New mobile service may stop dating 'players'

Florida-based company Global SMS has just unveiled something they’re calling a ‘text messaging dating companion’, aimed at stopping so-called dating ‘players’.

Based on the simple concept that people cheat and lie while dating and in relationships, the PlayerBlock service provides an outlet for the “playee” to share their experience. This experience is linked to the phone number of the offender. This shared experience may help others with future dating decisions.

Beyond the standard “Report a Player” and “Check a Player” features, The PlayerBlock service also allows members to “Watch a Player”. The watch feature increases our audience beyond the dating arena and into the relationship space.

In addition to the practical features of PlayerBlock, the service also has entertainment features. Members may use the “Random” feature that will show random comments left about other players around the country.
PlayerBlock and all of its unique features are available to members both online at www.playerblock.com and via text messaging using the short code 25626 (BLOCK). The service fee is $4.99/month billed directly to the member’s cell phone.

The PlayerBlock service is currently supported by most major wireless carriers including AT&T Wireless, Sprint, Nextel, Verizon Wireless, Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile. Other carriers including T-Mobile will be coming soon.