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Posted: 6/2/2007 10:34:18 PM | hey Mister Wonderful, why dont you 'unplug' and go do something more productive.
or, write a book, that way i wont come across it by accident. :D | |
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| Online Dating Guide for Men: Part Deux
Posted: 7/14/2007 10:46:22 PM | OP wrote
"If you think that you’re THAT ugly that someone else’s picture is necessary to break the ice and from which point your charm and personality shall win the day…you need to step away from the computer, walk to the mirror and say the following to your image: “No more communicating with people until I resolve my self-esteem issues, or find a drive-thru cosmetic surgery outlet.”
I am not one to promote fake pictures or have looks issues. But you could get your point across some other way.
Its a-holes like you that need to step away from the computer and check your ego at the door. Y'all are the kind of folks I'd love to knock some sense into.
Who the hell died and made you god to judge someone else? Or belittle them as such?
Pompous attitude is a turn off to ANYONE - guy or girl- and I think the women can vouch for that one.
So I'd like to add that one to the list for BOTH SIDES... the guys AND women both. And yes - the women need a guide... in the WORST way. They gotta quit seeking ken dolls #1...
my 2c
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| Online Dating Guide for Men: Part Deux
Posted: 7/15/2007 4:27:16 PM | | This was so good I nearly wet myself laughing. But there is one thing you forgot -- if you are going to contact a woman, have something to say besides hi, I liked your profile - and if she does respond to that, then have a more interesting follow up!!!!!!! To intiate a conversation when you have nothing to say is an invitation to rejection, deletion and blockage. | |
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eldon9
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Joined: 7/8/2007
Msg: 182 | |
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| Online Dating Guide for Men: Part Deux
Posted: 7/23/2007 5:07:37 AM | why is everyone getting so up in arms? Geez, his stuff is good. I like what he had to say, for the girls too. (I read that one first) I think people who are too sensitive are taking a swing at him, but really, I have dealt with tonz of guys who actually do all those things! He's right, but he's being funny about it, so that's good. His style of writing is book-worthy and I would buy his guide for women too! A lot of you just need to lighten up and um, get what they call, a sense of humour! LOL
Besides, last I checked, this section is called dating advice....
Write on, Woodster!
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| Funniest expression of Life's truths
Posted: 7/23/2007 10:40:15 AM | Woodrow,
You humorous presentation of Great Turths that some men learn only after much experience, and the rest never learn, is one of the most enjoyable posts I've read. I missed Part One, where can I find it?
Thanks for the outloud laughs I enjoyed while reading Part Duex!
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GPS409
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Joined: 4/21/2007
Msg: 185 | |
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| Wonderful suggetions Woodrow
Posted: 12/4/2007 8:57:51 PM | If I see another woman's profile that says "I'm just a normal country girl who likes 4 wheelers, mudding, outdoors, and clubbing" I'm gonna kill myself. . It doesn't evoke any desire. It just makes you think, yea freakin right. And I'm just a normal jockish guy, well built, loves to cook/clean, watch sports, and write poetry while driving my
$300,000 car and volunteering at the kitten shelter. Have some originality women, or honestly I've got no reason to consider you for a second. So there's a suggestion for any future editions pertaining to women | |
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| Wonderful suggetions Woodrow
Posted: 12/4/2007 9:02:48 PM | | Haha and I basically find it hilarious that all these guys are dissing this guy saying he doesn't know what he's talking about, yet all the girls are agreeing with him. Seems to me that if all these women were complimenting what he is saying, I'd be taking notes. But some guys are just stupid that way. Way to go dude. Not that I need any of this, because I already knew most/if not all of it (which still doesn't make me lucky in love, so no arrogance intended at all), but its interesting to read and quite funny. As for the idiots who don't want to listen to him. Have fun being single or else obtaining only the most desperate of women and well into your fourties as well. | |
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Posted: 12/6/2007 7:24:22 AM | Could've said it in a paragraph.
What do you think of my ad?
What do you think of "lying about age"----hey, idealism aside, age prejudice is the everlasting prejudice. I would eventually tell the truth. Besides, the quantity of "farm animals" here in the US is too much. | |
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Posted: 12/6/2007 7:30:01 AM | Why don't you take up writing as a full time job! LOL ................................advice to the lovelorn sells well so I am told.
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| Wonderful suggetions Woodrow
Posted: 12/6/2007 7:59:32 AM | Sure, it's amusing, but pointless to anyone who doesn't also call their father their uncle. As for the observation that all the women agree, it's largely women who've fallen for what amounts to an extended pick-up line. "Wow, you're so smart and funny, and CUTE, too." The reaction is almost Pavlovian, though not at all surprising. When all you've ever got is hamburger, even a Steakum starts to look good. 
