THAT is the most juvenile thing i've heard in regards to online dating. wow, it's so easy to hide behind a screen when being rejected.

i didn't mean to imply that YOU personally find that complimentary; only perhaps they think that is expected of them, much the same way people write general commonalities which they assume others are seeking.

i guess it beats being called a jerk or something!

I think I'd rather be (directly) called a jerk.

At least that shows I made enough of an impact for the person not to have to resort to a "shield."

okay, in that case:


jerk!

argumentative, intimidating jerk!




*runs for cover behind my screen*

Scream!!!

SEE, It looks like a spider. Who would want to masticate on a spider?

I don't find intelligence intimidating.

But I do find those who constantly remind others of theirs, rather irritating.

Technically, the correct form is "Arrogant Narcissistic Conceited Jerk."

It's like a comfy old coat....!

Hey, don't make me move this to Sex & Intimacy.

and here i was trying to be creative with my wordage and you shot that right down. no wonder people are intimidated!

If they ever saw me try to cook something, they would feel totally superior. If they survived the fire, that is.

As far as being intimidated because you're a walking dictionary/thesaurus...nah, can't say that threw me for a loop. Once I read a few of your posts and got through the world's longest profile, I figured out you were just a regular guy, albeit a pretty damn intelligent one.

Now, if you strapped on the skates, grabbed a stick and puck, and stuck me in goal to face a slapshot...I'd probably be slightly intimidated. But I know men that would shriek at the thought of facing a 100 mph chunk of hard rubber coming at 'em, pads or no pads.

I personally think it's your Pepsi fueled cynicism that intimidates women Lex. Hell, if you've searched within a range of 897,000 miles and haven't found someone acceptable, why contact you?! Apparently your standards are pretty stringent. I know I failed on at least 46 of them.

I wouldn't call that being intimidated though. Just no point in barking up the wrong tree.

I think the people here who have gotten to know me would probably agree with that assessment.



Truth is, I really don't have a great slapshot. I use the wrist shot more than anything, usually from about 8-10 feet out, and my aim is pretty good after all these years. I can hit a corner or bounce one in off the goalie's butt (they really hate that, though).



OK, reverse psychology doesn't work. I guess I figured someday someone would see the underlying humor of the whole thing and think "Well, I'll show him" -- maybe that's too far-fetched, something better left to a story in a book....?

My cynicism is a lot like my hockey stick -- it's a tool, curved on the end and covered with black tape.



Absolutely. But how many lurkers are out there who have never said a word? Sometimes I wonder.

Do you really want to confuse those folks that park in the S & I thread?

in the profile, yes, the humour comes across.

truthfully, however, many of your posts say the same thing and, when it's read repetitively, it tends to come across as being at least partially sincere.

it's a good strategy. exceptional women seek a challenge.

Well of course. The standard human excuse "It's not MY fault"

But they can use a big word by saying "intimidated"!

lex will fall for a woman who intimidates him.

probably that reader thing, huh?! LOL!

you read it first here!

go ahead. scare me baby. if you can.

That's pretty much the idea....!

As long as the challenge doesn't involve goatdom....