OwMyEyeball Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 If I got a message like that I would think "Oh brother..." **rolleyes** Say he was good looking. How far would your eyes roll back before they bounced back to fixate on typing out a reply? There is so much more latitude to be awkward in your messaging on OLD if you've got some decent photos to back you up. Crazy? No, he's animated! Creepy? Nah, he's just very interested. Vindictive? Nope, he just had a hard time in his last relationship. Dumb? Meybe grammer more good in person. Player? Oh no, I'm somehow special! We're all guilty of it. Anyone can say what they want to of the profiles and their importance. They're supplements to the visual goods.
MissBee Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Got this message on the dating website: "A very interesting narrative. I like your pictures. I deduce that a purity of mind and body permeates." Er, does he expect me to be a virgin? What it immediately looks like to me is a man who is trying too hard to seem eloquent and erudite...nothing more. I meet them all the time and it's annoying because it's so uncalled for and many of them think they sound so clever but in fact barely have a grasp on the meaning of the words they're using and it just sounds clunky and doesn't really make sense and does nothing to make conversation flow...but like you're feeling now...it leaves the reader very confused at exactly WTF they're on about. 2
smackie9 Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Say he was good looking. How far would your eyes roll back before they bounced back to fixate on typing out a reply? There is so much more latitude to be awkward in your messaging on OLD if you've got some decent photos to back you up. Crazy? No, he's animated! Creepy? Nah, he's just very interested. Vindictive? Nope, he just had a hard time in his last relationship. Dumb? Meybe grammer more good in person. Player? Oh no, I'm somehow special! We're all guilty of it. Anyone can say what they want to of the profiles and their importance. They're supplements to the visual goods. Say he was good looking??? still a turn off to me no matter how you slice it. I'm not a superficial girl that dashes at good looks and ignore everything else. How a man presents himself is key. Like I mentioned in a nother thread, an attractive guy can become very unattractive when he opens his mouth. 2
writergal Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Like I mentioned in a nother thread, an attractive guy can become very unattractive when he opens his mouth. That is SO true! 1
Author FitChick Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Fascinating and funny how you lot interpret so much when given so little. He replied (I'm not going to print everything he said but just the highlights): It is rare to see such clear skin in a photograph. How do I best put this? At our age! Mine has been weather beaten as I am an outdoor creature. It is either in your DNA or clean living. I don't see a follower of fashion in your photographs nor do I sense a conformist. Hallelujah to that! Your narrative is not the muttering of a madman nor for that matter your average profile. I've read enough detailing death by 'DVD, wine and log fires'. Whilst these are not crimes against humanity, these represent pastimes of the unimaginative. He mentions that he's reserved and a "slow starter" which might explain why he's looking for "activity partners, friends, let's see what happens" under type of relationship. I asked him when he got his divorce decree. Key question for any man! He might truly like to "develop a more embryonic approach to liaisons" or he is new to dating and unsure. If he's newly divorced I wouldn't mind having him as a friend. I like intelligent conversation. You have to keep in mind that the dating website is for educated professionals. Not your typical illiterate POF and OKCupid buffoons. They can spell and use words of more than one syllable. Their user names are often Latin, French or obscure historical references. Just my type! Edited August 27, 2014 by FitChick
iiiii Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 From both his messages, I'd say that he's using long words where short ones would do (or even be more appropriate). I'd wonder if he's not quite as clever and erudite as he would like to think. However, the only way to know what he's like is to meet him in person. Good luck! 1
smackie9 Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Ya that's all you need, to have him turn out to be a Cliff Clavin lol 1
Anela Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Got this message on the dating website: "A very interesting narrative. I like your pictures. I deduce that a purity of mind and body permeates." Er, does he expect me to be a virgin? he thinks you're Hawt and he wants you for your mind ... he was trying to tell you that you have a banging body but that isn't all he saw.. a bit corny.... I was thinking the same thing. I once received a "hey sexy" message from a guy, and not long after that, he'd read my profile and sent an, "Oh, I'm for real, hon". Right. You have to keep in mind that the dating website is for educated professionals. Not your typical illiterate POF and OKCupid buffoons. They can spell and use words of more than one syllable. Their user names are often Latin, French or obscure historical references. Just my type! Whatever works for you, Fitchick. Edited August 28, 2014 by a LoveShack.org Moderator Merge
writergal Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Ya that's all you need, to have him turn out to be a Cliff Clavin lol haha! 1
