Lxxx Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Just curious. There seems to be a proliferation of these, even on Facebook etc. and seems to be loads of people on them. Does anyone on here use them? Do they work? Are they worth subscribing too etc. Five years later, have people's views changed? Do any new people have anything to add? I've just been told it's the "in" thing now. I had many a good time using dating sites. Full of needy women, single mums and village bikes (mostly all three rolled into one). I'd suggest any man wanting some fun to have a blast for a while. You won 't meet Mrs Right on there but it'll blow the cobwebs away! Quote
Thomas Jefferson Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 I had many a good time using dating sites. Full of needy women, single mums and village bikes (mostly all three rolled into one). I'd suggest any man wanting some fun to have a blast for a while. You won 't meet Mrs Right on there but it'll blow the cobwebs away! I'm not interested in skanks. Quote
Lxxx Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 I had many a good time using dating sites. Full of needy women, single mums and village bikes (mostly all three rolled into one). I'd suggest any man wanting some fun to have a blast for a while. You won 't meet Mrs Right on there but it'll blow the cobwebs away! I'm not interested in skanks. Leave the island then Quote
Stu Peters Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 I had many a good time using dating sites. Full of needy women, single mums and village bikes (mostly all three rolled into one). I'd suggest any man wanting some fun to have a blast for a while. You won 't meet Mrs Right on there but it'll blow the cobwebs away! I'm not interested in skanks. Gosh how pejorative and judgemental TJ. Have you ever had sex with another human? What makes someone a 'skank' - having a healthier libido than yours? Having tried three or four times I realise I'm possibly not wired for a monogamous lifetime relationship (I used to think I was, know some who are and envy their happiness). I think of all the 'lifestyles' polyamory would suit me best if I had the energy and opportunities - it's all based on honesty, no subterfuge, possessiveness or jealousy. And you never have to 'help out' with the weekly supermarket trip. Quote
Thomas Jefferson Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Why is it trendy to be a male slut and males are not referred to as such but if they're female they're just called a slut? Quote
homarus Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 I had many a good time using dating sites. Full of needy women, single mums and village bikes (mostly all three rolled into one). I'd suggest any man wanting some fun to have a blast for a while. You won 't meet Mrs Right on there but it'll blow the cobwebs away! I'm not interested in skanks. Gosh how pejorative and judgemental TJ. Have you ever had sex with another human? What makes someone a 'skank' - having a healthier libido than yours? Having tried three or four times I realise I'm possibly not wired for a monogamous lifetime relationship (I used to think I was, know some who are and envy their happiness). I think of all the 'lifestyles' polyamory would suit me best if I had the energy and opportunities - it's all based on honesty, no subterfuge, possessiveness or jealousy. And you never have to 'help out' with the weekly supermarket trip. Skank! 1 Quote
guzzi Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Why is it trendy to be a male slut and males are not referred to as such but if they're female they're just called a slut? Men use the word ironically in relation to themselves, but pejoratively in relation to women. Immature men especially, as they might see sexually experienced women as threatening, and those same men need to boost their own egos by boasting. It is best to avoid it altogether in my estimation. Dating sites are fine, by the way. Give one a try, they allow you to message one another a bit before you actually meet to see whether you will get on and whether your expectations are the same. I would suggest that the advertising that the service uses tends to give a clear indication what the target audience is - those wanting casual encounters at one end of the spectrum and those wanting long term relationships at the other. Quote
Merkin Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 My sister in law met her (now) husband on Match. Also seen really good results on Allthefish and Guardian Soulmates. Internet dating is an amazing way of meeting people and anyone who thinks it is sad is probably just terrified. Think of it like buying a car; plenty of window shopping followed by a few test drives (dates). Is tinder popular on the IoM? Seen some very funny chat up lines on facebook. Would be all over that if I weren't hooked up. 1 Quote
La_Dolce_Vita Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) It does remind me of how different LGBT people are in some regards from straight people when you recognise the different practices and behaviours when it comes to people. LGBT people, in general, do not show the same hang-ups with dating sites (or sites for hooking-up for sex), etc or rather we do not baulk at the idea of using them. I don't know any gay guy who hasn't used Gaydar or Grindr at some point. LGBT rely on them far more for meeting people (for many different reasons) but... ...what really is the issue with dating sites for straight people? Is it because people on there are considered to be using them as a last resort? Or does it fall outside of usual straight behaviour (i.e. not meeting someone in a pub or in public for the first time, etc.) I am not too sure. Edited July 9, 2014 by La_Dolce_Vita Quote
Donald Trumps Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 plenty offish Sounds like a site for Sloan Rangers practising 'Jah Fakin' Quote
guzzi Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 I think LDV you make a good point. Actually, nearly all the single straight people I know have used dating web-sites. I wonder whether that is a reflection of my age-group, where finding single, separated divorced people to connect with is a bit more of a challenge than it would be for younger people. I don't think there's much of a stigma left, unless you happen to be very tightly wrapped. It's an obvious way to use the web. Quote
july Posted December 9, 2022 Posted December 9, 2022 My sister in law met her (now) husband on Match. Also seen really good results on Allthefish and Guardian Soulmates. Internet dating is an amazing way of meeting people and anyone who thinks it is sad is probably just terrified. Think of it like buying a car; plenty of window shopping followed by a few test drives website Quote
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