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Jun 30, 2011 8:14 PM CSTActually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
gsmonks
gsmonksgsmonksSpalding, Saskatchewan, Canada20 Threads 10 Polls 386 Posts

Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?(Vote Below)

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Heck, no! I know all I need to know!
3
6%
You can just tell, so no.
4
7%
I'd know if something wasn't right.
4
7%
I might meet in a public place, but it's no biggie
4
7%
I should maybe meet in a public place.
5
9%
I for sure will meet only in a public place.
18
33%
Only in a public place with lots of people.
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20%
Only in a crowded place, well lit.
1
2%
I will take a friend, just in case.
2
4%
I will take someone I trust.
2
4%
Total Votes
54
Choose your poll answer, then come back and read this. No peeking, or you'll wreck it!

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Back in the early 80's, a girl my younger brother later went out with was looking for a job. The prospective employer wanted to meet her in a bar, so they made a date to meet.

Once there, she could tell that something was off with the guy. He was big and unshaven and coarse, and even for a girl looking for an entry-level office-job, she could tell that this was not the type of character that went with the job description.

The bar was almost empty, and fairly dark. It wasn't long before the prospective employer showed his true colours and began coming on to her. She's not a big girl, and he was (and still is) a very big, strong guy.

All at once the guy grabbed her and began dragging her toward the back exit. She screamed for help, two bouncers came flying from nowhere, and the guy hightailed it out of there.

The guy's name is Clifford Robert Olson, and the girl in question testified at his trial.

Now, does your poll answer gibe with the potential risk involved?
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Jun 30, 2011 8:20 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
amahlala
amahlalaamahlalaAberdeen, South Dakota USA21 Threads 8,314 Posts
Who the hell doesn't take precautions in meeting someone in this age?
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Jun 30, 2011 8:40 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
Ccincy
CcincyCcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA77 Threads 20,535 Posts
If I was going to meet someone I would so in a public with lots of people around and bring some friends with me.I'd probably also carry a taser.
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Jun 30, 2011 8:42 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
Calliopesgirl
CalliopesgirlCalliopesgirlNashville, Tennessee USA2 Threads 374 Posts
I have never actually met someone from the internet, yet.crying
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Jul 5, 2011 2:37 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
billyj1
billyj1billyj1Sydney, New South Wales Australia12 Threads 2 Polls 801 Posts
My parents and all my relations usually go and quiz and take photos of the person I am meeting. I usually don't get a look in.
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Jul 6, 2011 6:05 AM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
curly28
curly28curly28Perth, Western Australia Australia53 Threads 5,450 Posts
So far I have met a few in a busy place with an easy exit and have told my friend where I am. Haven't had a problem hopefully won't. Just be careful. One in paticular I didn't like as soon as I met him had a bad feeling I exit straight away. Says No thanks Bye.
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Jul 6, 2011 1:01 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
carenza
carenzacarenzanear the sea, South Holland Netherlands82 Threads 1 Polls 3,113 Posts
who is Clifford Robert Olson?

dunno
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Jul 9, 2011 5:29 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
singin4U
singin4Usingin4UJonesboro, Georgia USA1 Threads 126 Posts
I believe it is the responsibility of the Man to make a meeting place as safe and comfortable as possible. You rarely hear of a man being dragged out the back by a girl, even though I've seen some girls who could probably do it laugh
Now, if you want a real risk, invite someone to meet you in your apartment or Motel room. help woo hoo how risky is that? scold
Any offers? heh, heh, devil
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Jul 9, 2011 5:33 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
cynicalorange
cynicalorangecynicalorangeBristol or Dortmund, Somerset, England UK27 Threads 5 Polls 1,897 Posts
Shotguns and my attitude.


Combined, they are enough to scare the bejesus out of anyone grin
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Jul 9, 2011 5:34 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
amahlala: Who the hell doesn't take precautions in meeting someone in this age?
BOY HOWDYthumbs up
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Jul 9, 2011 5:39 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
singin4U: I believe it is the responsibility of the Man to make a meeting place as safe and comfortable as possible. You rarely hear of a man being dragged out the back by a girl, even though I've seen some girls who could probably do it
Now, if you want a real risk, invite someone to meet you in your apartment or Motel room. woo hoo how risky is that?
Any offers? heh, heh,
The rule of thumb, as I've read, and heard, is to always meet (for first times) in the open--a sidewalk cafe, an open air or outdoorsy-feel mall, a park near business, etc... avoid the evening, dark, small cramped quarters, in fact, one of the best, it is said, first dates is, a zoo! Fun, interesting, etc... much to have conversation about, and you don't have to pretend, etc... because almost everybody likes some of the animals, and if you get somebody who doesn't like a zoo-- Hell, they're a circular file item, anyhow!*




























not much good for anything else--permanent file!!professor
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Jul 9, 2011 5:52 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
almera03
almera03almera03portsmouth, Hampshire, England UK11 Threads 3,913 Posts
Yes

a packet of 3 in my back pocket innocent
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Jul 9, 2011 5:53 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
cynicalorange
cynicalorangecynicalorangeBristol or Dortmund, Somerset, England UK27 Threads 5 Polls 1,897 Posts
almera03: Yes

a packet of 3 in my back pocket


Left hand, right hand and one for the 'stranger'?? laugh
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Jul 9, 2011 5:53 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
almera03: Yes

a packet of 3 in my back pocket
Only 3?? dunno
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Jul 9, 2011 5:54 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
cynicalorange: Left hand, right hand and one for the 'stranger'??
Hiya CO! Long time no see. applause wave
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Jul 9, 2011 5:56 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
almera03
almera03almera03portsmouth, Hampshire, England UK11 Threads 3,913 Posts
cynicalorange: Left hand, right hand and one for the 'stranger'??
I "used" to like you tongue
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Jul 9, 2011 5:58 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
almera03
almera03almera03portsmouth, Hampshire, England UK11 Threads 3,913 Posts
Kaybee50: Only 3??
and don't you encourage her tongue
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Jul 9, 2011 6:00 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
cynicalorange
cynicalorangecynicalorangeBristol or Dortmund, Somerset, England UK27 Threads 5 Polls 1,897 Posts
Kaybee50: Only 3??


Hai KB, Yah, I'm back to love and tolerate people as per usual in my own pretty unique way.


Still looking younger each day.m I want your camaera. It seems to do wonders.


almera03: I "used" to like you


Used???

Huh!

At least there was a 'like time' grin
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Jul 9, 2011 6:11 PM CST Actually meeting someone. Do you take precautions?
faded_dino
faded_dinofaded_dinounknown, Tennessee USA13 Threads 1 Polls 1,674 Posts
I make sure that I would meet them in a public place and make sure friends know where I am and who I am with...so, if I don't come back in a reasonable amount of time or check in with them in that time, they know to send help, quick.....wine Always being safe is better than being sorry later...JMO
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