Dating - Good/Bad Experiences

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by bizterrs

Pesonally I had only good experience. Of course you should use good apps tp avoid scam and fake profiles.

Please list the names of said good apps.

[King Rudi]

Survey says!!! Show me GRNDR!

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Please list the names of said good apps.

Sadly for me, when you have a body like Jabba the Hut and a face perfect for radio, no app is a good app.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by dinonz

Sadly for me, when you have a body like Jabba the Hut and a face perfect for radio, no app is a good app.

sugardaddy.com?

My memory of Star Wars is faint, as I only watched the trilogy once...whatever the first trilogy that came out was, I'm aware there has been a few more since and apparently set before the first trilogy, but have not watched them...but if memory serves me, Jabba used chains. Perhaps that's the missing element for you?

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by dinonz

Sadly for me, when you have a body like Jabba the Hut and a face perfect for radio, no app is a good app.

If social media is any kind of a measuring stick here, you don't need to look like a model these days. Just make sure you keep those Lambo keys in a very noticeable, yet not too obvious place. They'll be following you home like the Pied Piper.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by dinonz

Sadly for me, when you have a body like Jabba the Hut and a face perfect for radio, no app is a good app.

Body type can be changed, just takes discipline. Plus not everyone is looking for some ripped guy with a 12" dick. One of my coworkers at a previous employer was north of 300 lbs. The guy was massive and round. Nicest guy in the world, and although he was married, when we went out for company functions women would flock to him. They found him approachable, harmless, and like a big teddy bear. It was quite funny to watch all the tatted up tough guys at the bar stare in disgust as these women sat at our tables and chatted him up.

I've seen some pretty hot women walking around with some disgusting dudes. They definitely didn't drive M cars and many looked like they had nothing going for them. One of my high school friends was a cheerleader, dancer, etc and has the body of a fitness model. Shes currently dating some guy with no job who she has to drive around because he lost his license. Some women are more content finding someone they don't have to worry about straying away from them than a guy they find super attractive.

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

sugardaddy.com?

My memory of Star Wars is faint, as I only watched the trilogy once...whatever the first trilogy that came out was, I'm aware there has been a few more since and apparently set before the first trilogy, but have not watched them...but if memory serves me, Jabba used chains. Perhaps that's the missing element for you?

If I could have had Carrie Fisher in that bikini in chains I'd be a happy man!

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by Now_Rudi

If social media is any kind of a measuring stick here, you don't need to look like a model these days. Just make sure you keep those Lambo keys in a very noticeable, yet not too obvious place. They'll be following you home like the Pied Piper.

I try to keep those as hidden as possible. Even the M3 is dubious for taking someone out in.

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Body type can be changed, just takes discipline. Plus not everyone is looking for some ripped guy with a 12" dick. One of my coworkers at a previous employer was north of 300 lbs. The guy was massive and round. Nicest guy in the world, and although he was married, when we went out for company functions women would flock to him. They found him approachable, harmless, and like a big teddy bear. It was quite funny to watch all the tatted up tough guys at the bar stare in disgust as these women sat at our tables and chatted him up.

I've seen some pretty hot women walking around with some disgusting dudes. They definitely didn't drive M cars and many looked like they had nothing going for them. One of my high school friends was a cheerleader, dancer, etc and has the body of a fitness model. Shes currently dating some guy with no job who she has to drive around because he lost his license. Some women are more content finding someone they don't have to worry about straying away from them than a guy they find super attractive.

Sadly, I'm not like that and don't seem to have the same luck as him. Might be the introvert in me not helping.

[premier3is]

Originally Posted by dinonz

Sadly for me, when you have a body like Jabba the Hut and a face perfect for radio, no app is a good app.

Jesus Christ man

Thanks for the laughs

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Please list the names of said good apps.

Retro-posting spambot probability - 65% and climbing.....

[Turkish Pickle]

dinonz introvert or not, you are a nice humble and fairly successful guy. So clearly when you want something you can get it done.

On other news, I've been digging into Tinder lately. Being alone in my apartment with only my boys to talk to from Discord, we actually got fairly far. If anyone's interested I'd love to detail my findings.

The most important thing, though is: Don't do Tinder

[premier3is]

Originally Posted by Turkish Pickle

dinonz introvert or not, you are a nice humble and fairly successful guy. So clearly when you want something you can get it done.

