***Official*** FFA iDating Thread (2 Viewers)

[Harris]

Alright, after trying this POF thing, I've discovered that most girls in eastern Iowa are either a) not very good looking, b) not very interesting, or c) kind of decent looking but really weird.

So for the very few who actually do interest me, I need to be at my best. This is where the power of FBG must help for me to not screw it up ala Woz.

Here is my target.

I was thinking of something along the lines of....

Hi Kristin,

Don't feel silly for filling out your profile, you're the most interesting women I've seen on here! That's awesome that you want to work with veterans returning from the Middle East. They're definitely under appreciated in my opinion, which is really too bad.

Maybe you can tell me more about it over some mexican food!

Take care,

Matt

What do you think?And FYI, I'm 23, in my last semester of school at Iowa before I move to Chicago in June. Not really looking for much more than dating.

Sorry bud, that message is absolutely terrible and extremely boring.Initial message needs to be something humorous and memorable. Rewrite needed.

I figured that as long as I didn't include "pedophiles" :coughWozcough: I was fine...

 

[strykerpks]

Gotta go with offdee on this one. Way too vanilla. She's got 30 of that exact same message in her trash bin, just from this morning.

She doesn't give much that you can work with. Cute though. Glll

 

[offdee]

Alright, after trying this POF thing, I've discovered that most girls in eastern Iowa are either a) not very good looking, b) not very interesting, or c) kind of decent looking but really weird.

So for the very few who actually do interest me, I need to be at my best. This is where the power of FBG must help for me to not screw it up ala Woz.

Here is my target.

I was thinking of something along the lines of....

Hi Kristin,

Don't feel silly for filling out your profile, you're the most interesting women I've seen on here! That's awesome that you want to work with veterans returning from the Middle East. They're definitely under appreciated in my opinion, which is really too bad.

Maybe you can tell me more about it over some mexican food!

Take care,

Matt

What do you think?And FYI, I'm 23, in my last semester of school at Iowa before I move to Chicago in June. Not really looking for much more than dating.

Sorry bud, that message is absolutely terrible and extremely boring.Initial message needs to be something humorous and memorable. Rewrite needed.

I figured that as long as I didn't include "pedophiles" :coughWozcough: I was fine...

Odds are pretty good she'd just hit delete on that message if you sent it to her. All you're saying is a bunch of nonsense that you're regurgitating from reading her profile. That's not interesting to her.Be short, humorous and make it about YOUR personality so she can get some interest in learning more about you.

And DO NOT make a mention of getting together for dinner or going out on a date until after you do a few back and forth email exchanges. Girls are on the defensive and need to feel comfortable with someone before agreeing to meet. Even you insinuating of meeting on message #1 would probably freak her out.

 

[Harris]

Alright, after trying this POF thing, I've discovered that most girls in eastern Iowa are either a) not very good looking, b) not very interesting, or c) kind of decent looking but really weird.

So for the very few who actually do interest me, I need to be at my best. This is where the power of FBG must help for me to not screw it up ala Woz.

Here is my target.

I was thinking of something along the lines of....

Hi Kristin,

Don't feel silly for filling out your profile, you're the most interesting women I've seen on here! That's awesome that you want to work with veterans returning from the Middle East. They're definitely under appreciated in my opinion, which is really too bad.

Maybe you can tell me more about it over some mexican food!

Take care,

Matt

What do you think?And FYI, I'm 23, in my last semester of school at Iowa before I move to Chicago in June. Not really looking for much more than dating.

Sorry bud, that message is absolutely terrible and extremely boring.Initial message needs to be something humorous and memorable. Rewrite needed.

I figured that as long as I didn't include "pedophiles" :coughWozcough: I was fine...

Odds are pretty good she'd just hit delete on that message if you sent it to her. All you're saying is a bunch of nonsense that you're regurgitating from reading her profile. That's not interesting to her.Be short, humorous and make it about YOUR personality so she can get some interest in learning more about you.

