| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 4:44:18 PM | I'm not sure if this thread is out there or not. I never found one...
I was wandering why it is when it says location, people state *somewhere in* or *gods earth* or something to that effect? I understand that some people live in small towns and do not want it to be known exactly where.
I am a person that does not have a vehicle, and it would be nice to know where in *Northwestern Ontario* or what ever place you make up, you are.
Is there anyone else out there that agrees with this small but interesting inquiry??
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 5:47:50 PM | People want to be untouchable, unreachable and anonymous.
If you don't have a vehicle (which I cannot imagine) you have more challenges than knowing where someone lives. | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 6:23:38 PM | OK. If they want to be Untouchable, Unreachable and Anonymous,; what are they doing on a site stating that they want *long term* or *dating*?? At least they can use a near by location as a reference.
As far as the vehicle goes, I've had vehicles for over 10 years. The motor blew up in it a few months ago, and I am presently unable to get it replaced..... | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 7:52:47 PM | I don't agree with people doing that kind of thing either.
I asked a moderator a while ago if profiles that contain a lot of info meant to deceive people are allowed and he said NO and to report them. For example, some people think they are allowed to say they are 95 years old and 7' tall in their profiles........that is not allowed. This is a dating site, not a joke site
In my opinion, posting false locations should not be allowed either. | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 7:54:42 PM | Hi, I just wanted to respond to your inquire. For someone to put a false name under where they are supposed to be from shouldn't be a slap on the wrist. Especially for women, they need to be careful when they put their words into a profile that is online that the whole world can basically see, she needs to be careful thats all. And if that person finds that they are communicating better with people online and feels comfortable telling people her hometown (or where she lives at the time) then she can do so, but it shouldn't be forced upon. It's just being cautious!
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 8:13:20 PM | Cautious is one thing. Like the guy before you stated, it is a dating site. When you are stating you live in NorthWestern Ontario; that is quite a large area. It is pretty much 1/3 of the entire provence. Even if a person has a vehicle, it would take hours to get from one end of that area to the other.
A *General Location* would be nice. Even if she / he uses a place that is 40 miles away... At least it is a general area. | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 8:15:07 PM | If you click on the pictures above the profile youre looking at it takes you to the profile of someone who has checked their mail within X amount of miles. I usually just click there to narrow it down. Unless they put a false postal code/zip code its an ok way to narrow it.
I lived in a rather large city and had people stop me and ask if I was on this site. Its not that I care if people know Im on here but its a little creepy when people stop you out of the blue, so I can understand why people would want to hide their locations. | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 8:51:15 PM | ^^^ditto on checking via postal codes, and also guilty of having a pretty close, but not precise location stated on my profile. There's not much guesswork involved though, and I'll also readily offer up where I'm from, if I'm in communication with someone.
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 9:15:00 PM | What's next? Going to punish people for silly messaging restrictions, too? If so, I'll say **** you very much and be on my merry way.
Fact is, revenue for this site is based on eyeballs on ads. These people are neither doing anything to detract from that revenue stream, nor are they doing anything illegal by 'misrepresenting' their location.
If you find their vagueness a turn off, then move on to the next profile. You're probably not going to be a match anyway. Don't you people have anything better to whine about? | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 10:09:05 PM | Heah there VainH;
If you're looking for a *relationship*, it is nice to have an idea of where about they are. Unlike there in the bigger cities (like where you are), you don't care because you can get there by city transit or walk even. I know. I used to live in the city.
When you have to actually travel to get to see someone, it would be nice to know if it is going to take you a day or a couple of house to see the person. So YES. it is a turn off.
As well, if you don't like our "whining", you didn't have to put a responce in here... | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/17/2008 10:31:50 PM | | Do you make it a habit to pursue women you're turned off by? Point, set, match. | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/18/2008 6:43:39 PM | I don't drive, but that has not presented a problem for me since I live in a small city with a fairly efficient transit service.
