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From: jbecker@ocf.berkeley.edu (Jane Becker)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: Re: ADVICE NEEDED FROM THE LADIES
Date: 12 Sep 1992 07:27:02 GMT
Organization: U.C. Berkeley Open Computing Facility
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In article <92253.220046ACPS7083@RyeVm.Ryerson.Ca> <ACPS7083@RyeVm.Ryerson.Ca> writes:
>Hi there.
> I have a personal question for everyone, especially females, whose experienced
>with this in the past.
>  I am a quiet and shy-type person, and I'm not ashamed to admit that whenever
>a chance to talk to a female, that I'm quit interested in, is present, I always
>have trouble in starting any conversation what-so-ever!!
>  It's that whenever I have the chance, I'm always speechless!!

Well, they say that if you have trouble speaking in public, you should
imagine the audience in their underwear...  but I imagine that wouldn't
help in this case! :)

>  The most I could talk about would be how her summer was and maybe something
>about their courses.  But ... that's it!!!
>  I've always had this problem, and whenever I DO want to talk to her,
>I act like a total idiot and saying something either repetious or totally off-
>topic,  STUPID to sum it up.
>
>  The weird thing is, I never have this type of problem with ordinary friends.

Perhaps you should think about what you talk about with your "ordinary"
friends...

>  The question is:
>
>   What does a man say to start off a conversation with a female that he likes?
>And not look like an idiot?  I've always had this problem.
> [stuff deleted]
>                                        A Troubled Individual.

I suppose my advice to a guy who has trouble talking to women is to
start off by talking about something you have in common ... meaning
if you met her in a class, talk about the class, if you meet her at
a party, talk about the music, etc ... 

after that, stick to subjects you normally talk about with your other
friends (judiciously edited, of course ... no need to tell her about your
plans for doing laundry the following day...)

Basically, be yourself and relax.  I know, I know ... easier said than
done ... but remember, practice makes perfect... (don't you hate cliches?)

Of course, these are just my late-night rambling opinions...

-Jane
From: mcsweinberg@memstvx1.memst.edu
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: Rai Once More
Date: 15 Sep 92 12:36:28 -0600
Organization: Memphis State University

I'm mad! I'm furious! My computer at work that I have all my sig files and
correspondance lists etc.. won't connect up to internet!!!!! It's like
It's like....a...a... almost loke going w/o SEX. Oh g-d. I'm losing it!!

OALN, (On a lighter note), Good Morning Guys [as always a generic term],

Well the story thread is going pretty good although submitions have dropped
down a bit.  Hmm.,. My wrting unfortunately has been limited since school
has started. I need inspiration!!! I need sparks! I need I need to 
What do I need? Don't answer that!!!

Topic for discussion... 
this is something I have had trouble with. Telling a guy that you like that
you don't want to go out. I mean someone you really want to go out
with but just not that night I.e. you don't feel well or something. Everytime
I say something like this they think I'm no longer interested.

Rai.

P.S. "Darkmore" you seem to be an immerging net.personality I am assuming that
you are male am I mistaken somehow it's not quite clear kind of a "Pat" senario
on SNL I do understand that you are homosexual.

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From: jay.grutman@madness.network23.com (Jay Grutman) 
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: SWM SEEKING SWF IN RI
Date: 5 Sep 92 12:35:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Terminal Madness BBS - Newport, RI - 401-848-9069
Reply-To: jay.grutman@madness.network23.com (Jay Grutman) 

i am a swm 33 y.o. seeking a normal swf between 28-31 who is located in
RI. I am a professional Investment Banker/Developer and spend 1/2 the
year in RI and 1/2 in Fl. I am 5'8" 160 lbs brown hair and eyes. I enjoy
the outdoors, horseback riding, boating, the beach and good
conversation. I hope to meet a down to earth sincere counterpart for
friendship and possible romance. If you think you are miss right drop me
a line via e-mail and we'll see what happens.
                                                 
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From: ap.180@cupid.sai.com
Subject: GWM at Purdue seeks same
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  I'm a student at Purdue, West Lafayette, IN.  I'm 23 years old,
6'1", blond (light brown) hair/blue eyes, average build, 155 lbs.  
I'm looking to meet someone in the Lafayette/ W. Lafayette area 
for friendship and possibly more.  


Hope so hear from you soon!
K-




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From: ap.450@cupid.sai.com
Subject: SAPM looking for **F in Midwest
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Date: Sat, 12 Sep 92 12:59:14 GMT
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I am a 26 year single asian male interested in meeting females for friendship
and possibly more. I am secure, attractive, healthy and disease free. My views
tend to be generally liberal in that I like to discuss issues/chat with an
open mind. At this point in life, I am not seeking a realtionship mainly
because I don't think I am ready for a commitment. I live in the Chicago
metropolitan area, but my job requires me to travel every once in a while.
If you're a single female somewhere around my age and would like to meet
someday perhaps and have a wonderful time with no strings attached send me
a mail; you'll not regret it. We can chat on the net and lets see how things
turn out first.  
See ya later :-)

SAM

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From: ap.4596@cupid.sai.com
Subject: GWM ISO same
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Date: Fri, 11 Sep 92 11:54:25 GMT
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Hello.

