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RedHot25 · 06-01-2007, 10:46 AM

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...01?hub=SciTech

The lawsuit claims that by only offering to find a compatible match for men seeking women or women seeking men, the company (eHarmony) was violating state law barring discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

"Such outright discrimination is hurtful and disappointing for a business open to the public in this day and age," Carlson said in a statement.

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"The research that eHarmony has developed, through years of research, to match couples has been based on traits and personality patterns of successful heterosexual marriages," a company statement said. "Nothing precludes us from providing same-sex matching in the future, it's just not a service we offer now based upon the research we have conducted."

Warren is a clinical psychologist who has written several books about dating and relationships.

06-01-2007, 10:46 AM	#1
RedHot25 Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Probably stuck driving someone somewhere Exp:	Woman sues dating website for discrimination http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...01?hub=SciTech The lawsuit claims that by only offering to find a compatible match for men seeking women or women seeking men, the company (eHarmony) was violating state law barring discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. "Such outright discrimination is hurtful and disappointing for a business open to the public in this day and age," Carlson said in a statement. .... "The research that eHarmony has developed, through years of research, to match couples has been based on traits and personality patterns of successful heterosexual marriages," a company statement said. "Nothing precludes us from providing same-sex matching in the future, it's just not a service we offer now based upon the research we have conducted." Warren is a clinical psychologist who has written several books about dating and relationships.