And DO NOT make a mention of getting together for dinner or going out on a date until after you do a few back and forth email exchanges. Girls are on the defensive and need to feel comfortable with someone before agreeing to meet. Even you insinuating of meeting on message #1 would probably freak her out.

alright thanks, this is my first attempt at iDating....i'm usually better in person and not as good when i have to think about what i'm gonna say

 

[Disco Stu]

offdee is spot on here. That looks exactly like a first message Woz would send tbh.There's really not much to work with, so I'd probably go with a one-liner that references her rigid criteria...

(To message WilK555 you MUST meet the following criteria.)Male

 

[Uruk-Hai]

There's really not much to work with, so I'd probably go with a one-liner that references her rigid criteria...

(To message WilK555 you MUST meet the following criteria.)

Male

If you're gonna try to respond to these types of ads (short w/almost no info), you're going to have to get creative to set yourself apart from all of the other 20-something horndogs in Iowa - or do as Stu says & send a short riff on her criteria. Her experiences are not typical for a 23 year old, but I don't think I'd go there (Iraq) just yet other than maybe in passing.

It's hard to tell which way her sense of humor skews, so you're shooting blind for the most part. Post here before sending.

 

[Harris]

ok what about...

"I noticed we meet each other's superstrict criteria, does this mean we were made for each other?"

Too cheesy?

 

[strykerpks]

ok what about..."I noticed we meet each other's superstrict criteria, does this mean we were made for each other?"Too cheesy?

Yes.She does say she wants someone who can dish it out, but take it at the same time. Then, self deprecating humor is the way to go on this one methinks...but you may want to get a jab in at the purple hat or something like that.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

ok what about...

"I noticed we meet each other's superstrict criteria, does this mean we were made for each other?"

Too cheesy?

Yes.She does say she wants someone who can dish it out, but take it at the same time. Then, self deprecating humor is the way to go on this one methinks...but you may want to get a jab in at the purple hat or something like that.

Be careful with this. You can come off looking real wimpy. I read her more as wanting someone who's confident by the "dish it out/take it" comment.

 

[[icon]]

ok what about..."I noticed we meet each other's superstrict criteria, does this mean we were made for each other?"Too cheesy?

Why don't you just send her the lyrics to "Love is on the way" by Saigon KickBE FUNNY IN HERE

 

[Harris]

ok what about..."I noticed we meet each other's superstrict criteria, does this mean we were made for each other?"Too cheesy?

Why don't you just send her the lyrics to "Love is on the way" by Saigon KickBE FUNNY IN HERE

We both have zero restrictions for criteria...I thought it was ok at worst

 

[krista4]

ok what about..."I noticed we meet each other's superstrict criteria, does this mean we were made for each other?"Too cheesy?

Why don't you just send her the lyrics to "Love is on the way" by Saigon KickBE FUNNY IN HERE

We both have zero restrictions for criteria...I thought it was ok at worst

I didn't think it was that bad. Lots of guys being critical in here without giving any better (specific) suggestions...

 

[Uruk-Hai]

ok what about...

"I noticed we meet each other's superstrict criteria, does this mean we were made for each other?"

Too cheesy?

Why don't you just send her the lyrics to "Love is on the way" by Saigon KickBE FUNNY IN HERE

We both have zero restrictions for criteria...I thought it was ok at worst

I didn't think it was that bad. Lots of guys being critical in here without giving any better (specific) suggestions...

Me either. But she's given us very little to work with and I'm so friggin' far removed from dating 23 y.o. women that I don't have much in the way of suggestions to give. Maybe the short one- or two-liner is best until we can get a better handle on her.

 

[Limp Dogg Bizkits]

How about:

Hi Soldier!

I wanted to start by saying Thank You for your service.

So what is worse? A summer in Iraq or a winter in Iowa?

 

[Limp Dogg Bizkits]

http://www.plentyoffish.com/member11295298.htm

Used the Polar Bear question with her and we have been chatting all week.

 

[chet]

http://www.plentyoffish.com/member11295298.htm

Used the Polar Bear question with her and we have been chatting all week.

Save me 132 pages of search, and tell me what the polar bear q is, please.GL to all FFA idaters.

