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Jan 19, 2009, 11:15 am
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Archived: Should there be a dating forum within FT? (v 1.0)
I'm looking to re-enter the transfer market after a lengthy lay-off, so to speak, and I was wondering about the feasibility of a dating forum within the site we all love so much. I'm sure we've all experienced that momentary quivering of the loins as we're reading a spectacular Trip Report, or a fruity frisson in the femur as a regular FTer posts details about the latest delivery of Fokker Fergusons to BD. It would be great if there was a forum in which we could connect in a more intimate way with those who share our passion for flight; somewhere to exchange photos, arrange dinner dates, brief but romantic rendezvous in RCCs across the country etc. Surely I'm not the only one who would relish such a forum.
Jan 19, 2009, 11:45 am
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Transferring this to TalkBoard Topics where new forum requests are normally discussed.
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Jan 19, 2009, 11:55 am
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Isn't that the role filled by OMNI/PR?
Jan 19, 2009, 2:02 pm
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I'm not sure I agree
well maybe if we toss in a little religion and politics with the broom closet but otherwise
it is a never ending topic though
well maybe if we toss in a little religion and politics with the broom closet but otherwise
it is a never ending topic though
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Jan 19, 2009, 2:12 pm
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Considering that FT has generated a couple of marriages, more than a few casual hook-ups, and goodness knows what else... I think it is fine without a dating subthread - just start going to FT events, then if the people you meet are not too scary then start posting your own.
Jan 19, 2009, 4:50 pm
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I always thought that's what the Itineraries Forum/Calendar was for? 
Jan 19, 2009, 9:49 pm
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A dating forum? Is this really what FT has become? Sorry but with all due respect OP 
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Jan 19, 2009, 11:00 pm
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With all the drama already present? Oh God lets NOT !
Jan 20, 2009, 7:42 am
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Come on guys, this is an absolute no-brainer. There is clearly a demand for this, despite the curmudgeonly responses of some older FTers who know they'd be left behind in the race for the real prizes.
Jan 20, 2009, 10:30 am
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Anybody can join i.e. Facebook and browse thousand or so FT members who have registered to the FT group there.
Jan 20, 2009, 12:16 pm
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Is it April 1 already?
Jan 20, 2009, 2:26 pm
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Drama is best observed in person, with significant amounts of alcohol in one's system, and not directly involving oneself. 
This reminds me that I have not been to an FT event larger than a lunch or dinner gathering for some time now.
This reminds me that I have not been to an FT event larger than a lunch or dinner gathering for some time now.
Jan 20, 2009, 3:39 pm
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Where would be the best DOs / FT events for meeting a special lady friend?
Perhaps I'm being a little judgmental as I've never attended one, but I picture them being attended by many more men than women (at least a 6:1 ratio). Obviously as a witty and smartly dressed young lad I'd like to think I'd have an advantage over the anoraks, but do any women attend these things who: a) don't look as though they've been chasing parked cars, or b) have no convictions/official warnings for loitering around coach stations or train platforms, or for harassing pilots or bus drivers?
Perhaps I'm being a little judgmental as I've never attended one, but I picture them being attended by many more men than women (at least a 6:1 ratio). Obviously as a witty and smartly dressed young lad I'd like to think I'd have an advantage over the anoraks, but do any women attend these things who: a) don't look as though they've been chasing parked cars, or b) have no convictions/official warnings for loitering around coach stations or train platforms, or for harassing pilots or bus drivers?
Jan 20, 2009, 4:02 pm
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Seriously. If any do's or events are organised in the future, it may be useful to indicate if you're a female and whether you are attending, that way the lads know where they stand and if they'll go home empty handed.
