Online Dating (me being serious for once)

[Apotheosis]

Ok, time to step off my self-absorbed humor and insanity (but just for a bried moment).


What do you think about on-line dating. I am sure this topic has come up before, and I believe it will come up again in the future.

Does it work? Has it worked?

My $.02 on online dating:


Frankly, I think on-line dating is a bad idea. If you have problems meeting people in your own social networks, and own area, then perhaps you need to rethink your tactics.

I am not talking about like, myspace dating (which occurs when you have a close friend/school network who uses myspace, or similar services).

I'm talking about things like, Ecupid, or Icupid or cupidnet, lookingforsex0r.net, or irgeekhookmeup.com.

Haven't there been scenarios where people who meet end up dead (due to the other being a psychopath?).

Frankly, there are too many variables at play in online dating that should make people JUST SAY NO.

[Drezzt]

As a blood loving psychopath I can attest that only a very small percentage (35%) of my online dates end up phlebotomically bankrupt. I find it insulting that you would assert anything to the contrary.

I reject your reality...and substitute my own!


On a serious note, I run 2 dating sites currently and none of my users have reported (because they cant? lol) anything worse than a regular bad date experience.

[Edited on 10-25-2005 by Drezzt]

[Tisket]

<<Haven't there been scenarios where people who meet end up dead (due to the other being a psychopath?>>

Psychos abound no matter what method you use to date.

[Jolena]

:yeahthat:

[DeV]

It's just like any other form of dating to me. You never know what you're gonna get. No matter where you meet and/or hook up.

[Some Rogue]

Haven't there also been scenarios where you meet someone in real life and they end up being a psycho who chops people up?
(Not you personally, though maybe you have :lol: )

I don't think it's any more likely you'll find one of these people online than you would in real life. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with online dating, people can do whatever they wanna do although I've never done it myself.

[Edited on 10-25-2005 by Some Rogue]

[CrystalTears]

Originally posted by Tisket
<<Haven't there been scenarios where people who meet end up dead (due to the other being a psychopath?>>

Psychos abound no matter what method you use to date.

Definitely :yeahthat:

Rent "Audition" and tell me that dates don't go wrong. (I've been talking about this movie for days because I was looking for fucked up movies for Halloween... and found it.)

[Wezas]

Honestly, if both parties are honest with one another, online dating can work great in some circumstances.

People can find people with interests/personalities they like. A sense of humor they can stand, and they can learn about the person's opinions before they even have to meet.

I'd say that's better then meeting someone in a bar and then 2 dates in find out she's a satan worshipper.

I've personally met a few girls through online means (AOL chat rooms) in the mid 90's. Including my wife, who was part of an AOL Virginia chat room (though I hadn't chatted with her before I met her at party AOL sponsored).

My brother-in-law (wife's brother) dated a few people from those online dating services. One was working out pretty well when his ex-wife scared her off.

Now he's dating my wife's best friend. And I get to tease her about them "doing it". So much fun.

[4a6c1]

Originally posted by Yswithe
If you have problems meeting people in your own social networks, and own area, then perhaps you need to rethink your tactics.


It needed to be said again.

[Trouble]

I've done a lot of online dating... Match.com mainly. I haven't gotten any long-term deals out of it but I'm a pretty odd person so I wasn't surprised, heh.

I think your comments about tactics apply in some cases, but not all. In urban settings, especially places like DC, it can be real tough to meet people outside of work... and dating someone from work is never a good idea unless you're in a decent-sized company and they work in a different department/etc. Also, a good percentage of people here are transplants and another good percentage commute 30-90 mins each way to work and back.

That leads me to the next problem, the phenomenon known as being "geographically undesirable." In places like DC, NY, and LA, you can bump into someone at a coffee shop or whatever that actually lives an hour or more away from you. I'm not driving an hour for a date unless you're Shania Twain.

I used to do a lot of volunteer work on weekends (before I sold my soul to WarCrack) and that was a good way to get out and interact with people (geeks need regular human interaction or they regress), but it just never seemed to work out as a potential dating expedition.

