Further thoughts on LJ Singles

[kellinator]

I'm not so sure if this is a good idea. I mean, personals ads are all about putting the best spin on things, and LJ is where I put out all my insecurities and bitchiness. It's not exactly endearing. The last LJ boy I liked ran away screaming.

On the other hand, a more honest environment might actually make things more pleasant for everyone.

Comments

[meemeedarling.livejournal.com]

Well, first off, don't take advice from me.
Second, it makes sense that it would work better (in the long run)on this basis other then a all-fancy, all-flattering sort of meeting up, being that the traits are going to be exposed one way or another, sooner or later. Yes?
Perhaps it gives a better insite into the potential partner, so any crazy quirks won't be quite so suprising.
However, not everyone writes highly personal entries, which could leave those who do feeling over-exposed and vulnerable.

[jema.livejournal.com]

you know, i had the exact same thought. would i really want to invite more drama into my life? cause that is what would happen. and i am one of those that don't really believe in love on-line. heck, i hardly believe in love off-line! but perhaps i need to losen up some, play more.

[technomom]

More honesty is good in my book.

But unless it's been redesigned, there's an assumption that everyone is either homosexual or hetersexual, and would only be interested in ONE kind of person. Blech.

[ilexx.livejournal.com]

someday i'll write something long and introspective about relationships, or attempted relationships, based on the highly personal nature of internet communications. given how freely i bleed, there's a lot i've thought of this. but not right now.

[darkerdays.livejournal.com]

LJ is no way to communicate.
LJ dating is bad.
LJ leads to hints and suggestions to the other lover and doesnt allow one to tell how they really feel and what they really think. they arent keeping a REAL journal - and then keeping secrets from a lover.
and secrets are not honest.
and no honesty is a pointless effort.

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

Judging from the general hue and cry, I'll be surprised if they don't make some adjustments.