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AND, OLD selects for people who have been unsuccessful in locating a partner though social contacts. So you have a pool of people interested in a partner that is kind of weighted toward individuals who are unable to attract a partner in the face to face world. Just as online job applicants are people whose reputation doesn't precede them and pave the way for potential employers to seek them out if they're looking for a job.
This of course doesn't apply to EVERYONE who uses online dating or online resume resourcing, but a great many of them.
People who are a "catch" either as a partner or as an employee/coworker don't often have to go out and do a lot of advertising with strangers. Partners and employers come to them. In the real face-to-face world.
This was true maybe 10-15 years ago. Its nonsense today.
OLD has lost most of its stigma. Not everyone is attracted to the people in their social group either. Also, there are people who are very busy with their careers or travel a lot and don't have time to have 100 friends.
This was true maybe 10-15 years ago. Its nonsense today.
OLD has lost most of its stigma. Not everyone is attracted to the people in their social group either. Also, there are people who are very busy with their careers or travel a lot and don't have time to have 100 friends.
Yup, and even with the job process, a lot of it is about applying online.
Also don't forget the 20/80 rule. 80% of women are attracted to 20% of men. Which makes dating frustrating for most men.
Except for all the women who go for geeky guys, dorky guys, shy guys, and average Joes. Take a look around you, and see how many of those guys are paired up,-- married, even.
Except for all the women who go for geeky guys, dorky guys, shy guys, and average Joes. Take a look around you, and see how many of those guys are paired up,-- married, even.
Yeah well those women are probably the in the remaining 20% tho.
But seriously, thanks for saying this. I feel like I've made at least 600 posts regarding this subject and pointing out how attractive women date men that appear to be "Out of their league" in looks all the time and vice versa and it always seems to go ignored. It's like these people either don't go outside or just aren't paying attention. You don't have to go very far to realize this.
Yeah well those women are probably the in the remaining 20% tho.
But seriously, thanks for saying this. I feel like I've made at least 600 posts regarding this subject and pointing out how attractive women date men that appear to be "Out of their league" in looks all the time and vice versa and it always seems to go ignored. It's like these people either don't go outside or just aren't paying attention. You don't have to go very far to realize this.
Also don't forget the 20/80 rule. 80% of women are attracted to 20% of men. Which makes dating frustrating for most men.
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Actually, do forget this so called 20/80 ''Rule''.
It's lame.
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Except for all the women who go for geeky guys, dorky guys, shy guys, and average Joes. Take a look around you, and see how many of those guys are paired up,-- married, even.
If the geeky guy is hot, does he count toward the 20% of men? I was told hot guys (and gals) can't be "geeky" for some reason.
I've dated men of all sorts. The vast majority fall in the geeky/nerdy, dorky, and artsy/creative/"free spirit" side of the spectrum.
Saying its scientific is a bit misleading. All it says is people who know each other longer judge a person less on looks. Basically, something we all already know lol.
Didn't say someone who looks like a troll can pull supermodels.
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