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Feb 2, 2009 6:19 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
I have make lots of mistakes on this site. It is one of the first I have joined. There is a lot to learn.
So don't hold it against us new commers. We also have lots to offer.
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Feb 2, 2009 6:20 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
spelling fast fingers
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Feb 2, 2009 6:22 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
I don't want money or a passport.
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Feb 2, 2009 6:23 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
llfrfgt
llfrfgtllfrfgtmichigan, Michigan USA4 Threads 485 Posts
some new people may not be aware of protocal, im new and learning all the time, i get what seem like scammers and considered closing out. but the very nice people ive meet keep me hanging on. thanks to them for befriending me. so some of the red flags may just be people tired of playing the chit chat thing and want to get to the point, or as i said new and not up to speed with protocal.angel
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Feb 2, 2009 6:23 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
Shirley49WV
Shirley49WVShirley49WVMason, West Virginia USA27 Threads 2,449 Posts
Agree to the shopping list. To long of a profile or one that sends first message with email address or phone number. I just delete the message.
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Feb 2, 2009 6:30 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
llfrfgt: some new people may not be aware of protocol, im new and learning all the time, i get what seem like scammers and considered closing out. but the very nice people ive meet keep me hanging on. thanks to them for befriending me. so some of the red flags may just be people tired of playing the chit chat thing and want to get to the point, or as i said new and not up to speed with protocal.

Protocol, exactly. I know now I should of started with the forum introducing myself.
Then the others would of helped me along. I have been jumping blindly. Count your blessings you have made friends with people who will guide you. A few have reached out and given me some good advice, or at least been kind.
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Feb 2, 2009 6:31 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
mylifewithu
mylifewithumylifewithuSpringfield, Missouri USA174 Threads 23,670 Posts
lanabyte: Profiles that whine about being hurt in previous relationships. To me that's just a signal that they're hung up on the past and not ready to move on to a new relationship.
Or like in my case now that I can look back on the beginning of one relationship from here.
After many emails we finally went to talking on the phone for hours a day for a few months. And we met then a month later I moved in. But during those phone calls I remember him going on often about his ex's and how bad his father was when he was younger.
Now I can see it all as a big warning sign that he didn't live in the present. It finally destroyed what we had shortly after being there. doh laugh thumbs up
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Feb 2, 2009 6:31 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
Shirley49WV
Shirley49WVShirley49WVMason, West Virginia USA27 Threads 2,449 Posts
I have gotten email from 3 scammers tonight frustrated
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Feb 2, 2009 6:33 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
pretzelman
pretzelmanpretzelmanLas Vegas, Nevada USA43 Threads 1 Polls 2,956 Posts
the biggest "red flag" to me is...I deserve it. I won't settle!



Get over yourself! We all have to make compromises.
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Feb 2, 2009 6:37 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
sassy49senior
sassy49seniorsassy49seniorItty Bitty, Nebraska USA274 Threads 4,632 Posts

When their profile says blonde hair, blue eyes, their pic
shows brown and brown:RED FLAG
When I read their what I am looking for and it says a
few things about a woman, but all of a sudden, want a
man who loves only me and will look at no other women
(RED FLAG)
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Feb 2, 2009 6:38 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
sxc666
sxc666sxc666unknown, Queensland Australia51 Threads 16,853 Posts
pretzelman: the biggest "red flag" to me is...I deserve it. I won't settle!
Get over yourself! We all have to make compromises.
Very True Ship thumbs up
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Feb 2, 2009 6:42 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
samxixam
samxixamsamxixamCincinnati, Ohio USA5 Threads 1 Polls 67 Posts
pretzelman: the biggest "red flag" to me is...I deserve it. I won't settle!
Get over yourself! We all have to make compromises.


That would be my roommate. She has the highest standards, and won't settle for anything. I firmly believe that's why she's only dated two guys in her life, and people are starting to wonder if she's a lesbian. She doesn't date and she's always with her best friend (or girlfriend? as some people seem to think).

She will learn eventually, or become a bitter old single woman.
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Feb 2, 2009 6:45 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
sxc666
sxc666sxc666unknown, Queensland Australia51 Threads 16,853 Posts
samxixam: That would be my roommate. She has the highest standards, and won't settle for anything. I firmly believe that's why she's only dated two guys in her life, and people are starting to wonder if she's a lesbian. She doesn't date and she's always with her best friend (or girlfriend? as some people seem to think).

