Soxfan1016 said:
*throws computer out window while screaming in latin*
... How dare you criticize my amphora... or my aqueduct for that matter.
Larenxis said:
I guess I shouldn't have expected this to stay on topic, but still, nobody's come up with a satisfying answer.
Oh, oh pick me! [http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/3134/kitteneu3.png]
Alright, the threads with wider audiences are the ones that are more popular, right? Pretty much everyone wants a partner, so the "Preferred Partner" threads can have some of the widest audience. Not only is it something everyones considered, its something everyone can have an opinion on, regardless of the level of experience they have with the subject in question. So everyone is going to know what they want to talk about, unlike threads about religion, politics etc. Its also a self interest thing, you can talk about yourself and receive pats on the back for good taste, find people with similar preference and then theres the "I'd hit that" element.
So, thats reasons for posting, now lets look at the types of posts.
The OP: fiendishly easy to set up:
Preferred Partner said:
Well I was discussing with a friend yesterday what we prefer in partners. He reckons outgoing busty blondes are more attractive, but my ex was an outgoing busty blonde and I got bored of her pretty quickly. Now I think cute brunettes are better, like the girl I currently like (who I'm thinking of asking out soon!!).
Anyway, what do members of the Escapist find most attractive in the opposite sex? Describe as much or as little as you like.
Now I went overboard on that, and it still took me only 3 odd minutes. Its wordy enough to get past mods, but simple enough for people to read in a hurry.
Average Man: Whats even easier than setting it up? Responding.
Notarealperson said:
I think chicks who are cute, but also have like a good a personality. I like a girl who can say something interesting or make me laugh as well as being good looking.
PS. Good luck with the brunette!
Thats the average reply, short, direct, to the point but its still making a contribution to the topic.
The frequent Quote...er:
Made_up_guy_43 said:
Notarealperson said:
I think chicks who are cute, but also have like a good a personality. I like a girl who can say something interesting or make me laugh as well as being good looking.
PS. Good luck with the brunette!
Yeah me too, I wouldn't want to be with a hot chick who is an airhead just cause shes hot.
Bonding, you affirm your own opinion to someone else's, maybe someone who is a more regular user. You also both look like nice guys now, and you know that, because you know that any women reading will go "Oh they're nice guys, they don't like women just for their looks," so thats a confidence boost [http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4400/ultraelection2mx0.png] as well.
"Been there, done that,":Next there is the guy who actually has some experience. How much? It doesn't matter. All that matters is he wants validation by telling everyone about it.
Ratdh_Somuib_92 said:
Well, boobs are important, but not like massive ones. Big enough for a handful is good, if you know what I mean. Like my current girlfriend
See? He can let everyone know that he is getting some from a hot chick, but he won't seem sleazy because its pretty much on topic.
After that there is a unique little fellow, who may or may not want our pity. Sometimes he just feels good about beating himself up, because its easier to deal with things that way than try and be positive.
Mr_Self_deprecation_01 said:
I'd like any girl who is interested me... sadly that narrows it down a lot
Once we've hit page 3, the 5th type of poster pops up.
Shy_guy_12 said:
Well the girl I like at the moment is brunette, and really funny, but I don't know how to approach her or tell her I like her. Any suggestions??
He can get away with the "how do i ask a girl out???" because he is hiding inside another thread, instead of making his own. Judging by how popular these types of threads are, he also has a good chance of getting some advice.
Then, there is the final type of poster:
Explicit_Detail_Man said:
Well I like a girl who-
*SNIP about 2000 words*
-until the words maudlin have almost completely faded. Thats what I like in a girl.
Why does he write this much?
We just don't know. Perhaps he meant to write a short one but got wrapped up in it and forgot he was on the internet and not writing a journal.
Notice how its almost impossible to be wrong as well? No one can call you out and say "Hey you don't like chicks with good personality!" so what you say doesn't have to be "correct"
So now you've seen reasons for posting and exaggerated stereotypical posts, answered it for you?
Of course I could have got this entirely wrong [http://mfrost.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/knitted_kitteh.jpg]...
