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It seems only natural that a Geek might come across a fellow Geeky friend via the gem that is the World Wide Web.

This seems to be the idea behind numerous sites aimed towards finding Geeky love (or a purely platonic Geeky friendship), harmoniously brought together by a shared love of all things Geek. But shouldn’t a clever Geek be able to navigate their way around the deep, murky depths of internet befriending by themselves?

It seems not. One quick Google search unearths a minefield of Geek related dating sites – as if Geeks have a hard time finding love.

First up is Geek2Geek who first off, proclaim that Geeks should (quite rightly) be appreciated. They have also provided a nice little list of the Top 10 reasons why Geeks make the best partners. In traditional dating site style, you can create your own profile and showcase it across the Geeky world. Perhaps you’re a big fan of Anime – you can add this interest which is then compared to other likeminded Geeks. And as an added bonus, it’s free.

If you’re a veggie Geek, you might like to meet other veggies who share the same Geeky outlook as you do. Or maybe you’d just like to hang out with some other vegetarians. If you do, then VegetarianDating is the place to be. The site is fitted with some cool ways to match, such as character, interest or sexual matchmaking.

For globetrotter Geeks, there’s a rather inventive idea for a dating site which allows people to meet a potential date whilst jetting off on holiday or a business trip. AirTroductions lets you find out who’s going on your flight and gives you the chance to meet and chat before flying off. Of course, the arrangement might not be such a good idea if your hopes for a date fall flat and you’re stuck sat next to someone you dislike for hours.

PodDater is currently on hold but this site is perfect for techy Geeks. Users looking for love can update their profiles with a video of themselves and the best matches are downloaded to view on your iPod. Nifty, eh?

For the online gamers among you, OMGPOP is the perfect outlet for online gamey types to meet other people. The site started as iminlikewithyou back in 2006 but has evolved into a more shiny, polished site, but with the same aim. Play some games and make some friends along the way. There are some well placed little quirks to the site such as forums and chat tools.

If online games aren’t your thing and you’re more of a hardcore gamer, maybe Game 4-a-date is for you. The site advertises itself as an online dating and friendfinder service, so if it’s love or just a buddy you’re after, then here you go. Those with a profile detail their hobbies and interests in the hope of finding a mate to share them with.

Perhaps a few Geeks out there have tested out some of these sites or know of a few others. Have there been any Geek success stories? Any embarrassing moments? Or maybe the whole idea sends your mind into an angry frenzy.

This feature was published on BUzz.