 

[videoguy505]

http://www.plentyoffish.com/member11295298.htm

Used the Polar Bear question with her and we have been chatting all week.

Save me 132 pages of search, and tell me what the polar bear q is, please.GL to all FFA idaters.

IIRC:

"Do you know how much a polar bear weighs?"

"No."

"Neither do I, but it's usually enough to break the ice."

If she doesn't laugh, bolt.

 

[Reg Lllama of Brixton]

http://www.plentyoffish.com/member11295298.htm

Used the Polar Bear question with her and we have been chatting all week.

Save me 132 pages of search, and tell me what the polar bear q is, please.GL to all FFA idaters.

IIRC:

"Do you know how much a polar bear weighs?"

"No."

"Neither do I, but it's usually enough to break the ice."

That doesn't make any sense. If polar bears weighed so much they usually broke the ice they'd be swimming all the time.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

http://www.plentyoffish.com/member11295298.htm

Used the Polar Bear question with her and we have been chatting all week.

Save me 132 pages of search, and tell me what the polar bear q is, please.GL to all FFA idaters.

IIRC:

"Do you know how much a polar bear weighs?"

"No."

"Neither do I, but we both like eating seals. You down?"

 

[chet]

http://www.plentyoffish.com/member11295298.htm

Used the Polar Bear question with her and we have been chatting all week.

Save me 132 pages of search, and tell me what the polar bear q is, please.GL to all FFA idaters.

IIRC:

"Do you know how much a polar bear weighs?"

"No."

"Neither do I, but it's usually enough to break the ice."

That doesn't make any sense. If polar bears weighed so much they usually broke the ice they'd be swimming all the time.

BOLT

 

[Duct tape]

Ok guys, give me a comeback for this message I got: "Are you free Friday or Saturday night? Dinner and a movie and....you fill in the blank".

edit: hell yes I'm free. Both nights

 

[Dante Hicks]

"Let's grab dinner, skip the movie, and go right into filling in that blank."

 

[The Man With No Name]

"Dinner and a movie sounds good. And I can think of a few things to put into your blank ;-) "

 

[SKribbles]

Ok guys, give me a comeback for this message I got: "Are you free Friday or Saturday night? Dinner and a movie and....you fill in the blank".edit: hell yes I'm free. Both nights

Wait for advice from Safari or Zow before you reply.

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

I've got a female friend who has sworn off iDating after a couple awful dates through match.com. She's a cool, cute chick - the kind that should be iDating, so I made a bet with her that I could find a guy she'd have a good date with through craigslist. I posted this ad tonight. Gotten some interesting responses (not in a good way) thus far.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/w4m/1028289341.html

 

[Disco Stu]

I've got a female friend who has sworn off iDating after a couple awful dates through match.com. She's a cool, cute chick - the kind that should be iDating, so I made a bet with her that I could find a guy she'd have a good date with through craigslist. I posted this ad tonight. Gotten some interesting responses (not in a good way) thus far.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/w4m/1028289341.html

You're gonna have to post some responses.

you can ####### deal with it, chief. Eat an apple.

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

This guy copied/pasted his post and emailed it to me. Some good hilarity in there.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/m4w/1028366077.html

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

Here's another one

I know exactly what your both talking about with craigslist listings. I am aprofessional and I love my job with it's goals and all. I know I am not anugly man, yet not a model, but pleasing to the eye. I am in search of greatconversation not just great looks. I can be entranced by a woman's beauty,but her personality and intellect will be everlasting. I was born andraised in the South, so I am a gentleman. When is the last time a man openedher car door or held her hand to get out of a car? I love adventure andtrying new things. I am a man who just wants to enjoy life and the companyof an interesting woman. Is that so much to ask?

Me to my friend: "Did I mention anywhere in there that you were looking to date a ####### hallmark card?"

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

Here's a composite of "average, boring reply" - I'm not even taking into account the one liners or the genetic rejects who can't spell or form a complete sentence.

