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DeadSuperHero
June 9th, 2010, 12:35 AM
So, I was reading TUAW earlier today (it's always interesting to get multiple takes on WWDC), and this little article popped up (http://www.tuaw.com/2010/05/05/cupidtino-will-help-you-meet-your-isweetie/). Apparently, there's an actual dating site for hardcore Mac enthusiasts now. (http://cupidtino.com/, though their servers are currently dog slow for me).

So, ah...what about FOSS enthusiasts, such as Linux and FreeBSD users?

Suddenly, the idea strikes me as really interesting. If there were a dating site specifically set up for Linux and other FOSS system users, would you use it?

(Question is largely hypothetical, but the truth is that most Linux users ought to breed together and raise Linux children)

I personally think it could be an awesome idea.

Cam42
June 9th, 2010, 12:50 AM
Due to the stereotype of Linux users, I don't think it would catch on.

DeadSuperHero
June 9th, 2010, 12:52 AM
Due to the stereotype of Linux users, I don't think it would catch on.

On the contrary, I think such a tool could be helpful in pushing that very stereotype aside. After all, most Linux users are just normal folks that happen to know a lot more about computers. They're not the creepy, sweaty nerds that live in their parents' basements.

Edit: But they are pretty fun folks, though. Geeks in general are awesome.

Cam42
June 9th, 2010, 01:00 AM
On the contrary, I think such a tool could be helpful in pushing that very stereotype aside. After all, most Linux users are just normal folks that happen to know a lot more about computers. They're not the creepy, sweaty nerds that live in their parents' basements.

Edit: But they are pretty fun folks, though. Geeks in general are awesome.

This is true, and I can see what you're saying, but:
Richard Stallman.

LowSky
June 9th, 2010, 01:04 AM
Due to the stereotype of Linux users, I don't think it would catch on.


1 girl for ever 10000 guys (I'm being generous... not the dating site for me, :lolflag:

DeadSuperHero
June 9th, 2010, 01:07 AM
Richard Stallman.

He's just from the GNU arm of the FOSS movement.


1 girl for ever 10000 guys

It's actually closer to something like 20 out of every 100. Still unbalanced, but not nearly as bad...

Minipalmer
June 9th, 2010, 01:25 AM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've been developing a complex algorhythm based on the dating site you listed for Mac Enthusiast. It may be difficult to grasp at first, but stay with me here.


Mac-Enthusiast + Mac-Enthusiast = Debt

Anyway, I might interested if the gurlZ were hAwt, but I would also want a scale of "How well do you know your way around a computer" so that I don't look like a complete idiot on the first date/conversation.

"So this is great. Both of us here, loving the open source world. What's the most difficult thing you've had to do with your machine?"

"Well, I changed themes a while back. It was a pretty rough ride."

Paqman
June 9th, 2010, 01:29 AM
On the contrary, I think such a tool could be helpful in pushing that very stereotype aside.

You think that by cross-breeding freetards the offspring will be LESS geeky?

I'm more inclined to go the other way and suggest that it becomes legally mandated for all Linux users to pair off with someone normal.

;)

DeadSuperHero
June 9th, 2010, 01:31 AM
You think that by cross-breeding freetards the offspring will be LESS geeky?


No, I'm saying they should breed the human race into super-intelligence. And have Linux families and stuff like that. Then they can focus less on converting their family members, because their family members already use Linux. :D

spupy
June 9th, 2010, 01:32 AM
Oh man, this is ridiculous, are they serious? Owning a particular computer is still a reason to meet people, I guess...

http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2010/06/07/WWDC_2_610x407.jpg

chris200x9
June 9th, 2010, 01:45 AM
this is a great idea! Let's optimized the site for lynx :p

Dayofswords
June 9th, 2010, 01:51 AM
I'm more inclined to go the other way and suggest that it becomes legally mandated for all Linux users to pair off with someone normal.

;)

if only..

Breambutt
June 9th, 2010, 01:55 AM
I wouldn't use any dating site even if someone threatened me with a poleaxe.

Not because of any stereotypes, not because of the uncertainty of how people look in real life and not because I have otherwise bad experience of such activity (quite the contrary since I have good judgement), but because this kind of "keep shooting - eventually you're bound to hit something" mentality is a waste of time. You might as well go buy groceries, for there is an equal or even a greater chance of bumping into someone interesting even if you're a socially akward nerd (like me) and have trouble initiating contact.

