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Posted by kara lynne on December 6, 2003, at 3:11:41
Tonight I filled out an extensive questionaire for one of these dating services. After an hour this is what I got:
******is based upon a complex matching system developed through extensive testing of married individuals. One of the requirements for it to work successfully is for participants to fall into our rigorously defined profiles. If we aren't able to match a user well using these profiles, the most considerate approach is to inform them early in the process.
We are so convinced of the importance of creating compatible matches to help people establish and enjoy happy, lasting relationships that we choose not to provide service rather than risk an uncertain match.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make our profiles work for you. Our matching system is not suitable for about 20% of potential users, so 1 in 5 people simply would not benefit from our service. We hope that you understand that we regret our inability to provide service for you at this time.
Can you believe this? What in heaven's name do I think now?
Posted by slinky on December 6, 2003, at 5:01:37
In reply to I flunked internet dating, posted by kara lynne on December 6, 2003, at 3:11:41
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> Can you believe this? What in heaven's name do I think now?
>
That you're too special ,unique and a very good catch?
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 6, 2003, at 7:13:03
In reply to I flunked internet dating, posted by kara lynne on December 6, 2003, at 3:11:41
> Can you believe this? What in heaven's name do I think now?
You didn't flunk the test....you aced it. You're off-the-charts special, not run-of-the-mill. Look at it the other way.....they wouldn't have been able to find you your special man either, as neither of you would "fit the mould".
Lar
Posted by fallsfall on December 6, 2003, at 10:22:06
In reply to I flunked internet dating, posted by kara lynne on December 6, 2003, at 3:11:41
I wholeheartedly agree with the others: You are too wonderful and unique for them. Take their word for it - THEY would not be able to help you.
THEY are too rigid and uncreative.
YOU are fabulous!
Posted by kara lynne on December 6, 2003, at 16:01:09
In reply to Re: I flunked internet dating » kara lynne, posted by fallsfall on December 6, 2003, at 10:22:06
so what time will you pick me up?
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 6, 2003, at 16:18:21
In reply to I flunked internet dating, posted by kara lynne on December 6, 2003, at 3:11:41
> Tonight I filled out an extensive questionaire for one of these dating services.
> Unfortunately, we are not able to make our profiles work for you. Our matching system is not suitable for about 20% of potential users, so 1 in 5 people simply would not benefit from our service. We hope that you understand that we regret our inability to provide service for you at this time.
>
> Can you believe this? What in heaven's name do I think now?FWIW, I did the whole questionnaire thingie, and I flunked too. Not a single eligible match for me in the whole ding-dang world.
I prefer to think it is because I am special, however..... ;-)
Lar
Posted by fallsfall on December 6, 2003, at 17:32:17
In reply to Re: I flunked too, posted by Larry Hoover on December 6, 2003, at 16:18:21
What about you and SusanJ????
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 6, 2003, at 18:11:59
In reply to Re: I flunked too » Larry Hoover, posted by fallsfall on December 6, 2003, at 17:32:17
> What about you and SusanJ????
Um? huh? What what about me and Sooz?
Eh?
Lar
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 7, 2003, at 10:01:12
In reply to Re: I flunked too » fallsfall, posted by Larry Hoover on December 6, 2003, at 18:11:59
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 7, 2003, at 10:10:49
In reply to hummm thought you weren't available? (nm), posted by Jai Narayan on December 7, 2003, at 10:01:12
I was doing research....
....so I could offer informed commentary.
Lar
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 7, 2003, at 10:59:24
In reply to Re: hummm thought you weren't available? » Jai Narayan, posted by Larry Hoover on December 7, 2003, at 10:10:49
okay I'm curious, where's this site and how much does it cost?
wish me luck.....
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 7, 2003, at 11:50:02
In reply to oh Lar, you are such an investigative scientist, posted by Jai Narayan on December 7, 2003, at 10:59:24
> okay I'm curious, where's this site and how much does it cost?
http://www.eharmony.com/core/eharmony?cmd=home
It's free until the point where you might want to contact a "match"....then it's $300.
If nothing else, they give you a psych profile.
> wish me luck.....
Luck?
Lar
Posted by Penny on December 7, 2003, at 12:10:23
In reply to I flunked internet dating, posted by kara lynne on December 6, 2003, at 3:11:41
I filled out the extensive questionnaire for one of the online dating services and got the same response. Clearly, they don't know what they're missing...
