The Internet Dating Community Sounds Off
...and Dr. Datealot responds

Charlene, Colorado:  Oh My God Dr. Datealot!  I love when you add new stuff to your internet dating glossary!  It is hilarious and all so true.  When I read the Rotten Rejectee definition, I thought you were writing about my online email encounters!  You are right on with that.  Why is it that people have to get vicious when you refuse their advances or don't choose them out of the tons of responses?  This happens to me all the time. ALL THE TIME! Oh well, glad to see I am not alone.

Dr. Datealot:  You definitely are not alone Charlene.  Mature individuals understand that they aren't right for everyone.  Unfortunately, the stable, mature singles get mixed in with far too many losers, often making the online dating scene disheartening.

Emily, Glendale, CA:  LOL LOL LOL!  It is like you were looking over my shoulder and I don't even know you!  When I read some of the definitions in your Idiots Glossary, I thought I would fall off my chair laughing!  The Endless Emailer!  How funny.  I can't tell you how many of those I have had!  What makes a man think that because you exchanged a few emails, he now has the right to flood your inbox nonstop?  You hit it right on the head with this one. I only wish I saved some of the "endless" emails I received over the past few months.  I can't wait to read more!  Keep up the good work.

Dr. Datealot:  Thank you Emily. Endless Emailers can be pretty scary once they get going. Glad I can help!

Charlotte, Richmond, VA:  I loved the farting date from hell story.  :) I had a similar situation happen to me but not nearly as horrifying as that poor girl.  I also enjoy your glossary.  It's about time someone came up with some cool terms to actually call these psychos!  BTW, I have had The Caller on my hands many times. I wish I had your advice sooner!

Dr. Datealot:  The farting story is a classic. Note to self - be careful what you eat before a first date!

Ken, Lowell, MA:  I loved what you had to say about the photos posted by females (Photo Fibbers). I don't think I am the best looking guy in the world but I know what I like in a girl.  I cannot begin to count how many times I went on a first date where the girl was much much larger than she led me to believe in her ad and from her pictures.  I thought it was only my bad luck but reading your topic on photos made me realize I am not alone!

Dr. Datealot:  No Ken, you certainly are not alone. Nearly everyone photo fibs at times, and some of us just don't photograph all that well.  The ladies who "adjust" their weight before a first date are only hurting themselves!

Charles, Ft. Lauderdale, FL:  Ahhhhhh!!!  I can't believe what you said about Glamour shots photos.  How right you are my friend!  I was stupid enough to think that these beautiful girls could possibly look as good as they do in a professional picture.  You were right!  They looked nothing like their picture when we met!

Dr. Datealot:  I hear ya Charles. Not too "glamorous" after all, huh?

Ben, Milwaukee, WI:  You are a riot "Dr."!  I am enjoying your site very much.  I think it is important to hear input from someone like yourself who has experience but I find it more enjoyable the see you inject such humor into your a lot of what you say.  I check in a few times a week hoping to catch a good laugh and of course read about the lousy dates! 

Dr. Datealot:  I do what I can Ben.  If you can't find humor in bad situations, then what's the point? Thanks for writing!