Dating sites are like studying for exams on the last day by reading the first and last lines of each chapter. You may get through the day alive, but it doesn't do jack in the long run. Of course if you're the kind of person who can tolerate any kind of people, no matter how stupid, uncivilized, boring, stubborn, retarded or otherwise mentally or physically obnoxious... well, there's something wrong with you - seek help.

DeadSuperHero
June 9th, 2010, 01:58 AM
this is a great idea! Let's optimized the site for lynx :p

I'm sure I could write a desktop app that accesses the dating site database and uses the Indicator Applet, Ayatana Notifications, Jabber/XMPP (of course) and maybe even the upcoming "Windicators". XD

Legendary_Bibo
June 9th, 2010, 02:47 AM
You know computers are great and all, but what the hell happened to going outside and meeting a cute girl. The worst she can say is no, and it's great practice. Otherwise you'll remain socially awkward, and if you do find someone online, you'll lack the skill of conversation. I predict in 1000 years because computers will apparently run every little thing in our lives that we won't have any human contact that we'll all evolve into one massive gelatinous blob of assimilated minds of the same thoughts over and over and over.

Breambutt
June 9th, 2010, 02:50 AM
I predict in 1000 years because computers will apparently run every little thing in our lives that we won't have any human contact that we'll all evolve into one massive gelatinous blob of assimilated minds of the same thoughts over and over and over.
I think there will be a war between "masculine men" and "information warriors" where the latter will eventually be beaten to bloody pulp while trying to convince the real men of violence not being the answer.

In the end the women will take over the mentally wounded wifebeaters.

Legendary_Bibo
June 9th, 2010, 02:52 AM
I think there will be a war between "masculine men" and "information warriors" where the latter will eventually be beaten to bloody pulp while trying to convince the real men of violence not being the answer.

In the end the women will take over the mentally wounded wifebeaters.
The blob will take on the form of a masculine information warrior man then.

Breambutt
June 9th, 2010, 02:53 AM
Or the geeks simply cease to exist after failing to reproduce.

Legendary_Bibo
June 9th, 2010, 02:55 AM
Or the geeks simply cease to exist after failing to reproduce.
They will reproduce with robots

murderslastcrow
June 9th, 2010, 03:38 AM
Until recently, most Linux users have been typically male, and not exactly the kind of male I'd really go for. Lol.

I think that maybe some second-generation Linux users would appreciate something like that, but today it just seems a bit unrealistic. I know a few girls who love Ubuntu, but Ubuntu would hardly be something they'd look for in a potential boyfriend. XD

Kdar
June 9th, 2010, 04:05 AM
Have anyone saw dating site on page of http://thepiratebay.org/ ?

http://www.piratedate.com/zp/go.php?to=lobby

I loled when I saw it few days ago.

Legendary_Bibo
June 9th, 2010, 04:06 AM
To me I think this is what's going to happen in our future if we allow online dating to persist.

DeadSuperHero
June 9th, 2010, 04:15 AM
Maybe they'll build an app for it on Diaspora...

Dustin2128
June 9th, 2010, 04:33 AM
To me I think this is what's going to happen in our future if we allow online dating to persist.
:lolflag:

BoneKracker
June 9th, 2010, 04:45 AM
You think that by cross-breeding freetards the offspring will be LESS geeky?

I'm more inclined to go the other way and suggest that it becomes legally mandated for all Linux users to pair off with someone normal.

;)

That's a good idea. Every geek should have someone normal, like Gary Coleman and his slightly demented girlfriend.

https://secure.deseretnews.com/photos/midres/5429922.jpg

Legendary_Bibo
June 9th, 2010, 04:50 AM
That's a good idea. Every geek should have someone normal, like Gary Coleman and his slightly demented girlfriend.

https://secure.deseretnews.com/photos/midres/5429922.jpg
I'd be afraid to get behind her out of fear of being kicked :lolflag:

sandyd
June 9th, 2010, 05:02 AM
You know computers are great and all, but what the hell happened to going outside and meeting a cute girl. The worst she can say is no, and it's great practice. Otherwise you'll remain socially awkward, and if you do find someone online, you'll lack the skill of conversation. I predict in 1000 years because computers will apparently run every little thing in our lives that we won't have any human contact that we'll all evolve into one massive gelatinous blob of assimilated minds of the same thoughts over and over and over.
true.
besides, I didn't meet my boyfriend over the internet...

