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The perp: John, 34, systems administrator
The crime: John used a boilerplate e-mail to spam 16 women. He also began with a rant about two recently failed romances.
The defense: “Yikes, busted,” says John. “I feel foolish. I just wanted to share my experiences, but it turned into this deeper, more emotional thing. I thought I was showing my vulnerable side.”
The verdict: He may be not the greatest communicator via e-mail, but the lad’s worth a second look. When prompted for a proper pic, he suited up and shot this at his office. “I want a partner in crime,” says John. “I have so much good I can contribute to a person.”
Want a date? E-mail djstue@gmail.com.
The perp: Max, 40, CEO of a doggie day care
The crime: The ex-surfer e-mailed four singles with the same subject line: “Your Hair Sets My Heart on Fire!!!” Then he invited them to a Linkin Park show.
The defense: “I saw the redheads, and my God!” laughs Max. “Plus, I have A-list, unlimited access to concerts. I’d rather invite you to a show than a bar!”
The verdict: Max has led an interesting life—as a pro surfer, as a music-video producer—and he’s looking to share it. “I want a woman I can enjoy the holidays with.” Did we also mention he can get you into Linkin Park for free?
Want a date? E-mail maxell88880@yahoo.com.
The perp: Mike, 42, social worker
The crime: He sent 12 of our gals beefcake pics, prompting a few of them to give him the nickname “Muscles.” He’s also guilty of using stock lines and talking way too much about “sensual” dimples.
The defense: “It makes sense percentage-wise to contact lots of people,” says Mike. And what about the pin-up pics? “It’s no different than showing cleavage!”
The verdict: A decent guy. Give Mike a go and you’ll find out he loves Delta blues, surrealist art, Eastern philosophy, weight lifting (didn’t see that one coming!) and his two cats.
Want a date? E-mail sirrealizest@gmail.com.
WEB EXTRA:
The perp: Luis, 25, grad student, Queens
The crime: This “energetic, open-minded Latino” sent eight of our singles friendly but generic e-mails wherein he says he’s working through depression. TMI too soon, buddy.
The defense: “I revealed the depression as a way of being real and genuine,” says Luis, who in the past has tried to meet women on MySpace and at clubs.
The verdict: So what if he’s depressed? What New Yorker isn’t? Luis is smart, driven and selfless (he volunteers regularly with the elderly). He wants a lady he can take to the opera!
Want a date? E-mail linus1262003@yahoo.com.
Time Out New York / Issue 650 : Mar 12–18, 2008
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WTF, indeed? Was it your original intent to set these guys up and humiliate them or did that happen accidentally in an effort to play it for laughs?
WTF, indeed? Was it the goal to set these guys up and humiliate them or did you just accidentally slant it that way! There is nothing like inviting people to put themselves "out there" and then ambush them to thousands.
This was really mean spirited and uncool. I used to love TimeOut but this was in bad taste. PS: Your comments section sucks. I didn't even hit the submit button and it keeps posting. You owe these guys an apology.
Let's see your original article sets up 50 people to try on-line dating and see what happens...this is the best drama you could muster? Max, e-mailed only four women. The point of the exercise is to present yourself and get to a date where you can get to know each other. If you don't e-mail people you won't get to the date, duh TONY.
what kind of paper is this if you print false info about these men.the way u TRYED to list max as some man who might prey on young chicks is insane and so very far from the truth.maybe the man who put this together is the real young chick chaser and is not man enough to come forward. come behind that desk drop those donuts and starbucks and stop hateing on real MEN
Dear Editor, I did not agree with the way you portrayed Max in his section. I beileve you should reaphrase his section due to the fact that you made him sound as if he were a bit full of it and dull, in reality he isn't. Max, is a great guy and very down to earth, any woman would see that after giving him a chance. Once again I kindly ask that you should rephrase his section.
What's wrong with e-mailing 4 and 8 people? How is the middle guy a perp? The key to success with online dating is quantity. Time Out New York doesn't produce a single copy, they produce over 1 million copies. In order to reach a target in an audience you can't give one person a shout you have to be slightly aggressive and increase your odds. VERY UNFAIR to these guys TONY.