• You must be single and serious about finding a life-mate.
• You must have access to a webcam and an account with AIM, iChat, Skype, or Yahoo! Messenger. All have accounts available for free.
• You must fill out the profile as completely as you can. The more people know the better chance of a good match.

• We have found that using instant messaging is a safe way to have initial conversations and if in a distance relationship a good way to feel somewhat closer.
• Using the webcam, people tend to be more "real" and you can see their reactions to your conversation.
• You can see what people really look like before meeting in person.
• Being required to have a webcam cuts down on people posting misleading pictures.
• People can share more and show more via webcam if not able to meet in person. Even if in the same city it provides a way to be closer when not able to be in person.

Yes, each profile is screened before being allowed to go active. If we feel it is necessary we will ask for a webcam interview.

Yes, for initial contact and until you feel comfortable with the person you are talking. If you feel okay about giving them your AIM / iChat / Skype / Yahoo! instant messenger ID, it would be better then to talk on those services. I especially recommend those that allow you to archive the conversations. This is good if you forget something said and need to review it.

You can use .jpg, .gif, or .png file formats for pictures.

You can use .mp3 for audio files.

You can use .mpg or .mp4 for video files.