From: gdb15@grebe.cl.cam.ac.uk (Guy Barry)
Subject: Re: *** SM ISO SF ***
Reply-To: gdb15@cl.cam.ac.uk
Organization: U of Cambridge Computer Lab, UK
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 11:30:57 GMT

In article <thurlow.727855348@convex.convex.com> thurlow@convex.com (Robert Thurlow) writes:

>This group is for public discussions about
>things related to being single, which, "I'm horny, mail me" is NOT
>designed to lead to.  

That gives me an idea about how to deal with personal ads:


   >From: an4172@anon.penet.fi (FERRET)
   Subject: Ferret iso SF for hopping good times...
   
   First, the important stuff. 

Good.  It's nice to see a poster who doesn't beat about the bush.

   I am a SWM college grad
   with plans to move to the Colo. Springs area of
   Colorado. I enjoy horseback riding, hiking, camping,
   and other outdoor activities. My interests are wide
   and varied, but include Fantasy/SF books, Star Trek,
   D&D, Shotokan Karate, Classical Music, SCA (although
   I am not an official member...yet  :) ), ferrets, and
   much more. I am willing to try just about anything 
   once before deciding whether I like it.

OK, I get the picture.  So what's the "important stuff"?
   
   I am a Pagan by choice, but I maintain an open mind
   about other people's chosen religions. I have a
   very punny sense of humor. <Grin> I believe very firmly
   in honesty. I also believe in emotional maturity; head
   games just piss me off. However, don't think of me as a
   stuffed shirt. I am very fun-loving.

Fine.  Now what's your point?
   
   Now the more superficial stuff. I am 5 foot 6, 120 lbs,
   brown hair and eyes, 23 years old. I am an occasional
   drinker and non-smoker, although I don't mind others
   smoking around me if they aren't blowing smoke in my face.
   I am fairly attractive (at least, that's what I've been
   told. I try to avoid judging my own appearance.) I try
   to stay reasonably healthy. I am very turned off by
   SM and domination games but am rather experimental
   other than that.

Do we really need to know all this?  What do you want to say?
   
   As far as what I am looking for, I would like to meet
   a S*F within driving distance of CoSpgs for a close
   friendship and, hopefully, LTR. I am hoping to meet
   someone with a sense of adventure and romance. 

Well, aren't we all.  Now hurry up and get to the point please!

   Looks aren't all that important, although height and weight should
   be proportional (i.e. healthy). Must have interests we can
   share. Openmindedness in all areas is a very definite plus.

Terrific.  Now maybe we can get down to the nitty-gritty at last.
   
   If I have held your interest this long, 

Not really...

   drop me a line and we'll see what happens. :)
   
Is that it?  Have you nothing more to say than that?  "Drop me a line
and we'll see what happens."  You can't really argue with that, can
you?  What do you want me to say -- "oh no we won't!"?  Or will you
suddenly post a profound discourse on the nature of singleness if I
drop you a line?  I can't in all honesty say you've added a great deal
to the debate, but thank you for your contribution.  Good night.



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