Legendary_Bibo
June 9th, 2010, 05:09 AM
true.
besides, I didn't meet my boyfriend over the internet...
I cringe at the thought of meeting some weirdo cat lady on an online dating site.

DeadSuperHero
June 9th, 2010, 05:26 AM
I cringe at the thought of meeting some weirdo cat lady on an online dating site.

I kind of look forward to doing so, in a morbid-curiosity sort of way.

Breambutt
June 9th, 2010, 05:30 AM
Only desperate people use these services anyway. Regular folk without uncontrollable urges can happily let life take a natural course and just reach out in the stream of life when someone potential passes by.

DeadSuperHero
June 9th, 2010, 05:31 AM
Regular folk without uncontrollable urges

I'm not one of those people sadly. ;)

RichardLinx
June 9th, 2010, 05:37 AM
Because for every one thousand male Linux users there would be one female.

Breambutt
June 9th, 2010, 05:42 AM
Because for every one thousand male Linux users there would be one female.
Sounds like the tagline for a science porn fiction movie.

RichardLinx
June 9th, 2010, 05:57 AM
Sounds like the tagline for a science porn fiction movie.
If there can be a mac science porn fiction movie, why not make a FOSS one?

BoneKracker
June 9th, 2010, 06:01 AM
People are getting increasingly fat and ugly anyway, while simultaneously being programmed by media to only select a mate based on superficial characteristics. Real life is a bunch of average-looking men and average-looking women who have never met walking past each other avoiding eye contact because the other one isn't good enough for them.

Then, half of those who do somehow connect and marry divorce five to ten years later when reality sinks in, while most of the rest would like to do that but won't for financial reasons or for the sake of the children they misguidedly rushed into creating.

Maybe it would be better for all if a computer just assigned each person a partner (based on some algorithm) and you were legally bound and without recourse. :lol:

That's more or less what some societies do anyway, except it's the parents instead of a computer.

RichardLinx
June 9th, 2010, 06:19 AM
I just read through the thread and:

Question is largely hypothetical, but the truth is that most Linux users ought to breed together and raise Linux children
I actually think he may be on to something, at least, it can't hurt to try.

But would it be free?

DeadSuperHero
June 9th, 2010, 06:25 AM
I just read through the thread and:

But would it be free?

It could be. Heck, it could be free right down to the system it runs on, if it were to live up to FOSS principals.

RichardLinx
June 9th, 2010, 06:32 AM
What the hell, lets just do it. You be team leader.

DeadSuperHero
June 9th, 2010, 06:34 AM
What the hell, lets just do it. You be team leader.

I have no money. :D

Breambutt
June 9th, 2010, 06:35 AM
I'd rather compile my own Linux woman.

It can't be too hard to convert girls into Linux as most of them aren't hardcore gamers and couple of years old games are likely to run in Wine as well. Females tend to organize things in a less dynamic manner, just make sure everything makes logical sense when you set them up with Linux and there you go.

Also, try not to give birth to a penguin. Penguin infants have a fur coat that might tickle.

Legendary_Bibo
June 9th, 2010, 06:56 AM
People are getting increasingly fat and ugly anyway, while simultaneously being programmed by media to only select a mate based on superficial characteristics. Real life is a bunch of average-looking men and average-looking women who have never met walking past each other avoiding eye contact because the other one isn't good enough for them.

Then, half of those who do somehow connect and marry divorce five to ten years later when reality sinks in, while most of the rest would like to do that but won't for financial reasons or for the sake of the children they misguidedly rushed into creating.

Maybe it would be better for all if a computer just assigned each person a partner (based on some algorithm) and you were legally bound and without recourse. :lol:

That's more or less what some societies do anyway, except it's the parents instead of a computer.
I hated those women who are always looking to trade up then they get left single. Oddly enough weight has nothing to do with meeting people unless you're tipping the scales at almost 300lb. I used to be in tip top shape and I still got hit on as often as normal which is almost never, but it seems that's the mans' job. Let's face it, a lot of people see each other as objects, but there's still humans out there and they're the ones we should be out there looking for. You won't find them on your computer.