I'm interested in meeting other gay men 18-25 in the Los Angeles area.

I'm interested right now in making friends, then eventually maybe more.

I'm tall, slim, and attractive.  I have an eccentric personality, and many
different hobbies and interests.  I'm mostly attracted to masculine, 
good-looking men who don't believe you have to advertise your sexual 
orientation to be well adjusted.

If you're interested, please respond via e-mail.


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From: reykja@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Reykja Sigurdsson)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: couch potato wanted ;-)
Date: 7 Sep 92 01:24:18 GMT
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA

Hi...

     Now that I have a new e-mail address, I would like to make some new
contacts. 

     I would like to talk to men, 30+, who don't mind an older woman. I would
like to make contact with someone who is interested in exploring the deeper
things of life -- everything from the nature of the universe to the meaning
of it. 

     I am 40, average-looking, like reading and quiet activities. I do not
drink or use drugs. I like to think of myself as more cerebral than physical. 

     The man who will catch my attention is one who has developed internally
beyond the superficial standards of beauty. He wants someone who is more   
intellectual than the average person. He is self-assured enough to realize
that compassion and sharing are more important than hypersensitive self-
protection. He is looking for someone to be his best-friend/soulmate. He 
is internally developed enough to know that honor and integrity are more
important than image. He likes himself enough to have grown beyond 
self-centeredness. He likes himself enough to share himself with others. 

     The man who will capture my heart will be socially conscious, concerned
about the world around him and involved in the world around him. He will 
know that with freedom comes responsibility. (I don't mind libertarians but
if you have not grown enough to know that the world doesn't revolve around
you and economics will not solve all the world's problems, forget it.) 

     I am also looking for someone who has enough respect for himself and
others to be *Very* particular about his sexual partners. I will not 
accept promiscuity. There is not a peice of ass in this world worth dying
for. 

     Most of all, I would like to meet someone who enjoys simple things --
eating pizza in front of the TV, reading, walking in nature, driving 
aimlessly and renting movies. I do not like bars, loud places or crowded
environments. Hopefully, you will have the same attitude. 

     Please, vegetarians, work-out fanatics, militant anti-smokers, "white
wine" types, born-again Christians, you needn't reply. You would not like me. 

     Please reply to rks@teal.csn.org. (The address above is my work 
address and it will be very difficult for me to reply from here. This 
account will be dead as of Tuesday morning.) I look forward to hearing 
from you.


thanks ---

-rks

 
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From: ecsd@tfs.com (Eric C. S. Dynamic)
Subject: Re: Re: }7G
Organization: TFS
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1992 10:01:06 GMT

Hi Y'all [Generic Term],

Rai wrote the stuff '>'-ized.
(...)
>3) We need to get some exciting discussions going. The following are some
>ideas:
(...)
>	- Which is better a relationship with no love and great sex
>	or with Great Love and horrible Sex
(...)

I think it'd be better to discuss a relationship with great love and sex
rolled in one, which I want. Doing anything else is interesting, but
counterproductive. The fact that I do anything else reflects at least in
small part the fact that some people would Rather perform autopsies.


Why dwell in images of misery that could be
When we are thinking about you and me
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From: CBW3@psuvm.psu.edu
Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.personals.ads
Subject: Pennsylvania GWM seeking Prince Charming
Date: 6 Sep 92 17:30:38 GMT
Organization: Penn State University

Heya ...

Let me tell you all something about me, okay?  I'm a 28-year old GWM studying
at Penn State in State College PA (the precise geographic center of the state,
which means it's 3 hrs from Pittsburgh and 4 from Philly).  I'm working on my
PhD in Spanish, which will take me about two more years to complete.  I
consider myself shy, though other people say I'm not; I'm a definite homebody,
by which I mean that I don't like smoke-&-attitude-filled bars or clubs; I'd
much rather stay at home with some close friends for a late dinner, some great
conversation about everything under the sun (or stars), and maybe a video.
When I do go out, I enjoy movies, plays, concerts, and other cultural-type
activities.  I'm looking for *my* Prince Charming, which means someone who
would either appreciate or share my interests and temperament; I'd also like
to make some new friends, if possible.

Please write!!

Chris
From: bkowal@aludra.usc.edu (Brian A. Kowal)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: ISO lady to see movie in LA tonight
Date: 10 Sep 1992 17:09:48 -0700
Organization: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
NNTP-Posting-Host: aludra.usc.edu

Hi,

Any single ladies in their twenties interested in seeing a movie
tonight?  I am a 24 years old, blond hair and blue eyed.  I would like
to get out of the apartment tonight and see one of the new films that
has come out.

