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Are these forums turning into a dating service? :( I sure as hell hope not.

I log in this morning only to find 3 threads that there are people looking for a date. Now I'm all for people finding love, but does it have to be here?

These forums are predominantly PC forums where people come to find out answers concerning their technological equipment. Every now and then there are more personal topics like the petrol price and birthdays and things, which is understandable for most forums.

But a few weeks a go there was a topic started that asked who's single? That's fine, but then more and more often I've seen it pop up that people (guys) want to hook up with the opposite sex (ladies).

And now WizardofId started a thread saying he is looking for a date!? :(

Very sad indeed that these forums are turning into a dating forum...
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Well if there were more ladies at lans it would make life easier and funnier to. :D
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Envinyatar wrote:Are these forums turning into a dating service? :( I sure as hell hope not.

I log in this morning only to find 3 threads that there are people looking for a date. Now I'm all for people finding love, but does it have to be here?

These forums are predominantly PC forums where people come to find out answers concerning their technological equipment. Every now and then there are more personal topics like the petrol price and birthdays and things, which is understandable for most forums.

But a few weeks a go there was a topic started that asked who's single? That's fine, but then more and more often I've seen it pop up that people (guys) want to hook up with the opposite sex (ladies).

And now WizardofId started a thread saying he is looking for a date!? :(

Very sad indeed that these forums are turning into a dating forum...
Listen bro' I didn't say I was looking for a date ON this website I said I was looking for hints and tips....on dating and to add I'm against the so called internet dating...too many freaks out there...!!


So do read a post before you....start dissing ppl cause your going to burn your fingers......!!! :twisted: :twisted:
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wizardofid wrote:...

Listen bro' I didn't say I was looking for a date ON this website I said I was looking for hints and tips....on dating and to add I'm against the so called internet dating...too many freaks out there...!!


So do read a post before you....start dissing ppl cause your going to burn your fingers......!!! :twisted: :twisted:
:lol: :lol: Now that's funny. I didn't mean to offend you Wizard, but what I'm trying to say is that it is getting more prevalent that dating is appearing in these forums. Making it seem like it's a dating forum rather than a PC forum.

And I didn't mean to diss YOU. You were just the unlucky person that created that post this morning. If it had been anybody else, I would have mentioned them.
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Well thats cool...so gooi some dutchmen lagers and tips...I need all the artililary... for tonight....!!! :lol: :lol:
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I truly think that this and the want a date threads should be moved to the Ward? I think I will do just that!
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Well, We can't talk about computers ALL the time. This forum is a means to break away from the outside world. And the people here are real people (albeit on the other end of the line), But they are still just as good friends as any of our other friends (on this side of the line.) And friends talk about all kinds of things. It would be pretty boring if the forum was just a help line where people posted problems and others answered, and that's it.

I for one, am happy that they topic of dating is coming up frequently, because it shows that we are not just a bunch of sorry Computer geeks that have no lives. We're warm blooded guys and gals looking for a little love. :wink:
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If I want to find out why my PC is not working I read the manual. If I want to talk **** with my friends, I phone them. If I want to find out why my PC is not working AND talk **** with my friends at the same time, I use PCF Forums.

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Envinyatar wrote: But a few weeks a go there was a topic started that asked who's single?
Errr... dunno where you've been but that thread is months old... besides, so what if some people try to use the forums to try and hook up with someone? Why does it annoy you so much? Why can we talk about all sorts of other crap but not our love lives ( or lack thereof )?
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Sure my young ones, go for it! Ruffen Onkel Doktor Jung fur vielen hilf!
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Dr_Jung wrote:Sure my young ones, go for it! Ruffen Onkel Doktor Jung fur vielen hilf!
Yeah relationships seems to be your speciality.
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All I'm saying is this is not the place to look for your soulmate. If you do happen to stumble upon that person, then congrats and I wish you the very best. But does dating have to be broadcast as it has recently here?

And we are not all geeks with no lives, Kronos. I am engaged, there's a few people around that are married, look at you for instance. You went to a stag night on a boys' night out. Now that's having a life isn't it?

But, obviously, nobody else sees what I am seeing so I will just zip it.
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Envinyatar wrote:All I'm saying is this is not the place to look for your soulmate. If you do happen to stumble upon that person, then congrats and I wish you the very best. But does dating have to be broadcast as it has recently here?

And we are not all geeks with no lives, Kronos. I am engaged, there's a few people around that are married, look at you for instance. You went to a stag night on a boys' night out. Now that's having a life isn't it?

But, obviously, nobody else sees what I am seeing so I will just zip it.
I came, I saw, I had to explain.


these threads that were started I think are more for the let out factor than anything else. I think that every single guy here knows that he will not find a date through the forum but what the hell if it is part of having fun we will do it.
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I agree with Ruad, I seriously doubt anyone is actually looking for a date on the PCF forums, but if they wanted to - what does it matter?
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The...PCF FORUMS...are...not...dating...forums... :?
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Envinyatar wrote:The...PCF FORUMS...are...not...dating...forums... :?
Then what is the PCF Forum? Should we then just talk about computer related issues? C'mon get real. That means no Jokes, no Ward, no Movie/Song wars, no Soccer etc. And no Cheese! 8O

The forum would die a sudden death my friend. If you don't like a topic, just ignore it. Why is it that this one gets to you so much?

