during a seven-month period. According to the series, all the contemporaneous interview notes from those sessions were destroyed when the final report was issued.<br />
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<p>Prosecutors in Connecticut, where Dylan Farrow says that Allen sexually assaulted her, declined to prosecute Allen in 1993. The state’s attorney said that he did so to spare Dylan the trauma of a trial but that he believed she had been molested.</p>

<p>The statement said that Allen and Previn were approached about the documentary less than two months ago and were “given only a matter of days” to respond to it. It also said it was “sadly unsurprising” that HBO was airing the series, considering a production deal it had made with Ronan Farrow, Dylan Farrow’s brother, who has spoken in support of his sister, including in the series. (Ronan Farrow, an investigative journalist who has reported extensively on sexual misconduct, has a deal with HBO to create investigative documentary specials, though he was not on the production team for “Allen v. Farrow.”)</p>


Shortly after the premiere of the first episode of “Allen v. Farrow,” an HBO documentary series that reexamines Dylan Farrow’s decades-old sexual abuse allegations against filmmaker Woody Allen, her adoptive father, a spokesperson for Allen released a statement Sunday night slamming the series, calling it a “shoddy hit piece.

Shortly after the premiere of the first episode of “Allen v. Farrow,” an HBO documentary series that reexamines Dylan Farrow’s decades-old sexual abuse allegations against filmmaker Woody Allen, her adoptive father, a spokesperson for Allen released a statement Sunday night slamming the series, calling it a “shoddy hit piece.” Letty Aronson, Allen’s sister, sent the statement — attributed to a spokesperson — shortly after the first episode aired, on behalf of Allen and Soon-Yi Previn, the filmmaker’s wife and the adopted daughter of Mia Farrow. In 1992, Farrow, Allen’s longtime girlfriend, learned of the relationship between Allen and Previn when Previn was a first-year college student. That relationship is also the subject of scrutiny in the four-part docuseries. Neither Allen nor Previn participated in the series, but it does include audio excerpts from Allen’s recent memoir, “Apropos of Nothing.” “These documentarians had no interest in the truth,” the statement said. “Instead, they spent years surreptitiously collaborating with the Farrows and their enablers to put together a hatchet job riddled with falsehoods.” On Monday, the publisher of Allen’s memoir, Skyhorse, raised another objection to the series: that the filmmakers had used snippets from the audiobook without permission. In a statement, the president and publisher of Skyhorse, Tony Lyons, said that the “unauthorized” use of the audio in the first episode was “clear, willful infringement under existing legal precedent.” Also read: After Woody Allen publisher threatens lawsuit, 'Allen v. Farrow' makers respond Lyons said in the statement that the filmmakers did not request permission to use the excerpts and that the publisher learned late last week that the episodes make “extensive” use of the audiobook. The publisher’s lawyer notified HBO on Friday that “if the use of the audiobook were anywhere near what we were hearing, it would constitute copyright infringement,” he said. The memoir was originally set to be published last year by Grand Central Publishing, an imprint of Hachette Book Group until dozens of Hachette employees staged a walkout in protest and the publisher reneged. About two weeks later, his book was published by Arcade Publishing, an imprint of the independent publisher Skyhorse. In response to the publisher’s objections, an HBO spokesperson provided a statement from the filmmakers, saying, “The creators of ‘Allen v. Farrow’ legally used limited audio excerpts from Woody Allen’s memoir in the series under the Fair Use doctrine.” The doctrine has been invoked to allow artists and journalists — including documentary filmmakers — to use limited amounts of copyrighted works for certain purposes, including using the material to illustrate an argument or to serve as the subject of a critique. Also read: Mia Farrow says bringing Woody Allen into family is the 'great regret' of life Episode 1 includes extensive interviews with Mia Farrow and Dylan Farrow, who accused Allen of sexual assault when she was 7 years old. It also included interviews with family and friends who said that even before Aug. 4, 1992 — the day that Dylan Farrow says Allen assaulted her — they witnessed behavior from Allen toward his daughter that they saw as inappropriate. Allen has long denied the abuse allegations, arguing that Mia Farrow had coached Dylan to make the allegations after learning about his relationship with Previn. In Sunday’s statement, Allen continued to deny the claims. “As has been known for decades, these allegations are categorically false,” the statement said. “Multiple agencies investigated them at the time and found that, whatever Dylan Farrow may have been led to believe, absolutely no abuse had ever taken place.” In later episodes, the series raises questions about one of those investigations, in particular: a report issued by the Yale Child Sexual Abuse Clinic, at the Yale-New Haven Hospital, which found Dylan uncredible after interviewing the child nine times during a seven-month period. According to the series, all the contemporaneous interview notes from those sessions were destroyed when the final report was issued. Also read: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Soon-Yi Previn, Dylan Farrow: A Timeline Prosecutors in Connecticut, where Dylan Farrow says that Allen sexually assaulted her, declined to prosecute Allen in 1993. The state’s attorney said that he did so to spare Dylan the trauma of a trial but that he believed she had been molested. The statement said that Allen and Previn were approached about the documentary less than two months ago and were “given only a matter of days” to respond to it. It also said it was “sadly unsurprising” that HBO was airing the series, considering a production deal it had made with Ronan Farrow, Dylan Farrow’s brother, who has spoken in support of his sister, including in the series. (Ronan Farrow, an investigative journalist who has reported extensively on sexual misconduct, has a deal with HBO to create investigative documentary specials, though he was not on the production team for “Allen v. Farrow.”)

Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn call HBO docuseries a 'shoddy hit piece'