The Only On LJ Files #1

[spleeny]

As I become more and more accustomed to other forms of social media besides LiveJournal, I find that certain information suits different audiences better than others. My parents and extended family can read my Facebook, so I am unlikely to talk about girls there. My real life friends can read my twitter, so I am unlikely to talk about my internet

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[holy_whatever]

For what it's worth, and I'm not sure if I've told you this, but my boyfriend and I met on OKCupid, and I know at least two other couples who have successfully had matches on there. And in each case, the couple ended up together because of geeky similarities/interests. (Ryan and I, incidentally, both went to the midnight showing of Watchmen and bonded over that.)

So, seriously, of all the dating sites out there, that's the one I totally, totally will vouch for, every time. I don't know what it is about that site -- probably the types and variety of questions you have to answer -- but it produces really good, interesting matches. So seriously, good luck, and I hope she doesn't eat spleens.

[spleeny]

I actually didn't know that!

I think the huuuuuge variety of questions makes a big difference, but I think the IceBreakers feature is the kicker. The fact that it takes a common interest and you have to write a message based around only that is just a cool little thing. Also, it's free, so it's perfect for poor geeks!

[darklightluna]

1. There are cute, geeky, non-murderous girls on the internet. Not only am I one of them, I know a ton both via the internet and real life via college. You can usually tell which ones want to eat your spleen fairly quickly.

2. A very, very large portion of the couples I know right now met via internet dating sites - including OKCupid. Actually, it's been only OKCupid and JDate. Unshockingly, I mostly know geeky couples.

3. Good luck, be happy, and don't worry about your spleen too much. (Which actually brings up a question I have had for a long time - what is a spleen?)

4. Do keep in mind that she's probably as nervous that you will stop replying as you are. It's hard to be a geeky girl and date.

[spleeny]

1. Oh, I'm well aware of that. Half my flist is cute, geeky, non-murderous girls who I've met in person. But none of them are talking to me on a dating site and have a hobby/potential occupation that is the most awesome thing ever. There has to be something to balance those things out

[chickwithmonkey]

Has she been published? Does she take commissions? Would she be interested in signing on to draw a few pages for a pitch from some unknown writers who are hoping to break in?

*cough* Um, I mean, woohoo, girl! I can't vouch for OKCupid - when I signed up after college, one of my top matches was a girl I'd briefly dated in college with whom I very much did not get along. But I did meet my husband online, so YMMV.

[spleeny]

She apparently did a small and crappy webcomic in the past, but is self publishing an issue of an actual comic shortly and has ideas for other things. I don't know about commissions. I don't think she'd sign up for that. She's more into writing and drawing and isn't thrilled with the idea of working with other writers.

[chickwithmonkey]

Your Spidey-punching-himself icon always makes me LOL.

Also, if she is a vegetarian, it's a good bet she doesn't eat spleens. Unless she's a vegetarian EXCEPT for spleens. Is it bad that I am now curious about the taste of spleens?

[spleeny]

Apparently beef spleen tastes "a little like calf liver but slightly more chewy." As it turns out, beef spleen sandwiches are eaten in Sicily.

Who knew?

[tarzanic]

Yay for cute girl on OKCupid! Good luck and if she needs to take your spleen, may it be for power over taste. :D

[septembergrrl]

I'm sorry, I have to EEEEE and you.

EEEEEE.

Even if she stops replying, it's awesome to know she exists.