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20.09.2006, 13:03 quote

Anonymous

Sorry for the subject heading here,but im getting very dissapointed on this site.
I have sent countless mails to various members of the opposite sex.
All to no avail...I wouldn't mind so much that if you send a message to someone and if they dont fancy you then fair enough,but personally if the shoe was on the other foot,then i would at least take the time and trouble to give that person a polite reply.
All my messages sent are polite and freindly,so i know it isnt my approach.
Now do we live in such a society now where people just dont simply care and cant be bother to reply,or is it me?
Im begining to wonder.
I for one am not going to put the site down ,,but from a personal point of view im begining to think that i am wasting my time.
Sad

 

20.09.2006, 13:18 quote

Anonymous

It's a message, don't get so hung up about it, and besides the people you are messaging could have loads to look at. They do not owe you anything, do not know you and therefore if there is no reason to reply then why bother? Politeness? Seems all a bit pointless to me, why be polite when you are not going to be giving the person the answer they want?

If people don't reply then sod it, their loss, not yours.

 

20.09.2006, 13:21 quote

ChiefOHara
ChiefOHara Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Posts: 2853 Location: Ireland, Cork, Cork
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I know the feeling and im frustrated by it too, but the problem is that there are so many men, on this site, that they outnumber the women ten to one. Some of those guys are spammers, sending derogatory or overtly sexual messages, and i guess that sometimes the women on here just delete the messages en masse, because they have too many to answer

 

20.09.2006, 13:34 quote

scotincornwall

You're probably getting no replies because your profile says you're just looking for sex.

Are you only messaging women whose profiles say they're also looking for no-strings sex?

Most women don't respond to messages from men whose profile has "no-strings fun" or "casual encounters" listed.

The women whose profiles say they're just looking for sex - read carefully. If they say they're looking for men OR women, they may be fake profiles. Also - check the last log-in. Half of the tits-out brigade in the Top 25 haven't logged in for a year or two.

 

20.09.2006, 13:40 quote

Anonymous

There are more men than women, that's a definate.

Some women do get lots of messages every day. The majority of those messages probably ask for sex. Or have crude comments in them.
I find that the very few messages I do get have both of the above. Rolling Eyes

 

20.09.2006, 13:45 quote

Anonymous

Jonboy36 wrote:
Sorry for the subject heading here,but im getting very dissapointed on this site.
I have sent countless mails to various members of the opposite sex.
All to no avail...I wouldn't mind so much that if you send a message to someone and if they dont fancy you then fair enough,but personally if the shoe was on the other foot,then i would at least take the time and trouble to give that person a polite reply.
All my messages sent are polite and freindly,so i know it isnt my approach.
Now do we live in such a society now where people just dont simply care and cant be bother to reply,or is it me?
Im begining to wonder.
I for one am not going to put the site down ,,but from a personal point of view im begining to think that i am wasting my time.
Sad


We are being taken for granted on this site there is no doubt about that, but I suppose it would be the same if women out numbered the men by 3-4 to 1. But too be honest I don't make much of a effort.
I reckon you could stand more chance if you posted regularly on this message board, where women can get to know you a bit more. At least you get some interaction on here and find out what they want.

 

20.09.2006, 14:24 quote

scotincornwall

Sorry, Jeggea, I have to disagree.

There are very few people on this board compared with the main site.

The guy's profile says he's looking for sex.

That's why he's getting no replies.

 

20.09.2006, 14:46 quote

Anonymous

ScotInCornwall wrote:
Sorry, Jeggea, I have to disagree.

There are very few people on this board compared with the main site.

The guy's profile says he's looking for sex.

That's why he's getting no replies.


I suppose a man coming on this site wanting sex is a bit odd Wink

I know what you mean and you are probably right, But I read his profile and it didn't look to bad to me. But I'm no expert.

My point is, if he is new to these type sites as I am, at least he get some interaction here, and can maybe learn how these sites work and have a clue of what they want. Maybe he learned something from this thread. I've learned a lot from this board, for when I am ready to unleash my self on this site proper Laughing

That is a good point that I noticed, about last log in dates.

