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Thrill
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
2599 Posts
June 23 2010 21:54 GMT
#21
I don't use Facetube and even if i did, even if i was like the worst Facetube-whore in world with a gazillion fake friends and a virtual network that extends from starvin' Marvin all the way into the West Wing, i still wouldn't want to meet a girl who uses it as her primary method of communication - even a fanatic user must realize how pathetic that is.

Note: i used to be a pioneer of this shit, i used a lot of the online services that everyone know and love today before there was any hype at all and at that point it was even kind of cool to have voice convos, real-time whiteboards, friends lists you could access from anywhere and shit, chatting and caming with girls was awesome 'cause at that time there existed a requirement of at least some basic computer literacy in order to use this stuff. But: during this period i was like 14-16, i was horny, young and stupid and communities were like the "new thing" and everyone checked out "rate me" picture sites and sites with party pictures 'cause it was new and fresh. Facetube is an excellent business model to profit from the guy i used to be and i would have used it no doubt, along with all my friends. Luckily though, i'm no longer him. Fuck him, fuck him for everything he did except for the stuff that made me turn out so f'ing awesome... Hey wait - allright, i don't mind it too much, but leave it to the kids yeah?
pheus
Profile Joined February 2010
Australia161 Posts
June 24 2010 10:47 GMT
#22
On June 24 2010 06:54 Thrill wrote:
I don't use Facetube and even if i did, even if i was like the worst Facetube-whore in world with a gazillion fake friends and a virtual network that extends from starvin' Marvin all the way into the West Wing, i still wouldn't want to meet a girl who uses it as her primary method of communication - even a fanatic user must realize how pathetic that is.

Note: i used to be a pioneer of this shit, i used a lot of the online services that everyone know and love today before there was any hype at all and at that point it was even kind of cool to have voice convos, real-time whiteboards, friends lists you could access from anywhere and shit, chatting and caming with girls was awesome 'cause at that time there existed a requirement of at least some basic computer literacy in order to use this stuff. But: during this period i was like 14-16, i was horny, young and stupid and communities were like the "new thing" and everyone checked out "rate me" picture sites and sites with party pictures 'cause it was new and fresh. Facetube is an excellent business model to profit from the guy i used to be and i would have used it no doubt, along with all my friends. Luckily though, i'm no longer him. Fuck him, fuck him for everything he did except for the stuff that made me turn out so f'ing awesome... Hey wait - allright, i don't mind it too much, but leave it to the kids yeah?


What is your actual point?
iPlaY.NettleS
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Australia4438 Posts
June 24 2010 12:15 GMT
#23
On June 24 2010 19:47 pheus wrote:
What is your actual point?

his point is he doesn't use facebook and he wants everyone to know how cool and rebellious he is for not using it!
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Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
June 24 2010 12:48 GMT
#24
wtf...? Seriously, Facebook friend request?

"Will you add me on Facebook?"
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love1another
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States1844 Posts
June 24 2010 12:57 GMT
#25
Since I deleted my facebook, I must rely on my mobile device. And since I never turn my mobile device on, I must rely on snail mail. And since I don't have a car to buy stamps, I must rely on telepathy. And since I'm not very smart, I don't have a social life.
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Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary26003 Posts
June 24 2010 13:00 GMT
#26
Numbers. Getting added on facebook is the equivalent of getting blown off. I didn't even know this was a strategy for some people.
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FortuneSyn
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
1826 Posts
June 24 2010 13:06 GMT
#27
pff just exchange battle.net IDs.
LonelyMargarita
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
1845 Posts
June 24 2010 13:27 GMT
#28
On June 24 2010 19:47 pheus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2010 06:54 Thrill wrote:
I don't use Facetube and even if i did, even if i was like the worst Facetube-whore in world with a gazillion fake friends and a virtual network that extends from starvin' Marvin all the way into the West Wing, i still wouldn't want to meet a girl who uses it as her primary method of communication - even a fanatic user must realize how pathetic that is.

Note: i used to be a pioneer of this shit, i used a lot of the online services that everyone know and love today before there was any hype at all and at that point it was even kind of cool to have voice convos, real-time whiteboards, friends lists you could access from anywhere and shit, chatting and caming with girls was awesome 'cause at that time there existed a requirement of at least some basic computer literacy in order to use this stuff. But: during this period i was like 14-16, i was horny, young and stupid and communities were like the "new thing" and everyone checked out "rate me" picture sites and sites with party pictures 'cause it was new and fresh. Facetube is an excellent business model to profit from the guy i used to be and i would have used it no doubt, along with all my friends. Luckily though, i'm no longer him. Fuck him, fuck him for everything he did except for the stuff that made me turn out so f'ing awesome... Hey wait - allright, i don't mind it too much, but leave it to the kids yeah?


What is your actual point?


