eHarmony dating site sued
June 1, 2007 by gayla
Filed under Relationships
A Northern California woman sued the online dating service eHarmony today, alleging it discriminates against gays, lesbians and bisexuals.
Linda Carlson said she tried to use the Internet site in February to meet a woman but could not based on her sexual orientation. When Carlson wrote to eHarmony to complain, the company refused to change its policy, according to the lawsuit filed on her behalf in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The lawsuit claims that by only offering to find a compatible match for men seeking women or women seeking men, the company was violating state law barring discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
“Such outright discrimination is hurtful and disappointing for a business open to the public in this day and age,” Carlson said in a statement. Continue reading….
WARNING – Serious Rant Just Ahead…
Ok people, I’ve been around the online dating world long enough to know what eHarmony is all about. In as much as I, a heterosexual woman wouldn’t go looking for the perfect compatible male on Gay.com or Out Personals, I don’t think gays should go looking for gay relationships on eHarmony.
Everything about eHarmony just oozes with old fashioned and nuclear relationships.
Sometimes you just have to take your differences and keep them where they belong. If we keep trying to change niche sites to suit our difference, then how are we supposed to know where we might be most comfortable.
There are plenty of dating sites that cater to the gay population, so stay the hell away from eHarmony already!
Capishe?
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