What do I do about this guy?

[Kiid]

If you are going to talk to him do it to his FACE. If you can't see someones face you're not actually talking to them u.u

[Bowyn Aerrow]

SCREW THE TEXTING!!!!

Walk your ass over to him and drag him somewhere you can talk, face to face.
Find out what his "deal" is.

Surly you jest. Kids now days don't know how to interact socially, they have to stare at their magic hand held box and thumb their words because they are too scared to actually look another human being in the eye.

Technology is all they know...

I hate to see what the world will be like in 20 years - most likely no one will be on the streets as everyone will be impeded in a machine cut off and isolated from each other....

[Genersis]

Surly you jest. Kids now days don't know how to interact socially, they have to stare at their magic hand held box and thumb their words because they are too scared to actually look another human being in the eye.

Technology is all they know...

I hate to see what the world will be like in 20 years - most likely no one will be on the streets as everyone will be impeded in a machine cut off and isolated from each other....

Are you being serious?

[Bowyn Aerrow]

Are you being serious?

I was being half serious half snarky... The Age of Technology has indeed lead to a wedge being driven between humans. Blurbs of one line messages have encroached on meaningful long conversations... I hope its not as bad as I made it seem.

I guess for you living in a world where computers, internet, instant messages, cellphones, text messages are everywhere you just can't imagine the world of yesterday when people had to actually work a bit to communicate. Even going to pay phones or having to wait all day to share some thought by asking your parents to use the households one phone.

It was that or go over to your friends place and talk face to face.

Today you all get a thought and you can send an instant sentence to anyone else with a phone... Something may be gained, but I suspect a lot more is lost in this instant communication age.

[LateBloomer]

^^^ That is not altogether true with me what you see is what you get - I hate wearing masks.

Yes! Please post an actual portrait!



Not to be a dick, but you see my point!

Another example, online I appear calm cool and SUPER intelligent. But in real life I'm really a nervous wreck and constantly flirting with disaster!

[Kenny221]

I was being half serious half snarky... The Age of Technology has indeed lead to a wedge being driven between humans. Blurbs of one line messages have encroached on meaningful long conversations... I hope its not as bad as I made it seem.

I guess for you living in a world where computers, internet, instant messages, cellphones, text messages are everywhere you just can't imagine the world of yesterday when people had to actually work a bit to communicate. Even going to pay phones or having to wait all day to share some thought by asking your parents to use the households one phone.

It was that or go over to your friends place and talk face to face.

Today you all get a thought and you can send an instant sentence to anyone else with a phone... Something may be gained, but I suspect a lot more is lost in this instant communication age.

Yeah I have to agree that the age of technology has stunted our social ability but I think it also helped some of the more introverted people come out of their shell. I mean, I personally like to talk to people in person because that way, I can read them better by their body languages, so I know when I'm saying something that's making them uncomfortable. On the other hand, the social media and texting has really allowed the 'shy' people to talk to others and even make friends.

[MisterTinkles]

I was being half serious half snarky... The Age of Technology has indeed lead to a wedge being driven between humans. Blurbs of one line messages have encroached on meaningful long conversations... I hope its not as bad as I made it seem.

I guess for you living in a world where computers, internet, instant messages, cellphones, text messages are everywhere you just can't imagine the world of yesterday when people had to actually work a bit to communicate. Even going to pay phones or having to wait all day to share some thought by asking your parents to use the households one phone.

It was that or go over to your friends place and talk face to face.

Today you all get a thought and you can send an instant sentence to anyone else with a phone... Something may be gained, but I suspect a lot more is lost in this instant communication age.

Good examples are all of the "misunderstandings" we have on here when somebody posts a thread or reply, and its taken the wrong way...simply because all you have to go on are the words themselves. You dont hear the voice or see the expression of the person saying it, so most people take it for granted that someone is being a meanie head.

Emoticons are good to use because of this, but they dont always express the right sentiment. This is why I use so many "visual" aids.

[trialbyerror]

I was being half serious half snarky... The Age of Technology has indeed lead to a wedge being driven between humans. Blurbs of one line messages have encroached on meaningful long conversations... I hope its not as bad as I made it seem.

I guess for you living in a world where computers, internet, instant messages, cellphones, text messages are everywhere you just can't imagine the world of yesterday when people had to actually work a bit to communicate. Even going to pay phones or having to wait all day to share some thought by asking your parents to use the households one phone.

It was that or go over to your friends place and talk face to face.

Today you all get a thought and you can send an instant sentence to anyone else with a phone... Something may be gained, but I suspect a lot more is lost in this instant communication age.

Hi
Sorry off topic

B, More truth than sarky I see it all the time.

Talk to him, don't lead yourself on, you owe yourself at least that

[Maverick]

You could always go with a "combination"...

Text him, telling him you'll be at the bar this weekend, and ask if he'll be there as well.

Then, leave the rest to "old fashioned" face to face talking when you see him....

[zakattack]

**UPDATE**
Well, Sunday I went back to the bar and I was looking for him. After a few hours of sitting at the bar with my friend I saw the guy outside. After a while I finally got the balls to go outside and meet him. I approached him with a smile and we shook hands. Had a short conversation that lasted about 5 minutes. I had him smiling and laughing a lot. I said if he wanted we could dance later. He agreed and I went back inside. I felt pretty good about myself! Whenever I saw him that night he always seemed to be looking for someone. I always tried to make myself nearby/easy to spot. He would walk past me several times without acknowledging me at all. So much for that dance huh? Anyway, when my friend and I left he was outside. He gave me a hug and told me it was nice to finally meet me. I have texted him a little bit since then, but nothing more than chit chat. He has viewed my profile on the dating sites since Sunday, so that's a good sign right?