Talk:Manhunt.net
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This page disproportionately draws attention to the use of the site for crime. Manhunt by itself is no more or less likely to facilitate crime among members who choose to meet. What increases the rate of crimes among Manhunt's users is that 1) people meeting for sex are more likely to meet in a home, which is less safe than a public place and 2) people meeting for sex tend to meet more people online than those not meeting for sex, increasing the probability of a bad meeting. SO, while the crime linked to Manhunt should be mentioned on this page, it should not be in a section that vastly outweighs the description of the site, and perhaps should be a link to another stub on online cruising, where the information in the "Robberies" section would better fit. I hope the author of this stub will make this correction.
Sorry, forgot to sign my comment. Knees 03:23, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Discussion; Manhunt.net
This website seems to only have one goal, promiscuous sexual activity among strangers.
One can argue that manhunt is a way for people to meet people and what they do after is decided among two consenting adults. The problem is, this website tends to facilitate men meeting men for the sole purpose of engaging in sexual activity.
They may also argue that they are "socially responsible" working with health clinics and programs regarding public health but if not for Manhunt.net in the first place, there wouldnt be a surge in men meeting and engaging in multiple sexual partners on any given day and contributing to the transmission of STD's.
Manhunt as it seems is a platform that is part of the problem and not a solution.
Actually meeting people in clubs and getting to know them before engaging in sexual activity is a lost cause, mainly because of websites like these.
Its much easier to connect with multiple partners at any given moment using this website, where the hunt in the real world is definitely a hunt that produces less game.
The website however, is without a doubt making a fortune in memberships at the detriment of the gay community.
The bad this website contributes to the gay community in this respect out-weighs any good.
People -- we're all grown adults. If you're horny and want to frack, you'll go to a rest room in a seedy bar. Manhunt just brings the bathroom to your living room. It can be good or bad -- it's all in how you choose it. There are several members who use it to make friends; and several who use it to hook up. Similarly, at any popular gay club, there are a handful of guys looking to go home w/ someone and others looking to make new pals. Our culture defines what e-services are developed, not the other way around.
