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From: ramberg@axiom.UUCP (Mark Ramberg)
Newsgroups: net.singles
Subject: Flying liquids, etc
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Date: Tue, 25-Feb-86 22:03:50 EST
Article-I.D.: axiom.171
Posted: Tue Feb 25 22:03:50 1986
Date-Received: Wed, 26-Feb-86 21:05:21 EST
Organization: Axiom Technology, Newton MA
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Hi. Me again. Judging from the e-mail and postings, my little
anecdote concerning a peculiar young lady has hit a responsive
chord. First, the much requested end of the story. After I 
recovered what little composure I had at my command, I stood,
smiled an enigmatic smile, and slowly poured the rest of my mug
of brew on the femme fatale's coifed head. My saloonmates, sensing
the opportunity for mayhem, began tossing various objects about
until the barkeep suggested, somewhat pevishly, that we depart.
Exit, stage left. I have not seen the lady since.
 
Now for a summary of responses....

Everyone agrees that the young woman was behaving boorishly.

Most people feel she was acting in an uncommon way.

All the ladies say they are much more sincere and direct.

Several of the male respondants have had similar, less dramatic,
reversals of stated intention.

Many have said I should consider myself lucky not to have successfully
initiated a relationship with such a game player.

This entire incedent brings up an even broader subject. I like to call
it "running the gauntlet". Basically, this is the process of trial by fire
which many young women put potential suitors through before accepting or
rejecting an advance. It takes many forms, from the simple act of paying
for a drink to elaborate rituals meant to impress and arouse. The vilest
( and most prevelent in the urban singles scene ) of these little tests
is the procurement of cocaine. I realize that none of the gentlefolk on 
the net play such games. Unfortunately, lots of people do. When you've
been put through the ringer enough times, you can get kind of callous.
Fortunately, I have retained my youthful enthusiasm and have learned
to extricate myself quickly from potentially manipulative relationships.
Many of my friends, however, have not. The road to pair bonding seems
to be getting tougher, not easier. Too many people (male and female) are
playing nasty, self serving games with each other. There are days of late
when I feel that nice guys really do finish last... Ah, what the hell,
damned the five dollar cover, full speed ahead.

From the bemused and amused forebrain of...
-- 


Mark " Oscillation? What oscillation? " Ramberg
@ Axiom Technology " Home of the AT100 "