Not to mention, I would bet that the people who DO fit into their profiles aren't being completely honest...
Oh well.
P
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 7, 2003, at 13:56:10
In reply to Re: oh Lar, you are such an investigative scientist » Jai Narayan, posted by Larry Hoover on December 7, 2003, at 11:50:02
> If nothing else, they give you a psych profile.
okay I went for the profile...I was 3/4 of the way through and my computer crashed....that is one long profile.... I am not sure I can do it again. you who have done it deserve a metal of some sort for the endurance & patience you displayed.
> > wish me luck.....
> Luck?
oh honey I was being silly (ps calling someone honey is new for me...I guess I can do it too.)
> Lar
Jai
Posted by Karen_kay on December 8, 2003, at 11:18:33
In reply to luck or a patience of god, posted by Jai Narayan on December 7, 2003, at 13:56:10
I just got through about 3 pages and quit the dating profile. Do I lack patience? I just figured it wasn't worth my time to fidn out there may be some 25 year old frat boy in Tampa Bay florida waiting to meet me. Or better yet, no one is up to par with my standards. What I do find fascinating is the fact that so many of you intelligent people took the time out of your busy schedule to fill out a long survey to make someone else feel better! Also, think aobut most of the people who are answering the questions online. They aren't answering them truthfully! If they want to get a date anyway! That's sweet. I'd take my chances with a stranger!
Posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 12:32:01
In reply to Re: I flunked too » Larry Hoover, posted by fallsfall on December 6, 2003, at 17:32:17
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 8, 2003, at 12:53:08
In reply to LOL! Larry's Way Out of My League!!!! (nm) » fallsfall, posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 12:32:01
Hey!
Are you saying I'm not good enough?
Posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 13:00:21
In reply to Re: LOL! Larry's Way Out of My League!!!! » Susan J, posted by Larry Hoover on December 8, 2003, at 12:53:08
Lar,
>
> Are you saying I'm not good enough?<<Oh, no! You are *too* good for me. A girl's gotta know her limitations! :-p
S.
Posted by fallsfall on December 8, 2003, at 13:10:38
In reply to Re: LOL! Larry's Way Out of My League!!!! » Larry Hoover, posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 13:00:21
Larry and Susan,
My memory stinks these days, so I could be way off base, but wasn't there a time (a couple of months ago?) when the two of you were trading posts back and forth, and we (at least I) were/was teasing you about getting together?
It thought it was you two, But I could be wrong. Maybe I'll get motivated enough to look back...
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 8, 2003, at 13:15:23
In reply to Re: LOL! Larry's Way Out of My League!!!! » Larry Hoover, posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 13:00:21
> Lar,
>
> >
> > Are you saying I'm not good enough?
>
> <<Oh, no! You are *too* good for me. A girl's gotta know her limitations! :-p
>
> S.You just too darn lawy...I mean literal. I be funnin' wit ya...
:-p
Posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 13:28:18
In reply to Re: LOL! Larry's Way Out of My League!!!! » Susan J, posted by fallsfall on December 8, 2003, at 13:10:38
Falls --
>
> My memory stinks these days, so I could be way off base, but wasn't there a time (a couple of months ago?) when the two of you were trading posts back and forth, and we (at least I) were/was teasing you about getting together?
<<Yeah, that was YOU! :-) I can't remember the context -- mighta had something to do with my internet dating dramas... :-)Susan
Posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 13:33:33
In reply to Re: LOL! Larry's Way Out of My League!!!! » Susan J, posted by Larry Hoover on December 8, 2003, at 13:15:23
Or I could write an "Ode to Larry Hoover" that's so long it'd bring this server down! :-)
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 8, 2003, at 15:11:45
In reply to Be Careful Larry » Larry Hoover, posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 13:33:33
> Or I could write an "Ode to Larry Hoover" that's so long it'd bring this server down! :-)
OK, that would be lovely....
Posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 15:21:46
In reply to Be Careful Larry » Larry Hoover, posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 13:33:33
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 8, 2003, at 18:57:57
In reply to I Shall Entitle it *Eh?* ......... (nm) » Susan J, posted by Susan J on December 8, 2003, at 15:21:46
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