Why do people think its safe to meet people in a nightclub than off the net?

Why do people, often parents, accept that it's safe to go out to a night club or pub full of drunks, drug addicts and anybody who walks in off the street? They also don't mind if their kids then walk home alone at 3am or get into any car outside the club and all that is seen as being ok and safe.





Compare that to meeting someone you've spoken to for months in a busy shopping centre in the middle of the day where everyone is sober and there're plenty of people around. Explain to me how that is more dangerous!?! I'm just curious as to why some people have this total dread and fear of the net and assume everyone online is dodgy. Don't these people understand that they themselves are online and that people on the net are the same people you meet out and about?

Why do people think its safe to meet people in a nightclub than off the net?
due to the nightclub nannies outside
Reply:It's because you can make assessments about people face to face using many indicators, including non-verbal and body language. I mind very much about how my daughters will get home and they are sensible enough to ensure they always have the cab fare home, and use reputable, established cab companies. Sadly there are people on line who are not who or what they claim and it's impossible to make a sound judgement about someone you have never met and cannot see. I would hope if one raises their children right and instills decent values, you/they can trust their judgement when assessing whether or not a person or a situation is safe.
Reply:Well online you could be talking to just about anyone. Their motives could be to steal your identity, rob you or just play with your head. Until you meet someone and talk face to face you just never know. You still need to be on your guard no matter how long you have talked online. Meet in a public place. this person could be anyone and not really the person you think you know. Keep your guard up until you are sure.