She will learn eventually, or become a bitter old single woman.
I don't call that High Standards. I call that a spoilt brat.wine
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Feb 2, 2009 6:49 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
Ambrose2007
Ambrose2007Ambrose2007BFE, South Dakota USA67 Threads 10 Polls 8,881 Posts
DazzleYou: Since this is a dating site, and all come from a myriad of experiences with online dating, I want to know what you consider a red flag, or what concerns you when talking with a prospective match?

I will go first.

1 - When I read a profile, if it is laden with profanities or is not written with coherent thought, that is a red flag to me.

2 - if someone is clearly outside of my preferences

3 - If they want to go to email too quickly - sometimes even in the initial mail they send on the site.

What can you add?


I see much you profile and thinking life is short with many dreams someone must fulfill today or sooner at your convenience. Am looking for very much responses from you regarding futures of us. Please contacting Janebs@scammer.com. smitten love
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Feb 2, 2009 6:51 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
Red Flags
1. Travelers. men who have no roots.
2. Men who live in certain States and have no knowledge of the state.
3. Love wishes and my profile says friends and hanging out.
4. IM and can not carry on a conversation.
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Feb 2, 2009 6:57 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
I have had an American soldier stationed in Afghanistan requesting 1,550 for telecommunication.
Yea, sure. I saw it coming but I did not to believe it. He was my first.
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Feb 2, 2009 7:20 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
rizlaredonline today!
rizlaredonline today!rizlaredNot in Cebu City, Central Visayas Philippines89 Threads 2 Polls 5,588 Posts
I get put of with profiles that constantly say " I don't" or show a very negative attitude, or the lies some say,such as " I love travelling and learning about new cultures" then when your exchanging emails she tells of the awful food in Spain, which transpires to be some cheap English breakfast in a run down cafe run by an ex pat, but she had to eat there because you can't trust foreign foodrolling on the floor laughing
True story from a women from near Londondoh
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Feb 2, 2009 7:40 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
Happily4sure
Happily4sureHappily4sureHamilton, Ontario Canada6 Threads 104 Posts
Yes, I enjoy reading profiles of the different members, but if I had to have all the requirements they are asking for, I'd never meet anybody. sigh Wait, there is one,applause ooops, no, he is looking for Barbieroll eyes oh! wait, here is one, banana no, he is looking for cigar smokers only, no problem, let's go to the next guy, gee yay hey, I have everything he is looking for, how about that??!! oh oh, I'll be a monkey's auntie! the bloomin guy is looking for a midget!! I give upfrustrated

I am just kidding of course, but some of these profiles are just amazing to me. I am quoting men's profiles, that is because(nothing personal) I don't want to look at the women's profiles. I see older gentlemen in their 60s looking for women in their 40s, I guess that is OK, men that are searching for women who care for intimacy, well come on now, aren't we all? Just an observation and not meant to offend.grin comfort hug
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Feb 2, 2009 7:46 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
Tater
TaterTaterspringfield, Illinois USA45 Threads 3 Polls 3,326 Posts
Ambrose2007: I see much you profile and thinking life is short with many dreams someone must fulfill today or sooner at your convenience. Am looking for very much responses from you regarding futures of us. Please contacting Janebs@scammer.com.


rolling on the floor laughing
me read your profile and love you have beautiful daughter, I can be good mother i really likes your profile I think we have wonderful life together..
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Feb 2, 2009 7:46 PM CST A Constructive post, I hope
buzzy
buzzybuzzybiddeford, Maine USA24 Threads 1,492 Posts
druidess6308: They inform me in their initial email, in very confusing English, that as they were looking at profiles mine caught their eye because the beauty of my soul shone out through my picture, and they know that they have found their soul mate in me because God has guided them to me, and my beauty could cause a car accident (yes, I really got that one )...please email them immediately at xxxxx@yahoo.com.

I especially love it when their name is James, but their email addy is stevenjones@xxxxx.com.

Those kind of emails are definitely my red flags...oh, and when any email to "get to know me better" and email them at xxxxxx@yahoo.com comes in, especially from someone in their 20's.

No offense to the non-scammers from these countries, but also if they want to know if I want a friend and are from Iran, India, Pakistan...all so far have immediately disappeared when I said absolutely, but that I was definitely only interested in friendship, for I wouldn't consider an international romance.


Damn, I glad I didn't use any of those lines! You like the XXX don't you Dru?
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