Meeting people in bars/clubs suck because it's all loud and smoky and you have to play the clever pick-up line game. I'm usually too shy to think quickly and end up acting like an idiot.

I'll probably try it again as soon as I can tear myself away from WoW. Online dating is like a game anyway.

[4a6c1]

Also adding...

I think its a shame that our society has become so bankrupt in communication skills that courtship through an online medium is the norm.

Old fashion I guess. I'm still prefering face to face.

[Trouble]

Originally posted by Wezas
Honestly, if both parties are honest with one another, online dating can work great in some circumstances.

This is important. Between the girls I've met through the sites and my friends who also do the online thing, I've heard lots of stories about outdated pictures or not-entirely-accurate profiles.

Online dating is great because it lets you weed out certain critical issues before you even meet, like age, height/weight, smoking/drinking/drug preferences, general "types" that you go for or avoid, general location (see my comment on geographically undesirable), etc, and get a general idea on physical attraction. If you meet someone in a club or whatever, you're only going on attraction.

Most of the time I've known within the first minute after meeting someone from online whether it's gonna work or not.

[Czeska]

Many people don't have the time available to go out to typical places and go through the "normal" methods. If you're carreer oriented, have a home to take care of, etc. it can be hard to get out to a coffee shop/party/class.

My friend met her husband on an on line dating service. They're great together.

"It's just lunch" sounds like a good service too, albeit not on line.

[Edited on 10-25-2005 by Czeska]

[CrystalTears]

Originally posted by Trouble
Most of the time I've known within the first minute after meeting someone from online whether it's gonna work or not.

He wants me, I can tell. :D

All kidding aside, changing tactics isn't really fair. Finding people to hang out with is easy if you find good people at work, or if you go to school still. Me? I'm having a doozie of a time finding people to hang out with.

I miss having my college friends around because they were so much like myself. Now it's hard to find people that I can relate to. Sure I share my fiance's friends, but it's not the same. They're not MY friends. If heaven forbid something happen to us, I'd lose them, naturally.

I met my fiance through Gemstone, ironically enough, but it wasn't planned. It just happened, and it took a few years of us talking and visiting each other before it became anything serious.

Bottom line, as long as you give the relationship time to progress and blossom on its own, online or face-to-face, it's never going to work. People who meet online and rush off to get married have problems, much like those that meet at a bar and rush off to get married. It all depends on how much you care for the relationship to be what you want it to be, and leave fantasy for the bedroom. :D

[DeV]

Originally posted by CrystalTears
I'm having a doozie of a time finding people to hang out with.
I'm all over that. :howudoing:

:saint:

[Wezas]

Problem is, sometimes it's tough to find a social circle. I didn't go to college, I haven't kept in contact with any of my high school friends, etc. Besides work (which you're not supposed to do, but something like 1 in 3 relationships come from there) my options are limited.

If my wife left me right now I'd likely be forced to kidnap one of you that I'd been stalking.

You have been warned.

[4a6c1]

More horror stories, less opinions!

No I'm not telling mine. Its really bad. :-X

[Back]

Hey, its yet ANOTHER way for people to meet up and get it on. Perfectly natural in my opinion.

Its more convenient for people who work a ton, have just moved somewhere and don’t know anybody, or who just may not be meeting the right kinds of people in the circumference of their current social circles.

[Jolena]

I never subscribed to any of the online dating programs, however my mother did for a few years and she found some really gentlemanly, caring, handsome men in her area that she dated. Some didn't work out, others became relationships and then good friends. At my mother's age, she wasn't looking for anything like marriage so it was perfect for her. On the same scope, I've a few friends who dated through online services and they had some bad experiences. I think that like others have said, its not more of a risk then it is if you meet someone face to face in a bar/club/work/coffee shop scenario.

As to my own personal experiences, James and I met through Gemstone, were friends for a year, then started talking on the phone, IM's and visiting each other for the next two years. We moved in together five months ago and I've never been happier. My children adore him, my family loves him, I'm amazingly head over heels in love and I dont regret a minute of it. :D I realize that my story is not as common as the ones that don't work out in the same situation as my own, however I count myself blessed and am glad I made the choice to go for it.

