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 Author Thread: Remember, remember, the Fifth of Novemeber...
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 1 (view)
 
Remember, remember, the Fifth of Novemeber...
Posted: 11/5/2009 10:04:34 AM
Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I know of no reason
Why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t'was his intent
To blow up the King and Parli'ment.
Three-score barrels of powder below
To prove old England's overthrow;
By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match.
Holloa boys, holloa boys, let the bells ring.
Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King!
And what should we do with him? Burn him!

Happy Guy Fawkes Day everyone!
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 3 (view)
 
Left 4 dead One & Two
Posted: 9/8/2009 7:34:30 AM
First off, $50 price tag was absurd for such a game. It now costs $30, I know, but personally i got more bang for the buck with the Orange Box. I'm still waiting for $10 price tag.

Second, Valve is crazy for releasing L4D 2 about a year after the first one came out. Unless it will have a $10 price tag. Better yet, they should just box it with Episode 3.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 1 (view)
 
Online dating is a dream
Posted: 9/8/2009 7:31:03 AM
Found this pic, thought it expressed what some guys go through with women and online dating.

Note: It's a drawing. Stick drawing to be exact. Not porn.

http://imgur.com/8eWdF.gif

This is just filler. 200 letter minimum is bs IMO.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 117 (view)
 
How has your experience been with POF? Thumbs Up or Down?
Posted: 8/4/2009 4:56:14 PM

Thumbs down 100%. I have been on here almost two months and made my profile as honest as I can possibly make it. I sent out messages with eye catching topics and put a good chunk of time putting the right words in only to never get a reply every single time. The sad part is you can see they read the message and tossed it out like a piece of trash. Maybe it's just where I'm at and a lot of girls don't want to travel 10 or 20 miles for a good guy, but at least have the nerve to tell me that. Otherwise I'm going to assume it's something about me or they have their standards set to a highly unreasonable level.

I'm going to put myself out on a limb here and venture to say almost 95% of the girls on here will obviously have a good experience. It's no wonder because you are swarmed with messages and can pick and choose to your hearts content. The 95% of guys on here will probably say its been nothing but one rejection after another. We have to search dozens of pages to find the girl that interests us the most and when we actually find someone, they just don't even bother to read our messages(or do and delete them).

Respekt


Thumbs up, all the way.

My lifelong misanthropy has been supported on a daily basis, ever since I started reading the profiles and forums.

The longer I'm here, the more I realize how lucky it is for me that I wasn't intended to be born into this species.

My good fortune at being able to observe this species as an outsider has never been stronger than when I come onto this site and read the profiles and examine the thinking of those who post in these threads.

It's almost as good as viewing humans in their natural habitat at the mall.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone!

Keep it real, and keep the hope alive.

Anyway, no dice for me. This site is bereft of serious individuals. Granted I haven't been on here long, but this is my second time here after a long hiatus and nothing has changed...for the good. I hope the /b/tards at 4Chan bring the site down. There, now that's hate.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 68 (view)
 
Astrology
Posted: 7/5/2009 3:11:20 PM
Leos are my sworn arch-nemesis. My anger, my hate, knows no bounds when dealing with such wretched self-serving, attention-hungry, vile leeches of humanity. It's too bad, 'cause I really like cats.

You have to understand, being religious is great, but you can't restrict your mindset to one way of thinking. There are several bodies of knowledge in existence that aid in making decisions. Astrology is another avenue of knowledge. It may not have a foundation such as religion, but it still holds sway in people's perception. Whether you believe it, abhor it, or like me, take a few parts of it and incorporate it into your way of thinking, it's not something that should be disregarded. Logic dictates otherwise. For me, astrology shows a glimpse into a person's life, but does not paint the entire picture. There are many more aspects of a person that define them, such as culture, nationality, upbringing, and unmeasurable amount of past and current stimuli that brought a person to their current point in life.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 98 (view)
 
A question for you serious-minded men...
Posted: 7/5/2009 2:43:46 PM
Irish Eyes, intelligence is subjective. Everyone likes to believe they are smart and/or intelligent. Truth is, everyone is intelligent in the world they know and what they keep to themselves. Outside of that, where your personal walls of comfort and knowledge don't exist, a person's intellect gets challenged daily.

Nevertheless, intelligence is sexy, attractive, and powerful, as long as it's not overbearing or used to reinforce ones own delusional status. I've met many people that make it their priority to let others know that they are smart and everyone else is not.

But in my opinion what seems to force men to overlook you, at least the decent and smart ones, is your restrictions and demands. You love your children and they are the world to you. There is nothing wrong with that, except there's no room for a new romantic interest. He will automatically be considered last in everything you do. You focus on your education a lot, which shows great self-respect and motivation, but also points out that a romantic interest will never fully qualify for your attention. Third, you purposely advertise that the romantic interest has to understand that your time is precious and he has to respect that. There is no balance, you distinctly point out that whatever guy you are trying to attract, will not be taken seriously because your life and whatever is within your domain comes first. His needs, his worth, his time will never sufficiently gain your attention and time. That's being pompous and selfish. Then there is the statement in your last paragraph "YOU should be a gentleman. I like my doors opened, bags carried, and help with my coat" cries you're looking for a pack mule that can hold doors open rather than a man with his own motivations and salt, that can bring something of himself to the table.