Not driving does limit me somewhat when it comes to trying to connect with someone on here. I do not look at the profiles of men outside of a 50 mile radius, simply because I would not expect a man to drive for more than an hour to meet me; preferably less than an hour.
I was chatting with a very nice man from Missouri, and considered a relationship with him, but the distance was not the deal breaker in the end. We are still friends, encouraging one another in our searches. | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/19/2008 9:44:13 PM | People have the right to share whatever information they want to, and should not be required to disclose where they live if they dont want to.
It will obviously limit who they meet , but then again, maybe thats what they want.
To each their own, if its not enough info for you, move on to the next profile. | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/20/2008 6:07:09 AM | | Who really cares what someone posts in their 'personal' profile?!?! Unless you plan on getting to know them - they don't have to let the whole world know anything they do not wish to share! I am more than sure if you begin chatting with the person and make plans to meet - start a relationship - they will let ya know where they live! I think everything is on a nedds to know basis! | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/20/2008 6:17:37 PM | | The main thing that I am saying here is the fact that, when you live in an *isolated* area, it would be nice to know ahead of time if it will be a day trip to get there, or only a couple of hours. GODS LAND or NWO does not tell me anything. | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/22/2008 5:17:30 PM | Stop whining, and just ask the person if they are near your town after the second message or so. I live more than an hour away from Peterborough ON, but there sure is no way I'd list my flyspeck town.
See? Strike up the conversation first. You may make a friend, Never mind if they are too far for dating. | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/22/2008 5:48:48 PM | | That's the nice thing about living in a big city - no chance they can find you, unless you give them directions, but at least they know the length of the drive there. :laugh: | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/23/2008 9:43:06 AM | Here's a tip :
When you encounter a profile that has an indeterminate location, just click on a few of the photos of those who live within 50 miles (I think that's what it is) of that person, and you'll get some idea of where they live.
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D'OH ! Just noticed angelssintoo had the same idea. Great minds think alike ! | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/23/2008 9:52:42 AM |
As far as the vehicle goes, I've had vehicles for over 10 years. The motor blew up in it a few months ago, and I am presently unable to get it replaced.....
No worries. You can always rent one.
That's what I do to see my Fishie who lives 500 km away, in another country, no less ! | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 4/27/2008 2:48:25 PM | to Great Golden Wolf
Nice name by the way.
The main thing that I am saying here is the fact that, when you live in an *isolated* area, it would be nice to know ahead of time if it will be a day trip to get there, or only a couple of hours. GODS LAND or NWO does not tell me anything.[/unquote]
I don't see the problem. A couple of posters have shown you how to narrow the location down. When I listed, I was conscious that people can hide who they are on sites like this, and since I live in a small town, I didn't want just anybody to be able to find me.
Most women, if they are sincere, would let you know the general area they live in, if they are interested in pursuing a relationship with you further.
I can understand that it is exasperating, but wouldn't you also want the woman to play it safe for herself. | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 5/7/2008 7:20:08 AM |
If you don't have a vehicle (which I cannot imagine) you have more challenges than knowing where someone lives.
Who says that gold digging and materialism isn't alive and well? | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 5/7/2008 7:27:52 AM | With Ottawa encompassing over 100 sq. km, saying you live in Ottawa is sufficiently vague that it could take a couple of hours to drive to a meeting - or perhaps longer if you're at the extreme ends of the city. Not everyone here chooses to list themselves as from the old municipalities (Nepean, Gloucester, Kanata, Osgoode, etc.) that almagamation forcibly combined.
If you want to know my precise location, email me and start a conversation. I'm happy to chat with people near and far - even if it doesn't lead to a "relationship". | |
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| Where are you from???
Posted: 5/7/2008 9:22:22 PM | I am from a sexual encounter between my mom & my dad !LOL
Where did you think I was from ??
And you should of said where bouts do you live is a better way this should have been posted!:...............................................................................peace:  | |
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