| Nov 11, 2005 @ 8:37 AM |
Have the forums taken over Matchdoctor?
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icq4fun2
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I was curious about a few questions, so I thought I'd post it to the board and see if what others might think.
Have the Matchdoctor forums replaced the normal way that Matchdoctor worked? (You know, wink or send an email; then maybe chat through emails and wonder/hope etc, etc.) Are people using the forums as a means of getting an idea what others might be like from reading posts, then considering if they might want to email them privately?
Really just curious as to what others think about these questions. Any other related ideas, post 'em. TIA.
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 9:38 AM |
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Greystone1
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I won't travel anymore, and am looking for someone in my age group as well as area, so the forum for me is interesting and fun, but not where the real action is. Possibly this could change as more people use the forums.
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 11:04 AM |
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chinabull2000
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Speaking about the old days at MD when the forums were HUGE, much larger and more popular than they currently are, the forums built a lot of friendships worldwide without the "pressures" of having to impress someone with your repartee in emails.
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 11:06 AM |
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storm131
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I realy like this forum... I am new at this so I always woundered about the people who use this site, what they think, and I truly enjoy their opinions. Reading through the posts I get a better sence of How things go in here. And just maybe I wont make any hug mistakes when 'connecting'. Even though Iv met a wounderfull Man who is a great match for me, I still sighn in just to read what people are talking about. I feel its another 'tool' in the never ending search for that special 'someone'.  I dont think it can replace the other ways of 'getting to know someone' in here. It is definatly an enhancment to the site.
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 11:33 AM |
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chinabull2000
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You're absolutely right Storm, I have joined a number of so-called dating sites in my time, but I have never stayed at any that do not have forums to post in.
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 11:41 AM |
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storm131
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I was in yahoo and horselovers connection over four years ago and always wondered about the other people....there were no forums, but here I dont have to wonder....and like I said, It helps to know how other people conduct them selves and how others respond.
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 11:59 AM |
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medusa642
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Hi storm131 I have a horsefarm also, never would have known if there was not a forum.  I think the forum are an interesting way to meet people and chat about common interests.
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 12:00 PM |
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medusa642
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forums sorry forgot the s. lol
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 12:12 PM |
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storm131
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Exactly!!! If your out to meet friends, men or women, then how else if not a forum such as this? Im always looking for anyone with common interests. 
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 1:26 PM |
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summersquall
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You can certainly gain some insight on a person's character by how they post on a message board.
I think any venue that helps people make a better choice in partners is a good addition to this site.
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 1:39 PM |
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Lacey
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I can tell you from personal experience that forums are the absolute best way to meet people. It's probably been about 6 years ago that a friend of mine and I stumbled onto Matchdoctor. It was fairly new back then and the forums were just starting. We started posting and pretty soon there was a large group of us who got to know each other pretty well. We decided to have a gathering in Reno and about 14 of us showed up. Turned out we were all pretty compatible and had blast. Since then we have tried to have some sort of gathering every year and we try to move it from one coast to the other so everyone has a chance to come.
When MD took the forums down, we formed another message board so we wouldn't lose touch with each other. I have made some of my best friends from meeting on forums and I met my true love because of a Matchdoctor gathering.
In forums you can talk with people without fear. I would never have had the nerve to email or PM someone I didn't know, but on forums you can talk freely and get to know one another. Almost all the people I met who frequented the forums often turned out to be exactly as they were on the boards.
~Whew~ I've gotten long winded in my ol...er...young age! :)
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 10:45 PM |
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Talonz59
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to make an analogy and kinda explain why the forums are important let me offer this....
Without the forums, browsing the ads is much like going to a dance and spotting someone nice you'd like to ask but you fumble for the words. The forums are like a neighborhood pub with everyone adding their two cents and sharing tears, jeers and laughs and slowly getting to know one another. There is a danger in forums though...cliques develop and sometimes it becomes hard for newbies to feel comfortable enough to post or are made to feel not so welcome. Chat rooms are especially bad for that, and often the regulars will run off people who may not fit the mold of the clique.
Forums are great..and often produce long term friends online and offline as mentioned earlier.
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 10:52 PM |
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buni
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I agree with everything lacey said.....I got to meet some of that same group at a different gathering....and yup...everyone in person is exactly like they are on the boards.
I think it is a terrific way of making new friends.
I love the forums.... 
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| Nov 11, 2005 @ 10:57 PM |
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exiled131
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The forums actually help people that are stuck in areas where the dating pool is shallow. People can see us here and find out who we are easier than any profile can explain.
Long live the forums
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| Nov 12, 2005 @ 10:27 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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Hi,
I'm new to forums but love the idea...I keep getting more serious than I mean to (also longwinded, sorry). I hope I'll do better as I get into the rhythm of it....but I've been ROFLMAO at many of these posts the last couple of days.
So many of you guys are an absolute blast!
Millie
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| Nov 13, 2005 @ 1:55 AM |
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buni
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I love the forums.... OH I already said that didn't I? This is such a great way to meet friends.
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| Nov 13, 2005 @ 2:26 PM |
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icq4fun2
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Great replies in here with everyones thoughts. I too must say that I've become a fan of message boards. Especially a fan of them over chat rooms where there seems to be sound and fury and little chance to properly form your thoughts in order to keep up with the flow.
Personally, I'm pleased that MD has offered this function with their relatively recent upgrade. I'm new to the forum, this being my second or third post here, but I'm sure as time permits that I'll be able to enjoy more of the functions here.
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| Nov 13, 2005 @ 2:29 PM |
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corvette_racing
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I like the message board format.. I actually run a small car related message board myself..
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| Nov 14, 2005 @ 11:20 PM |
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oil_driller
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I've been with MD for years but never really visited these forums until the last few days.
I normally post on a Christian website but I do see quite a few threads and Women  that and who apeal to me.
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| Nov 15, 2005 @ 6:10 PM |
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zestful
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The forums for me on this site are just a nice way to pass the time and exchange different views on most anything. I never make the initial contact to anyone on dating sites,just post my profile in its honest form and wait to see who contacts me.
I only wish that more than 10% of those ladies that do were American.
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