I hate it when this happens. I’ve just received five cyber-tips about responding to an online personals ad. (No, it wasn’t me doing the responding, although I’ve been there once and it sucked.) And I quote (without permission, but anyway):
- Never use a personal ads web site that requires you to pay membership to post or reply to an ad. You’re much too wonderful to have to prostitute yourselves … people should want to get to know you for free!
- Be cautious. There are some weirdos out in cyber-land. Only reveal as much information as you’d like (e.g., you can give your first name, but you don’t have to use your last name).
- Be patient. Some people don’t check their email as often as you do. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from someone the next day. Play it cool. Stay calm. And, hopefully, they’ll write back with a really, really, good excuse.
- If you don’t have one already, you’ll need it: a pic to share with your cyber match! TRUST ME … it’s not 100% effective, but it’ll save some precious time by narrowing the playing field. Who wants to go out with someone who looks like Screech (from TV’s Emmy-award winning “Saved By The Bell”)? And since we’re on the subject of pictures … always send a “pic for trade.” There are some desperate people out there who like to collect photos. It’s a hobby. God only know where your picture ends up on the Internet. If they make comments like, “I don’t have a picture … I’ll make one later … just PLEEEEAAAASSSE send me your photo NOW you FUCKING BASTARD” — chances are, they’re creepy! Remember, you have the control!
- As always, keep Harry updated on your progess.
Good advice to live by. If you do that sort of thing. I’m not naming names.
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