Lastly, the religious connotation. Many men are frightened away by someone that wants to preach religious beliefs and scriptures, and use it as a model on how to operate in life and relationships. Religion is a guide, not a rule.

Sorry Irish Eyes, I personally wouldn't date you, let alone converse with you. There's way too many obstacles to overcome.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 3 (view)
 
Happy Independence from the British Overbearers Day
Posted: 7/4/2009 10:21:57 AM
Sense of humor is a rare gift that not many were blessed to possess.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 1 (view)
 
Happy Independence from the British Overbearers Day
Posted: 7/4/2009 12:19:40 AM
The time has arrived once again, where we celebrate our independence from bad teeth, outdated wigs, and some old monarchy that is pretending to have a kingdom. We gleefully celebrate by falling susceptible to black-out inducing inebriation, launching explosives into the sky which can potentially blow off our fingers, and fornicating with romantic interests or complete strangers. To show our appreciation for independence, never forget to take a moment out of your day of everyday, save a picture of your ass, send it over to our friends across the pond, and remind them of what they lost 233 years ago. Also, for added measure, remind them of how we saved their pale asses during World War II and without us, they would not have been able to produce Mr. Transporter, Jason Statham or the beautiful and lovely Estée Lauder model, Elizabeth Hurley.

Happy 233rd Colonial Independence folks.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 20 (view)
 
Brutal and unrestricted honesty required
Posted: 7/3/2009 12:12:59 PM

Sorry, my last post was agreeing with the person who said you have too much info on your profile.. wheres the mystery?

Did you read his profile? His is more revealing and restrictive than mine. That's like the pot calling the kettle black.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 2 (view)
 
what am I doing wrong
Posted: 7/3/2009 7:31:05 AM
You only have pics of you on the couch or by a pool table. Take some of those off and take others where you are outside, and where the sun can been seen (to make sure you're not a vampire).

Second, if you are serious about the online dating, you're going to have to expand on your bio. Talk about interests, hobbies, aspirations, what you are looking for, etc.

Good luck, Godspeed, God save the Queen.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 15 (view)
 
Brutal and unrestricted honesty required
Posted: 7/3/2009 7:24:55 AM

You reveal too much. You have no mystery

You're being ironic, right? Plus you have no pic, so you have to be ironic.


When selecting your mail settings, you can choose who you want to restrict by what they're looking for. You selected 'talk/email' and 'hang out', so people who are looking for that can't contact you.

I see what you mean. Thanks for pointing it out (same goes to kathrynbk and SnarkMeister).
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 12 (view)
 
Brutal and unrestricted honesty required
Posted: 7/2/2009 6:36:14 PM

The talk and hangout restrictions are the ones I'd pull

Excuse the ignorance and just humor me, but which one(s) are you referring to? Thanks in advance for any input.


You look older than you actually are in the current primary

Indeed, I have been called baby face a hundred too many times, but the benefit is I'll keep my sexy youthful look, even into my 50s...or until they turn on the Large Hadron Collider, then I'll leave behind a young and sexy corpse.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 26 (view)
 
as*s*hol*s, my view on Internet dating
Posted: 7/2/2009 5:15:00 PM
Damn trolls, they're EVERYWHERE!
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 2 (view)
 
the dating poem
Posted: 7/2/2009 4:32:40 PM
Oh such an ode to love. It's beautiful.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 84 (view)
 
What operating system are you using?
Posted: 7/2/2009 9:51:35 AM
Having a first would constitute that there will be subsequent ones. Windows 7 will not have another RC. Also RC is not BETA, and I've never heard of "beta-speak", technical jargon yes, "beta-speak" no.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 12 (view)
 
critiques solicited please
Posted: 7/2/2009 6:15:54 AM

wow I just wrote back a lovely response and where has it gone?

Did you use the ampersand symbol? I found out that the site breaks when you use it in your post and refuses to post your message.


and why are you so far away...?

Well I'm in NYC and I have a car ;o) I'll just have to hop over a few of the Great Lakes to meet up with you
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 82 (view)
 
What operating system are you using?
Posted: 7/2/2009 6:07:43 AM
Just want to point out since I keep seeing people state Windows 7 RC1, which is incorrect. Microsoft themselves announced there will not be another RC. The current RC will be the only one before hitting RTM. There are newer builds of the RC, but you will not see a RC 2.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 10 (view)
 
Brutal and unrestricted honesty required
Posted: 7/2/2009 5:57:57 AM
Very good point, it's something I though about a lot. The reasoning why I kept it is I am looking for a specific woman. I know what I want, and I know what will make me happy, and those are qualities in a woman I seek. But, I'm not stubborn and freely accept change. What do you suggest I remove among those restrictions?
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 4 (view)
 
Wanted: Men's opinions on my Profile..
Posted: 7/1/2009 6:42:35 PM
OP, you are an attractive woman, so cut down on the face shots. One, maybe two, is good. The rest, should be of you out and about, with friends, places, etc. Show the world that you exist beyond your walls of your own home.

