flc Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 A coworker and I almost peed our pants when she received the following email: Dear ***, I'm not desperate, horny, or in a hurry so don't worry about me wanting to hook up or considering anything we may or may not do in the future a date. I think I'd actually have more fun without having to worry about that whole aspect. I really don't like dating. If you end up getting crazy horny sometime in a few months you can just say, "hey dude, I'm crazy horny, why don't you do something useful for a change and do me." The worst that can happen is I'll say no and make fun of you for an extended period of time. That being said, maybe if we both have the same day off sometime in the near future and neither of us have anything to do, we can go see Pineapple Express and Tropic Thunder back to back, preferably not at night. If there's a break in the middle we can hang out in the lobby and try to guess which people have what STD's. If you don't want to I'm totally okay with that too. ~ ***** LMAO! Some people are really meant to be alone
rod_in_gtown Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Ok, so your posts encouraged me to try POF and I posted a profile with a couple of pics. I Just got this email about 10 minutes ago... "Hi sexy!! How are you today?? Are you looking for a open, honest, hispani/latin looking, curvy lady who loves sightseeing and music!" THAT was funny! She sent some pictures as well but I do not find her attractive AT ALL.. what should I tell her? "thanks but no thanks?" That's kind of rude.
OpenBook Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I used to do online dating. It was about the saddest, most pathetic thing I've ever seen. I thought I had problems... but the ones I heard from, and most of the ones I met, wow - it made me realize I'm doing GREAT!!:D One thing that used to drive me nuts was when they would argue with you after you turn them down. They would ask why, make their case again about how great they are... and start with the insults. Like I'm the one who has issues, there's something wrong with me. That's why I stopped responding to any initial contacts I wasn't interested in. Some may think that's rude. I thought it was too, at first. If someone goes out of their way to initiate contact, the least you could do is let them know "Thanks, but no thanks" so they won't have to waste any more of their time. But that is not the way a lot of other people out there think at all!! Normal politeness and civil discourse do not apply in many cases. They just don't follow the same rules, I guess. It's a jungle out there.
OpenBook Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 She sent some pictures as well but I do not find her attractive AT ALL.. what should I tell her? "thanks but no thanks?" Reply at your own risk, honey!
Crestfallen_KH Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 *LOL* OpenBook, I've had that happen to me, too. I politely say I'm not interested, yet they keep on writing or try to convince me to change my mind. What do they think is going to happen? "Why yes, I WAS just being coy! As it turns out, I'm fascinated by guys who won't take a polite 'no' for an answer! How 'Mrs. Robinson'! Your refusal to accept my response and continue to persue me makes me feel VERY respected and safe. Where should we meet, tiger??"
rod_in_gtown Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Ok, here's what I said: "Hi Princess (part of her username), Thanks for the flattering message. I appreciate the time you took to write it but I don't think we're a good match. Good luck :)"
Mending1985 Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I think the funniest one I ever got was along the lines of Hey hun, how's things in *username*'s world today? He then went on to say all this stuff about my eyes, and my face and my body and my profile and then ended it with "So let me know how much and we can get this thing started baby" LMAO I couldn't believe it - the guy was like 60 and I was 21!!!
OpenBook Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Ok, here's what I said: "Hi Princess (part of her username), Thanks for the flattering message. I appreciate the time you took to write it but I don't think we're a good match. Good luck :)" That was so sweet! Now brace yourself...
