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major_pain are you 9 years old ?

mAJOR pAIN wrote:stainless gay ??? im confused !??? hahahahahah dude you sure that was a girl you tryin to hook up with at spineys??? haha funny you wanna tell us something ... dude?

major pain, You might be right... she could have been he, I didn't go crouch grabbing. How would you found out without speaking with her? She wasn't Asian, didn't have an adams apple or a man build...

About the gay comment, I could easy stoop down to your level, but it takes two to argue and if I don't play along, your loss. However, my sister is, so if was intuition that told you, very interesting! Anyway, your interrelation with multiple conversations is good... I know that you can give us some, "Intelligent Conversation" your other post to me have suggested that. Let see what positive things to say or at least worth reading about this and other topics.

Chocoholic wrote:Hey Stainless, The article was in VIVA magazine a few months back and also I think 7 days has done a bit on the topic.
What surprises me is many 'straight' dating agencies are blocked by Etisalat but if you're gay, they're all there to be checked out! Double standards or what, don't know what that's all about.

Hi Choc,

I know Etisalat runs on a proxy system which (mostly) automates the proxy system, but have to agree with you that a gay site should be well within the list of Proxied, while a site such as Match.com should be exempt. It would be interesting if we have any journalist here investigate and report on it.

I have talk to many people about starting a group here, and most of them have stated it wouldn't be allowed but I did speak with both people that stated dating clubs here and how they got away with it. But for now focusing on the positive we have DubaiForums.com, which is a start. I am really glad I came across this site, look forward to getting to know people before meeting them, so no one can pass judgement based on look, wealth, car, etc.

Choc. I am very curious, would you or any of your friends use a dating site for Dubai? If so why and if no, why not?

Stainless

Hiya,

In a word no I would not meet people through a dating site, I managed to meet my boyfriend on a night out with friends.

Although out of curiosity I have looked at some dating sites for people in the Emirates through work as we have open access and none of the sites are blocked, and I have to say I was quite surprised at the people registered, they are mostly of asian / indian origin and mostly looking for loose casual relationships or just some 'Fun'! Found it a bit weird. The majority of people were very good looking, good jobs etc of course you never really know whether someone has put their correct details on or just made stuff up to appeal without meeting them.

I don't think dating sites are an ideal way to meet people, but then in this day and age, what is? But I thought there would have been a bigger mixture of nationalities on the sites.

Chocoholic wrote:Hiya,

In a word no I would not meet people through a dating site, I managed to meet my boyfriend on a night out with friends.

Although out of curiosity I have looked at some dating sites for people in the Emirates through work as we have open access and none of the sites are blocked, and I have to say I was quite surprised at the people registered, they are mostly of asian / indian origin and mostly looking for loose casual relationships or just some 'Fun'! Found it a bit weird. The majority of people were very good looking, good jobs etc of course you never really know whether someone has put their correct details on or just made stuff up to appeal without meeting them.

I don't think dating sites are an ideal way to meet people, but then in this day and age, what is? But I thought there would have been a bigger mixture of nationalities on the sites.

Hi Choc,

Thanks, interesting that you met your bf out with friends... was he part of the group, at a private party, or club/restaurant scene?

Yes, I have looked at Match.com and was surprised at the asians there. I can only assume one of two things. Either they work in UAE at locations that by pass the proxies and have time to post or that the site has posted "questionable" (fake) postings to get other people to join, as most people would join first and then search... they would join after they see someone that would justify the cost.

Choc. do you feel that the internet is a good place to meet and get to know people? Can you ask your friends what are their thoughts or are most of them online here?

Ciao bella,
Stainless