On other news, I've been digging into Tinder lately. Being alone in my apartment with only my boys to talk to from Discord, we actually got fairly far. If anyone's interested I'd love to detail my findings.

The most important thing, though is: Don't do Tinder

He can make the profile pic of him between the Diablo and the Countach and see what happens lol.

[Jordan's World]

Originally Posted by Turkish Pickle

dinonz introvert or not, you are a nice humble and fairly successful guy. So clearly when you want something you can get it done.

On other news, I've been digging into Tinder lately. Being alone in my apartment with only my boys to talk to from Discord, we actually got fairly far. If anyone's interested I'd love to detail my findings.

The most important thing, though is: Don't do Tinder

Tinder blows, every-time I match with someone I either: A.) Have already matched with her and there was no connection (she ghosted/ I ghosted) etc.. B.) She isn't about it. C.) Already know her.

Even being an introvert I like to think I have better success irl. I'm not very photogenic, but I have above average game after a few beers, anymore and I'm off.

Quarantine has college chicks acting different though, my matches are up, but I'm not feeling the urge to hang out. Everyone just wants someone to talk to, which is fine, but I'm not sure how much longer I can take this.

Also, all of our fraternity events are now shut down indefinitely, so this is not looking promising for fall either. Which really sucks, because I am graduating in the fall and have all easy classes.

Edit:... what is "fairly far?" ... you talking about a Tinder chick?

[Turkish Pickle]

Originally Posted by premier3is

He can make the profile pic of him between the Diablo and the Countach and see what happens lol.

eh i have a picture holding the boring company flamethrower and in the middle of lake michigan; the key isn't necessarily in pictures

Originally Posted by Jordan's World

Tinder blows, every-time I match with someone I either: A.) Have already matched with her and there was no connection (she ghosted/ I ghosted) etc.. B.) She isn't about it. C.) Already know her.

Even being an introvert I like to think I have better success irl. I'm not very photogenic, but I have above average game after a few beers, anymore and I'm off.

Quarantine has college chicks acting different though, my matches are up, but I'm not feeling the urge to hang out. Everyone just wants someone to talk to, which is fine, but I'm not sure how much longer I can take this.

Also, all of our fraternity events are now shut down indefinitely, so this is not looking promising for fall either. Which really sucks, because I am graduating in the fall and have all easy classes.

Edit:... what is "fairly far?" ... you talking about a Tinder chick?

Oof that sucks bro, sorry to hear that. What frat?

And no not a chick, we've been trying to figure out how Tinder works. Most of what I've been able to find is not exciting stuff but hey information is information. I do need more data points to fully reach conclusions though and for some reason I'm having trouble pulling data a 3rd time from Tinder.

[Jordan's World]

Originally Posted by Turkish Pickle

eh i have a picture holding the boring company flamethrower and in the middle of lake michigan; the key isn't necessarily in pictures


Oof that sucks bro, sorry to hear that. What frat?

And no not a chick, we've been trying to figure out how Tinder works. Most of what I've been able to find is not exciting stuff but hey information is information. I do need more data points to fully reach conclusions though and for some reason I'm having trouble pulling data a 3rd time from Tinder.

Ahh man, I was hoping for some pointers, it's hard out here for a pimp.

What exactly are you trying to figure out? The algorithm? I know one thing, it completely changes when you go gold. My buddy has it and its an absolute game changer. He's getting several high end matches a day and seeing people I didn't even know existed. All I see are like 4's and under I swear. It's total pay to play at this point.

And I'm in sigma chi.

[Turkish Pickle]

Originally Posted by Jordan's World

Ahh man, I was hoping for some pointers, it's hard out here for a pimp.

What exactly are you trying to figure out? The algorithm? I know one thing, it completely changes when you go gold. My buddy has it and its an absolute game changer. He's getting several high end matches a day and seeing people I didn't even know existed. All I see are like 4's and under I swear. It's total pay to play at this point.

And I'm in sigma chi.

Ooooooh data point alert

It does change when you pay them, clearly, but I want to see the effect of it. Tinder calculates your swipe to match ratio, and unless you're very, very selective (10% match rate signals you are either a greek god or you're very selective) you don't see hot chicks to say the least.


