| Oct 17, 2006 @ 9:40 PM |
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florida_dad34
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I am wondering if this makes any difference with you eligible females? Does it make you look at a guy any differently if he is labeled "gold"? Or is it pretty much the picture that seals the deal? LOL...Jeremy in Ellenton...
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| Oct 17, 2006 @ 10:02 PM |
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ForensicsFreak
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It certainly does matter to me. I actually read the profile.
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| Oct 17, 2006 @ 10:04 PM |
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florida_dad34
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Ah, would that be why you didn't answer my letter? That makes sense.. 
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| Oct 17, 2006 @ 10:06 PM |
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jfreak68
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Hey I read profiles as well, but as far as being a gold member, that really doesn't matter to me. Well actually I try to stay away from the gold members profiles. Not really sure why I do that, I just do.
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| Oct 17, 2006 @ 11:24 PM |
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Dovestreasure
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Is their actually a difference in gold member profiles and free member profiles? If there is I have not noticed, or may never have had a paying member contact me. Regardless its the content of the profile that matters not whether or not he pays to be here.
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| Oct 18, 2006 @ 8:17 AM |
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florida_dad34
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Ok, ladies. Especially those of you too far for me to be considered. How can I make myself get noticed in a good way? Do I need to change my profile or pictures? I'm going ignored, and that's not cool! LOL! Only kind, considerate replies, please. No suggestions of turning gay or plastic surgery. 
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| Oct 18, 2006 @ 12:14 PM |
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fuchia04
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Being Gold does has have it's perks, though not any I really want, nor any which I'd be willing to pay for, even if I did like it. Gold Members' profiles do appear at the top of any results. Also from what I've heard from a few of my friends on here, who are Gold Members, you get to see who views your profile - and what parts of it they've looked at - but that's only if the person, who viewed your profile, has their profile view-tracking on. Also, MD has an instant messenging feature that is reserved for paying members only. Doesn't seem to make too much sence to charge for this, considering that in doing so, it's limited to the relatively small number of Gold members. Besides, when people want to IM, many just use free off-site instant messengers instead.
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| Oct 18, 2006 @ 1:55 PM |
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journeyfan0000
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A paying member can IM a non-paying member and they can IM back and forth---the only stipulation is that the paying member initiate the IM with the non-paying member.
I IM with people that are not paying members all the time.
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| Oct 18, 2006 @ 4:42 PM |
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ForensicsFreak
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I'm sorry. It does NOT matter if you are "gold" or not. I read what is in your profile and looks at the pics.
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| Oct 18, 2006 @ 4:53 PM |
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fuchia04
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I agree. 
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| Oct 18, 2006 @ 5:36 PM |
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kandeekisses
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Ummm
I dont know if i have ever noticed whether anyone is "gold" or not. I read the profile, look at the pictures, then I read the mail they sent.
Are there "gold" profiles out there?
haha
Becky
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| Oct 18, 2006 @ 5:53 PM |
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Dovestreasure
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Florida Dad your profile looks fine , but you may want to take out that you prefer to date someone that is a mother, because it looks like you are looking for a mother for your children . There are lots of ladies that do not have children that understand the needs of children. You are limiting yourself that way. A great way to meet people is to post on the forums too. It gives the ladies a chance to see what you are all about. I'm sure you will do fine.
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| Oct 18, 2006 @ 6:03 PM |
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misteriosa
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It doesn't make a difference to me whether you are gold member or a free member. I am more interested in the profile itself, who you are, what you are interested in, where you want to go. I really never pay attention to gold or free nor have I noticed any gold members. But to answer your question Jeremy (speaking for myself) I don't look at anyone differently. Being labeled gold or free what difference does that make? None to me. And as far as pictures are concerned
not all that shines is gold. I wouldn't seal a deal judging by a picture. But then again that is my opinion.
I edited this because I went back and read your profile, viewed your pictures and it looks fine.
[Edited on 10/18/2006 6:10 PM]
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| Oct 18, 2006 @ 11:50 PM |
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florida_dad34
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Fine, I got rid of that part, Dove. I'm thinking it isn't going to matter, because after talking with some good friends of mine that are women, I believe there is a high degree of probability that I'm being overlooked BECAUSE I have kids. Something to do with having to deal with my ex, and dealing with me paying child support. I suppose I didn't see those items coming.
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| Oct 19, 2006 @ 12:02 AM |
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misteriosa
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You know Jeremy Dove has a good point there. You might want to follow her advice.  As for myself I love kids but it is the ex-wife deal that I would rather stay away from. You see sometimes when a relationship ends, the ex is just fine as long as you stay single and are not dating anyone. But as soon as he/she finds out that there is some else in the picture  . And I feel that it is due to the fire not being completely out. Maybe I'm wrong  .
The dog has a bone, he won't eat it but he doesn't want anyone else to eat it either.
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| Oct 19, 2006 @ 12:52 AM |
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Dovestreasure
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Florida Dad I have dated men with children, sometimes liked the kids more then the dad. I even made friends with the ex. I am still in touch with some ex bfs children and their ex wives. Being a single dad may limit you in some ways and open doors to you in other respects. I do have some good advice you may take it or not. When you do start dating, its not a good idea to involve the children right from the get go. Its confusing to kids to have different women popping in and out of their lives. If things are going well between the two of you and you are both on the same page then , its time to introduce the children to her.
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| Oct 19, 2006 @ 1:22 AM |
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florida_dad34
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I agree, Dove. When I finally meet a lady, whether in person or on here, they won't be introduced to my children for a very long time, so I'll know they won't be let down if it doesn't work out, right away.
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| Oct 19, 2006 @ 1:26 AM |
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witchietoo
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I agree with Dove...I also have dated guys that have kids and ex's. I don't have kids, but it has never stopped me from dating someone that does. I love kids, just not able to have my own. I have enough neices and nephews around to make up for that. I have to admit that having you rather date someone with kids as they understand things better (or however it was worded) was kind of a put off. It was almost like if you didn't have kids, don't bother trying.
My roommates ex wife use to hate me until she got to know me...now her and I get along fine, we have even sat there ignoring him and bs'd for hours.
I have one friend though who is afraid to date anyone. He worries that his ex won't let him see his daughter. She has told him she doesn't want any other women around her child and that even if it was a serious relationship, she wouldn't allow it. That is the kind of ex that causes other women issues. A lot of it will depend on how you handle the relationship with the women your dating and your ex. The last thing you need is a controling ex. Not saying yours is, just saying in general.
As for the gold member part. I don't care either way...I look at the profiles and that, not if they are a paying memeber or not.
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| Oct 19, 2006 @ 12:46 PM |
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florida_dad34
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Ok, I tweaked the profile, one last time, and I now stand beside my position. I guess I don't see any advantage in upgrading to Gold, seeing how most women won't take an IM from a stranger, anyway. I thank you all for your input and hopefully this thread will have given me a little exposure to some ladies who might not have otherwise noticed me. I'm just a nice guy, wanting a nice lady...
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| Oct 19, 2006 @ 5:08 PM |
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fuchia04
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Well, good luck Florida Dad. I wish you the best of like in the search for your lady.
- the Fuchian 
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