MrStrapwell -> RE: Things are getting interesting ... (9/20/2004 1:14:19 AM)
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ORIGINAL: happypervert Though the ads are looking for responses, they do have target audiences in mind and of course will respond to those that fit what they're looking for. I use the analogy of a company with a help wanted ad -- if they are looking for experienced engineers, there is no reason to respond to recent graduates, janitors, lumberjack or anyone else that isn't a fit. But they will call the ones they want to interview. Now after reading your posts, it looks to me like sending a compliment to gals is a really a test of your own charm; getting a reply lets you measure your success. And since you didn't get the thoughtful replies to give yourself a warm and fuzzy feeling, you got upset enough to start this discussion framing the situation as a lack of courtesy in the girls. Let's face it -- if it wasn't about getting your ego stroked, you wouldn't care at all whether they replied or not. But as others have stated, there's no reason at all for them to reply. As a matter of fact, there is a disincentive to sending a even quick "Thanks, but no thanks", because that would just encourage a lot of bozos to reply again to try to build upon her politeness to eventually weasel their way into her pants. Regarding happypervert's comments, Actually, if trying to meet people and have a positive verbal interchange is derided as a sinister means to gaining a "warm and fuzzy feeling" and "stroking one's ego", then the one suggesting such has a cynical view of humanity. And I don't think that it helps to refer to men on this site as "bozos", nor to refer to the seduction of a woman as an attempt to "weasel their way into her pants". After all, there are many gentlemen, myself included, who seek a monogamous relationship. Mr. Strapwell
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