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[dr00d00d]

Yeah... I'd recommend gettin on the phone with the people you meet... at least. Going out is best. I've met a lot of girls on there that just like chatting... they want to "get to know you" before meeting... That's bullshit. You can't get to know someone by typing little messages to them. People are almost never the same online as they are in person or even over the phone. It really sucks to talk to someone online for a while... and then when you meet them... they're a total disappointment. Once you hang out with them in person, talking to them through any other means will be way more enjoyable.

If they're that much against meeting... fuckem. If they're that afraid to simply get a beer with someone in a public place, imagine how that individual is in every other aspect of their lives.

[Jacki O.]

best not be talking about me boy!
i don't think it's bullshit to feel someone out online before agreeing to talk on the phone or meet up in person.

i dont give my phone number out to every guy who messages me. i only have 200 daytime minutes on my plan.

[jeremx]

i only have 200 daytime minutes on my plan.

i'm guessing the dude will be paying for the date?

[Tender Lad]

I can only do so much with texting and IM's, gotta at least find out how they converse vocally. Plus I don't have to worry about creepy stalkers wasting my minutes like Jacki does.

[dr00d00d]

best not be talking about me boy!
i don't think it's bullshit to feel someone out online before agreeing to talk on the phone or meet up in person.

i dont give my phone number out to every guy who messages me. i only have 200 daytime minutes on my plan.

No... not talking about you specifically. It's a generalization. I really have met people in person that I got along with fine over IM... but they were nothing like that in person. after meeting in person, we never spoke again.

I usually don't try to meet someone that quickly when I don't have a good feel for them... but if I find someone to be really interesting online, I want to meet them in person to see if that's really them. I've also heard stories of people going out with someone and them being way older than what their profile said.... something to also keep in mind.

and yes... I do pay when I take someone out

[Jacki O.]

wow, this shit seems like a total mess. or a crapshoot at the very least. it makes you wonder if it's really that hard to get a date with somebody at least half way decent, these days. is it? IRL, where do you guys find potential dates/mates/significant others? sounds like most people are damaged goods in some way or are lugging around baggage. and, in the end, when you've sifted through the refuse and have narrowed it down to a select few,....even then there is so much potential for failure.

even signing up for this type of networking/dating site seems depressing, almost as if it's a last resort.

but actually,...i'm passing judgement. sorry.

you can do it. good luck!

yeah thanks! hater nation from the married guy.

it's actually fun. it's like shopping.

[dr00d00d]

wow, this shit seems like a total mess. or a crapshoot at the very least. it makes you wonder if it's really that hard to get a date with somebody at least half way decent, these days. is it? IRL, where do you guys find potential dates/mates/significant others? sounds like most people are damaged goods in some way or are lugging around baggage. and, in the end, when you've sifted through the refuse and have narrowed it down to a select few,....even then there is so much potential for failure.

even signing up for this type of networking/dating site seems depressing, almost as if it's a last resort.

but actually,...i'm passing judgement. sorry.

you can do it. good luck!

I think you get the same variety of people on these things as you do in real life. I think a lot of people get hooked up with people they meet through friends IRL. The same people that are on these sites have had dates with people that they've met through other means. I have friends that are some of the most awesome people I've ever met that have used online dating... as well as met other boyfriends through friends or whatever. People are people. Some people are just really busy, and it's hard to meet people when you have little time on your hands. To be honest, those are the people that are best to meet online. They're usually very cool, interesting, and have lots of hobbies... and those things take up most of their time. People who have tons of time on their hands, but are using a dating service... those are the ones to look out for. They have no friends to network with, and they never go out. They most likely have problems and are some sort of recluse. Then again... maybe that's what some people are looking for. Not me... but I'm sure there's someone out there that's interested in someone who's afraid to leave the house.

[President Gator]

So I wasn't gonna reply because I thought it was embarrassing, but what the hell! Haha. An ex of mine created an account for me once on there. She choose the name, pictures, wrote the bio, everything! I thought it was really stupid and lame. I only checked it out when I was really board and literally had nothing else better to do. Mostly really weird and fat chicks hit me up, but then this one super hot girl messaged me! The only problem was that she had a kid and I told myself I would never date a girl with kids. She was really cool though and we started talking a lot! A lot, a lot! That and her kid's name was Lyric, so I took it as a sign. We exchanged AIM's & eventually phone numbers. See she ran her own company and worked from home so we would talk to each other over AIM for 6 hours a day for up to 6 months. I forgot to mention she also lived in San Fransisco, but was planning on moving to Phoenix. (That's why she created the account; to meet friends before she moved.)

The day came where she was finally moving, so I decided to play one of the only cards I have and get her into a show of her favorite band who I just happen to be doing a show for! Haha. Introduce her to the band, have them play one her favorite songs, then maybe autograph a set list or something for her, you know the usual...Day of the show she tells me she can't go because she couldn't get a babysitter. This ended up being a common trend with her, using her baby as an excuse. This is when I realized why I never dated girls with kids before!

After a month of trying to hang out with her and putting her on the guest list for The Stills, Sigur Ros, etc. She agreed to, and finally got a babysitter so she could come to Block Party! We had a great time, danced, drank & made out! Then I took her to the after party so she could meet the band, where then she proceeded to hang out & make out with some other guy! If I wasn't already wasted I would have just left her there, instead I just drank more and completely forgot about the rest of the night. Haha.

After that roller coaster ride I said fuck that girl, OkCupid and on line dating altogether! End of story. Sorry it was so long.

[Jacki O.]

damn
stone cold

[jeremx]

she proceeded to hang out & make out with some other guy!

scandalous!

bitches, man.. bitches.

[mikemfer]

We had a great time, danced, drank & made out! Then I took her to the after party so she could meet the band, where then she proceeded to hang out & make out with some other guy!

Well, that other guy got his- he made out with you by transitive property.

[unluckycharm]

my professional opinion of internetz dating is "eff that".

this is scientific knowledge gained through experience.

not to discourage you or anything, lol. i came to the conclusion that it was more of a hindrance than anything because so much is filtered out & then when you finally meet your 'date' everything is awkward because so much was filtered. the thing is you can understand so much more about someone by meeting them in real life than you ever can from IM or a profile.

[Danosaur]

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