Hey, great ad, it really made me laugh! Your friend is lucky to have a friend like you!I work in a really boring job, but I want to pretend I like it, so I'm going to say something really pithy about it without really committing one way or another. Now I'm going to mention all the normal stuff I think chicks want to hear, I own a house/live on my own,, pay all my own bills, like animals, and some other really boring stuff that you don't really give a crap about reading. Oh yeah, I love the outdoors, because it makes me seem like I'm not a fat couch potato. I also really like culture and romantic things! Maybe if I list enough #### there will be one thing in here that catches your eye and you might just respond back to me! Oh yeah, I like to read books! I'm smart!I am not a supermodel, but I'm a good looking guy (and no, it's not just my mom who tells me that lol!) even though I think inner beauty is more important than what's on the outside. (see how sensitive I am!) I'm sick of all the normal women who don't have the inner beauty I'm looking for. Gosh, it would sure be awesome if your friend would reply to me, I think she'd really like me!-Dork

 

[Alias]

This guy copied/pasted his post and emailed it to me. Some good hilarity in there.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/m4w/1028366077.html

You'd get better prospects if you posted a pic of this non-fat cute friend of yours.

 

[Bankerguy]

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

This guy copied/pasted his post and emailed it to me. Some good hilarity in there.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/m4w/1028366077.html

You'd get better prospects if you posted a pic of this non-fat cute friend of yours.

Thanks for teaching me that thing you like, wolf

 

[Alias]

This guy copied/pasted his post and emailed it to me. Some good hilarity in there.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/m4w/1028366077.html

You'd get better prospects if you posted a pic of this non-fat cute friend of yours.

Thanks for teaching me that thing you like, wolf

Seriously why bother posting an ad for your female friend without a pic of her, she must be heinous.

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

This guy copied/pasted his post and emailed it to me. Some good hilarity in there.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/m4w/1028366077.html

You'd get better prospects if you posted a pic of this non-fat cute friend of yours.

Thanks for teaching me that thing you like, wolf

Seriously why bother posting an ad for your female friend without a pic of her, she must be heinous.

She could get laid with a full share at a beach house, that's for damn sure.

 

[Alias]

This guy copied/pasted his post and emailed it to me. Some good hilarity in there.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/m4w/1028366077.html

You'd get better prospects if you posted a pic of this non-fat cute friend of yours.

Thanks for teaching me that thing you like, wolf

Seriously why bother posting an ad for your female friend without a pic of her, she must be heinous.

She could get laid with a full share at a beach house, that's for damn sure.

What does the ex-wife think?

 

[Verbal Kint]

I've got a female friend who has sworn off iDating after a couple awful dates through match.com. She's a cool, cute chick - the kind that should be iDating, so I made a bet with her that I could find a guy she'd have a good date with through craigslist. I posted this ad tonight. Gotten some interesting responses (not in a good way) thus far.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/w4m/1028289341.html

You're black?

 

[Verbal Kint]

This guy copied/pasted his post and emailed it to me. Some good hilarity in there.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/m4w/1028366077.html

This is the Straight section, right?

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

This guy copied/pasted his post and emailed it to me. Some good hilarity in there.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/m4w/1028366077.html

You'd get better prospects if you posted a pic of this non-fat cute friend of yours.

Thanks for teaching me that thing you like, wolf

Seriously why bother posting an ad for your female friend without a pic of her, she must be heinous.

She could get laid with a full share at a beach house, that's for damn sure.

What does the ex-wife think?

Dunno. Haven't talked to her in a long time. You got me though, having the local punchline bring up that I have a hot ex sure shows me. You're welcome to respond if you want, but this exchange isn't at all entertaining to either me or the FFA collective, so I will be ending it now. Cheers.

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

I've got a female friend who has sworn off iDating after a couple awful dates through match.com. She's a cool, cute chick - the kind that should be iDating, so I made a bet with her that I could find a guy she'd have a good date with through craigslist. I posted this ad tonight. Gotten some interesting responses (not in a good way) thus far.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/w4m/1028289341.html

You're black?

As night. Good catch.

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

does anybody still visit the underground?

 

[Disco Stu]

does anybody still visit the underground?

No, but I would if anyone was still idating.

