LookAtThisPOst Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Would someone who posts their "stats" as a certain age, but clarify their REAL age in the story area of the profile make it right? Saw this woman, attractive, I actually guessed her to be in her late 40s early 50s, right. Anyhow, I just noticed she put herself as 35 years old LOL But in the write-up: (My apologies but POF will not let me correct my DOB - I just turned 54! If that doesn't work for you~thanks for stopping by) Don't fall for the ol, "POF will not let me correct my DOB, it's actually a failsafe to keep people honest. It actually gives you like a week in case you feel guilty enough to re-answer that question. lol Also, at the bottom she's chosen her preferred age bracket: Age Between: 35 and 54. Woops, there was an inconsistency that didn't make he claim valid. "NO!! If the words Milf or Cougar even cross your mind please move aside. I'm not here teach you anything sexually!" Too late, "cougar" has just crossed many a 30-somethings mind. Anyhow, what are your thoughts on this as I've seen some people think it's okay if they clarify their "real" age in the story if they lied about it in the stats section? Link to post Share on other sites
DreamP Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 She just could be technologically challenged and doesn't know how to navigate the system very well. If I ever was in the dating scene, I would be open to dating younger men, but would be very offended by the "cougar" reference. There is a difference in being open to dating different aged men versus looking for a young inexperienced person that needs training. Everything is explainable. But why bother if you have doubts. It's not like you are already dating. Link to post Share on other sites
ChocolateRain Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 i never give my correct date of Birth on a site where i have to sign up ... i usually go one year up or below ... but in her case ??? Well ? People do the '' darndest '' things on ODL Link to post Share on other sites
Michelle ma Belle Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Oh yes, I've encountered this many many times with men online. Some of them don't even bother correcting themselves yet when you view their pictures it's pretty evident they're chronologically far more advanced then they're admitting to. Honestly, I don't buy the whole "technologically challenged" line. Changing your profile details on just about every OLD site I've ever been has always been super easy. Nice try though Link to post Share on other sites
TheArtist Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 She just could be technologically challenged and doesn't know how to navigate the system very well. I do like a lady who struggles to press two keys in order, it means I can impress her on the date by pulling a coin out of her ear or something. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
BlueIris Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 It’s rampant in my age group, though most didn’t disclose until the meeting. Some used this concept of “Real Age” to justify putting a lower age. The most extreme example I encountered was a 70-something guy who had said his age was 57 because the had taken the quiz on “Real Age” that said he was “really” 53 or something like that. Lotsa twisting and turning going on there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Michelle ma Belle Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I do like a lady who struggles to press two keys in order, it means I can impress her on the date by pulling a coin out of her ear or something. I'm sorry but this made me burst out loud laughing!! If only they were all that easy to impress... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
spiderowl Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 No, I really hate it when people do this. Do they really think that others are stupid enough to believe that they can put a whole profile together but are incapable of typing two numbers correctly? Would I want to date someone who could not type those two, important numbers in the right order? No! I hate the dishonesty and disrespect. They are trying to have their cake and eat it - to avoid the age filters and prejudice they perceive to be out there and yet kid people that they are not really lying. I find it quite pathetic and certainly dishonest. Link to post Share on other sites
Michelle ma Belle Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 No, I really hate it when people do this. Do they really think that others are stupid enough to believe that they can put a whole profile together but are incapable of typing two numbers correctly? Would I want to date someone who could not type those two, important numbers in the right order? No! I hate the dishonesty and disrespect. They are trying to have their cake and eat it - to avoid the age filters and prejudice they perceive to be out there and yet kid people that they are not really lying. I find it quite pathetic and certainly dishonest. Meh...people online have lied about much worse which is why you need to take everything with a grain of salt. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Aniela Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Anyone referring to me as "MILF" or "cougar" can just keep moving, so I agree with her there. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Aniela Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 It’s rampant in my age group, though most didn’t disclose until the meeting. Some used this concept of “Real Age” to justify putting a lower age. The most extreme example I encountered was a 70-something guy who had said his age was 57 because the had taken the quiz on “Real Age” that said he was “really” 53 or something like that. Lotsa twisting and turning going on there. I noticed it a lot, with men, when I was on OKCupid, as well. I noticed that one guy is still lying about his age, saying he's 34, when he's at least 42-43. One guy I spoke to on there five years ago, claimed to be ten years younger than he was. Around the time I found his page, he updated it with his real age (he claimed to be 39, but was really 49). He was one who thought he looked younger, but he didn't. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ChickiePops Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Can I ask a serious question? Why do you have so many inane posts about random online dating issues that you've come across? Honestly, if you run into something you don't like, bypass the profile and move on. What's with all the drama? 3 Link to post Share on other sites
scorpiogirl Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Can I ask a serious question? Why do you have so many inane posts about random online dating issues that you've come across? Honestly, if you run into something you don't like, bypass the profile and move on. What's with all the drama? You know when a guy hits on you in the worst way possible. He's persistent. You say no thanks. Then he gets furious at you and says, " you can't really afford to be picky since you're so fat". Funny how he was just trying to get to you, but suddenly you turned fat ... Same concept here. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Author LookAtThisPOst Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 You know when a guy hits on you in the worst way possible. He's persistent. You say no thanks. Then he gets furious at you and says, " you can't really afford to be picky since you're so fat". Funny how he was just trying to get to you, but suddenly you turned fat ... Same concept here. No, not the same concept at all, in fact you completely veered away from the topic of lying about age in dating profiles. Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestUSA Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 No, not the same concept at all, in fact you completely veered away from the topic of lying about age in dating profiles. You might read back to what she was replying to. It was an analogy. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Author LookAtThisPOst Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 I for one never hide my age. I'm actually very proud of my age and especially how I look for being 47. Good for you! I think this is why I think you're alright, Michelle. :-) This reminds me of a date I had with a woman I met on OK Cupid, actually 2 dates. She listed herself I think around 47 or 48. Very beautiful woman, former underwear model now nurse. When I got on the phone with her, she revealed she wasn't her stated age in her profile. Obviously I asked her, "So how old you?" Her response: "A lady never says her age." or "Never ask a woman her age" Granted, this is true...if you're in a organic, non-internet dating social gathering, but online...different story, but... I let it slide and continued to meet her in person. We had a nice time, we even went out on a 2nd date. After that, we had been in touch, then finally I asked her her age, figuring that since we were moving forward, it would make sense for me to know. Still...she would not budge. Then I thought this getting silly, because when you're dating someone, this is kind of the basic information you need to know. She felt no real need and I think considering the industry she was once in, she actually told me she lied about her age since turning 21 and somehow reserved the right to NEVER reveal it. Not sure why she was so stuck vanity when it comes to this, but I found that if she is keeping something as basic as this a secret, that who know what she'll keep from me in the future. I actually had a male friend that was married to a woman and never knew her real age, when he found out by looking at her drivers licence, she freaked out at him for "nosing around." Anyways, I never heard from said woman again. Went cold on me. My point, Michelle, is that why would such a beautiful woman lie about her age? In fact, I think it would be BONUS points if she actually TOLD her real age and get compliments on how WELL she had aged and by taking care of herself. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Shining One Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Some people lie about age and various other stats to bypass other people's filters. When I'm using OLD, I search +/- 10 years. If a woman is outside that range, I won't see her profile. If she is dishonest about her age, I will see her profile. An unviewed profile has a 0% chance while a viewed profile has a >0% chance. Link to post Share on other sites
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