Your profile is good, but seems compressed with information. Expand on some concepts, such as your interest of the paranormal. You may peak the interest of a ghost hunting passer-by.

Finally, be more descriptive in what you are looking for. Don't be afraid to be specific, since you know what you want.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 8 (view)
 
Brutal and unrestricted honesty required
Posted: 7/1/2009 6:34:02 PM

I agree...I adore your profile...intelligent and witty. It sounds like you know yourself and some fish is going to very happy to get to know you!


Thanks for the positive feedback, much appreciated.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 9 (view)
 
critiques solicited please
Posted: 7/1/2009 6:30:23 PM
OP, here are my suggestions. First I would drop the "great friends and am busy" part. Everyone has friends, even great friends, unless you are a misanthrope and abhor social situations. Also everyone in the world is busy. With career, education, family, etc. You should add something revealing about yourself that will help a guy out in initiating conversation and even assisting you in attracting the right ones.

Second don't paint yourself negatively by stating that you are 10 pounds overweight. Personally I have nothing against your weight, since I prefer women with a little meat on them over the tooth pick Barbie dolls, but lot of men are picky about a woman's figure. Some will outright say it, others will not. In fact, you don't even need to mention your weight. You're beautiful just by pics alone.

Third, you can state specifics of music you enjoy and even throw in a favorite song or artist. Majority of people on this side of the galaxy love "all types of music". Be more descriptive.

Fourth, stop painting yourself negatively -- yet again -- by stating that you watch TV when you are sick or depressed. Think positive and relay the positive. Also it can be misconstrued that unless you are sick or depressed you will not watch TV. Plenty of guys, including myself, love watching the boob tube for various entertainment. Actually, a lot of people like watching TV.

Fifth, expand on what else you like about the city aside from the culture fix. This has the potential to be seen negatively that you only visit the city for cultural reasons and nothing else.

Sixth, about your original post on how you reply back to guys and then back off does send the wrong signal to guys that you are communicating with. Put yourself into their shoes, would you want someone that you are interested in to back off or disregard your messages after some communique has been established? I'll assume your answer is no. Therefore, it is understandable that these men get upset or even extremely hostile. You're on a dating site and people, at least the serious ones, are on here hoping to make some form of connection. Pulling the plug on an ongoing conversation is bad mojo. At least you can be honest to them that you are not interested anymore.

Finally, you sound like a decent woman with her head on straight, why are you so far away from me? I'd love to talk with you and have us get to know each other. And you are still young!
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 79 (view)
 
What operating system are you using?
Posted: 7/1/2009 5:52:58 PM
XP Pro on my main rig, Vista Home Premium on my gaming rig, and Windows 7 RC on my tablet pc. Live to win!
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 5 (view)
 
Brutal and unrestricted honesty required
Posted: 7/1/2009 5:45:24 PM

Lone survivor sounds like a member of a militia.

Shhh, be quiet, you'll scare away the ladies
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 3 (view)
 
Brutal and unrestricted honesty required
Posted: 7/1/2009 5:17:18 PM
Really? Very good then. Yeah I've worked on it a little bit prior to jumping back on the PoF bandwagon so it wouldn't seem like a half-assed profile. Thanks for the input and the thumbs up.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 1 (view)
 
Brutal and unrestricted honesty required
Posted: 7/1/2009 4:49:33 PM
I'm going to join in on the fun of getting my profile inspected and reviewed, and then brutally criticized. Don't worry, I can take it, that's why I'm posting the request. Self-improvement is a journey anyway.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 2 (view)
 
Is it possible to be in love with two people at the same time?
Posted: 7/1/2009 4:30:18 PM
Infatuation, definitely yes, and more than two people. With love, as in being romantically in love, I personally would say no. Since many people confuse infatuation with love easily, one can argue that you can be in love with more than one person.
 lone survivor
Joined: 6/23/2009
Msg: 25 (view)
 
Tips for guys.
Posted: 7/1/2009 4:25:18 PM

4. Please fill out your profile. Tell us about yourself, take time to put something in there... please.

I have to agree with Jftennis on this, there are too many girls on this site who do not post enough information about themselves. This has to be a two-way street. I tend to ignore the girls that just say "I like to laugh" or "I love my family" "or I like having fun". They don't help a guy in initiating a conversation. I usually have to go fishing (pun intended too) for something remotely similar to what is in their abstract profile, and end up getting no response and message deleted. Way to go for the rejection setup btw
 
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