 

[Alias]

This guy copied/pasted his post and emailed it to me. Some good hilarity in there.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/m4w/1028366077.html

You'd get better prospects if you posted a pic of this non-fat cute friend of yours.

Thanks for teaching me that thing you like, wolf

Seriously why bother posting an ad for your female friend without a pic of her, she must be heinous.

She could get laid with a full share at a beach house, that's for damn sure.

What does the ex-wife think?

Dunno. Haven't talked to her in a long time. You got me though, having the local punchline bring up that I have a hot ex sure shows me. You're welcome to respond if you want, but this exchange isn't at all entertaining to either me or the FFA collective, so I will be ending it now. Cheers.

Being a broken record is not entertaining either, your shtick is stale, find new shtick. When someone tries to offer you advice maybe not try being such a doosh next time.

 

[Limp Dogg Bizkits]

does anybody still visit the underground?

No, but I would if anyone was still idating.

I have had 4 chicks over the last 4 nights. I met all but one of them at POF.

 

[ditka...mike ditka]

Alright guys....I was just dumped last friday night (drunken fight) and we are having our final talk before we part ways tonight (dont tell me not to do it, its happening, but we are definitely done)...anyway, I was bored last night so I logged back into my plentyoffish account which i havent been in forever, and threw out about 10 "polar bear" questions. I cant check if anyone has responded from work because it is blocked, but I will keep this thread updated. Heck, doesnt seem like much action going on in this thread, so I am going to try to kickstart it up by posting all links to girls i send messages to, their responses, and my responses...you guys can help with the responses and the best plan of attack for each. Who is up for it?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Alright guys....I was just dumped last friday night (drunken fight) and we are having our final talk before we part ways tonight (dont tell me not to do it, its happening, but we are definitely done)...anyway, I was bored last night so I logged back into my plentyoffish account which i havent been in forever, and threw out about 10 "polar bear" questions. I cant check if anyone has responded from work because it is blocked, but I will keep this thread updated. Heck, doesnt seem like much action going on in this thread, so I am going to try to kickstart it up by posting all links to girls i send messages to, their responses, and my responses...you guys can help with the responses and the best plan of attack for each. Who is up for it?

You post 'em, you'll get plenty of help.

 

[eoMMan]

Alright guys....I was just dumped last friday night (drunken fight) and we are having our final talk before we part ways tonight (dont tell me not to do it, its happening, but we are definitely done)...anyway, I was bored last night so I logged back into my plentyoffish account which i havent been in forever, and threw out about 10 "polar bear" questions. I cant check if anyone has responded from work because it is blocked, but I will keep this thread updated. Heck, doesnt seem like much action going on in this thread, so I am going to try to kickstart it up by posting all links to girls i send messages to, their responses, and my responses...you guys can help with the responses and the best plan of attack for each. Who is up for it?

Polar Bear questions?

 

[Zow]

ah, this thread.

i learned if you like crazy chicks willing to put out the net is the place

 

[Zow]

Alright guys....I was just dumped last friday night (drunken fight) and we are having our final talk before we part ways tonight (dont tell me not to do it, its happening, but we are definitely done)...anyway, I was bored last night so I logged back into my plentyoffish account which i havent been in forever, and threw out about 10 "polar bear" questions. I cant check if anyone has responded from work because it is blocked, but I will keep this thread updated. Heck, doesnt seem like much action going on in this thread, so I am going to try to kickstart it up by posting all links to girls i send messages to, their responses, and my responses...you guys can help with the responses and the best plan of attack for each. Who is up for it?

Polar Bear questions?

something about "breaking the ice"

 

[Otis]

So now that I'm single should I be dabbling with this iStuff again?

Is Plentyoffish the way to go for hot chicks? TIA

 

[Zow]

So now that I'm single should I be dabbling with this iStuff again?Is Plentyoffish the way to go for hot chicks? TIA

the success rate of POF is through the roof. but they are all crazies.however, for quality from what i've seen eharmony is prob your best bet. of course that is also the most annoying and time consuming (i got a free trial awhile back)