Keenly Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 You people are way too ridiculous with your assumptions and judgments. I have poetically eloquent moments, it doesn't mean I copy pasted. Doesn't mean I'm boring. Doesn't mean I'm trying to get in your pants. 1
Supernatural Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) I just saw the second message... That one was lame too. If this guy talked like he does in his messages... I would just walk away mid-sentence. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy intelligent conversations with smart people... But our conversation is supposed to be fun and engaging, full of laughs and wit; not some weird whateverthefvk? that was. People who are actually smart, are really fun. They don't feel the need to prove it with weird words... Only pompous turds do that because they think they are better than others. It is rare to see such clear skin in a photograph. How do I best put this? At our age! Mine has been weather beaten as I am an outdoor creature. It is either in your DNA or clean living. I don't see a follower of fashion in your photographs nor do I sense a conformist. Hallelujah to that! Your narrative is not the muttering of a madman nor for that matter your average profile. I've read enough detailing death by 'DVD, wine and log fires'. Whilst these are not crimes against humanity, these represent pastimes of the unimaginative. Is this guy also dressed like Mr.Peanut? Ya... Real charming... Best way to get a girl swooning is to talk about her DNA. ------------- FITCHICKS FIRST DATE *Walks out of Starbucks on first date* HIM: "Ha Ha Ha... What a wonderful narrative we have had! An inspiring delight, really. Reminds me of a tale I once read as a young chap from my past times - mother had me reading at 1 month old. I knew from the moment I lay eye on your fine skin in your non-conformist profile photo, that your DNA would be golden. Golden like the sun which slumbers this twilight hour. We should make hast and get you home safely; my fair lady." FitChick:"Sure. Kinda sucks they didn't have any oat fudge bars left." HIM: "As an outdoor creature, I have learned to harvest my own fudge and oats. You must have noticed my manly weathered skin. I once read an extravagant manuscript labelled 'log fires and wine'. Which outlines the pastime of the unimaginative. FitChick: "Wait.. What?" *He looks off in to the majestic sunset* HIM: "It's just so..." *a single tear* FitChick: "So......" *He still stares at the sunset* HIM: "....Prepossessing." FitChick: "I CANT TAKE THIS ANYMORE! I just wanted an oat fudge bar! And you make NO SENSE! I FEEL LIKE I"M IN FVKING HAMLET! Good riddance!" HIM: "MY Lady!" *FitChick jogs away, looking as fit as ever... He trots after her in his purple, swade outfit, with a feather in his cap, looking like yankee doodle.* Edited August 28, 2014 by Supernatural 4
Diezel Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 But if a guy says, "hey, how r u", that's bad too. Give this guy credit for trying to be different. Good lord, people.
sid3 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I just saw the second message... That one was lame too. If this guy talked like he does in his messages... I would just walk away mid-sentence. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy intelligent conversations with smart people... But our conversation is supposed to be fun and engaging, full of laughs and wit; not some weird whateverthefvk? that was. People who are actually smart, are really fun. They don't feel the need to prove it with weird words... Only pompous turds do that because they think they are better than others. Is this guy also dressed like Mr.Peanut? Ya... Real charming... Best way to get a girl swooning is to talk about her DNA. ------------- FITCHICKS FIRST DATE *Walks out of Starbucks on first date* HIM: "Ha Ha Ha... What a wonderful narrative we have had! An inspiring delight, really. Reminds me of a tale I once read as a young chap from my past times - mother had me reading at 1 month old. I knew from the moment I lay eye on your fine skin in your non-conformist profile photo, that your DNA would be golden. Golden like the sun which slumbers this twilight hour. We should make hast and get you home safely; my fair lady." FitChick:"Sure. Kinda sucks they didn't have any oat fudge bars left." HIM: "As an outdoor creature, I have learned to harvest my own fudge and oats. You must have noticed my manly weathered skin. I once read an extravagant manuscript labelled 'log fires and wine'. Which outlines the pastime of the unimaginative. FitChick: "Wait.. What?" *He looks off in to the majestic sunset* HIM: "It's just so..." *a single tear* FitChick: "So......" *He still stares at the sunset HIM: "....Prepossessing." FitChick: "I CANT TAKE THIS ANYMORE! I just wanted an oat fudge bar! And you make NO SENSE! I FEEL LIKE I"M IN FVKING HAMLET! Good riddance!" HIM: "MY Lady!" *FitChick jogs away, looking as fit as ever... He trots after her in his purple, swade outfit, with a feather in his cap, looking like yankee doodle.* Premise is spot on. Though your choice of words is nowhere near as eloquent as it needs to be. A for effort but, sorry, fail! 1
sid3 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 That was the lamest message I ever read. Apparently you're relatively new to LS. There's far lamer stuff to be found. 1