Let the hate mail begin... | |
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| Wonderful suggetions Woodrow
Posted: 12/8/2007 1:38:00 PM | Not being sarcastic but ....yes it was too long and lost my attention....but fantastic writing just the same.
Did anyone happen to mention this one:
GUYS THAT POST PICTURES WITH THEIR SHIRT OFF......MAJOR TURN OFF!
GROW UP AND GET A BRAIN....YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS.....HMMM MAYB E DAVID HASSELHOFF WANNA BE'S.....WOW...VERY LAME! | |
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| Online Dating Guide for Men: Part Deux
Posted: 1/2/2008 8:31:18 PM | original poster,
i must say you have a finely-tuned wit and do a great job of cutting people up. i enjoyed reading it. i can see that the overwhelmingly positive response from women on this thread suggest it is a very satisfying read for them as well. for the other men here who have both a sense of humour and a firm enough grasp on social etiquette to spot the said humour in your writings, it was likely entertaining to read.
however, humour aside, i strongly feel it does not deliver on its stated purpose: an instructional guide to teach men how to use the site more effectively in securing and maintaining healthy relationships. i cant imagine what percentage of your readers could be daft enough to actually need such basic advice without also being completely repelled by the way in which you present it. as tempting as it always is to lash out at people who commit cardinal social errors, it rarely actually works to change their behaviour or point-of-view.
there is a genuine need here for good advice. that is quite obvious, as you mentioned. Though it has created some interesting and useful discussion, this guide has not lessened that need on its own and i think needs to be revisited. I would suggest a basic dating guide that is easy to read and non-confrontational, coupled with an advanced guide to give the rest of us a fine edge to our dating skills. Real dating guides that are designed to teach things to people, not make them feel hopeless and angry while the rest of us laugh our heads off at them. This guide was a fun read, but has its place, and i think that place is in the humour section. good luck and all the best. | |
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Joined: 3/26/2007
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| Online Dating Guide for Men: Part Deux
Posted: 1/3/2008 10:45:51 AM | I enjoyed woodrow's original post, I thought it was funny and probably not too far from the truth.
The important thing to remember is women here on POF spook very easily, even when you've exchanged a couple emails and do everything right at least half will still think there's something wrong......our society & media has taught them that.
The important thing is be cool, don't act needy, be nice
Be consistant, be funny and talk about things she can relate too
Like family or other things you have in common.
Don't be pushy, what you want is for her to want to meet you.
AND BE HONEST.
Along with all the other good advice in this thread
DON'T start talking about sex or show her things you know you should'nt !
More women complain about this than anything else......lol.
A smart gal will forget about the stigmas and stereotypes, leave her baggage in the closet and want the fella that stands out from the crowd and to her. It's always better when she contacts you first and she wants to meet you soon.
Even then it's still a crapshoot, there are women (and men) here on POF that are just too messed up for any kind of normal dating experience. | |
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Ls1
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Joined: 3/26/2007
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| Online Dating Guide for Men: Part Deux
Posted: 1/3/2008 12:24:51 PM | Something else I left out and I'm sure it's already mentioned
Confidence and Direction
Throw in some fun and some lucky gal's gonna bite, probably more than you can handle......lol.
No matter what some independant women might say they still want a man with direction, not afraid to take the lead.
It's way more complicated for men now than 20 or 30 years ago.
I know times have changed but many things don't have to.
But really.....it's mostly the women that set the rules when it comes to dating.
A smart man knows what to do without her even realizing he knows what he's doing.
And even then you still get it wrong sometimes.
Just be yourself.
There are lots of awesome ladies here.....it just takes one. | |
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Posted: 1/3/2008 1:03:58 PM | | Oh , relax people. Well, people who take issue with the OP's guide. It's not bad advice and you don't have to agree with all or even any of it. Not a bad idea to at least let some of it soak in though. | |
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Posted: 1/9/2008 10:45:45 AM | I am actually laughing out loud at the moment.
I have never been to this site before and I have just posted a couple of messages and then seen the date the original message was posted.
Sure feel like a dumbass right now! | |
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| Hang on, hang on. Stop the freakin presses.
Posted: 1/9/2008 9:47:04 PM |
Is anyone going to come to the defence of the guys? Anyone?? I mean, I've only met a handful of men from here, but they've all been genuinely, sincerely nice. Fine. There were no sparks, but not because they were all stupid, or infantile, or even necessarily unattractive.
Defense? Why? The truth is that 80 percent of the men here are clueless. And of the 20 percent that get it, half now have some awesome companion and the other half decided to become player wanna bees.
So great article dude. If only half the morons here read it they may have a chance to get laid. | |
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