I have a question for everyone. Do you think that a married person should be allowed to be admitted into a dating service site even if that person is going through a divorce?
A man from California, John Claassen, is suing eHarmony because they will not let him join. The reason being he is still married. eHarmony says they are dating service "dedicated to helping serious singles build lasting relationships". Claassen says that this violates civil rights.
I don't know about anyone else but if I was on a dating site and I found out a guy was on there was still married even though he was getting divorce I would probably quit the site because that is something that I would not want to be involved with.
Hmm nothing is always right and it depends if the person fell for it. There are a bunch of people that are married and have affairs. I don't see how this is much different, but the man is getting a divorce. I think he just wants to get a head start.
I don't know all the details, but based on what you say here I think he has a total right to sue. I also don't think you should discriminate against men who are getting a divorce.
I'd go one step further: dating sites should not be allowed to bar people who are married, as long as they disclose their marital status when they register. Think about it: would you want to be barred from a site because you have a child, or because of your religion, or because of the color of your hair? I know some sites try to claim exclusivity for "christian singles," "conservative singles," and that type of thing, but discrimination is wrong. Require people to make honest disclosure, and then let members decide who they want to date.
Full disclosure: I'm married, so I feel obligated to stick up for married peoples' rights!
This guy needs to realize what he has! He's married, does he realize that he doesn't need a dating site? I mean what would his wife think? Okay, so he's getting a divorce...can't he just wait a little bit until the divorce is final and then finally register on the site? Patience is a virtue and delayed gratification is even better! The fact that this guy thinks that he could get a date with "Married" next to his profile is hilarious!! Well, I guess he could get dates, but who would want a date from someone who is willing to help you cheat on your spouse? That's questionable if you ask me!
Anyway, I don't think he has a right to sue the website.
I agree with you, why can't he wait? what's the rush? he's not even divorced yet. I would think he would what a break for a while.
hold on, what civil right is it that says he has to be allowed onto dating sites while married? Isn't that promoting affairs? Why can't he wait until the divorce goes through, so then he doesn't look like he's cheating.
i am look for a person thatwill take care of me and my take care of my father properties and after that we will get marry to each other so that will can build our own family and the person i want should be truthfull and god fairing
It all depends on how the dating site rejected or barred him. If it simply said something like "You don't meet the requirements or prerequisites to join our online group", then he doesn't have a right to sue. A site can legally determine its requirements and not tell you what you missed, for example, those "Free gifts" sites that say you must complete 2 offers, but don't tell you why you don't qualify, but just say that you haven't completed all required offers. If the site showed blatant discrimination and prejudice like "No married participants allowed", then we're bordering on childish, "No girls allowed" refusal practice by boys in treehouse clubs. It still seems like a petty reason to sue, but since it is a public online dating site, and since he isn't a little boy or girl, but a grown ass man, then sure, he has all right to file a suit on the site. ONLY IF HE CAN AFFORD ANOTHER ATTORNEY OTHER THAN HIS DIVORCE ATTORNEY!
-Oz
The website should sue him for wasting their time.
i think i heard he was actually more pissed because he filled out the whole thing which takes like an hour and then it told him he couldn't be married afterwards.
he still doesn't have the right to sue. eharmony can offer whatever services they want.