In an effort to expand readership for the blog, I have whored myself out to very familiar websites (that have helped countless gay men expand other things in their lives): Adam4Adam, Manhunt, and BigMuscle. Keep in mind that these threads read from bottom to top. Click the screenshots to enlarge.
Most of the time, I try to be subtle about the online marketing at the beginning of a conversation, but after a few drinks, the “t” becomes less than silent. In my profile, I suggest that guys google me. You know, in case they actually read my profile.
What can I say; I know what I like.
This guy started out clever, but he quickly took an intelligence nosedive.
For those of you not familiar, when you don’t have a picture, A4A gives you a generic silhouette that says “no photo”. Doesn’t he know the #1 rule of online dating: No pic? No dick!
This guy gave me the most unique opener/compliment I’ve gotten in my ~7 years of online gay activity.
Thanks, dude. I’ve been working on it for the summer.
On the other hand, there’s one problem I keep running into over and over again. I don’t want the webmasters to peg me as a spammer, so I never send links in emails. I’d say about a fifth to a quarter of guys I talk to don’t quite get that.
I guess “the blackout blog dot com” doesn’t translate to www.TheBlackoutBlog.com as easily as I would think. PS, his screenname starts with “top”. Riiiiiight.
The worst is making a situation awkward when you’re not even physically present.
Thanks for sharing on the first day of messaging. Yeah, there was no saving that one.
And finally, here are two examples of how to avoid meeting D. Kareem for sex.
If any “blk” dick will do, you won’t. And yes, mine has arms and legs.
Click here to check out my last Fun with Adam4Adam post.
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7 comments:
HA HA HA HA!!!! canNOT deal! Feel like I should try this too.
Good work!
i wonder if the guy talking about the rape-and-gift combo was joking? wow.
other than that, these convos are super-amusing!
Contemplating mixed blessings makes me feel Irish. You are such an over the top delight, I'm sorry we are not synchronous. My Manhattan years were outstanding, but you were not there, and those that were are now mostly gone. So thanks, though inadequate, only begins to point my thoughts to the emotion I feel in gratitude for your sharing.
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Noel
Noel, thanks so much for your comment. That's exactly my intention with this blog, so reading your words meant a great deal to me.
spam in all forms sucks - these are safe spaces for gay men to come together not opportunities for free marketing - shame on you!
*stank face* Who invited her?!
Kidding! I'll take the good with the bad. I've actually gotten a lot more positive feedback about the blog from people who have contacted me online (because I only talk to people who reach out to me) than negative (solely this comment). And I tend to actually have good conversations with those who "give good email" (to quote 2ndPerson, may it rest in peace).
And really, if people are criticizing, they're reading. Thanks for the comment, Anon, and happy hunting!
Love your adventures on A4A!
~A
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