Internet Personals: Advice for Straights FAQ
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This FAQ about Usenet Personals: Advice for Straights FAQ was compiled and written by Dean Esmay esmay@syndicomm.com with numerous contributions by others.
01 Personal ads: Introduction- I first began using online personal ads, mostly on the Usenet, back ...
- 02 Where The Hell Are All The Women?!?!?
- They're here, they're here! You just can't see them!...
- 03 Okay, But I'M A Woman, And I Want To Post An Ad Anyway!
- Please do! Posting an ad can be a really good idea for a woman....
- 04 Does Anyone Ever Meet Anyone From Here? Is This For Real Or What?
- In January '95, when I posted my first ad, I received ...
- 05 What's With All The Ads For Sex? Is That All Anyone Is LookingFor?
- Some people post ads looking for sex, extra-marital affairs, ...
- 06 Are All The Women Who Use Online Personals Desperate, Unattractive,Psychotic, Or Nerds?
- From personal experience, I can give you a definite no to ...
- 07 Are All The Men Who Use Online Personals Desperate, Unattractive, Psychotic,Or Nerds?
- From personal experience I can't say too much, since I'm the ...
- 08 Okay, You Say There Are Lots More Men Than Women. That'S Great IfYou'Re A Woman, But What If You'Re A Man? Are You Screwed Or What?
- Absolutely not. You DO have a challenge here, but it's not ...
- 09 What Do All These Damned Abbreviations Like "Iso" And "Swm" And"GM" And "Swcf" Mean?
- Not everyone uses these abbreviations, but, they are a ...
- 10 How Do I Write My Own Ad?
- Ah, there's a whole lot to be said here, and the advice can vary ...
- 12 She Wrote Me She Wrote Me She Wrote Me!! Omigod What Do I Do?
- Simmer down. All the lady did was decide your ad was ...
- 13 I Posted My Ad Over And Over Again And Never Got Much Response. What Gives?
- There are several things to look at. First off, your ad may ...
- 14 Anything I Should Look Out For?
- As with anybody, male or female, you do have to be cautious. ...
- 15 Okay, Stud-Boy. All That'S Cute, But I'M A Woman. What Have YouGot To Tell Me?
- Well, not being a woman, I can't say near as much, but here are ...
- 16 I Have A Problem With Weight. What Do I Do About This?
- Men especially need to be aware one thing regarding weight: it ...
- 17 We'Ve Traded Mail And Talked On The Phone And Things Are GoingReally Well!! What Do I Do When We Meet??
- First off, calm yourself down. I've been through this and ...
- 18 Okay, How Do We Plan A First Meeting? How Do We Plan A First Meeting?
- I recommend picking a safe, neutral spot, and just sitting ...
- 19 What About Age? I May Be Too Old To Find Anyone.
- Nonsense! From what I've seen, most of the women who ...
- 20 Why Aren't There Separate alt.personals Groups For Straights AndFor Gays, Or Men Looking For Women, Men Looking For Men, WomenLooking For Women, Etc.?
- This comes up periodically. Frankly, it strikes me as a ...
- 21 What The Heck Is A Kill File Anyway?
- It is a feature in some news reading software to filter ...
- 22 What's The Deal With All These Messages From "Anon." MailAddresses?
- Anonymous users. There are several anonymous name servers ...
- 23 Why Would Anyone Post Anonymously? Are They Weirdos Or What?
- Some may be weirdos, but for the most part, they're just ...
- 24 How Much Should I Worry About Meeting Someone Dangerous This Way?
- You shouldn't worry all that much about it. Most people aren'...
- 25 How Can I Assure Someone That I'm Not Crazy Or Dangerous?
- An unfortunate reality is that women usually have to be ...
- 26 Some Person Has Posted Something Really Rude In Response To Me, OrIs Picking On Me. What Do I Do?
- There is a certain type of being that's all too common in ...
- 27 I Got Some Really Nasty, Crude, Rude, Or Threatening E-Mail. WhatDo I Do?
- DNFTEC! DNFTEC! DNFTEC!...
- 28 Okay, I Didn't Get Any Threatening Mail, But I Did Get SomethingJust Plain Weird. What About That?
- Well there are some very weird people out there, no question ...
- 29 What Groups Other Than Alt.Personals Are There For Meeting People?
- First off, please don't write me to ask how to post ads to ...
- 30 Is There Anywhere Else Online For Personal Ads?
- There are a ton. Lots are scam services trying to get you to call ...
- 31 Anything Else You Want To Tell Me?
- Yeah. Once in a while in various personals groups, you'll ...
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