| | Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?Page 4 of 11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) | | i often contact a pish to pass on credit where credit is due to a profile thats well writen , and someone as taken the time and effort to make it work for them and some rofiles have had me in stitches and i have passed on comment there , often its sparked up to really interesting coments and in some cases u get thanksed and as in date intention or not some have been read and totally ignored . | |
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/27/2007 1:06:09 PM |  G'day,
I too have written to heaps, giving the odd word of encouragement to something in either the profile or forum, my pet hate, well dislike not hate...is when someone writes a really good posting, then you discover they live a zillion miles a way, and your outside their zones/country, and I cannot write & tell them how terrific they write/think
I write to men & women, & I certainly do not want to date women... but I've been fortunate enough to get replies, and have orgainised get togethers with like minded women, to discuss life, liberty, justice, and dating
 I have met some wonderful generous men, I've been on several 'dates' with them, & no mention of the 'S' word, a truly wonderful friendship has developed with them.
 Happy Fishing, for all types of fish, be it friendship, dating, other, life debate,whatever
to all those who's profile I have viewed, then not contacted, it might be because I cannot contact you, and just want to say what a great forum you have posted.
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/27/2007 1:32:36 PM | | Yes, I do write and am written to for reasons other than seeking a date; moreso all the time. There are so many interesting people here--kindred spirits. Its rewarding and fun to acknowledge the specialness in others--sometimes for no reason other than to say "namaste" (I salute the divine within you). Being on PoF has helped me let go of trying to make things be what I want them to be and appreciate them more for what they are. I enjoy receiving those kind of emails as well. This is a great community of opportunity. | |
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/27/2007 2:23:52 PM | | I've written to people, male and female (mostly male), when something they have in their profile strikes me. Sometimes it's someone who, but for something like distance or some other factor, really wows you and you just want to let them know. They may be thinking there is no one out there for them or losing hope, and letting them know they do have people out there who are interested in them, even if it wouldn't work out, might be just what they need. There is nothing wrong in taking a moment to compliment someone and there doesn't always have to be some kind of agenda. | |
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/27/2007 2:25:36 PM | ONCE..there was one profile i found humorous and had to respond to.
I have been tempted a couple more times but, i don't want to give anyone the wrong impression and then have to hurt them.
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/27/2007 2:29:46 PM | | I E-Mail folks who Ive met on this site a lot....A few have become friends and I respond to a few on the forums....For me Internet Dating is a bit of a farce, never know who your dealing with...I personally have concentrated on having and making more of a life , meeting people face to face, doing things to meet new woman...Sure works fine for me...FACE TO FACE.. | |
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kbr61
| | Joined: 12/23/2006
Msg: 82 | |
| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/27/2007 2:53:39 PM | Many, many times I hav 'e' d ppl (incl some men), usually jus to compliment them for the breadth, depth, & length of their prof, usually telling them a reply is not required--cuz, they live so far away & I prefer to eventually meet someone with whom I am corresponding.
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/27/2007 4:41:44 PM | I do that from time to time because some people really have great profiles.
I usually say something to the effect of, "Hi there, just passing through and read your profile....wow it's fantastic. Hope you have a good day and happy fishing!"
I agree with the OP that it's a nice thing when people say thank you and it's nice also to open an email and someone says the same to you. It just brings a lil smile to your face. | |
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/27/2007 4:46:16 PM | I do this all the time...something they say ,or the way the profiel is put together.......I am nosy and cruise profiles.... And I always jsut make random comments
..I know this is a dating site, but it seems to be a social site as well............cheers.... | |
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/27/2007 7:05:32 PM | I sometimes get hobby related questions like about fish and pond keeping and once I talked briefly with a really nice lady who probably would have been a wonderful prospect to meet- but she lived a little far away and apparently she may have found someone or got burned out and dropped off because I have not heard from her in a good while. But I ended up joining a hiking group and made a few other friends as a result!
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/27/2007 8:38:22 PM | Yes, many times. If there is something about their photo, their profile that intrigues me - and I can see we are not compatible for various reasons - I will still write. It 's always nice to receive a compliment from someone with no strings attached. I'm always happy to give and receive that way. BTW - Nice profile Mike! | |
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/28/2007 8:33:19 AM | I get some lovely notes from all sorts of people, of all ages, who are not trying to hook up, but simply want to express interest or pleasure or approval or some thought they prefer not to post in the public forums, but which they think I'll appreciate. (And I do.) The only commonality I've noticed is that all the women who write to me are beautiful. (The men, not so much.)
I also write to others about their posts, their profiles, their pictures, or just typing friendly at a stranger for the sheer hell of it. I mean, why not? It seems to me that someone who only makes contact when s/he is trying to get over is kind of needy, unimaginative, and selfish in a small and unpleasant way. After all, are they going to stop meeting people once they find an ugly-bumpin' buddy?
Cheers!
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 8/28/2007 11:47:03 AM | | All the time...so admire a woman...that dresses like a woman, (skirts and dresses for those that don't know) I am always complimenting those that have a photo posted....especially in the famous 'little black co*ktail dress'. What an awesome way for them to beautify POF...don't you think? Sometimes a conversation ensues...but usually just a 'thank you, how sweet' response, and we both go along our merry way. | |
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 9/7/2007 2:31:55 PM | | Yup - I do it all the time if I find something interesting in someone's profile. Mostly my comments get ignored though. I'm not sure what happens to people's manners whan they join a site like this. Sad really. | |
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xodara
| | Joined: 10/7/2006
Msg: 93 | |
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 9/7/2007 7:36:14 PM |
In many cases the person is very far away and there would be no chance of getting together for a date, however, what they said touched me in one way or another. In some cases it could be a forum post. In others it could be just something amazing or interesting about their profile.
I'll certainly do that when someone touches or impresses me with their writing , or profile.In fact, I've gained some good friends from exactly such circumstances. Some are simply too far away to really pursue as a companion, and some aren't of interest in any way.
I've actually done that with some male members of POF, when they've posted something I've appreciated.
When you get those moments where someone really writes from their heart, with both passion and reason, it's really rare and wonderful to see. Even if I completely disagree with the person's viewpoint, that honesty and passion are still something that should be noted.
Sometimes mail restrictions prevent me doing that type of thing, however. | |
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BDRT
| | Joined: 7/29/2007
Msg: 97 | |
| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 9/7/2007 7:40:40 PM | | Yes, I do. Especially if someone has written something in their profile or on the forums that really made me laugh! Or said something I thought was really profound. I think it's nice to let someone know that you read and consider what they write. And anyone who emails me will get a response, even if it's just a polite thank you. | |
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 9/7/2007 7:49:11 PM | | I can't honestly ever recall writing to anyone on here with the intent of settign up a date, up to this point in time.... It has always been pure curiousity and at most establishing some degree of friendship. I am sure that is not very rare at all. | |
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| Have you ever written to someone without seeking a date?
Posted: 9/7/2007 8:07:27 PM | | Sure. Why not? I notice certain people's responses in different forum questions, and, I think that the person has their head on straight; so, I write a note and ask their opinion on this or that.....most people that write in the open forums have no problem offering you their advice, and, it's nice to ask someone you've never actually met, and probably never will, their advice. Kind of a security blanket, if you will ..... LOL | |
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clay71
| | Joined: 7/11/2007
Msg: 100 | |
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