i'm confused.

first part: i want to get to just hang out and get to know people. I don't want to rush into dating.

second part: hey, anyone wanna date me?

I think alot of people have differnt defintions of old fashion. I personaly want to hang out and get to know someone as well. Thats generally what a date is. If there nearby, and we hit it off, sure i might ask them if they want to hang out and go do something. I've tried the meet at a bar, go to dinner thing. It doesn't work for me. To much stress, and pressure. Usually people that want to just talk online for months even though they live close by, have something to hide, are really insecure or are playing games. There is something to be said for going with the flow though.

Friends first!
Take it slow is my motto....

Old fashioned works for me

Good for you

Thanks
hang in there
the right person will come along that will cherish those values

w/e, the date should start before I even read your profile, otherwise its just moving too slow.