He's saying the current generation of young people are seeking less and less direct forms of communication, as layers of protection against sincerity. You can pretend to be whoever you want when all you do is facebook and text someone. It gets harder to maintain the lie once you start actually calling people and communicating more directly. So someone who communicates almost exclusively through facebook is probably not very sincere, and you have almost no bearing as to who they really are.
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Ghardo
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
Germany1685 Posts
June 24 2010 15:58 GMT
#29
thanks for the input so far, interesting to see the general tendency on this.

i posted a very similar thread on "theattractionforums" and the results are basically the same. i would have expected that if facebook is somewhat commonly used nowadays as a substitute for exchanging numbers (or even an improvement over it because you get many more infos about the person at once) then the people on this PUA forum would probably tell me / do it. isn't the case it seems. it's also ~ 85% who still go for the number.

one of the replies said that if someone uses FB rather than numbers he
has a specialized system that doesn't follow normal game and they are set up to make it work

another one emphasized that
They are two different things for different strategies. When I meet girls when I travel to different cities abroad, then a lot of the time there's no point me taking the number if I'm leaving the next day, unless I think I can get her out that night. I'll take the facebook and keep her on a slow burn, pinging her occasionally, in case I return to that country and want to hook up.


a reply in favor was:
I think overall it's better to get her facebook, especially if you have a good setup on facebook with nice pictures, friends etc.
So if you have a great FB page then I'd say get her FB, if you don't then stick with the phone number


the general consensus seemed to be similar to here and is kind of summed up in this reply:
But you should always start much higher up the 'funnel' - go for the date first and try to sort out the logistics there and then, if not then go for the number, if not the number then go for the facebook. I would never shoot for a facebook first as you should always be trying to move things towards the bedroom asap. The number/facebook is only a tool to get her on a date with you, not the end game as a lot of guys seem to treat it.


so it seems to depend on your "technique"/the setting but generally the phone number still seems to be held of higher value than a facebook contact.

who knows how it'll be in 5 years or so
Ryshi
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Canada361 Posts
June 24 2010 16:18 GMT
#30
The medium I use 90% of the time is to exchange emails (which includes messenger but adding is optional). Otherwise, I would exchange numbers.
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Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
June 24 2010 16:22 GMT
#31
Numbers for sure o.O
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niteReloaded
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Croatia5282 Posts
June 24 2010 16:30 GMT
#32
Better to shoot for the stars and land in the mud, then to shoot for facebook and make it.
maleorderbride
Profile Joined November 2002
United States2916 Posts
June 24 2010 17:39 GMT
#33
I have found that facebook is much less awkward and easier in general. The whole first phone call thing can just be avoided entirely. You just send them a message inviting them to do something, or just real time chat.

This also is much less confrontation to the chick, at least it seems so to me, so they often can dodge much easier without it being an issue, or even get to know you a bit without it being the pressure of making conversation.

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.
Severedevil
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States4839 Posts
June 24 2010 17:44 GMT
#34
On June 24 2010 22:00 Chill wrote:
Numbers. Getting added on facebook is the equivalent of getting blown

That sounds OK...

On June 24 2010 22:00 Chill wrote:
Numbers. Getting added on facebook is the equivalent of getting blown off.

Never mind.
My strategy is to fork people.
Rainmaker5
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States1027 Posts
June 24 2010 17:45 GMT
#35
On June 24 2010 22:00 Chill wrote:
Numbers. Getting added on facebook is the equivalent of getting blown off. I didn't even know this was a strategy for some people.

For serious, if you can't make it to the phone you done, son.
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Zurles
Profile Joined February 2009
United Kingdom1659 Posts
June 24 2010 17:49 GMT
#36
Yeh it's a waste of time to try to worm your way in using facebook and shit, just go for the gusto and if you fail she didn't want it anyway, get away! Numbers only.
Severedevil
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States4839 Posts
June 24 2010 17:54 GMT
#37
I heard the easiest way to get a girl is tell her she's like a big teddy bear that you just want to hug, and be her friend and gossip about boys with her for a few years and comment on all her Facebook photos until she's ready to date you.
My strategy is to fork people.
Wr3k
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada2533 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-06-24 22:58:12
June 24 2010 22:56 GMT
#38
On June 24 2010 03:00 Spiffeh wrote:
Numbers are king.

Facebook is for the ones who don't want to be rejected outright, so they salvage the situation by asking for the add.

Still, getting a facebook OR a number doesn't mean much, but it's much easier to get a Day 2 or get laid through calling.


It's even easier to get day 2 or laid by telling them to call you. If they don't it wasn't going to happen anyways.
Wr3k
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada2533 Posts
June 24 2010 22:56 GMT
#39
On June 25 2010 02:54 Severedevil wrote:
I heard the easiest way to get a girl is tell her she's like a big teddy bear that you just want to hug, and be her friend and gossip about boys with her for a few years and comment on all her Facebook photos until she's ready to date you.


i lol'd
kainzero
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States5211 Posts
June 24 2010 23:02 GMT
#40
On June 25 2010 02:39 maleorderbride wrote:
I have found that facebook is much less awkward and easier in general. The whole first phone call thing can just be avoided entirely. You just send them a message inviting them to do something, or just real time chat.

Text messaging works when you get the number...
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