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if you are single and you have a public myspace or facebook account, you are an online dater
the people that claim to be "looking for friendship" are full of shit
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im sorry, but the comment about how anyone who has a public profile is an online dater is something that my father would say. or someone on talk back radio.
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im sorry, but the comment about how anyone who has a public profile is an online dater is something that my father would say. or someone on talk back radio.
funny coming from somebody that met their "boyfriend" on facebook
you're young, some day you will realize that daddy knows best
[ June 12, 2009, 02:09 PM: Message edited by: Michael P ]
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quote:Originally posted by A&F_FootDude_05: Michael P is right...I've seen dozens and dozens of people have the looking for friendship bull and suddenly end up in a relationship.
of course
online dating is still considered to be a little taboo, people worry about looking desperate if they say they are looking for dates
i've seen girls with boyfriends have all of their "regular" pics up on these sites, once the relationship ends coincidentally they add "sexy" pics to their profile
all while claiming to be "looking for friendship"
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wow the patronisation in this thread is almost overwhelming. and michael, regardless of your own personal ideas, can you please not put inverted commas around boyfriend.
i know of countless people who have public profiles. They make that choice simply because it makes it easier for old acquaintences to find them, because it makes their photos more accesible (of nights out and things) to people who were there but who arent their 'friends' or because they simply cant be bothered learning how to turn it off.
as for the fact that no one can be looking for 'friendship'... maybe because some people arent secure enough in themselves to be single, and enjoy that life, happy to have brief relationships, or no relationships at all... doesnt mean no one is. i feel sorry for anyone who thinks that 'out of a relationship' means 'looking for a relationship.
quote:Originally posted by Michael P: i've seen girls with boyfriends have all of their "regular" pics up on these sites, once the relationship ends coincidentally they add "sexy" pics to their profile
all while claiming to be "looking for friendship"
and as for that - as a someone with a boyfriend, out of respect for him there is no way i would put provocative pictures of myself on my facebook. i doubt that i would even do it if i was single, but if a girl thinks she looks hot in a picture, and she doesnt have to worry about what her bf thinks, then why shuouldnt she put it up?
this will probably be my last post about this topic. even tho i, and most of the other people on my side of the argument, have tried to present logical theories about it, while not trying to offend of ostracise, it is sad that the same cant be said of those with opposing views.
[ June 12, 2009, 04:33 PM: Message edited by: Athena K ]
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quote:Originally posted by Michael P: if you are single and you have a public myspace or facebook account, you are an online dater
the people that claim to be "looking for friendship" are full of shit
quote:Originally posted by Michael P: funny coming from somebody that met their "boyfriend" on facebook
Odd how I was actually after another girl whilst I was friends with Athena at the time... And no - she didn't knock me back - and no she still isn't in a relationship to this day - about a year later - And yes she still expresses a degree of interest in me. So...explain that maybe? (perhaps an attempt at maturity too - I say this because it actually makes your argument...work better - up to you, anyway).
quote:Originally posted by Athena K: wow the patronisation in this thread is almost overwhelming. and michael, regardless of your own personal ideas, can you please not put inverted commas around boyfriend.
i know of countless people who have public profiles. They make that choice simply because it makes it easier for old acquaintences to find them, because it makes their photos more accesible (of nights out and things) to people who were there but who arent their 'friends' or because they simply cant be bothered learning how to turn it off.
as for the fact that no one can be looking for 'friendship'... maybe because some people arent secure enough in themselves to be single, and enjoy that life, happy to have brief relationships, or no relationships at all... doesnt mean no one is. i feel sorry for anyone who thinks that 'out of a relationship' means 'looking for a relationship.
quote:Originally posted by Michael P: i've seen girls with boyfriends have all of their "regular" pics up on these sites, once the relationship ends coincidentally they add "sexy" pics to their profile
all while claiming to be "looking for friendship"
and as for that - as a someone with a boyfriend, out of respect for him there is no way i would put provocative pictures of myself on my facebook. i doubt that i would even do it if i was single, but if a girl thinks she looks hot in a picture, and she doesnt have to worry about what her bf thinks, then why shuouldnt she put it up?
this will probably be my last post about this topic. even tho i, and most of the other people on my side of the argument, have tried to present logical theories about it, while not trying to offend of ostracise, it is sad that the same cant be said of those with opposing views.
if you are offended by people clearly using myspace and facebook for dating while claiming to be there for just friends, then i don't know what to tell you
if some rich, charming, brad pitt lookalike messages these "looking for friendship" types i highly doubt they will still be "looking for friendship"
shouldn't the main profile pic make it easy for people to figure out if that is who they are looking for? on facebook the first and last name is listed
a monkey could figure out how to turn it on or off, why would you want strangers looking at your profile if you weren't looking to meet somebody?
sure you can enjoy single life but if that hot guy/girl comes along who is going to reject them because they "love being single"? that's ridiculous, if somebody gives you that excuse they were just letting you down gently, nobody wants to be alone forever
my point about them changing their pics was proof that they were trying to attract a new guy, they didn't have the sexy pics up before because they weren't looking to attract anybody new
also these same girls have their profiles on private while in a relationship, then the profile is public once single
i don't understand why you have a problem with this, it is a fact that you met your boyfriend on facebook and there is nothing wrong with using the net for dating
[ June 12, 2009, 05:20 PM: Message edited by: Michael P ]
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quote:Originally posted by Michael P: if you are single and you have a public myspace or facebook account, you are an online dater
the people that claim to be "looking for friendship" are full of shit
quote:Originally posted by Michael P: funny coming from somebody that met their "boyfriend" on facebook
Odd how I was actually after another girl whilst I was friends with Athena at the time... And no - she didn't knock me back - and no she still isn't in a relationship to this day - about a year later - And yes she still expresses a degree of interest in me. So...explain that maybe? (perhaps an attempt at maturity too - I say this because it actually makes your argument...work better - up to you, anyway).
honestly i don't understand what you are trying to say with your post
other than you somehow being offended over me pointing out the fact you met your girl on facebook
people with public online profiles use them for dating, you of all people should know this
deal with it
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quote:Originally posted by Michael P: honestly i don't understand what you are trying to say with your post
other than you somehow being offended over me pointing out the fact you met your girl on facebook
people with public online profiles use them for dating, you of all people should know this
deal with it
Deal with what...? You must be really unconvincing in - for example expressing political beliefs if your "argument" is "deal with it" - there are different takes and opinions on things - different theories...you aren't the say-all and know all of the universe.
So...I'm offended? - where's this come from?
Erm - not the content that's childish, the sarcastic undertone I was referring to. Guess you failed...nvm.
And you've just completely contradicted the fact I made about how I was using it for FRIENDSHIP whilst chasing another girl...does that not blow holes in your little "dating" theory?
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Actually my Facebook profile IS only for catching up with friends, relatives, and old acquaintances that do a search for me. Only people on mine are folks I actually know personally and have met in the flesh.
My brother used to use online dating and meet women that way.
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