JDATE: NAUGHTY, NOT NICE
This is not another post about the non-Jewish people on JDate. But since I forgot to wish all my non-Jewish readers a Merry Christmas, I thought I'd use the imagery once before 2004 ends.
As far as I'm concerned, JDate's getting a lump of coal in their figurative stocking this year. They suck, and here's why.
posted by Esther Kustanowitz @ 11:42 AM
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3 Comments:
Wow, read your letter. That's a shame. I've been debating, lately, whether or not to continue. I think I'm beginning to realize that I'm not going to find THE ONE on JDate, and that's OK. With apologies to B Hornsby, that's just the way it is.
On the bright side, if not for ol' JD, I never would have met truly awesome people such as yourself and Greek. And for that, I'll always be greatful!
I went to a kiddush last shabbos sponsored by a couple who met on JDate. And they even had to forge through geography to do it -- he lives in Florida while she lives New York City. (They'll be living in NYC together now.) I didn't really know them, but I do know of others who are meeting serious contenders on JDate, and another couple who got engaged.
So it can happen. Everyone can meet their "soulmate." It takes work. I have some thoughts about how to succeed in 2005. But never give up!
Happy New Year!
Dr. Janice
Dr. J., I have read your suggestions for a new year, and I've got questions to address with you separately in the new year.
And to clarify, I'm not saying JDate doesn't work for anyone. Or that all the guys are losers. I'm expressing my frustration with the lack of initiative/insane stalker dichotomy that seems to LARGELY prevail. Of course, there are some exceptions. I've "met" a few really nice guys, virtually or actually, who are definitely nice people.
But as for romance? It hasn't happened, and I don't prefer the medium in terms of introductions. I've had great email and phone, followed by nothing. I've had a great few dates, followed by nothing. I've had banter, followed up by nothing. I'm still hopeful that there's someone out there for me, but for JDate to infer on their "quit" page that one of my reasons could be "giving up on a soulmate" is just plain mean.
Wishing everyone luck in love in the new year...expand those circles--I'm convinced that's the real key.
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