Every site has the possibility of having a very long cons list. But that translates into them also having the ability of having a very long pros list. Like N said, this is a great way to interact with strangers without having to worry about ‘Stranger Danger’. Believe me when I say that Omegle is *nothing* compared to other websites.

Yes, there will be one or two people on Omegle that make me start to lose faith in the human race because they lack the ability to type in their own language. But one look at 4chan and I lost it completely. I’ve never gone back to that site because *that* is one of the lowest of lows when it comes to websites. There is also Funnyjunk, which regularly has adult rated material on the *front page*. Those are just two of many websites I can tell you about that are worse than Omegle. Be happy with the fact that, at least with Omegle, the ability to disconnect instantly is available. Other websites don’t have that.

This site can clue you in to many of the weird, odd, and funny moments strangers across the globe have shared with each other. Can you imagine such a thing ever being possible just 20 or 30 years ago? And now you would brush it off as crass and boring?

http://www.omegleconversations.com

For me, it’s totally fun. I go around asking for Harry Potter or Hermione Granger, and the fun bit is when they respond. I had a 2 hour long conversation with Harry Potter on Omegle. We happen to be best friends now.

Of course, it is sometimes packed with randy boys, looking for some form of communication with girls, but I can easily disconnect.

I can’t believe there are so many Harry Potter fans around the world!

For the kids though? Stay far away.

You make some good points about the pros of Omegle. As this site is geared towards parents, I still say Omegle is not a good tool for kids, and most parents.

I do agree though that the news hype about the risk of talking to strangers online is a bit exaggerated. With that said though, I still would never counsel anyone to meet in real-life with someone they met through Omegle or any other anonymous chat program. I know, you don’t just offer your address, I get that. But the fact remains that they started out as strangers with no common thread only “You” and “Stranger” tags… Seems a bit odd to me.

Why not join a common interest group about coffee, wind-power, or the newest tech gadget and meet people that you will probably have more in common with in the first place? The chances of getting to meet someone that you may want to continue a relationship with will go up 1000%.

Thank you for you comments, your insight, and points of view. Above all else, we love a good discussion.

Mark

I’ve been using Omegle on my iPhone for a few months now. There is the occasional idiot, but each party is free to disconnect at any time. In addition to those who spoil the experience, though, are those who are wonderful conversational partners. Some one may never speak to again, but a few have translated into other communications – to AIM, a cell number, and even a real-life meeting.

Just because someone is a stranger, they aren’t inherently any more dangerous than those familiar to one. On the internet, especially, the risk of speaking to strangers is absurdly exaggerated, while the benefits are downplayed. I, for one, think Omegle is a wonderful tool.