 

20.09.2006, 16:22 quote

Anonymous

Jonboy36 wrote:
Sorry for the subject heading here,but im getting very dissapointed on this site.
I have sent countless mails to various members of the opposite sex.
All to no avail...I wouldn't mind so much that if you send a message to someone and if they dont fancy you then fair enough,but personally if the shoe was on the other foot,then i would at least take the time and trouble to give that person a polite reply.
All my messages sent are polite and freindly,so i know it isnt my approach.
Now do we live in such a society now where people just dont simply care and cant be bother to reply,or is it me?
Im begining to wonder.
I for one am not going to put the site down ,,but from a personal point of view im begining to think that i am wasting my time.
Sad


hi there..blimey i am starting to feel like i have been on this site too long..lol how many times have i read the same type of thing is unbelievable..lol
firstly, you wont get replies from every woman you send a msg too..they do get so so many, and most of them crap too..and if shoe was on the other foot, no you wouldnt be able to reply to the sheer amount they get..
secondly, why it is seen that a msg saying no thanks would be welcome anyway..surely action speaks for itself here..if they dont reply, there not interested..
thirdly, you have only been here less than 4 weeks..so give it time..just because you havent had success yet doesnt mean you wont..

basically, if you are happy with how you are sending msgs ie.being polite etc. then just give it time..dont fall into the trap of thinking, no-ones replying therefore its a waste of time..dont expect to find the woman of your dreams so fast, but also dont get dissapointed because of no replys..not every woman would like to send out negative replys to all there msgs all the time..
remember, it only takes one msg to turn around how you feel about this site, so give it time..
..good luck..

 

20.09.2006, 16:32 quote

Anonymous

More good advice Kev,

Johnboy, do not give up hope yet mate. Just when you think there is nothing happening along comes someone that you just connect with!

Put on your pofile that you can be found in here, have some fun in the boards and if a lady likes the look of you then she will come here, read your posts and make her mind up that way!

Good luck and have patience.

 

20.09.2006, 17:02 quote

Anonymous

I've had 3 messages by 3 different guys today along the lines of "hi, wanna chat?" Apart from being as brief as them by saying "no", what do they expect from me?! I've nothing to go on! so it's hardly surprising a lot of women don't reply.

 

20.09.2006, 17:04 quote

ladytracexx
ladytracexx Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 3465 Location: United Kingdom, England, Cornwall
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Jonboy36 wrote:
Sorry for the subject heading here,but im getting very dissapointed on this site.
I have sent countless mails to various members of the opposite sex.
All to no avail...I wouldn't mind so much that if you send a message to someone and if they dont fancy you then fair enough,but personally if the shoe was on the other foot,then i would at least take the time and trouble to give that person a polite reply.
All my messages sent are polite and freindly,so i know it isnt my approach.
Now do we live in such a society now where people just dont simply care and cant be bother to reply,or is it me?
Im begining to wonder.
I for one am not going to put the site down ,,but from a personal point of view im begining to think that i am wasting my time.
Sad


This had been said so many times on this forum..... After taking a peek at your profile , it was not as bad as i think you think! flirtbox is no quick fix to the dating game and the lonelyness that many of us share. Its hard to find someone that you instantly connect with and click.... But please do not be to down hearted.... all good things come to those who wait.. i am sure it will happen and when you least expect it!
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20.09.2006, 20:18 quote

Anonymous

redoctober wrote:
I've had 3 messages by 3 different guys today along the lines of "hi, wanna chat?" Apart from being as brief as them by saying "no", what do they expect from me?! I've nothing to go on! so it's hardly surprising a lot of women don't reply.


Maybe a reply along the lines of..'well i would, but by the looks of it you dont even seem to be able to start a conversation...' lmao

 

20.09.2006, 20:35 quote

Anonymous

This guy needs to go here Wink

 

20.09.2006, 20:50 quote

elkabong
elkabong Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 135 Location: United Kingdom, Scotland, Glasgow
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im new here tonight but you cant expect every lady you send a message to send you a reply....bide your time, be polite & even crack a joke to get their attention and set you apart from the rest of the guys that have messaged her and you with some patience you might make a break through

the key is to break the mould - im sure the ladies posting here would agree that getting one message that doesnt say "get them out" or "wanna chat" and instead tries to have a normal chat with them would go a long way

 
 
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