I want to examine the effects of artificially inflating numbers. It seemingly worked, but I can't give any quantitative data on it so I can't also recommend it. I don't know how many profiles I swiped left on, primarily because seems Tinder has a monthly limit on data requests (which is slightly illegal per GDPR but idk about america), but once I figure that out I should be able to give you a better answer.

Because this would effectively mean you run a command, inflate your left swipes and your match ratio, system thinks you're "hotter" so you see hotter chicks and you match if your pics and bio complement the "league" tinder puts you in.

Setting a new location also boosts your profile so you run out of likes and buy the plus/gold faster. You can also see 10 of your most liked, if a match liked you before you liked her, her instagram pictures etc there's actually a scary amount of data that Tinder collects on you for either no reason or their algorithm is much more complicated than I can ever grasp as a civil engineer.

If I asked you to pull your stats and your boy's stats and send them would I be asking too much? This goes out to anyone who'd love to help me out with my pseudo-research

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Body type can be changed, just takes discipline. Plus not everyone is looking for some ripped guy with a 12" dick. One of my coworkers at a previous employer was north of 300 lbs. The guy was massive and round. Nicest guy in the world, and although he was married, when we went out for company functions women would flock to him. They found him approachable, harmless, and like a big teddy bear. It was quite funny to watch all the tatted up tough guys at the bar stare in disgust as these women sat at our tables and chatted him up.

I've seen some pretty hot women walking around with some disgusting dudes. They definitely didn't drive M cars and many looked like they had nothing going for them. One of my high school friends was a cheerleader, dancer, etc and has the body of a fitness model. Shes currently dating some guy with no job who she has to drive around because he lost his license. Some women are more content finding someone they don't have to worry about straying away from them than a guy they find super attractive.

This is the truth. My wife honestly doesn't like the way my body is. I've asked her to explain why...but basically it came down to what you said....me being hit on or straying.

Plus I will admit I do go a little overboard on the gym. Most women like a slim toned build, not someone who looks "contest ready".

I have showed her pictures of me from 20+ years ago when I was the same and told her that I was never about that. Working out and having a nice physique should be because you want to do for yourself...not anyone else.

Plus when I am committed to someone.....I'm a fiercely loyal person. I have never cheated on anyone I have been with....and when single I would never date anyone that was involved with someone else.

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by premier3is

He can make the profile pic of him between the Diablo and the Countach and see what happens lol.

I had considered that - create another profile, same information, but in the pics only have pics of my house, pool, Ferrari, Lamborghinis, and maybe the M3. And maybe a distant shot of me to indicate that I do exist - and then see what responses I get to that account.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

This is the truth. My wife honestly doesn't like the way my body is. I've asked her to explain why...but basically it came down to what you said....me being hit on or straying.

Plus I will admit I do go a little overboard on the gym. Most women like a slim toned build, not someone who looks "contest ready".

I have showed her pictures of me from 20+ years ago when I was the same and told her that I was never about that. Working out and having a nice physique should be because you want to do for yourself...not anyone else.

Plus when I am committed to someone.....I'm a fiercely loyal person. I have never cheated on anyone I have been with....and when single I would never date anyone that was involved with someone else.

Good man! I am also this way.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by dinonz

Sadly, I'm not like that and don't seem to have the same luck as him. Might be the introvert in me not helping.

Being an introvert is tough, and I say that as someone who is still an introvert for the most part.

I didn't date anyone until the last year of high school. I had changed schools a few times growing up, and meeting people was not a strong point I had. During college I took a few courses that forced me to do public speaking in front of large groups, and I emerged from my shell with more confidence.
Now most of my friends would probably consider me to be outgoing, even though I'm still mostly an introvert on the inside.

It's okay to be an introvert, but you have to put yourself out there, women won't usually come to you. Being the loudest most annoying guy at a party isn't great either, you want to be somewhere in the middle. That old saying "fake it till you make it"? It works.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by dinonz

I had considered that - create another profile, same information, but in the pics only have pics of my house, pool, Ferrari, Lamborghinis, and maybe the M3. And maybe a distant shot of me to indicate that I do exist - and then see what responses I get to that account.

I have a feeling that if you create a profile like that, any responses you get will be from gold diggers or people who don't have your best interests in mind.