Some online dating sites penalize members when they use the block feature. These sites are best avoided because they clearly don’t do enough to protect you. Instead try to choose a dating site that allows you block members, without repercussion.
Some dating sites have chat rooms and forums. These can be fun for single men and women who love to chat, as well as useful for those singles who are a little nervous and need a place to break the ice. Many of the chat rooms allow you to use a name that’s different from your profile name in order to maintain your anonymity.
I recently heard that some sites have begun to offer voicemail. This is great because you can move through the process from mail to speaking without giving out your phone number. I myself don’t know what sites have this feature so if anyone else knows, please fill me in so I can share it.