Whip cream? You perv! OK, Whatis actually checked out the Yahoo personals tonight. Somebody was talking about them somewhere and I decided to actually see what the heck they are. When I was dating I don't even think there were home computers yet. If anyone wanted to meet someone outside of the normal ways to fail they would post a personal ad in the newspaper. OK, enough of ancient history. Anyway, looking at these ads women post (haven't looked at the guys yet to see what they write) I was struck with this one thought "Do you ever want to get a date?" I would have to say it is a no no to post a picture that looks like your mug shot from the last time you got picked up DWI...that may be just me, I don't know. My favourite was the lady with the florescent face, that was kind of neat. Oh, and your only picture probably should not be one of you in full scuba gear. It is also preferable to write something that actually sounds like English...again, just me. Here was a good opener "Don't budge a book by it's cover" WTH does that mean? When a woman asks for someone who is "clean"...um, what would she be referring to? Hygiene, off drugs, no criminal record, no STD's...shoot for the stars baby! I also like when you find two postings of the same woman side by side but with different names. My favourite caption was "traditional hot momma lookin' for love" An A for creativity. I can't wait to see what the guys are posting...or maybe I can. Hey, humour aside, I do admire the guts these ladies show by putting themselves out there so that idiots like me can "budge" their ads. I feel so mean...but then guys "just wanna have fun"! I got nothin' else to do tonight...and am damn proud of it! JFTR (Just for the record, I made that acronym up! Like it?) I don't plan on contacting anyone...we'll see in six months or so. AT, weren't you into this Yahoo Personal thing?
Yes,, I was Wii..jsyk.. and it was fun ! So long as you dont take it too CB like , if you know what I mean.. and YOU are ready to do that.. which you probably are and could.
Made some nice friends... also there is the POF thing ( Plenty of Fish) which is also interesting but free unlike the yahoo thingy .
Hey AT, I was just talking to my woman friend about my adventures tonight and she mentioned that on this POF site you mentioned the women tend to post pictures of themselves in low cut tops and skimpy outfits. I'm heading over there! I wonder if they can spell? But then again, who cares!!!!
Yes.. I think there is a better "quality".. for lack of a better term.. of people on POF. Probably because they tend to hold local events and eventually you will end up meeting someone.. either in passing at the event.. or planned through the site. It is free though.. oh.. and they dont really allow alot of skimpyness as part of their rules..unlike yahoo.. so anyway.. just my take on it fwiw..
Uh, just to be clear, I'm not looking to meet anyone! I was just kind of interested in seeing what people do to meet other people and what they say. This little peek reminded me of doing job interviews when I wanted to reach across the table, grab an applicant by the shirt, shake him and say "Do you ever want to get a job? LISTEN TO YOURSELF!" In the case of online dating, it must be really tough to put your best foot forward with a couple of lines and a picture, that hopefully contains more than your shadow. I guess in one way it helps you realize that the well is never empty but, on the other hand...I dunno...the concept still kind of weirds me out a bit.I guess I really am old! But then it took me a year to come around to posting on the DB site...and look how badly that's gone... for the rest of you who have to read this thread! So, for now Whatis is gonna lay low and work on recuperating from the battle fatigue. I don't think I could hack anymore R crap right now. It's nice to have a little peace for a bit.
Hey What Just passin thru, do not post here anymore, mlc hit my ex close to 7 yrs ago, posted here for years- and had the same convo w/ my DB friends and thoughts as you, re: on line dating
Just thought i'd share though, after trying on line dating after my D on /off a few years, over 2 yrs ago I met the most wonderful man on a catholic singles dating site, we are engaged and I cant believe how blessed I am to of found him. I dated quite a few men, nothing terrible, in fact some very nice men,but no one real special till he came along believe me if you would of told me I would find my wonderful fiance this way years ago I'd of said yer nutz lol
oh and my ex?met him in college, and we know how that ended lol
Just saying ,when your ready and feel comfy, keep an open mind its becoming more and more the norm
Good luck to you, this whole D thing gets easier, h eck my ex and I are freindly now, even had dinner w/ him and my S tonight, go figure
I like your posts by the way,you are refreshing and have a great sense of humor
Take Care
Be Happy for this Moment, This Moment is your Life
Wait until you feel comfy wii..but yes.. some interesting thingys out there to explore.. and maybe on the side at first ? That is sort of what I did, I guess ?
Are they still doing the radar thing on the QEW on the over passes ?
