Calling women rude if they do not respond to you does come across as whiny. Sorry, I'm sure that's not you're intention but it sounds like sour grapes. I called it silly, because I did not wish to sound harsh. I realize you're new to this.

Don't just agree with the people who agree with you. Listen to those that don't necessarily have the same point of view. My advice is to get used to it and get over it.

OP, you've only been here 4 days and you're complaining about women already? oooh that comes across as whiny. ok you say it was a statement.. a statement complaining about women not replying to your messages. They are not interested in you. So get over it.

I am listening, and that sounds like good advice. Think I'll head down to the VFW, more familiar territory. Come on down, I'll buy ya a beer.

Okay mzrosie, thank you very much

Wait...what???

"Don't just agree with the people who agree with you. Listen to those that don't necessarily have the same point of view."

So, anyone who says something he agrees with is wrong, according to you?
It's a big world out there...with lots of different people...and just because you feel that way doesn't mean everyuone has to toe the line and do what you say/ feel like you do WRT things..

Everybody is different....how they treat people, and how the like to be treated is based on many things....no two are exaclty the same.
So...stop acting like you are the ascended master and have all the knowlegde...
Your feelings and thoughts and observations are yours and yours alone..and, if that works for you...great...
But realize, like I said..everyone is different.

Peace.

Hahaha...

I made a feeble attempt to go to two different bars/ clubs last night...first time in *years*.
Both had bands...I originally had some hope...

Nah....
I stayed exactly 30 minutes in one, and 20 minutes in the other..because I observed everyone there was at least 15-20 years younger than me...

Can't go to the Elks, Moose, or (as far as *I* know) the VFW...unless you are a member...so...¯\_(ツ)_/¯

That's not what I said. That is you looking to start an argument where there is none.

"Don't just agree with the people who agree with you. Listen to those that don't necessarily have the same point of view." = I think everyone who agrees with him is wrong?

Since you chose to ignore the meaning, I'll spell it out. Listening to people who only say yes I agree does nothing to broaden your point of view.

Ummm,

Peace

you are welcome, OutlawBill

Dang, got behind, lol. True Bluegrass, but I'm a member, you can all be my guests. Kinda long drive for ya'll though, dangit

Bill ...If you use the "quote" button below any post you can reply directly to that post at anytime :-)

Well yeah, but there were several different folks and I wanted to answer all at once. Couldn't figure out a better way, lol

Here's what's funny Bluegrass... Looking at your page, I'm just about the definition of the guy you politely say no to, lol. But bet we'd laugh our butts off at the VFW. :) Don't worry, not gonna write, lol.

Off to the post, all of you have a great evening. :)

Receiving a private message from a complete stranger is like receiving a cold call from a telemarketer.

One is not obligated to speak to the telemarketer. So, it is not rude just to hang up.

Likewise, one is not obligated to reply to a complete stranger.
So, it is not rude to decline to reply to a complete stranger.

A casual chit chat over a beer or coffee (or idle small talk on a social site) is one thing...
A long term partner involves more in common/ compatibility...

We're all different, and want, like, and prefer different things..
Hope you find someone that suits you....everyone deserves that..

Others approval or disapproval of me does not determine my own self-esteem.

The online dating sites have many issues with scammers and absent profiles.
Not just M2, all of them.

I an currently with someone (I met at M2) and I am not 'looking'.
I don't respond to any activity on my profile.

Back when I was looking, if I got no reply from anyone I contacted I just let it go. I used to reply to messages (how I met the woman I am with now) but I never expect anything.
Sometimes I was pleasantly surprised with a reply but the messages reveal they were not the one.
I didn't ghost them, I replied one final time to tell them they are not the one and I hope they find someone right for them.
Then I no longer respond to that person.

I had certain requirements that need to be met before I would contact anyone.
Age, Location and Gender at the top of the list.

Every time someone messages me, age and location are readily readable.
If they do not meet my range, there is no point in replying and wasting my time and theirs.
If they are within my ranges, I will view their profile to see if they are worth a response. If so, I write back. If not I move on.
If she contacted me and has a blank profile, no response.

Now that I am with someone, I don't even look. Most days I don't even open my profile or check for mail.
If my relationship status changes, I will again be on the search.

I'm sure it's already been stated.
But...
No response, is a response.

And what if that IS the overall crowd? This also happens when you've had a nice conversation with a guy and then decide, no, he's not someone I'd like to see and then politely say so.

I wasn't talking about the scammers but men who seem all right.

I'd just like to add that not all women on M2 are rude, there are exceptions as I'm sure you will find out if you hang about the forums long enough, you may even earn a T-Shirt..