I don't think it's safe, because you can't know that person's real face. They can kidnap you, kill you and embed you to forest. You can't know. Turkish news bulletins are full of deceived people. It can be a cultural thing, but there's always that type of people.
We can write a Netflix series about that topic. I don't know if i'm too pessimistic but the first thing i thought was this scenario
That is why before you meet that person, you need to make sure if they are a good person by calling and video call. The technology supports you to do that and if you think that person is not good for you, you can just use a long-term distance and never meet that person. Your heart will take part in this matter, and your mind will also help determine what you need to do.
I guess online dating is okay, as long as both people can accept the other. Some people use online dating to search for new friends from other cities, and I see that those people enjoy having long-distance relationships. Some friends that I know use some application to make a relationship and they do not have a problem.
as long as both have the desire to have partners and has the same looks for the attitude and character of each other, i think they will succeed and surely will stay togethe for long if not forever.
My friend who is married can live happily because before they meet, they want to marry and lived in one town and have kids. Yup, they made their dream becomes true. I as their friend always pray for the best for them.
Then i must say Congratulation to both of them as they deserve such love and affection .
there are only Once in a million chance that online relationship goes to Marriage so yeah they are very lucky.
I congratulate them too because they are very lucky to manage their hearts with each other in a long-term distance full of emotion. Many problems they face, but they can solve them until their marriage and now, they have 2 kids who make their life happier and colorful.