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Posted: 7/26/2009 1:59:56 PM | Why is it that man will post looking for a "casual encounter" on craigslist WITH the SAME photo they have on here looking for "long-term"?Do they really believe we are so stupid to not notice this?
AND NO I DO NOT AND NEVER WILL READ CL LOOKING FOR THAT!!!! I READ IT TO SEE WHO TO STAY CLEAR OF!!!!! | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 2:02:47 PM | Because they are selling women short, which really isn't a good idea to do to anyone.
Yeah, the whole Craigslist thing is creepy to me too. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 2:03:11 PM | | I once saw a Craigslist ad where a guy stole a profile from a girl on here and changed all the her's to him's and he's to she's. It's definitely sad when people can't even put in the effort when they post up an Internet ad but posting under casual encounter with a PoF profile picture is definitely a very sad move. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 2:04:56 PM |
Yeah, the whole Craigslist thing is creepy to me too.
I guess posting in Casual Encounters with your own picture is kind of creepy, but posting on Craigslist in general really is no different than using a dating website. There are some very cool, interesting, and attractive people on Craigslist. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 2:13:38 PM | Being alone is being alone. Men have needs, and while they may ultimately be searching for something long-term, a little closeness in the interim is not out of the question. Because a guy published himself in the "casual encounters" section does not mean that he is incapable of romance with you.
That said, I think that your strategy is good. Being taken advantage of is no fun, and there are plenty of guys out there willing to do so.
I wouldn't rule out the guy completely, but I would certainly take things much more slowly and carefully with him. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 2:52:39 PM | | some guys are just creppy, but glad to see your thinking clearly | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 2:54:45 PM | Because it's probably a spammer who found the picture of the guy on here and posted it to craigslist.
And if it's really the guy, then who cares? He probably wants something long-term, but wants to have some fun in the meantime. I'd be shocked if any women actually responded to craigslist posts though. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 3:10:31 PM | The only thing I would ever look for on Craigslist is a new couch...
Ever hear of the 'cragslist killer'?? | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 4:08:04 PM | In your case we'll make an exception, usually we have to remove the eyeballs of women looking at the sex ads 
Who knows, especially since the ones where you are could easily just drive to nevada to a cat house  They must have heat stroke , i hear that causes stupidity | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 4:12:17 PM | One more tip...when you go on Craigslist under personals, do not chose a category. So ALL of the ads will show up in the order they were posted. Let's just say for the NYC area, I've noticed numerous guys who would post a nice, well written ad in the M4W section...only to take the SAME pic and post another ad in the M4M or M4TV/TG/TS. They will also post a face shot in the M4w and post a c*ck shot in the other categories but you know it's the same guy because they are dumb enough to take the self photo in the same room with distinguishing objects in the background. What's the probability of two males of the same age/height/race posting an ad with photos with the same framed art or same red sofa in the background...within three minutes of each other!?! Most women who go on the site would never think to go to the casual encounters or M4M section to make sure the guy isn't "double dipping." I would never use CL for personals!
Let's just say I've "caught someone out like that"...perhaps they are now on this site too...thank GOD I don't do thinks at the initial meeting, while I enjoyed our time together, we just hugged and kissed each other on the cheek. I discovered his "secret" 2 days after.
Be careful ladies...it's not just guys of certain cultures or economic backgrounds. I've had many gay male friends who often have had intimate encounters with classic all-American ivy-leagued white collar single and often married men who have kids who claim they are str8t! They live in the suburbs or the posh areas of the city and conveniently tell their often stay-at-home wives who don't suspect a thing, and are clueless, especially if they have their so-called dream life of the nice house/ring/kids/nanny.... | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 4:18:51 PM | Yeah, they really do believe that you are so stupid as to not notice that, Corinne.
Rather like you believed we were so stupid as to not notice that you were trolling in the "casual encounters" section of Craigslist to see his posting in the first place.
That is, until you realized that, and added the least convincing shouted denial that I've read in some time.
"I am also NOT looking a FWB or NSA sex!!!!"-- actual quotation from your profile. But I'm sure you at least have the presence of mind to use different photos on Craigslist. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 4:47:49 PM | | The strangest thing your mind will ever be called on to comprehend in the vast world of online antics is that sometimes people look for more than one thing at the very same time. The man is looking for both a casual encounter and a long term relationship. I know it sounds odd but that's what happens when there is no absolute and universal limit set on the number of things a person can seek out at any one time. It's like if a woman was shopping for shoes and she also was looking for a dress. The shoe salesman might get all bent out of shape when he found out she came to the mall for the dress and not just the shoes. This news is best taken sitting down. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 4:57:05 PM | you're too judgmental... you'll be single forever  .......seriously though is this a topic to post????.... now every one is free to do what they want. let him be and be smart enough to keep ur legs closed till you are exclusive. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 5:05:39 PM | SexyKG74 said:
"One more tip...when you go on Craigslist under personals, do not chose a category. So ALL of the ads will show up in the order they were posted....."
