We call it an “Online Community” but our passion for fandom runs much deeper than your average “community”. No, we’re more like family… a giant, worldwide family with closets full of Jack Skellington hoodies, Spiderman ski-masks and Starfleet uniforms. And like all families, there are a few Clowns. And we all know, deep down inside, that Clowns are evil.

Unfortunately we at Soul Geek have no way to screen for said Clowns (evil or otherwise). Therefore we offer the following common sense items that can help keep you from becoming the victim of one.

Credit card numbers are obvious-stupid to give out, but if someone gets just your name and city, it’s possible to Google your home address and “Deity knows” what else, so guard your identity with your life.

If it feels like a scam it probably is.  You wouldn’t believe the kind of things people lie about – Who, What, Where, Age, Shoe Size, Species (at least on this site), Marital Status, Appearance, etc… so don’t arrange to meet too soon in the relationship, and for Crom’s sake…

It goes without saying that he really is the sweet, sensitive, Johnny Depp-alike who has a teensy cash-flow problem or she really is Jolene Blaylock’s nymphomaniacal twin sister who would give you the night of your life if she just had the first class airfare and four star hotel accommodations. Of course you can trust them. Nobody ever lies on the Internet, right?

If anyone harasses or is offensive, block them and report them to us IMMEDIATELY!  The same goes for any kind of fraud or criminal activity, solicitation, panhandling, scams, spam or even just finding out they’re minors.

If you put Justin Timberlake’s photo up in place of your own or put down “average” when you weigh 300 pounds, sure, you’ll get more hails but you’ll also get a lot of disappointment and anger when you finally meet.

And, “but I’m just looking for pen pals” is no excuse mister!

A Note From us GUYS here at Soul Geek: Ladies, there are certain kinds of men, we’ll call them… well… all of us, who, if you use an overly sexy or provocative nickname, will look upon it as a type of invitation.

A Note From us GALS here at Soul Geek: And Guys, just remember the opposite applies to YOU.