Re:What's the "Dating" thread for? - avoid if needed :) hollygolightly: I always thought the dating section was a place to get helpful advice as we reenter the dating arena.
I think posting pictures is a great way to put a face with a name, not to see if someone is a potential dating candidate.
For the record, I posted a picture of my dogs, and they are NOT available for dates. ;)
holly
Re:What's the "Dating" thread for? - avoid if needed :) tyrogers: lol @ Holly. Too cute!!
BBH
Re:What's the "Dating" thread for? - avoid if needed :) teacherwriterguy: So... ok then, two more questions.
If we're in general consensus that the point of the 'photo' thread is so that we can put names with faces, what's the point of a picture like the one on the motorcycle? Is the point of that picture to put a name with a face?
Second:
It seemed to me, as I've read and viewed the photo thread, that we often respond to pictures by talking about how good looking or attractive people are in them - and it's done in a mock-flirtatious tone.
Is it inappropriate to post a picture in order to get that kind of an ego-boost?
twg
Re:What's the "Dating" thread for? - avoid if needed :) ChristyM: I agree with the general consensus thus far. This forum has been primarily a spot to post dating woes and issues. This has been discussed before but I'll reiterate that there seems to be a general progression as to which threads people post on as they move through their divorce process. A lot of times people join and happen into the dating threads and are highly offended. Then, as they heal and time goes by and they get to know more people on this site, they are better equipped to participate in the "raunchy" discussions and even add their own experiences and opinions.
Hooking up is inevitable and I don't think it can be avoided -- nor should it be -- but I don't think that's what the majority of people post on the dating threads hoping to do.
Christy
*Edited to respond to TWG's additional points: I think the photo thread started out as an attempt by Alex to poke some fun at himself. I was leery at first to post a picture but I've been on this site since 10/03 and have talked to soooo many people for sooooo long and I've also met some in person so I thought it would be fun to participate. Speaking for myself, I was already in a relationship so it was in no way aimed at meeting some new "potential". That being said, everyone is different. Some might be in a place where they need to hear that they are still desirable.
Re:What's the "Dating" thread for? - avoid if needed :) pluscachange: [quote author=teacherwriterguy link=board=6;threadid=11590;start=0#msg94197 date=1116252595">
So... ok then, two more questions.
If we're in general consensus that the point of the 'photo' thread is so that we can put names with faces, what's the point of a picture like the one on the motorcycle? Is the point of that picture to put a name with a face?
Second:
It seemed to me, as I've read and viewed the photo thread, that we often respond to pictures by talking about how good looking or attractive people are in them - and it's done in a mock-flirtatious tone.
Is it inappropriate to post a picture in order to get that kind of an ego-boost?
twg
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I think it's whatever people wish to make it, within the context of the subject of "dating". We each add or take something different from it, as we're all individuals with our own unique outlooks, tastes and preferences.
And I think way too much hay is being made over a photo that wouldn't get cut from a G rated Disney flick.
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