From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!npoiv!npois!cbosgd!nscs!rmas70!cly
Newsgroups: net.singles
Title: Consensus on meeting via the net
Article-I.D.: rmas70.222
Posted: Thu Nov  4 09:20:05 1982
Received: Fri Nov  5 07:55:42 1982

Someone asked for a consensus on meeting via the net. Well,
from where I sit it seems that a lot of folks WANT to have a way
to do this, but are afraid/embarrased/hesitant about coming
out and saying it, or doing something about it. Unfortunately,
our society seems to put a stigma on someone who reaches out
and "admits" they want to meet others - you are somehow
degraded by it. YECCHHH!
 
However, there has been some activity already in the form of potlucks,
mail/letters exchanged, face-to-face meetings, etc. There was
even a submission to the net in the form of a classified ad
(the one that wasn't a joke!) - a brave soul indeed.

It seems that there are various ways to accomplish the goal of 
meeting other singles via the net - one needn't submit an ad
if that feels uncomfortable. I have not heard of any flaming
at anyone for any of the ways used so far (including the ad),
and that should make some of you more comfortable.
 
What seems best is for individuals to arrange as much face-to-face
contact as possible among net participants - the potlucks and
parties seem ideal (I envy those of you at large locations).
Also, you could make it a point to "look up" others at your
location or at one you are visiting. (I recently visited Atlanta
and had a pleasant lunch with Lindsay and Jane.)

Friendship and other good stuff can only come from sharing
ourselves; the more we do this, the more likely good things
will happen. (No, I'm not a preacher!)

Keep those net submissions coming!!!

Carl Yaffey BTL CB  614-860-3399  or  Coronet 353-3399
Room 1B311
6200 E. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43213