Tiring.... ( Archived) (59)

Upon reflection, I have come to this inescapable conundrum. How much can you really learn about a person through what they post on a public forum? I, myself, am very different in a relationship than I am when replying to a nonsensical thread. In fact, I am different in a relationship then I am in most public atmospheres, esp. internet ones. I believe it was Aristotle who said "You learn more about a person in an hour of play than a lifetime of conversation." Are you learing how I react to different dificulties? Are you learning how my eyes become vacant and dead when I've lost my passion in a conversation? Are you learning that I like to laugh as much as I like to sit contentedly with someone in my arms? No, you're not. You're learning that I can spell well, and can have a sharp wit when tested. That hardly seems to be enough to base a crush on, but, maybe a picture and a quick word is all it takes. I've met one interesting person in all of my attempts at online dating, and it's starting to look bleak.... Can anyone prove to me that someone's "Pass-the-time" posts are enough to try and find more? Because, if not, I think I'll go back to a lonely lifestyle of playing music and video games......

You're life sounds about as fulfilling as mine. If so, why bother giving up? Is it really not worth a little time each day to look? I don't care how discouraged I may get sometimes with emails that read nothing more than, "Hey baby." I've made a decision that I've done the alone thing for far too long. I might be able to exist just fine without someone, but I've decided that I want more than that. I don't need proof it works or not. Until I find something else, or rather someone else, to fill my time, I'm going to see who's out there.

Just my 2 cents.

But Scott, now we all know all those wonderful things about you! And one the favorite things people do here is play -- haven't you noticed that? Good line about learning more from playing than conversation. That was Plato, by the way, but Aristotle was a close guess

I think you can learn a lot from threads and posts, or little snippets help paint a picture of a person over time.

At this time I'm just here to have a good time and really don't expect to find anyone...and not up for going on the "hunt". Way too much work.

So...I just have a good time bantering~~

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it

I like it here because it gives me a chance to meet(?) people that I would never be involved with during the course of a normal day. The people I have met here are fun and help me pass away what normally would be lonely hours. I don't spend all of my time here, because I have other pursuits and hobbies, but it is still fun. Take it for what it is, a long shot opportunity at meeting someone and lots of fun while you wait.

Oo great post.. I think like that too on this subject..

Oo and. Have you played Oblivion??

How's that crush of yours going Eupho?