I think I should also relay some important information I received from my brother in law. If your date asks you something like what car you drive, how much you make, what job do you have, etc. then walk away, you're nothing more than a business plan.

RichardLinx
June 9th, 2010, 06:56 AM
I'd rather compile my own Linux woman.

It can't be too hard to convert girls into Linux as most of them aren't hardcore gamers and couple of years old games are likely to run in Wine as well. Females tend to organize things in a less dynamic manner, just make sure everything makes logical sense when you set them up with Linux and there you go.

Also, try not to give birth to a penguin. Penguin infants have a fur coat that might tickle.
This is proof that the Linux community needs a specialized dating site.


I have no money.
So the budget is $0.00? I think we can work with that. :)

Dayofswords
June 9th, 2010, 07:17 AM
I'd rather compile my own Linux woman.

It can't be too hard to convert girls into Linux as most of them aren't hardcore gamers and couple of years old games are likely to run in Wine as well. Females tend to organize things in a less dynamic manner, just make sure everything makes logical sense when you set them up with Linux and there you go.

Also, try not to give birth to a penguin. Penguin infants have a fur coat that might tickle.

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/babies.png (http://xkcd.com/441/)

BoneKracker
June 9th, 2010, 07:23 AM
I think I should also relay some important information I received from my brother in law. If your date asks you something like what car you drive, how much you make, what job do you have, etc. then walk away, you're nothing more than a business plan.

I don't think I've ever met a woman who didn't ask, "so what do you do for a living", as soon as she was interested. I hate to spew such generalities, but to about the same extent that most men are superficial and only interested in sex, most woman are self-centered and materialistic. I think we may be biologically programmed that way -- breeding and nesting instincts or something.

Breambutt
June 9th, 2010, 07:42 AM
I don't think I've ever met a woman who didn't ask, "so what do you do for a living", as soon as she was interested. I hate to spew such generalities, but to about the same extent that most men are superficial and only interested in sex, most woman are self-centered and materialistic. I think we may be biologically programmed that way -- breeding and nesting instincts or something.
Pretty much this, but I haven't really found it a problem yet. Hanging around with the right kind of people more or less eliminates the drudgery of being turned down because of a displeasing social standing/income/whatnot. It's alright if it bothers them anyway as long as it's not an uncrossable obstacle, which it's not if you're looking for something serious and long term.

I mean, come on. I live alone, I'm single, I'm not a capitalist, I have simple material needs, I don't strive for power - how could I and why would I be "successful", rich and all that? If I one day find a lady I'd like to spend a lifetime with, I'd probably start working more towards a goal with sufficient and steady income. Until that day, I'd like to live my life as I please. I doubt anyone marries and makes kids the day after the first date.

seanelly
June 9th, 2010, 07:45 AM
Only desperate people use these services anyway. Regular folk without uncontrollable urges can happily let life take a natural course and just reach out in the stream of life when someone potential passes by.

Oddly enough, that isn't always the case nowadays. Well, actually, there has to be some level of desperation, but not necessarily to the point of being "desperate." My cousin for instance, was what you call a ladies man. He hooked up with models and dated bollywood stars type of ladies man. How did he eventually meet the "keeper" when he wanted to settle down? Online... seriously.

I'm old fashioned, on the other hand, and prefer alcohol and dancing. I think I'll convert my current gf to linux rather than try and find one pre-installed so to speak.

Breambutt
June 9th, 2010, 07:53 AM
I'm not against meeting chicks online, only services dedicated to dating. I don't see any significant difference in getting in touch online in comparison to meeting them live. Some might and will say that it's easier to fake and lie about stuff online, but I say that's a load of crap. Sure, you can't hide obesity face to face as you could pull off a clever fat girl angle shot, but I think it's actually easier to pretend something you're not in person.

In essence, taking actively part in an online community over a course of a few years you automatically get to know people on some level. Another positive side to this is that communities are usually built around common interests with Facebook probably being the sole example of a community that's a load of donkey doodie with no purpose whatsoever.

What I'm trying to say is that dating services are like a mixture of speed dating and lottery while otherwise dwelling online with no life is more like regular social interaction.

Edit: Man, I actually spelled donkey "donkie" at first.