Most global dating websites don't have screening process

On the screening processes for online dating sites, SMU Assistant Professor of Communication Michael Netzley was among some social media experts who believed that ultimately, the safety of those who use online dating services lies in their own hands. "What digital channels have done is shift power from the hands of a few gatekeepers and place it in the hands of each individual," said Dr Netzley. He also said that apps like SpeedDate are gaining popularity precisely because the barrier to joining and dating is increasingly being lowered.