Omg!.. thanks for that insight/tip.... that's a veritable treasure-trove of online "people-watching". | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 5:06:10 PM | You're assuming it's the same guy. It's just the same picture. For all you know (at least based on the OP) it's some spammer that stole the pic from the M4W section and wants people to contact them to be added to a mailing list.
Why is it that man will post looking for a "casual encounter" on craigslist WITH the SAME photo they have on here looking for "long-term"?
Because they think it's their best photo, or it's the only photo they have? (assuming it's the same person, and not just the same photo)
Do they really believe we are so stupid to not notice this?
Maybe they are seeking someone (on either site) that doesn't have the time to compare and contrast websites? But instead want to get off the computer and date or have a casual encounter?
AND NO I DO NOT AND NEVER WILL READ CL LOOKING FOR THAT!!!! I READ IT TO SEE WHO TO STAY CLEAR OF!!!!!
Then why is it so important to get strangers to believe it? Why the all caps and exclamation points? I think you protest your innocence too much. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 5:25:52 PM | "The strangest thing your mind will ever be called on to comprehend in the vast world of online antics is that sometimes people look for more than one thing at the very same time."
Rather like the OP, who was looking for casual encounters on Craigslist and dating on PoF. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 6:00:34 PM |
Why is it that man will post looking for a "casual encounter" on craigslist WITH the SAME photo they have on here looking for "long-term"?Do they really believe we are so stupid to not notice this?
Do you believe everyone is too stupid to notice you have long term listed on your pof account, but we checking out the casual encounters on craigslist?
Why can't someone look for both? I go to Aldi's for milk and eggs, then to Wal-Mart for everything else.
Just because someone is interested in having sex (shocked look), doesn't mean they're not also interested in a long term relationship.
OP, you come across as a real stalker being able to compare pictures from different dating sites. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 7:45:18 PM | I agree with Jim. OP is making a rash assumption based on seeing two different ads. What would you think if this same guy had ads on Match.com and eHarmony? Anyone who has used online dating has probably used more than ONE site.
If a girl lets a guy buy her a dress on a date, does that mean she is a GOLDDIGGER and ONLY interested in getting STUFF and doesn't care about romance? You are painting a guy with the same kind of broad brush.
Did you ever stop for a moment and think that this guy would stop looking for random sex if he had a girlfriend or got married? Huh? Oh, wait, you DO think that very thing -- but only when you happen to get a crush on some guy---suddenly you forget that he's had a dozen women on their backs screaming "take me!" and you totally believe you can change him. But for this to happen without you -- oh, that's impossible, huh?
Ridiculous assumptions. Stop assuming and start asking critical questions when you meet someone. | |
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Posted: 7/26/2009 8:33:09 PM |
The strangest thing your mind will ever be called on to comprehend in the vast world of online antics is that sometimes people look for more than one thing at the very same time. The man is looking for both a casual encounter and a long term relationship. I know it sounds odd but that's what happens when there is no absolute and universal limit set on the number of things a person can seek out at any one time. It's like if a woman was shopping for shoes and she also was looking for a dress. The shoe salesman might get all bent out of shape when he found out she came to the mall for the dress and not just the shoes. This news is best taken sitting down.
Nice analogy.
I suppose that's why this forum is called Ask A Guy.
Good thing I was sitting down! | |
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Posted: 7/27/2009 1:52:55 AM | Where is the sentence I wrote that says I dont read these stupid ads?I do, thats how I noticed this stuff......Im not looking for a causual encounter. But Im sure I will hear that this my pathetic attempt to convince everyone blah blah blah...Let me also add to the fact that I also read the sex offenders lists to on a regular basis! Does that make me a crazy stalker because I am going to do everything in my power to keep my safety and the safety of my CHILD at its highest?Since when is the world such a sweet , great place where you can trust everyone?
I understand people have needs , but why do it on such a highly advertised place if you are on a dating website looking for "love" as well?
And why are people so angry to put down another and call them names over this?Im told I will be single forever for looking after my well being and I am crazy. Well so be it as long as I keep looking after my safety and dont meet that one wrong person | |
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Posted: 7/27/2009 1:56:37 AM | He could be looking for both...some booty on craiglist while he waits to find "the one" on here. He's trying to fulfill his "needs" (sex) and "wants" (love) at the same time but on different sites.
Anyway...why does it matter? Nothing else to talk about? | |
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