[Wezas]

Originally posted by JihnasSpirit
No I'm not telling mine. Its really bad. :-X


Originally posted by Wezas
Work (which you're not supposed to do, but something like 1 in 3 relationships come from there)

There, I helped you start. Please continue.

[Sean of the Thread]

I personally don't use online dating.

I prefer date rape drugs.

[Jolena]

:wow::lol:

[Czeska]

:banghead:

[Wezas]

And picking up drunk handicapped women.

[Jolena]

Who have bladder issues but give great head :(

[4a6c1]

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[Trouble]

I actually grew up near where I live (in transplant central), but all of my friends from high school have moved on or we've gone our separate ways. Most of my college friends were from other parts of the state and/or have moved on as well, so I don't talk to them much either.

The real kicker was this job I had for 5 years where I traveled internationally like 75% of the time. I systematically alientated myself from most of the friends I had over that time that weren't my co-workers. I made some great friends in my co-workers, but none of them are dating material, even if I were to ignore one of the cardinal laws of dating. The job also made it practically impossible to have a serious relationship with all of the travel. Plus the temptation to cheat would be very high in some countries where women throw themselves at American guys with borderline obnoxious ferocity.

I've found the friends of friends thing isn't that great either... then the peer group takes an active interest in what should be a private thing.

The online dating thing is nice in the sense that you share some emails, you set up lunch or whatever, if it clicks, great, if not, you never have to see them again and there's no hurt feelings (in most cases, heh).

It was great practice for me because I was pretty darn shy when I started doing it and learned how to better "play the game" by having lots of online dates. I also learned that dinners and/or movies make lousy first dates. My preference has become lunch on weekends or drinks/snacks after work.

Other lessons learned from online dating:

- NEVER agree to meet without seeing a picture first... I don't even reply unless they have a picture in their profile or offer so send one.

- ALWAYS have an escape plan. I haven't had to use one yet, but I've come close twice.

- NEVER give out your address or get their address for the first date. Meet in neutral territory.

- NEVER schedule first (or second) dates for Fri/Sat nights. You want to appear like you actually have a life even if it consists of playing WarCrack. Stick to weeknights or weekend daytimes at first.

[DeV]

Originally posted by Jolena
Who have bladder issues but give great head :( And who may or may not leave your car smelling like a used litter box. :whistle:

[DeV]

Originally posted by Jolena
I realize that my story is not as common as the ones that don't work out in the same situation as my own, however I count myself blessed and am glad I made the choice to go for it. Similarly, my girlfriend and I met through Gemstone also. We were both in relationships at the time, though I was restless and knew it wasn't going to go anywhere (proof that sex isn't the most important thing in a coupling). She was in a passionless marriage and their relationship was one completely of convenience more so than anything else. The way we met is so unusual and the way things have turned out equally unexpected, yet I would not change anything about it and neither would she. I plan on spending the rest of my life with her and I've never been able to say or feel that about any other woman. Not all online dating stories end in horrific bloody gore like Jihna would have one believe. :smilegrin: Seriously, It is the best thing I've ever done and if I had it to do all over again I would without a second thought.

[Skeeter]

Dev's a homewrecker! who knew?? :socool:

[Sean of the Thread]

Originally posted by Skeeter
Dev's a homewrecker! who knew?? :socool:

Beat me to it. Awesome none the less.

[Trouble]

Oh, another lesson learned for online dating: Meet as soon as possible into the process, like within a week or two. Don't spend a month writing each other emails only to know in the first 60 seconds of meeting face-to-face that it's not gonna work.

I got in the habit of asking to meet up by like the third email. I used to take longer thinking the women would be uncomfotable with me pushing things so quickly, but most of them ended up sharing my opinion that meeting sooner is better than later.

And I'm not talking just physical attraction thing being the "60-second factor," although I admit that is sometimes a factor (photos can be outdated or otherwise misrepresenting); you can get red flags from the way a person talks, acts, stands, eats, interacts with waitstaff, etc...