writergal Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I just saw the second message... That one was lame too. If this guy talked like he does in his messages... I would just walk away mid-sentence. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy intelligent conversations with smart people... But our conversation is supposed to be fun and engaging, full of laughs and wit; not some weird whateverthefvk? that was. People who are actually smart, are really fun. They don't feel the need to prove it with weird words... Only pompous turds do that because they think they are better than others. Is this guy also dressed like Mr.Peanut? Ya... Real charming... Best way to get a girl swooning is to talk about her DNA. ------------- FITCHICKS FIRST DATE *Walks out of Starbucks on first date* HIM: "Ha Ha Ha... What a wonderful narrative we have had! An inspiring delight, really. Reminds me of a tale I once read as a young chap from my past times - mother had me reading at 1 month old. I knew from the moment I lay eye on your fine skin in your non-conformist profile photo, that your DNA would be golden. Golden like the sun which slumbers this twilight hour. We should make hast and get you home safely; my fair lady." FitChick:"Sure. Kinda sucks they didn't have any oat fudge bars left." HIM: "As an outdoor creature, I have learned to harvest my own fudge and oats. You must have noticed my manly weathered skin. I once read an extravagant manuscript labelled 'log fires and wine'. Which outlines the pastime of the unimaginative. FitChick: "Wait.. What?" *He looks off in to the majestic sunset* HIM: "It's just so..." *a single tear* FitChick: "So......" *He still stares at the sunset* HIM: "....Prepossessing." FitChick: "I CANT TAKE THIS ANYMORE! I just wanted an oat fudge bar! And you make NO SENSE! I FEEL LIKE I"M IN FVKING HAMLET! Good riddance!" HIM: "MY Lady!" *FitChick jogs away, looking as fit as ever... He trots after her in his purple, swade outfit, with a feather in his cap, looking like yankee doodle.* I can't wait for the 2nd scene of this LS play! 2
sid3 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I can't wait for the 2nd scene of this LS play! After rereading the quoted post I have to agree. Major points awarded if he does in fact dress like Mr. Peanut. 3
PogoStick Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) He's trying to charm you with his sophisticated words. From which I deduce... He can only write/text, and will be a pretty boring individual in person. He probably has to spend time creating his sentences and wouldn't be near as charming when he's put on the spot. He'd probably keep you at text level for a good two weeks, then FINALLY (and awkwardly) accept a coffee meetup. You'll go. You'll be excited. You meet up, he's nice looking. You start talking and... dull. Maybe he's hopign you'd shag him anyway. EDIT: He probably copy/paste that, too. Be nice. This could be me you're talking about. I'm better when writing than speaking on the fly. It's still a step up from someone who is dumb 100% of the time. Although I would NEVER write something lame like that to begin with. I tend to stick with: "Legends say the Gods wept with envy on the day you were born." Edited August 28, 2014 by PogoStick
Supernatural Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Premise is spot on. Though your choice of words is nowhere near as eloquent as it needs to be. A for effort but, sorry, fail! OHhh noooo Please pass me.. Please Please.. My main goal in life is to succeed by your standards..... Let's see your scene.... SID. Please use superb eloquence and grace. I need to be woo'd!
guest569 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I definitely feel as though he is trying hard to impress and this would irritate me so much. I love a good, long, intelligent conversation or debate, but concision always has its place. To each their own and I wish you best of luck!
smackie9 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Hit this guy up for a date....let us in on how it turns out.
Author FitChick Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 I can't wait for the 2nd scene of this LS play! Supernatural needs to listen online to BBC4 to pick up some pointers about writing a radio play. If my little drama lasts half as long as The Archers, I'll be happy. I mentioned that I meditated and he said: "I enjoy yoga and I do experience an out of body experience of sorts (perhaps a meditative state) when blasting downhill in a fell race at speed. Note to self: "Adopt liberal application of sun cream daily." He passed the first few hurdles: similar interests, divorced for several years, serious girlfriend afterward (she met him on the same dating website) and his two kids are grown. "I've been on my own since. To quote an old Depeche Mode lyric, 'Enjoy the silence'." He has worked all over the world, so is more open to long distance dating, at least temporarily. So far, so good! So the lesson, boys and girls, is don't immediately make assumptions about someone that may turn out to be wrong. Remain neutral, observe and take action when you have more information. 2
sid3 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) So the lesson, boys and girls, is don't immediately make assumptions about someone that may turn out to be wrong. Remain neutral, observe and take action when you have more information. That's so true. I think the majority of us that have been making fun of this guy's verbiage know well enough that a first impression is basically meaningless when it comes to judging character. I think once one spends enough time in the trenches of what dating is today, they become less critical of immediate impressions, at least to a degree. That said, I'd be thrilled if he in fact showed up on a first date dressed up as Mr. Peanut:lmao: Edited August 28, 2014 by sid3 1
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