Dating in the Facebook nation
I watch my teenage nieces and their dramatic Facebook status updates and can’t help but feel relieved. I am so thankful that I never had Facebook in my teen years. I should send Zuckerman a thank you card.
You wonder how much of ourselves start to take shape online. We share on Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and many other slightly narcissistic social media outlets. Do you think people who want to date us could read or observe something and get turned off?
In a recent Forbes article, Are You Revealing Too Much On Facebook, the author makes a pretty interesting point. Your “profile” can be raised or lowered in the eyes of a potential. Since it isn’t a typical dating website, Facebook becomes a way people discover your personality. This isn’t necessarily a good thing for everyone.
I can admit that I lost my excitement over a guy after watching a little of his social media existence. Is it fair? Probably not. At the same time, I couldn’t totally ignore how he “looked” on Facebook and Twitter. It’s not your Mama’s dating scene, people. If compatibility clues are there to reveal things to you, does it matter if they are e-clues?
What do you think? Is this a totally new way we are unfairly judging each other? Is it smart to look at all sides of a person? IRL vs e-life, what’s the best way to determine if the person is a good catch?
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Purple Rain
August 30th, 2010
4:28 pm
CanalZone, Im not wearing anything but some flip flops, that should put some sunshine in your life.
SlimNumeroUno
August 30th, 2010
4:31 pm
I recall some years ago I was getting it in by myself…(had a rott then)…I guess he must’ve heard my love sounds so unknowingly, (my eyes were closed) he came over to me trying to figure out what was wrong with me and started licking my face…so I could see how that might have by accident but to WANT your animal to lick your nasty parts is just disgusting.
czBrat
August 30th, 2010
4:33 pm
yeah, PR, that did it.
and then came Slim! (no pun intended)
MELO
August 30th, 2010
4:35 pm
must’ve heard my love sounds so unknowingly
are u kidding me??
making funny loving sounds coz some lifeless instrument is inside u?
now u chics are making me kinda scared and sorry for u at the same time….
solutions:
Legalize polygammy!
Allow multiple chic dating and phluccking…!
we can solve this self inflicted drought and cobweb clutter !
Simple Man!!!!
August 30th, 2010
4:36 pm
Note to self….Keep my eyes open if I happen to getting it on by myself….
2CPTG©
August 30th, 2010
4:38 pm
damn, Slim, was it like that? are you a noisemaker with a dude?
Simple Man!!!!
August 30th, 2010
4:38 pm
oh yeah… And be realllly Nice to SlimNumeroUno !!
Leggs ♦
August 30th, 2010
4:38 pm
You take the best notes, SimpleMan.
blue - Waiting...
August 30th, 2010
4:40 pm
@cz – to get away from the icky dog stories :
News of the Weird:
Though most victims seemed baffled or distressed by the behavior of Sherwin Shayegan, 27, another thought him “completely harmless.” From time to time (allegedly dating to at least 2006), Shayegan befriends high-school male athletes, questions them as a reporter would, and finally, jumps on their backs and demands “piggyback” rides. No other overtures are made, and the principal complaint about Shayegan, after the shock wears off, seems to be his obnoxiousness.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/uc/20100829/od_notw/nwx100829xml
SlimNumeroUno
August 30th, 2010
4:40 pm
‘making funny loving sounds coz some lifeless instrument is inside u?’
melo – who said anything about an ‘instrument’…there is more than one way to skin a cat. Had any Haterade lately or too much?
And here is a Note for self for you: Slim has no issue getting pipe whenever I want it…it just ain’t that serious for me.
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
4:41 pm
@czBrat, you know I am all for talking dirty, but dogs licking the poo-tang is a bit much.
So, what are your plans for Labor Day weekend? Any big plans we have three days.
SlimNumeroUno
August 30th, 2010
4:42 pm
‘are you a noisemaker with a dude?’
2CPTG – Do you find me really expressive on this here blog?
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
4:43 pm
Melo,
Did you have a chance to watch 20/20 Friday night? If so what did you think of that story on albinism (sp), as it relates to some African cultures.
I bet you were getting primed, tho…
MELO
August 30th, 2010
4:44 pm
are you a noisemaker with a dude?
2CPTG©??
I know some chics whose body wld literaally vibrate the moment the wang was in..u know how an electric drill wld behave…much the same way…
thats some extra wang sensitivity right there….
and a woman who hollas loud when in the cut is appreciated too..i cant stand a silent woman…
Purple Rain
August 30th, 2010
4:45 pm
Melo, in my 20’s
Slim, when are you visiting me? lol
CanalZone, I’m standing like Captain Morgan in just my flip flops
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
4:45 pm
I am listening to Luther Ingram’s “If Loving You is Wrong, I don’t want to be right” I guess I should send that out to all those that have slept with another woman’s husband and vice versa since this is 2010
…am I wrong to fall so deeply in love with you, knowing I got a wife and two little children depending on me too….are you wrong to give your love to a married man. If loving you is wrong I don’t want to be right.
MELO
August 30th, 2010
4:46 pm
so how else u self skin that CT Slim??
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
4:47 pm
@purp why are you without garments?
Leggs ♦
August 30th, 2010
4:47 pm
and am I wrong for trying to hold on to the best thing I ever had…
MELO
August 30th, 2010
4:47 pm
@DD.. i did…my queen watches that esp and that was interesting to hear that its still happening in some areas of africa.
ignorance i tell ya!