[ElanthianSiren]

Originally posted by Some Rogue
Haven't there also been scenarios where you meet someone in real life and they end up being a psycho who chops people up?
(Not you personally, though maybe you have :lol: )

I don't think it's any more likely you'll find one of these people online than you would in real life. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with online dating, people can do whatever they wanna do although I've never done it myself.

[Edited on 10-25-2005 by Some Rogue]

My best friend was murdered in 2000 by a guy she met who worked at the local supermarket and continued working there for almost two years.

Very creepy.

Online dating simply brings out more abnormal people because there is an escapism with it, (so it's easier to lie); generally most 'psychos' have a borderline/anti-social disorder. Anti-social btw does not mean what you might perceive it to on first glance. Anti-social people are generally VERY social, so they would not bother with an online world (In general). It's easier to manipulate and exploit via real world venues.

What you find online more IMO are losers who can't get dates anywhere else.

-M

edited for clarity

[Edited on Tue, October th, 2005 by ElanthianSiren]

[Apotheosis]

Originally posted by Wezas
I'd say that's better then meeting someone in a bar and then 2 dates in find out she's a satan worshipper.


you say that like it's a BAD thing.

ALL SHE WANTS TO DO IS SACRIFICE YOU AFTER SEX.

what's wrong with that?

(Oh and ROFL @ the stabs @ Xyelin)

did I forget anyone? sumwun in tay-has <3's me

[Sean]

So it's okay to make friends with psychos like Jihnaspirit online through message boards and rpg fantasy games but it's not okay to find dates?

[Wezas]

Originally posted by Trouble
"60-second factor"

I know it's new poon man, but Jesus, try to last at least 3-4 minutes.

[DeV]

Originally posted by Wezas

Originally posted by Trouble
"60-second factor"

I know it's new poon man, but Jesus, try to last at least 3-4 minutes. lol. Speaking of poon, why did I ever teach my girlfriend the word punany. :no: Bad mistake.

[Wezas]

Originally posted by DeV
lol. Speaking of poon, why did I ever teach my girlfriend the word punany. :no: Bad mistake.

You avoiding the home-wrecker allegations?

[Sean of the Thread]

Originally posted by DeV

Originally posted by Wezas

Originally posted by Trouble
"60-second factor"

I know it's new poon man, but Jesus, try to last at least 3-4 minutes. lol. Speaking of poon, why did I ever teach my girlfriend the word punany. :no: Bad mistake.

haha one of the reasons I stalk Dev besides her intellect and hard body is the fact that she also loves pussy.

[Drezzt]

<joke>I find it easier to use the "shove the hot woman in the van" approach. There's always a good struggle to build sexual tension and the "have you seen my dog" line is always a great ice breaker.
</joke>

[DeV]

Originally posted by Wezas

Originally posted by DeV
lol. Speaking of poon, why did I ever teach my girlfriend the word punany. :no: Bad mistake.

You avoiding the home-wrecker allegations? Yes. I vehemently deny the allegations! In fact, she pursued me with a passion and when I told her about these allegations she giggled a little. I have nothing more to say on the subject. ~Finis

[DeV]

Originally posted by Xyelin
haha one of the reasons I stalk Dev besides her intellect and hard body is the fact that she also loves pussy. :heart:

[Vixen]

I too met my now husband through gemstone. It might be sad, and nerdy, but it worked. We never had a relationship in the game apart from our characters being friends, maybe that had something to do with it, I dont know. And we never hooked up through IMs or phone or anything else. We didnt start thinking that way till after we had met in person, and we've been married for five years now and just had our first and only child

So in my case it was a happy ending.

[Derrewyn]

The thing about dating is that it is always dangerous and you almost never get what you think you are going to get. Finding people with common intrests is hard and online, especially within online games you already have at least one common intrest. I have a very wide social circle, but one problem I always have is that people can't understand what sort of nerd can spend over five hours playing one game. Those who play GS understand a unique and powerfull addiction. While I don't really condone dating I don't think dating online is worse or better than any other sort. The pathway to love and happiness is far from being well marked and put on a map... who can say what can take you there?