rod_in_gtown Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I think the funniest one I ever got was along the lines of Hey hun, how's things in *username*'s world today? He then went on to say all this stuff about my eyes, and my face and my body and my profile and then ended it with "So let me know how much and we can get this thing started baby" LMAO I couldn't believe it - the guy was like 60 and I was 21!!! hahahaha! Maybe he thought you could use a sugar daddy
rod_in_gtown Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 That was so sweet! Now brace yourself... :lmao: It's not like she's going to squash me! she doesn't know where I live! (I hope)
Mending1985 Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 hahahaha! Maybe he thought you could use a sugar daddy Haha at the time I could've used the money...if it wasn't for my damn morals
rod_in_gtown Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Haha at the time I could've used the money...if it wasn't for my damn morals Morals are overrated IMO
2sunny Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 how about when they put up fake pics and fake age then proceed to ask for the body shots by saying "do you have any pics of you out and about"? like they're not being obvious? helllllooooo - my profile states slim... are you afraid i'm going to be 250 lbs? i'm a size 2-4 and tall but still have curves. i'm not about to give a full blown description to a complete stranger - i save that for my friends...:lmao: even worse- when you meet them and they are drooling all over you like they haven't seen a decent looking person in years... even worser (is that a word?) - when they have nothing that resembles the picture or the way they describe themselves in the profile... guys say they're 45 when they are 60. 6'0" tall when they are 5'9". athletic when they are 75lbs overweight and the list goes on and on. come on - just be honest! on my profile i currently have very few words - it reads: i'm honest, grounded and fun. i have a need to keep balance in my life - makes it easier to be happy. i like things to be simple, happy and uncomplicated. what about you? tell me about yourself... first date- who knows? maybe the beach, a baseball game or music of some sort.
2sunny Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 and what's with the guys that send an email when they live 3-4 hours away by car or plane? what's the point?
rod_in_gtown Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 and what's with the guys that send an email when they live 3-4 hours away by car or plane? what's the point? Beats me, I won't contact a girl online for a date if she lives more than 20 miles away...
Mending1985 Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Lol I used to love the emails about "Oh I don't live in your town, but I'll be in your town for three weeks due to work, maybe we should meet then or soemthing" Uh yeah - cuz THAT'S got some long term potential
2sunny Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Lol I used to love the emails about "Oh I don't live in your town, but I'll be in your town for three weeks due to work, maybe we should meet then or soemthing" Uh yeah - cuz THAT'S got some long term potential no - those are the ones listed as single when they're married! a lot of those too... grrrrrr
Mending1985 Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 no - those are the ones listed as single when they're married! a lot of those too... grrrrrr YES! Or "separated" which translates to "I'm married and I still live with my wife and kids but I'm horny and not getting as much sex as I'd like to from the wife" grrr it's terrrible! Hahaha ohh I wish I could remember all my online dating stories. There was the guy who met me and he'd lied about his age, his job and where he was from, so once he came clean I was less than impressed (this was on the first date mind you) and then when I said I wasn't interested in a liar he started telling me I was just "afraid" of my "feelings" and "we need to work together" and that I needed to let him in lmao he drove me home (BIG MISTAKE) and then when I wouldn't answer my phone the next day he SHOWED UP AT MY HOUSE begging me for another chance!! It was too hilarious!! :lmao:
Author CaliGuy Posted September 11, 2008 Author Posted September 11, 2008 Ok, so your posts encouraged me to try POF and I posted a profile with a couple of pics. I Just got this email about 10 minutes ago... "Hi sexy!! How are you today?? Are you looking for a open, honest, hispani/latin looking, curvy lady who loves sightseeing and music!" THAT was funny! She sent some pictures as well but I do not find her attractive AT ALL.. what should I tell her? "thanks but no thanks?" That's kind of rude. Just let her down gently. I'm find a LOT of success on PoF but like I said, a lot of it has to do with writing a great profile and having good photos up.
rod_in_gtown Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Just let her down gently. I'm find a LOT of success on PoF but like I said, a lot of it has to do with writing a great profile and having good photos up. I think I did. I haven't done an online profile in quite some time. could you look at mine and give me some feedback?
Author CaliGuy Posted September 11, 2008 Author Posted September 11, 2008 I think I did. I haven't done an online profile in quite some time. could you look at mine and give me some feedback? Yeah just PM it to me and I'll peek.
rod_in_gtown Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Don't have PMs just yet. Not an established member. it's rod_in_gtown1
2sunny Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 shouldn't you be asking a gal to review your profile RG?
rod_in_gtown Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 shouldn't you be asking a gal to review your profile RG? Lol, do you want to review it? I was hesitant to ask. He seems to be doing well so I figured he could have some ideas.
2sunny Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Lol, do you want to review it? I was hesitant to ask. He seems to be doing well so I figured he could have some ideas. 2sunny runs off to go take a peek...
Recommended Posts