Comments on: eHarmony ditches its ‘one-night stand’ advice newsletter

by: Grammar RWA

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:49:11 +0100

I don’t particularly have a problem with this — their explicit stated expertise is in finding compatible matches between men and women.

That is their front.

The fact is, Neil Clark Warren’s unprofessional opinion is that gays and lesbians cannot have meaningful, loving long-term relationships. Cause faggits is goin ta hell.

So they don’t match gays and lesbians, because what would be the point? They’re all headed for tragedy anyway.

The site’s supposed expertise derives from a starting point of bigotry. This should just be a rehearsal of your previous lessons: #1, never take assholes at their word.

by: Hysterical Woman

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:34:32 +0100

I’m disturbed by the “increased risk of violence” remark myself.

by: The Amazing Kim

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:03:51 +0100

Well, it’s a Xtian site isn’t it? Traditionally they go for forty days and forty nights…

by: Punditus Maximus

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:25:04 +0100

I don’t particularly have a problem with this — their explicit stated expertise is in finding compatible matches between men and women.

I don’t expect gaysinglesonline.com to give me a ton of help in finding a straight gal to date (not that it’s an issue at the moment). Just saying.

by: Grammar RWA

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:23:41 +0100

Nah, Ophelia. At the very least, they really do refuse to match gay and lesbian couples.

Go to their front page. You have two options.

I’m a:
Man seeking a woman.
Woman seeking a man.

by: Ophelia

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:35:10 +0100

My understanding was that the whole “rejected by eHarmony” thing really just meant that they had told you they didn’t have any matches for you at that time. It makes me feel gross to defend eHarmony, but I actually think that makes sense. If I had signed up for an internet dating service and they didn’t have anyone they thought I would be a good match with, I would rather they just tell me that than send me on dates with people they didn’t think would suit me.

Slightly more on topic, if J.P. Duffy got married through eHarmony, how come he is still trolling the site? I know, he claims “a friend” told him about it, but come on now.

by: Shaz

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:20:00 +0100

I signed up for eHarmony last December, I indicated that I’m atheist, don’t want kids, and black. I wasn’t rejected. As a matter of fact, I was matched up with a guy that was also an atheist that doesn’t want kids, and is white. Guess they hit the diversity trifecta. Go figure.

by: digitusmedius

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:50:10 +0100

“Eeeeeek,” Mr. Duffy ejaculated.

by: Caren, Creator of Animorphic Pancakes

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:35:54 +0100

LOLZ, Samantha!

What if Emily Post had a one night stand? It wouldn’t be awkward at all– “That was so great I’ve changed my mind and would like to see you again,”

“That was great, but my situation is such that I cannot pursue a relationship at this time.”

“Of course! I understand. Well, thank you for a pleasant evening and enjoy the rest of your life.”

“Why, you are very welcome. It was an enchanting evening and I wish you nothing but the best for the future.”

No thank you notes required. Just make sure to take all your personal belongings with you.

by: GC

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:33:46 +0100

I thought EHarmony doesn’t even let you browse profiles? They just send you the people they think you’re compatible with.