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The Rules: The Do's and Don'ts of Online Dating

From Facebook friending a date to trash talking an ex online, we asked the experts for help navigating the technical difficulties of dating in the digital age (10 Photos)

Michele Laufik on May 11, 2012 at 11:46AM

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The Rules: The Do's and Don'ts of Online Dating

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Clean Up Your Facebook Profile

Before you friend your new man or that guy you met last Saturday night, you might want to take the time to do some digital housekeeping, says Spira. Delete anything on your Facebook wall that could be considered suggestive, offensive or otherwise hurt your love crusade, add "The Date Report" columnists. Choose a good profile picture (obviously), untag or delete any unsavory photos and don’t whine! “Facebook complainers are a huge turn-off,” explain the dating site gurus. “Keep your rants, complaints and cryptic messages to yourself.”

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