Yikes, this is one from the vaults! Anywho, I’ll be honest, I’ve tried out the ol interweb dating thing before… not very impressed. Sure, I’ve shot some weddings before (in a past life) that were the results of eHarmony and the like, but that seems like a bit of an outlier. For the most part, it’s just that, window shopping; weeding through all those little nuances that you would normally just overlook in the real world. I won’t lie, it happens both ways and to all of us. Maybe it’s because it’s like ordering from a catalog, maybe it’s because all your info is just right there for all to see, or maybe it’s because the internets damage your brains a few IQ points… IDK… but without getting into it too much, we’ll just leave it at “I don’t think it works”.
That being said, I was going to get into that whole “evil Gizmodo intern bashed nice nerdy dude” thing, but it’s been a bit done to death. So I’ll just sign off with this bit of advice; don’t ever be ashamed of your nerditude and just be careful out there… there’s some crazies and some of them like to air your junk online.
I… kind of don’t want to actually post a link to that article or any of that junk; cause I’d rather not give them any traffic for bashing a fine gentleman, but if you really want to know what’s going on, I’ll put it in a comment or something. But in one of the follow up articles on another site, someone said something interesting… that karma has a way of working out one’s misdoings… so her name is forever branded into google with that article and a few hundred thousand responses by the angry public. So again… just watch what you say. >)
BTW… you’d think after so long of drawing myself in that shirt, I’d actually make a shirt like that! sigh… another project for another day…
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Lol! This actily expresses how america thinks these days
hmm, wonder if it’s just localized to the US. never tried dating abroad so I’m not sure, though I’d wager we’re not the only people to have lost their minds. then again, I’ve heard of catalogs where you can order yourself a nice bride from Russia… >)
I don’t get why people go to those sites. It’s the internet, so easy to lie about anything from stupid, fibbing age or weight or height and the like, to serious, like people who go to visit with their match offline and get roofied, killed, or kidnapped. I do realize this can happen to people who meet each offline, but somehow to me it’s more horrific if those tragedies happened because of online dating.
But this is also coming from somebody who doesn’t have facebook for fear of having my personal information on the internet. All I’m comfortable with is my personality being attached to the name Nivella.
In general, people who go on those sites are insecure about their appearance. It’s easier for most people in this day and age to talk to someone online rather than face to face. In theory, if the world was populated by decent people, it would work even if some of the information was fake, because the people on the sites would actually want a relationship and not just want to crush people’s hopes and dreams.
Never fear. Facebook- where all your info can be faked and nobody will care. (cept maybe family members who constantly bother you to add them on facebook)
The only reason I would want a facebook is to keep in touch with family far off and friends; except I know for a fact that my friends would leak real info about me on my page, or their pages. They wouldn’t be able to call me Nivella for one, and would insist on [REDACTED]. They don’t understand my general fear of my personal information on the internet.
well, it’s not just an appearance thing… many folks go there because their either epically shy (think I’m in that category), too busy to really get out there, don’t really know where else to go, don’t know anyone with single friends, or just don’t like the usual designated mating establishments. then of course, you’ve got people just looking for hookups… but lets not worry about them.
as for putting info out there… geez, I seem to have quite a lot of it! lol! I’m not a fan of facebook… really only use that and twitter to post updates, and as most people know, I’m really bad at doing even that. but if you search my name, you can get the whole lowdown on me. scary yes, but I don’t think I care much… most of it points out that I’m an insane artist dude, but that’s pretty much common knowledge by this point.
I have to say I don’t have a clue… I guess it is random. I met many good people on the net and many a-holes too … soo it depends on your luck ( or your gender :D )
I for one not very found of Dating sites since it is quite rare to find any real information on those sites. For me, if someone is interested in what I like, I guess I can find them in the places where I hang around or look around on the net like forums etc.
Although to be honest I am quite shy too, considering I have to breath deeply if a girl sits next to me in the class so I have to keep my cool through the class….Soo maybe I am not the best example >_>
lol, it’s ok. a lot of people are shy and nervous. but places you’re likely to go should have others that are similar, so it should make things all balanced like… right?
Hey, If I can find a woman who can count every character that has been shown in a Batman Animated series and have a wonder woman outfit, who also play games,MMOs etc… I would marry her without even looking ! ( Sounds kinda hopeless but you know you would do the same ! )
don’t give up hope! haven’t you seen the memo? nerd is cool now. guess it depends on your age, but from what I’ve seen at the ol comic cons, it’s a pretty good split of guys and gals! …both in skimpy spandex… so uh… I guess something for everyone?
How dares she call Gordon Freeman a nerd?!?!?!?
He may be a scientist, granted, BUT HE IS A SCIENTIST WITH A CROWBAR!!!
hmm… I do have a crowbar… maybe I should carry it around more often! nothing could go wrong with this plan!!!!