Leggs ♦
August 30th, 2010
4:48 pm
@DD ~ czB needed some sunshine and he thought that would brighten her day!
LURKER-1
August 30th, 2010
4:48 pm
DD the young lady who had lost both arms and came to the US, I liked the ending to her story. She was so happy that see could hold her son.
MELO
August 30th, 2010
4:49 pm
am I wrong for trying to hold on to the best thing I ever had
@Leggs??
yes u wrong..for the lyfe of me u need to get out and get urs too many men out there..if not long term potential but phuccking potential…
wont hurt..u big girl!
Leggs ♦
August 30th, 2010
4:50 pm
@Melo ~ HUSH! That’s a sentence DD left out of the song.
czBrat
August 30th, 2010
4:50 pm
the usual … cookouts, pool, fun,sun, music & laughter. like the lil girl in the staples commercial says “good times”. and at least a few hours of quiet time just for me.
DD … purp is trying to bring me some sunshine. i was about to go hide in a corner when he posted that mess about viewing beastiality online.
so what are your holiday weekend plans?
Simple Man!!!!
August 30th, 2010
4:50 pm
Do your thing Slim…. Getting it on by yourself is all good!!! In fact I get on by myslf EVERY MORNING!!!!
2CPTG©
August 30th, 2010
4:50 pm
Don’t get Leggs reminiscing……what year did that song come out….’76???? (you know I love teasin you about that…..)
SlimNumeroUno
August 30th, 2010
4:50 pm
’so how else u self skin that CT Slim??’
How do YOU super soak your keyboard when your wife is on the rag?
Leggs ♦
August 30th, 2010
4:52 pm
2Can ~ I know you do and I’m good with it. Hell, I’m proud I can still fit into them!
Great comeback, SlimNU!
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
4:52 pm
@Melo, yes it made me really sad in Africa (some parts) the abuse is physical, but in the States verbal…too sad. However we love for albinism to happen in the Animal Kingdom.
@Lurker-1 yes watching her hold her son was priceless. You could see the joy in her eyes. She appears to be a very sweet lady and good person…she never came across as bitter that was a testment in itself.
@Leggs, what you know about that song? LOL I love that song he sangs it like he mean it
MELO
August 30th, 2010
4:54 pm
How do YOU super soak your keyboard when your wife is on the rag
@Slim?
blasphemy!
I dont waste my nutt unless i got some to spill it into
Too valuable this golden chocolate spit fire nutt!
Leggs ♦
August 30th, 2010
4:55 pm
@DD ~ that’s why I love that song as well…he sings it with almost a tear in his eye.
Am I wrong to hunger for the gentleness of your touch, knowing I got someone else at home who needs me just as much….
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
4:55 pm
@czBrat I am going to eat, drink (lemonade and water) and be merry!
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
4:56 pm
Melo,
You don’t jack it from time to time. I saw your 4:54
@Leggs I am getting ready to play it one more time just for you…ready? Sing
Purple Rain
August 30th, 2010
4:57 pm
slim, LOL
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
4:57 pm
Was that the theme song back in the day to glorify cheating? Did people actually get into it to justify their behavior or did folks take it just as entertainment?
SlimNumeroUno
August 30th, 2010
4:58 pm
‘Too valuable this golden chocolate spit fire nutt!’
You need help…if you don’t get help at Charter Peachford, please get help somewhere
@Leggs –
MELO
August 30th, 2010
4:58 pm
@DD..I neva jack unless its impusive..not happening…
I last jacked off when i was a teen growing up.
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
4:58 pm
If I can’t see you when I want I will see you when I can!
Leggs ♦
August 30th, 2010
4:58 pm
If loving you is wrong, I don’t want to right, If loving you is wrong, I don’t want to be right…Am I wrong to fall so deeply in love with you knowing I got a wife and two little children who’s depending on me too…..
Purple Rain
August 30th, 2010
4:59 pm
I have it anytime I want it, anytime I roll over but sometimes i just have to show myself some love without all of the theatrics. LOL
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
4:59 pm
@Slim I see you are using a Diana gem on that 4:58
@ Melo –gotcha!
SlimNumeroUno
August 30th, 2010
4:59 pm
Simple Man – I guess you take the whole, don’t walk around with a loaded pistol (lol) to heart…LOL
Leggs ♦
August 30th, 2010
5:00 pm
Advice for all, including myself:
“If you feel the need to judge someone, let that person be yourself!”
Enjoy your evening!
Going home to pull out my oldschool music!!!
Purple Rain
August 30th, 2010
5:00 pm
My wife likes to watch me please myself and let it land on her or sometimes will will just watch each other please ourselves, then SPLAT all over her face and chest.
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
5:01 pm
I don’t want to be right if it means living without you! That man was a pimp he had that lady thinking she was the wife
Leggs ♦
August 30th, 2010
5:03 pm
That man played a helluva mind game on that woman…she believed everything he said cuz he said with passion! She felt his loved, but was stupid enough to believe in the love from a married man!
Dirty Diana
August 30th, 2010
5:03 pm
I am getting ready to crank up my old school too! I feel like dancing in my living room while I clean a little.
Simple Man!!!!
August 30th, 2010
5:03 pm
I have my very own “Baby shower” evry morning!! LOL
Besides its supposed to be good for the prostate! ( At least thats what I tell myself to help justify it to me!!!) 
Purple Rain
August 30th, 2010
5:04 pm
Simple Man, it keeps your skin clear also, and gives you more stamina for the real deal