[Lorrayne]

It has worked for me very well with the following rules:

1) Get the conversation offline and on a phone line quickly.
2) Be clear and direct about sending accurate and up to date pictures to each other.
3) Meet in person as soon as possible and sooner than later - if they stall about meeting in person, dump them.
4) If you meet them in person and they sent inaccurate pictures that look nothing like them, walk away - they're liars.

I think meeting people online is not much different than other ways - generally through Gemstone one already has common interests.

My two cents.:goodluck:

[OreoElf]

Originally posted by JihnasSpirit
Also adding...

I think its a shame that our society has become so bankrupt in communication skills that courtship through an online medium is the norm.

Old fashion I guess. I'm still prefering face to face.

:yeahthat: Totally my main gripe... its not just a problem with dating though... no one knows their neighbors or has a sense of community IMO anymore... There are rare acceptions.

[Ilvane]

I had a couple of bad experiences with online people, but it's not always that way. I think it's like going to a bar, you are going to meet real jerks and nice people you just have to be able to decipher it beforehand.

Sad that most of my dates have been from Gemstone people lately, though I do get asked out otherwise too, it's just interesting that GS people seem to have more in common with me, and are more interesting, for the most part.

-A

[Czeska]

DeV, I totally should have drank more with you in Chicago, you crack me up.

[Aaysia]

Originally posted by DeV
lol. Speaking of poon, why did I ever teach my girlfriend the word punany. :no: Bad mistake.


:lol:

That's just.. well.. hahahaha!

[Wezas]

Originally posted by JihnasSpirit
Old fashion I guess. I'm still prefering face to face.

Were your secretaries in the past informed what position(s) you had in mind for them in the interview?

<pen in the company ink doesn't make any sense, because you have no pen>

Pushing your stamp on the company pad, perhaps.

[Miss X]

Who cares where you find love, as long as you find it. (Love is interchangeable with sex too in this scenario if you're not as emo as me) ;)

[Trouble]

Originally posted by Ilvane
Sad that most of my dates have been from Gemstone people lately, though I do get asked out otherwise too, it's just interesting that GS people seem to have more in common with me, and are more interesting, for the most part.


I've only dated one woman from GS years ago and it ended up being messy by the end. There were warning signs I didn't pay attention to at the time though. It's amazing how sex can make you oblivious to stuff like that, heh.

I think it would be cool to meet and have a long-term relationship with someone from GS/etc. Like others have mentioned, there is a common frame of reference that would make it fun, I'd think. Also, someone from GS would (hopefully) understand the amount of time I spend online and not be threatened by it. It cracks me up when I hear the guys from WoW talk about having to "grind rep with the girlfriend faction."

I've met a couple of women at GS gathers I thought had potential, but usually the distance thing makes it tough to give it a shot. I'm enslaved by my mortgage and therefore my job, so I can't just pickup and move to wherever to see if a relationship could work (although I am considering a move for the lifechange aspect). The distance thing was one of the issues with the one failed GS relationship I did have. I mean, how well can you really get to know someone you only see on weekends every once in a while? One of the blessings/curses of the online community is that you can portray yourself any way you like...

[CrystalTears]

Also, someone from GS would (hopefully) understand the amount of time I spend online and not be threatened by it.

Dude, WoW players don't understand the amount of time you spend playing. :lol: We still love you though.

And yes, if you have a hobby that you truly enjoy, find someone that will be understanding about you continuing to do just that once in the relationship. Nothing like hearing "I love everything about you" and then later on having to put up with, "I hate this obsession you have with <insert hobby/habit here>". And you are left confused because your hobbies and/or habits have always been the same.

[DeV]

Originally posted by Czeska
DeV, I totally should have drank more with you in ChicagoI wish we could have. Anytime you come back around my way, the offer is open. :yes:

[Trouble]

Originally posted by CrystalTears

Also, someone from GS would (hopefully) understand the amount of time I spend online and not be threatened by it.

