The woman, however, did not seek any monetary compensation.
This right here has not only gained mine respect for this woman but also her cause.
We damn well should screen for known sex offenders on these sites. Of course they are going to use such sites to target victims. I am actually amazed that it took this long for the issue to come up to begin with and sadly it took a horrible event to occur to make it happen.
Every site like this should not only have a back ground check but a requirement to produce evidence of being said person the user claims to be.
[citation][nom]Belardo[/nom] There are ways around the screening, such as ID theft, or never been charged with a previous sexual assault. Even websites like this one (TOMs) - someone could meet up with a rapist.[/citation]
While I am certain you are correct no matter how tough they make it there will be some who can slip through it still would overall make it safer. Nothing is perfect but that doesn't mean we should throw our hands in the air and no try our best to make such things not happen.
As for your example of Tom's making users at risk I would say while such a risk is present it is extremely unlikely compared to dating sites that aim to have make people meet. Tom's does not attempt to serve that function.
[citation][nom]angrybird[/nom]I agree with Belardo. It is a terrible thing that happend. But then can every rape victim sue the bar they were are when they met the guy who raped them?[/citation]
A bar is not a dating service and in this case the woman did not even desire a financial gain
the lawsuit was over preventing such from happening to others. She should be praised for such and I would say this makes her a extremely brave and strong person. Back to your bar comparison however, a bar or nightclub is indeed somewhat responsible for your safety while you are in the bar. Liabilty and negligence as a example while this may not cover rape that is because more than likely the rape itself does not take place within the bar's property.