background checks on dates?

[bertine]

http://salon.com/tech/wire/2005/03/28/dating/index.html

"The Senate is considering legislation that would require an Internet dating company serving Michigan residents to disclose on its Web site whether it has conducted criminal background checks on users, based solely on the names provided. "

Comments

[f-o-n-y.livejournal.com]

yeah, but it's not whether they've been a creepy stalker in the past, it's whether they will up and start stalking you once they decide that they cannot possibly live without you, and you have ruined them forever.

maybe i'm just projecting my own personal experience here.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

lol, yeah i don't think that can be found out.