Dude, WoW players don't understand the amount of time you spend playing. :lol: We still love you though.

Heheh, well hopefully if I were to somehow trick someone into dating me, I'd spend much less time online anyway.

I have this ideal vision in my head of my GF being obsessed with shows like Lost and Depserate Housewives that I couldn't give two shits about, allowing me to play my dumb games while she rots her brain in front of the TV. That way everyone's happy!

Having MC runs on Friday nights would screw with stuff though... we'd have to work out some sort of deal.

[CrystalTears]

Make sure she has lots of female friends and encourage her to have Friday Girl Nights. ;)

[Warriorbird]

I enjoy having a wife who likes online gaming, tabletop RPGs, LARP, video games, and heck, even CCGs. It's really pretty damn nice.

[Bastard]

>>I enjoy having a wife who likes online gaming, tabletop RPGs, LARP, video games, and heck, even CCGs. It's really pretty damn nice.<<

Must be nice. I'm to the point where I pray my girlfriend gets hit by a bus on the way home so I can have a goddamn hour to play Counterstrike without being made to feel guilty. Having a significant other with 0 hobbies and a complete inability to entertain herself can suck sometimes.

[Latrinsorm]

And the Lord said unto Josephet, "Yea, thy shalt do thine own dirty work, for the Lord your God is a busy guy."

As for the topic at hand, maybe it's the overexposure to CRT radiation talking, but I don't really see much difference in meeting people online and meeting people IRL, assuming the relationship then progresses to IRL from online.

[Wezas]

I'd be tempted to say I would prefer meeting someone online first, instead of a blind date or in a bar.

That way judgemental guys like me look at a person's personality before starting anything up with them. My last girlfriend that I met at a party (a party full of people from online, but I didn't know her) was hot. A friend told her that she liked me, the same friend told her that I liked her (when neither of us said anything) and we hooked up.

She turned out to be a psycho hose beast which I'm pretty sure I would have realized had I met her online and chatted with her for any amount of time.

[DeV]

Originally posted by Wezas
That way judgemental guys like me look at a person's personality before starting anything up with them.Judgemental girls like me would have to completely agree with that line of reasoning. Most of my ex-girlfriends were met face to face in real time settings, but with my current, I was able to fall in love with her personality before anything else. She's the total package thankfully, but experience has taught that looks can only get a woman so far, period. I think we all have our horror stories when it comes to dating an attractive person with no brains or personality accompanying. Online dating can be a pretty good way to judge the total package before finding out that the person's mindset is wacko or their lack of personality outshines their attractiveness.

[Sean]

But then of course there are your Tabors and Teeoncys which make you think twice about trusting anything someone says online about themselves.

[Souzy]

It's weird how people are 500 times more cooler online then they are IRL. Yay for the internet!

[4a6c1]

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[Sean]

Originally posted by Souzy
It's weird how people are 500 times more cooler online then they are IRL. Yay for the internet!

Ouch...

[Edited on 10-28-2005 by Tijay]

[DeV]

Saucy.

[Souzy]

Originally posted by Tijay

Originally posted by Souzy
It's weird how people are 500 times more cooler online then they are IRL. Yay for the internet!

Ouch...


I wasn't talking about you Sean, lolz. We all know I want your man juice. :smilegrin: I was just saying when people usually go on myspace.com or something or Love@AOL.com, they usually put up a front like they are biggest pimps on the planet. But, I actually dated someone I met through GS, hehe. It didn't work, but he's cool. I try to stay in touch, cos he's cool like that.

P.S. That was just a thought that ran in my head after I read the first post and I happend to of posted after you, har har.

[Edited on 10-28-2005 by Souzy]

[Caiylania]

Everyone I have met over the internet IRL has turned out pretty cool so far, have been very lucky in that.

And like others have said it is a great way to get to know personalities and all that first. Not to mention a great way to meet people you might have never otherwise met.

[CrystalTears]

Originally posted by Caiylania
Not to mention a great way to meet people you might have never otherwise met.

