Hello Everyone,
Let's try something that is strictly an experiment churning around in my head. Now I'll be honest, I'm not sure how to structure this thread, so please be gentle with your criticisms (because you know the first thing I'll do is challenge the person to show us how it SHOULD -- be done with their very own thread!)
But kind, well-meaning feedback to enhance the fun and efficiency is always welcome!
This is an ode to @presidente's Dating Profile Thread, which had me thinking about all the past dating threads that have been tried in the past.
One thing the Singles Forum became famous for in the past was "Shipping Threads", where people suggested various combinations of singles here who might make good couples.
You can see an example of this here:
https://christianchat.com/christian-singles-forum/the-new-ship-it-thread.204184/
The main problems with this was: 1. You have to know enough about people to suggest a "shipping" without anyone getting offended; 2. Married/taken people and young teens were accidentally shipped; 3. People that weren't mentioned (because no one knew them well enough to ship them with someone) felt left out; and 4. People who didn't want to participate at all were usually the one shipped with the most matches!
This is just a small glimpse into why trying these kinds of threads is so challenging.
Is it possible for us to come up with a better way to meet, learn about each other, and possibly make friends? Let's give it a try!
First of all, let's establish this as just a friendship thread so that singles won't feel like they're under a microscope and our married friends can still participate.
The goal of this thread is to start learning about each other! Depending on the answers (and whether or not it gets derailed,) I might go on to write sequel threads that build upon everything we learn about one other in each thread. So rather than posting a long, intimidating profile of yourself, if you would like to participate in this thread, just answer the following questions.
And, the questions are optional -- you can omit anything that doesn't apply to you, and are welcome to post additional information about yourself if you would like. (I'm filling all these out with my own answers, but you can copy and paste the questions or just go ahead and leave your answers.
1. Hi! I would like to be called:
Seoul
2. I am hoping to meet some new friends to: (you can put in whatever interests you have, whether going to lunch, pet play dates, go for a walk, play games, etc.)
Go to coffee with.
3. I am a:
Girl.
(I'm including this because many people have their profiles hidden so it can be hard to tell if someone is male or female.)
4. Some of the things I like are:
(My answer) flowers, museums, burgers, theme parks, travel
5. If we went to coffee, I would order: (Feel free to mix this up and make this question your own. For example: "If we met up for board games, I would like to to play;" "If we met up to play video games, my current favorites are:"
(My answer some kind of sweet seasonal drink (but something more original than pumpkin spice!) and a pastry (probably fruit-filled.)
How about YOU?! Now it's your turn to answer!
This thread is purely an experiment and it could land dead in the water (so much for any shipping,) but let's see what we can come up with!!! We don't know if we don't try!
And, this thread is about friendships and meeting people in groups, so our married friends are invited to play, too.
Let's try something that is strictly an experiment churning around in my head. Now I'll be honest, I'm not sure how to structure this thread, so please be gentle with your criticisms (because you know the first thing I'll do is challenge the person to show us how it SHOULD -- be done with their very own thread!)
But kind, well-meaning feedback to enhance the fun and efficiency is always welcome! This is an ode to @presidente's Dating Profile Thread, which had me thinking about all the past dating threads that have been tried in the past.
One thing the Singles Forum became famous for in the past was "Shipping Threads", where people suggested various combinations of singles here who might make good couples.
You can see an example of this here:
https://christianchat.com/christian-singles-forum/the-new-ship-it-thread.204184/
The main problems with this was: 1. You have to know enough about people to suggest a "shipping" without anyone getting offended; 2. Married/taken people and young teens were accidentally shipped; 3. People that weren't mentioned (because no one knew them well enough to ship them with someone) felt left out; and 4. People who didn't want to participate at all were usually the one shipped with the most matches!
This is just a small glimpse into why trying these kinds of threads is so challenging.
Is it possible for us to come up with a better way to meet, learn about each other, and possibly make friends? Let's give it a try!
First of all, let's establish this as just a friendship thread so that singles won't feel like they're under a microscope and our married friends can still participate.
The goal of this thread is to start learning about each other! Depending on the answers (and whether or not it gets derailed,) I might go on to write sequel threads that build upon everything we learn about one other in each thread. So rather than posting a long, intimidating profile of yourself, if you would like to participate in this thread, just answer the following questions.
And, the questions are optional -- you can omit anything that doesn't apply to you, and are welcome to post additional information about yourself if you would like. (I'm filling all these out with my own answers, but you can copy and paste the questions or just go ahead and leave your answers.
1. Hi! I would like to be called:
Seoul
2. I am hoping to meet some new friends to: (you can put in whatever interests you have, whether going to lunch, pet play dates, go for a walk, play games, etc.)
Go to coffee with.
3. I am a:
Girl.
(I'm including this because many people have their profiles hidden so it can be hard to tell if someone is male or female.)
4. Some of the things I like are:
(My answer) flowers, museums, burgers, theme parks, travel
5. If we went to coffee, I would order: (Feel free to mix this up and make this question your own. For example: "If we met up for board games, I would like to to play;" "If we met up to play video games, my current favorites are:"
(My answer
some kind of sweet seasonal drink (but something more original than pumpkin spice!) and a pastry (probably fruit-filled.) How about YOU?!
Now it's your turn to answer! This thread is purely an experiment and it could land dead in the water (so much for any shipping
,) but let's see what we can come up with!!! We don't know if we don't try!And, this thread is about friendships and meeting people in groups, so our married friends are invited to play, too.
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