Brian A. Kowal
kowal@aludra.usc.edu



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From: ap.4897@cupid.sai.com
Subject: SWM ISO S*F for Friendship
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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 92 11:35:36 GMT
X-Iso: SF

Hello,

I'm a 23 year old communications major at a southern university.

I'm a writer, and I'm looking for women who can engage in 
intelligent conversations about a wide range of topics.

Music Tastes:  Techno/Rave/House, Police, Sting, Beatles, Mozart,
               Simon and Garfunkel, Allman Bros., ect. ect.

Movie Tastes:  Terry Gilliam, Tim Burton, Akira Kurosowa, David Lynch,
               Woody Allen, Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, ect. ect.

Humor Tastes:  British humor, Monty Python, Douglas Adams, Zucker Bros. 
               (Airplane, Naked Gun...), SNL, ect. ect.

Authors:       Douglas Adams, Phillip Jose Farmer, (lots of sci-fi, fantasy)

TV:            StarTrek (old and new), Northern Exposure, Twin Peaks,
               and a few other shows I'm not remembering now.

I'm looking for an interesting woman to talk to about just about anything.
I'm not interested in email sex.  I am emotionally stable (surprise surprise).
I'm just looking for a woman with some of the same interests that I have.
So, please leave some mail for this "Lonely Guy" a la the Steve Martin
movie of the same name.

Hope to here from someone soon!

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From: jjehl@lonestar.utsa.edu (Jeff D. Jehl)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: Re: Words _NEVER_ to call a Guy
Date: 12 Sep 92 00:37:40 GMT
Organization: University of Texas at San Antonio

In article <1992Sep11.233910.23841@nevada.edu> thumim@nevada.edu (Scrooge McDuck) writes:
>How many of you guys out there are tired of being called "a nice guy"
>or "cute?"  I am sick to death of people that tell me I am a nice guy
>and I am cute.  I don't want to be a nice guy and I don't want to be
>cute.  I want to be dirty and nasty and gorgeous.
>
>Just a thought for this Friday afternoon.
>
>Scrooge

*A crowd forms behind the speaker*
*picket signs come from nowhere*

A riot begins in a nearby gentlemen's club...
From: woodwick9526@iscsvax.uni.edu
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: re: Anyone around at this hour ?
Date: 6 Sep 92 11:26:20 -0500
Organization: University of Northern Iowa

Yes, and I am game for a BS Session.
                        Woody
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Subject: Re:  FROM RAI  (Cheer up Rai! :)  )
From: zoltar@glasgow.amigans.gen.nz (Grant Thoms (aka Zoltar))
Date: 6 Sep 92 18:28:55 PST
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>In article <1992Sep1.123422.3164@memstvx1.memst.edu>, mcsweinberg@memstvx1.memst.edu writes...

>>Hi Guys,
> 
>I'm kind of feeling really down today. Anyone have any good jokes or >cheery
>stories. You ever come to a point in life when you wonder if things are
>ever going to get better and decided that they most probably won't.
> 
>Rai.

Why are you feeling down Rai?? I would have posted this sooner but our 
mail sytem has been going a little ka ka lately...

I hope you are feeling better now, you should maybe watch a movie
like, Monty Python - Meaning of life, it would have you on the floor
rollingaround with laughter, (well maybe not that much, but It may
cheer you up a bit) 

I could always post a picture to you called `WeirdCunt' of one of my
friends, but I don't think he would ever forgive me (Hello Kerry! :) 
I still have that picture.. he he he <Evil Grin> and if you really wanted
to laugh, I can sned you a gif picture of me, as I have one now.. Hmm does
anyone want me to post my gif of me? or the Weird Cunt one? :)  

Keep smiling, you bring lots of happiness to many users with your witty
postings! :) 

Cheers,
Grant
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From: ap.4827@cupid.sai.com
Subject: European SWF Ph.D Candidate seeks intelligent, witty SWM
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Date: Sun, 13 Sep 92 15:09:43 GMT
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	If your a cultured, intelligent, witty, cultured gentleman over the
age of 33, relatively handsome, and enjoy the finer things in life then
please reply.

	I'm currently completing (writing my dissertation) my Ph.D and expect
to be on the job market within 9 months.  While I find my chosen career
personally rewarding, I would like to complete my life and find my "soul
mate".  

	I'm 5'9", 125 lbs., blonde hair, blue eyes, and considered to be
quite beautiful ---- both inside and *out*.  Sincerity, trust, honesty, and
core values a must.  Who knows, if we work out, I may move to your area.  If
you live in San Deago, I'll be visiting in January.  Currently, I'm in the
Midwest.  I enjoy adventures so, perhaps we could explore together.