I agree. I hear it from the other half too. "Who knew I'd wind up with a great Cuban geek chick from Florida. The internet is great." :D

[Sean of the Thread]

Originally posted by Bastard
>>I enjoy having a wife who likes online gaming, tabletop RPGs, LARP, video games, and heck, even CCGs. It's really pretty damn nice.<<

Must be nice. I'm to the point where I pray my girlfriend gets hit by a bus on the way home so I can have a goddamn hour to play Counterstrike without being made to feel guilty. Having a significant other with 0 hobbies and a complete inability to entertain herself can suck sometimes.

Counterstrike is sooooo 1995. Pick up a new FPS and make your wife suck the balls more often.

[Sean of the Thread]

Originally posted by CrystalTears

Originally posted by Caiylania
Not to mention a great way to meet people you might have never otherwise met.

I agree. I hear it from the other half too. "Who knew I'd wind up with a great Cuban geek chick from Florida. The internet is great." :D

Normally Greek chicks in florida are known for being hairy and liking anal...

[CrystalTears]

GEEK, not Greek, you illiterate n00b. :P

[Sean of the Thread]

I know but don't ruin my fantasy.

[CrystalTears]

Sorry. No on both counts anyway. :moon2:

[DeV]

Originally posted by Xyelin
I know but don't ruin my fantasy. That is one fantasy that can easily be fulfilled. In a MALE GAY BAR!! You nasty thing you.

[Sean of the Thread]

Originally posted by DeV

Originally posted by Xyelin
I know but don't ruin my fantasy. That is one fantasy that can easily be fulfilled. In a MALE GAY BAR!! You nasty thing you.

I'd ask Simplyalf aka Vitruvian what a good gay bar in miami was but he still thinks he is banned from pc.

[DeV]

:rofl:

[TheEschaton]

I think it would be cool to meet and have a long-term relationship with someone from GS/etc.

I did the online thing once, in another game I played, Federation. Turned into a RL thing and ended disasterously. I was 18, she was 19, and was talking white picket fences 3 months into the thing.

I know I got the magic stick, but geez.

But that hasn't put me off the whole meeting people online thing. I'm totally jonesing for Miss X, for example. Halflings are hawt.

-TheE-

[Miss X]

:clap:

Glad you recognise. ;)


Edited to add, I'm not actually a Halfling IRL despite what people would have you believe. By people I mostly mean Tijay.

[Edited on 10-29-2005 by Miss X]

[4a6c1]

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[StrayRogue]

Ironically, the above is true. :thumbsup:

[Miss X]

:(


I hate you.

[4a6c1]

:lol2:

[Weedmage Princess]

Originally posted by DeV
It's just like any other form of dating to me. You never know what you're gonna get. No matter where you meet and/or hook up.

Quoted for truth.

[AbnInfamy]

Don't know if this counts, but a friend of mine introduced me to a girl and I talked to online for about a year before we actually met.

We celebrate our first anniversary on November 13th. I'm gonna try and get her pregnant! (Much to her dismay)

[Sean of the Thread]

Originally posted by AbnInfamy
I'm gonna try and get her pregnant! (Much to her dismay)

HAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Turkey baster for the win.

[Shari]

Originally posted by Bastard
>>I enjoy having a wife who likes online gaming, tabletop RPGs, LARP, video games, and heck, even CCGs. It's really pretty damn nice.<<

Must be nice. I'm to the point where I pray my girlfriend gets hit by a bus on the way home so I can have a goddamn hour to play Counterstrike without being made to feel guilty. Having a significant other with 0 hobbies and a complete inability to entertain herself can suck sometimes.

Amen to THAT.

Though, I wouldn't want Scott to be hit by a bus. :( Its good to know I'm not the only one who has to feel guilty about playing games on the computer. He just doesn't GET IT. Because the ONLY thing he does in his spare time for fun is watch TV.

Though for him...sitting infront of the tv for 4 hours is somehow less bad than sitting infront of the computer, thus he is guilt free.

Stupid.