Author	Thread: phone numbers/personal e-mail addresses
marikashome View Profile History	phone numbers/personal e-mail addresses Posted : 28 May, 2010 03:33 PM Why do so many men on here IM or message once and ask for a woman's phone number and/or e-mail address? I've had that happen several times now. When I refuse, I never hear from them again. Ten sentences does not constitute "Now that we've gotten to know each other..." And sending phone numbers to total strangers is NOT safe. Can someone explain this, please? Post Reply
View Profile History	phone numbers/personal e-mail addresses Posted : 30 May, 2010 03:04 PM No one on this site has my phone number. Only 4 women on this site has my email address and 1 guy had it. I have been here for 10 months. My profile gives my work place's web site.As it is a cat rescue place with a webcam. Right noe that is as far as I will go. Post Reply
IFBJack View Profile History	phone numbers/personal e-mail addresses Posted : 2 Jun, 2010 04:45 PM It's been said but I reckon scammers. Post Reply
PastorBones View Profile History	phone numbers/personal e-mail addresses Posted : 4 Jun, 2010 12:02 AM Some people are using their phones for web access and SMS is easier than trying to navigate a site's email. I do agree however, giving out your phone # is a HUGE safety hazard. It's fairly simple to track someone down with just a #! Just in case ;) [email protected] http://www.pastorbones.com Post Reply
stormcountry33 View Profile History	phone numbers/personal e-mail addresses Posted : 4 Jun, 2010 07:58 AM My guess is, if they aren't scammers, that perhaps they really are intrigued by what they see on your profile. Maybe they are genuine in wanting to get to know you better. I don't think that by them asking for your phone number or email address that you should see that in a negative light...if the two of you were to meet on the street or at a church function you would probably give out your phone number or email address, right? I mean at least that's how it used to be done. You know give the guy your number so he can call you and ask you out...Of course by refusing to give it to them, in their eyes you are telling them that you aren't interested. Therefore they won't respond back. We all have to remember that this is a dating site. If all we are ever going to do is talk, what's the point? We should be willing to meet people face to face...and if there is a part of you that is interested, why not at least give out a personal email address? I will say though...it kind of doesn't make a whole lot of sense, since we can email on here. Post Reply
View Profile History	phone numbers/personal e-mail addresses Posted : 4 Jun, 2010 06:08 PM It is not christian way to want an e-mailaddress or phone# very quick. Isn't it one of the characters of a christian to be patience ? If they are in hurry, they are not from God. Post Reply
marikashome View Profile History	phone numbers/personal e-mail addresses Posted : 4 Jun, 2010 08:53 PM I've been telling people I won't give out e-mail, phone, or FB info for at least two weeks. I have to admit that decision is the ONLY reason I haven't given one person any of the above. He seems like a wonderful man. But part of what I respect about him is that he accepted the boundary I set, without complaint or question, and has continued to write me through the site. That says a lot to me. 1) He respects others 2) he is considerate 3) he is interested in me as a person, and is not just scamming for information. One of the first people to contact me on this site asked general questions in his first message. This was a portion of his second: "I am a genius...I once wrestled a giant squid to a draw near the Cocos Islands. I ran for and won a MAJOR political office in one of the LARGEST states in the union. I am tougher than Steven Seagal and Chuck Norris, combined, on their best days. I do counted cross-stitch, on fabric that I have woven, and can melt metals with my bare hands. I was once offered a seven-figure payoff for hauling a pack full of perishable medical supplies over the Dongkhala Pass. I tend a garden of rare, delicate herbs, and am friends with all of the friendly forest creatures. I can talk to rabbits and chipmunks, and ask them kindly not to eat from my garden. I am, in a word, incredible....." The scary thing was, based on this message and his next, he didn't think he was joking. THAT's why I don't give out personal contact information til after I've known someone for awhile. :) Post Reply
marikashome View Profile History	phone numbers/personal e-mail addresses Posted : 4 Jun, 2010 08:55 PM I'm only human. I was way out of my league with a person with that sort of background. Post Reply
View Profile History	phone numbers/personal e-mail addresses Posted : 24 Jun, 2010 06:34 PM I know I'm late to this topic but three men who contacted me and gave out their personal contact info in the first or second mailing to me were unceremoniously banned from the site. I thought that action was quite appropriate and am always amazed at the "caution thrown to the wind" kind of outlook many man have on-line. Some I think are sincere but the concept of getting to know a woman in a slow and steady manner just scares the pants off of them. (Sorry to be so graphic:rolleyes:) I always wonder what it is they have to say that can't be said here. Post Reply

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