Everyday someone starts a thread that everone else follows as the flavour of the day. It's normal.

We are here to have fun. If you're not having it, don't deny the rest of us ours.
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Envinyatar wrote:And we are not all geeks with no lives, Kronos.
I never said we were. I said these threads prove that we are NOT.
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Come on guys, looking for a date, I think not! Looking for some fun on the forum, YES! That's fine, lets face it unless some one in Cape Town I could not help anyway. This is a fun place and I really could not care less what is posted as long as it falls within the parameters of what is allowed here. I think we are reading too much into what Envinyatar sais. 8)
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I have this fight with my GF on a regular basis. She thinks this is a "dating/ chat/ flirt" site. It is not in my eyes and I also recon we should not stop anyone from posting their "dating requirements" as long as they do not make it a habit.

Think about it, if you can see what these guys post to each other then maybe you can also learn from this. So let's play nice and leave them be.

Why not open a Forum specificly for dating, wouldn't that be a bit of good marketing? What if you had to buy the mag to get info on how to get in to the dating thing? What if every cover CD contains an Access code you need to log in to this?

Just a thought....you can kill me now.......fast though...
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SS_Titanic wrote:I have this fight with my GF on a regular basis. She thinks this is a "dating/ chat/ flirt" site. It is not in my eyes and I also recon we should not stop anyone from posting their "dating requirements" as long as they do not make it a habit.

Think about it, if you can see what these guys post to each other then maybe you can also learn from this. So let's play nice and leave them be.

Why not open a Forum specificly for dating, wouldn't that be a bit of good marketing? What if you had to buy the mag to get info on how to get in to the dating thing? What if every cover CD contains an Access code you need to log in to this?

Just a thought....you can kill me now.......fast though...
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Fast enough for you?

Anyway I don't think creating a dating section and endorsing it in the mag is the way to go, leave things as they are now - if anyone ever wanted to create a sincere thread looking for a date, then they could post it here in the ward... but still if we can talk about movies, sports, work and our problems on the PCF site then we should be able to talk about dating as well, even if a person starts a thread in a desperate plea for affection. Chances are it won't succeed anyway...
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Show me love, Show me love, Show me love...... You know the rest!

Yo envy take it easy, every now and then some threads pop up that are annoying, well i don't think they remain a permanent feature so i reckon if it bothers you ignore it! Simple as that, since everybody has the right to post what they like, all except for stuff thats against cammys rules and i don't think dating threads transgress his rules! So all in all just let it slide!

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Envinyatar wrote:The...PCF FORUMS...are...not...dating...forums... :?
Damb i was hopeing i could hook up with that chick in Krono's sig.

She's pretty hot :twisted:
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Law wrote:
Envinyatar wrote:The...PCF FORUMS...are...not...dating...forums... :?
Damb i was hopeing i could hook up with that chick in Krono's sig.

She's pretty hot :twisted:
You leave her alone she is Kronos' current squeeeeze.
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Yeah that would've been nice.
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wizardofid wrote:
Envinyatar wrote:Are these forums turning into a dating service? :( I sure as hell hope not.

I log in this morning only to find 3 threads that there are people looking for a date. Now I'm all for people finding love, but does it have to be here?

These forums are predominantly PC forums where people come to find out answers concerning their technological equipment. Every now and then there are more personal topics like the petrol price and birthdays and things, which is understandable for most forums.

But a few weeks a go there was a topic started that asked who's single? That's fine, but then more and more often I've seen it pop up that people (guys) want to hook up with the opposite sex (ladies).

And now WizardofId started a thread saying he is looking for a date!? :(

Very sad indeed that these forums are turning into a dating forum...
Listen bro' I didn't say I was looking for a date ON this website I said I was looking for hints and tips....on dating and to add I'm against the so called internet dating...too many freaks out there...!!


So do read a post before you....start dissing ppl cause your going to burn your fingers......!!! :twisted: :twisted:
Since this is all my fault.
:lol: :lol:
Yip after many years of suffering the "wizz" is back in the dating game.....Well er..hmh that's the problem....It's been so long I need some pointers..??

So post away your hints and tips...to meet the perfect girl...."please"

Or give me a call on 0861 DROP DEAD.....I've been getting this number quite often from women I meet....must be some universal number...women use..??



This was all done in the name of fun....My post doesn't even say internet dating ... chatting...or whatever.

And I said
So post away your hints and tips...to meet the perfect girl...."please"


So this whole thing( me having a little fun.....) is seen as a crime against PCF..... :lol: :lol: So from now on I'll keep to the usual boring post..

"My HDD is failing help"

"internet xxx passwords" Never seen a thread like that but it would be nice :lol:

If you think that some ....:"fictional" dude from PCF...Yeah thats right I'm calling you fictional...your no more then a few oppinionated words is going to scare me Sh*tless...you must be kidding......... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8) 8)

Viva Viva weird post..!!! :lol: :lol:
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