That Internet dating thing

jeffd · 2009-11-03T15:12:02.000Z

As a rule, ignore profiles without photos.

Shadarr · 2009-11-03T15:25:28.000Z

I’ve started messaging women without photos because I’ve already worked through most of the ones with them. This current woman claims she had a profile with pics before and deleted it because of too many creepy weirdos stalking her, but I will demand she prove she’s not an ugo before asking her out.

Leah_C · 2009-11-03T16:31:46.000Z

Enidigm:

24 should be past the teenage girl issue stage, but it really depends on what she’s been doing with her life. It’s pretty easy for people to get stuck at a stage and not make much progress in maturing for awhile. I can see a 24 yr old grad. making 60+k, vs. a 24 yr. old still in grad school and not having experienced the real world, vs. a 24yr that never went to college, parties every weekend, and is absorbed in all the petty social drama of her circle.

Yeah what Enidigm said. Gary and I started dating when I was 23 and he was 33. I was out of school, making 60+k, phasing out the partying, and almost done paying off student loans. Age was only an issue when talking about early 80s music and video games.

Rimbo · 2009-11-03T16:40:29.000Z

how did he first attract you?

“Hey, baby… I write scripts for comic book movies.”

Shadarr · 2009-11-03T16:46:51.000Z

“I’m old but I’m really immature.”

Leah_C · 2009-11-03T16:49:31.000Z

I responded to his ad because it was full of awesome. Then I googled him and found “choggle pants” and was like, “oh holy shit, I have to get in on this squishy bliss.”

JoshV · 2009-11-03T17:19:23.000Z

Leah C:

Age was only an issue when talking about early 80s music and video games.

How are those not dealbreakers?!?! =)

Leah_C · 2009-11-03T17:21:51.000Z

JoshV:

How are those not dealbreakers?!?! =)

You just have to put it in the right context. “OMG I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU DON’T REMEMBER {insert awesome game here}. WE HAVE TO PLAY!” rather than “Jesus fucking Christ, you make me feel old.” ;)

Mark_Asher · 2009-11-03T17:52:54.000Z

jeffd:

As a rule, ignore profiles without photos.

A lot of women aren’t comfortable putting up pictures of themselves.

Rimbo · 2009-11-03T19:29:41.000Z

Leah C:

I responded to his ad because it was full of awesome. Then I googled him and found “choggle pants” and was like, “oh holy shit, I have to get in on this squishy bliss.”

Leah C:

You just have to put it in the right context. “OMG I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU DON’T REMEMBER {insert awesome game here}. WE HAVE TO PLAY!” rather than “Jesus fucking Christ, you make me feel old.” ;)

Gary… is a lucky man.

Now I need to hear about this ad.

Griddle · 2009-11-04T05:13:44.000Z

Demon G Sides:

its okay. I’ll take care of Griddle, ifyouknowwhatimean.

I have no idea what’s happening here, but it’s amusing the living hell out of me. Proceed…

WarrenM · 2009-11-04T05:38:55.000Z

As a rule, ignore profiles without photos.

Eh, maybe. My wife’s profile didn’t have any photos in it and we’ve been married almost 5 years now. It can work, regardless of the photo situation.

But generally you’re correct. No photos, or photos that just show the eyes or top half of the face, is generally a bad sign.

Tortilla · 2009-11-04T05:42:15.000Z

Mark Asher:

A lot of women aren’t comfortable putting up pictures of themselves.

It’s just as true to note that a lot of men aren’t comfortable with relationships. I sympathize, but everyone has certain hangups they need to get past if they want online dating to work.

Mookeepooh · 2009-11-04T06:50:03.000Z

Demon G Sides:

its okay. I’ll take care of Griddle, ifyouknowwhatimean.

Not the ex I was referring to, but OK! :)

Mookeepooh · 2009-11-04T06:53:35.000Z

Griddle:

I have no idea what’s happening here, but it’s amusing the living hell out of me. Proceed…

I’m guessing we’re plotting your death, but I could be wrong…

Griddle · 2009-11-04T07:13:14.000Z

Mookeepooh:

I’m guessing we’re plotting your death, but I could be wrong…

I dunno, I think he’s plotting teh buttsehks.

Mookeepooh · 2009-11-04T07:15:04.000Z

I think either way I’ll be happy.

WarrenM · 2009-11-04T07:16:09.000Z

TMI…

Mookeepooh · 2009-11-04T07:19:08.000Z

WarrenM:

TMI…

Which part is TMI? That I’d help in plotting his death or that I would be ok with him being ass-raped?

ElGuapo · 2009-11-04T07:19:29.000Z

It’s a battlefield out there, my friends.

(ok, she was actually kind of nice, but a few funny moments):

I told her that I was looking forward to watching the remake of V that was on last night. Of course I had to explain to her what it was as she had never heard of it. So I explain it was on about 1987 (if I remember correctly). Then I ask her when she was born. . . . . . 1986. She was one when it was on. Facepalm.

She had a tattoo in latin… When I asked her what it was she paused for a moment and said “cum dumpster”. Before cracking up and telling me it meant “know thyself”. That lead to a discussion of Aristotle. It was pretty funny actually. My face turned red for a moment.