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From: erkert@scan2.tamu.edu (Ron Erkert)
Subject:  zapped file
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Organization: Cyclotron Institute, Texas A&M University
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 19:42:55 GMT

Shannon from CalTech (I think that's right).

Zapped the note you sent me before getting your address off it.

Write again soon.  But to answer your questions.

Yes, I'm a real cowboy and, no, I'm not a Texan...yet.

Cowboy
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From: erkert@scan2.tamu.edu (Ron Erkert)
Subject: Re: September sux
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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1992 16:59:55 GMT

In article <rojcook.1.716409303@halls1.cc.monash.edu.au>,
 rojcook@halls1.cc.monash.edu.au (JACQI COOK) writes...
>It's me again...I was the one wishing you all a happy September.
>Well, we are in the middle of the month, and it is not going too well.  I 
>can't wait til October!  *sigh*
>What I really need is some cheering up...if there is anyone out there who 
>has a few kind words to spare...perhaps even a hug or two...it would help no 
>end.
>Jac

I'm told I give good hugs.  So...*HUG*, *HUG*!

Ghostrider
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From: ap.4593@cupid.sai.com
Subject: Honest, caring SWM iso SWF
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I'm also 23, 5' 11" 155lbs, dark hair, and brown eyes. I don't smoke,
and like amusement parks, movies, skiing, camping.... I'm an
undergraduate in college finishing up my Computer Science degree (its
taking a little longer than I expected :)

I'm looking for email (and maybe more) from single females from all
over. Feel free to ask me anything about myself. I live in the Buffalo
area.

I know I haven't said much about myself, but tell me a bit about
yourself and I'll respond with more details.... I'll answer all
replies.

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From: ap.4314@cupid.sai.com
Subject: SM ISO SF
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Date: Tue, 08 Sep 92 11:00:52 GMT
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yow.

i'm looking for a friend and lover who smiles alot; it would be way
cool if u'r tall, in shape and into sports; an open mind and an
engaging wit would be most welcome; i'd like someone who's not blinded
by the magic of something they don't understand, not afraid to point
out what i don't, or challenge what i do; i hope u'r a biker, too.

i just graduated from a college which made me an engineer; i'm into
biking, cooking, playing acoustic guitar, and spontaneous road trips
(the beach is a cool destination); my favorite sports are soccer and
basketball; I read science fiction mostly (thomas disch, ursula
leGuin), but my favorite books are their eyes were watching god''
lord of the flies'' and waiting for godot''; movies the
unbearable lightness of being'' the road warrior''; and music - the
black crowes, cowboy junkies, u2, and shawn colvin.

the only principle i consciously hold sacred is to 
do what i want, while respecting others. 

so, like, email me.

the vitals: 
i'm 21 years old; lanky (6'6", 180) dark and handsome (that's up 2 u);
short black hair; reasonably fit (from biking and a fast metabolism --
see addicitions below); no smokes, a little alcohol; i eat chicken
and fish, but generally avoid red meat.

addictions:
Ben & Jerry's chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream




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From: allyn@netcom.com (allyn)
Subject: Fettish in Clear Plastic
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 92 05:33:55 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 

I am a gay male with a fettish in clear plastic. I like to wear clear plastic
raincoats; and I have a collection of clothes made out of soft clear plastic
that I like to wear. 

I want to hear from other gay men who are strongly into clear plastic to
correspond and/or meet. I am in the Seattle area.

Thanks!
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From: darkmoor@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Darkmoore)
Subject: Re: male seeks.
Organization: Purdue Computing Center
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1992 07:12:53 GMT

In article <BuHw9u.Iy6@mentor.cc.purdue.edu>, catherin@sage.cc.purdue.edu (Catherine Manry) writes:
> i'm staying out of this one....
> :)
> 
> Catherine
> 

  Coward!  Go ahead flame me, you want to.

  Darkmoore.
  (God save this queen)




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From: catherin@sage.cc.purdue.edu (Catherine Manry)
Subject: Re: male seeks.
Organization: Purdue University
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1992 03:37:18 GMT

In article <BuFCH6.H3F@mentor.cc.purdue.edu>, darkmoor@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Darkmoore) writes:
> In article <1992Sep11.012217.14929@lemuria.sai.com>, ap.4724@cupid.sai.com writes:
> > 
> > Naive.
> > Long dark brown hair, dark eyes.  "Beautiful."
> > Young.
> > Thoughtful. 
> 
>   I cannot help but to ask...are you looking for a man?  or a woman?  or does
>   it matter the sex of the individual?  I fit all those qualifications, except
>   for one (the long hair), but I have a feeling I'm not what you are looking
>   for.
definitely not, Darkmoor.....unless you get yourself a wig...


:)

Catherine







> 
>   Darkmoore.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 


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