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AIBU?

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To think that MN needs a dating section?

37 replies

SuePurblybiltByElves · 11/12/2010 21:55

A fred about a fred Xmas Grin. It has come to my attention that many lovely Mnetters are single, myself included. And many of us aren't in a position to meet many men.

So AIBU to think that a pass-on-your-single-friend/brother/amicable Ex dating service would be A Good Thing? MNetters directing their single men in the general direction of other Mnetters?

Nightmare SIL thread waiting to happen? Or good plan?

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QueenGigantaurofMnet · 11/12/2010 21:56

nnnooooo. very bad idea.

The place would end up swarming with sleaze balls wanting access to lots of single vulnerable women.

noo

HippyChristmaspotamus · 11/12/2010 21:56

rubbish idea Xmas Wink

i've got a bro and an ex to offer

SuePurblybiltByElves · 11/12/2010 21:57

But it would be Mnetter to Mnetter only Gigantaur. Like a club innit.

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HippyChristmaspotamus · 11/12/2010 21:58

queen.. but its us passing on the boys to fellow mners so the boys wouldn't actually be on here

TheMousefaceBeforeChristMouse · 11/12/2010 21:59

I'm happily married but I agree Sue, a dating section so that I can get rid of my needy mates those who are single can hook up with Mr Right, is a fab idea!!! Xmas Grin

SuePurblybiltByElves · 11/12/2010 22:01

Pre-vetted MIls and non-fuckwit men, as approved by Mnetters must be a plus no?

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BitOfFun · 11/12/2010 22:02

Can I pimp my brother?

Single, solvent, not as clever as me Xmas Wink, but very generous and good with kids.

KatieSantaPawskitty · 11/12/2010 22:02

Sign me up for a trial period.

I'd trust the plain speakin' no nonsense word of a MNtter.

Am thinking Flexitol, Oven Pride, Self-Stirring Mug - all ace recommendations. Why not a man too? Xmas Smile

megsophandemma · 11/12/2010 22:02

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SuePurblybiltByElves · 11/12/2010 22:04

See? Two men already. And only Katie and I on the sad-sack bench. One each Katie.

Problem solved Xmas Grin

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KatieSantaPawskitty · 11/12/2010 22:06

Yippee! This MN dating lark is easier than I thought

SuePurblybiltByElves · 11/12/2010 22:08

Now, who is it who keeps the Master MN Spreadsheet? They could sort it all out.

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Hassledge · 11/12/2010 22:09

So easy to abuse the system, though - dodgy bloke creates a profile, posts prolifically for a couple of weeks (and that's all anyone really needs to do to be known, I've observed) in the guise of random feisty woman, pimps her "cousin" who's great with kids and is of course dodgy bloke himself. If you had a thing for potentially vulnerable woman it would be a goldmine.

The only way it could work would be if the nominating poster had registered at least 6 months ago or something.

DanceInTheDark · 11/12/2010 22:13

nooo

there are already online dating sites. There are far too many vulnerable people on here.

iPaddle · 11/12/2010 22:17

"Dearest Brother, I've found the perfect woman for you! I know her from the internet, she's really good at spelling and....um, she gives good advice on the style section"

"Hello??"

SuePurblybiltByElves · 11/12/2010 22:19

Shurrup ipaddle. We know a lot about the XFactor and Fruit Shoots too y'know.

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KatieSantaPawskitty · 11/12/2010 22:19

Oh my goodness - just had a thought.

Best not let Mr Prospective Date look in on MN on a Friday night

SuePurblybiltByElves · 11/12/2010 22:21

Grin Katie. Worried about bumsex expectations? I've never posted on those filthy threads.

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HippyChristmaspotamus · 11/12/2010 22:22

probably best to keep Mr Prospective Date in the dark about the hows and whys of where his perfect woman was found!

HippyChristmaspotamus · 11/12/2010 22:23

sue i reckon you're lying... you're obviously just very good at remembering to namechange first!

KatieSantaPawskitty · 11/12/2010 22:24

Perish the thought Sue, perish the thought

SuePurblybiltByElves · 11/12/2010 22:24

Noooooooooo. Pure as the driven.

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mugggletoeandwine · 11/12/2010 22:25

Hmm, BOF, when you say your brother is not as clever as you, do you mean thick?
When you say good with kids, does he want any?

I may be interested........Xmas Grin

Yep, we need a dating bit, but only for members to pass on people they know.

Not a dating site. They are full of sleazes who can't spell.

SuePurblybiltByElves · 11/12/2010 22:26

No, not a site. That would be shit and full of txtspk and wankers. Which is the whole point really.

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BitOfFun · 11/12/2010 22:27

I'm sure he'd want kids. Not thick. But er, no Noel Coward Xmas Grin

Very nice actually. I can recommend him. PM me and I'll flash you his facebook Xmas Grin