# I get the idea, you guys are tired of flirt threads **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [March 15, 2005, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706 "2005-03-15T21:21:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/41 "2005-03-16T09:10:58Z")
It’s no use. I can find the happy smiley. I can find the cool smiley. I can find the rolleyes smiley. But I can’t find the fucking smiley. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/42 "2005-03-16T14:01:28Z")
I should have known you guys would make me laugh instead of being mad. For the record, I love\*\* harimad-sol\*\* & \*\*harmless \*\* and will continue to flirt with them no matter what. Straight guys should be happy, I’m a straight female…_exploring_. **Case Sensitive,** I wasn’t going to mention your name, but I do think it’s quite good of you to own up. **Miller** , quite a creative post! I think my whole life has consisted of making both Jesuses cry, though. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/43 "2005-03-16T14:14:09Z")
Hello. Not flirting. See you around. seems kinda mundane and pointless to me… ---
**Author:** ![CandidGamera](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/candidgamera/32/2878_2.png) [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/44 "2005-03-16T14:25:06Z")
Eh, don’t let the fuddy-duddies hold you back. Let your freak flag fly. Never give up, never surrender. Don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys! I’m sorry, what were we talking about? I got distracted by Anaamika’s _explorations_. ---
**Author:** ![Greenback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2bfe46/32.png) [@Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greenback)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/45 "2005-03-16T14:27:35Z")
> [@threemae](#): > > 🙂😉😛 :dubious: 🆒😕 :o :mad: ☹ :eek: 😃 :rolleyes: Looks like one of my grade school class pictures. That’s me, fourth from the right. ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/46 "2005-03-16T14:32:47Z")
Hmm. this seems like something I should take a stand on. \ I LIKE flirting and will never promise to not do it. For all flirters out there-be strong! For all those who detest social banter and warmth–who asked you? Perhaps we need some activist flirting here–anyone up for a march? ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/47 "2005-03-16T15:15:37Z")
_takes up picket signs and banners_ You’re on! 😉 **Anaamika** , are we on for that flirting duel? ---
**Author:** ![Indygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/48 "2005-03-16T15:18:14Z")
I don’t go in MSPSIMS because of the annoying flirty banter. I prefer to read threads that are actually about something. So, as long as it’s kept in there, I have no objection. However, when it starts creeping into every forum and threads where it doesn’t really belong, it’s annoying, attention-seeking behavior. Or maybe I just don’t see what people get out of it. Maybe someone could explain the appeal? To me, it’s just kind of creepy. ---
**Author:** ![Exgineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@Exgineer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exgineer)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/49 "2005-03-16T15:24:00Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > Does anyone actually take the flirting on board seriously? I always saw it as just another type of friendly banter. It only bothers me when an otherwise interesting thread gets hijacked into a flirt-fest. Otherwise, put me in the “friendly banter” camp. Besides, I never get flirted with in real life, because I’m an ugly troll, so I enjoy the illusion that someone might find me attractive. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/50 "2005-03-16T16:00:22Z")
> [@Case Sensitive](#): > > That’s odd, **Miller** ; I have no trouble remembering yours. Perhaps it’s the strong connotation of cheap, gassy, watered-down piss that helps. Heh. Good one. Sorry about that last post. That wasn’t really called for. ---
**Author:** ![mrklutz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ebca7d/32.png) [@mrklutz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrklutz)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/51 "2005-03-16T18:06:11Z")
Oh, no! People are flirting! Expressing affection! This must be stopped… think of the CHILDREN! Frankly, I think it’s a shame that someone like **Kythereia** , who seems to be friendly to everyone who isn’t actively rude to her, would be browbeaten into changing her behavior by a handful of whiners. Yes, I realize this board is nominally about Fighting Ignorance, but I really think we could use a banner across the top that says “Lighten up.” On more than one occasion, some of the cute flirts going on (even though not directed at me) have brought a smile to my face. I count that as a good thing. And so, to **Kythereia** , **Anaamika** , **harmless** and all the other friendly flirts out there, I say… “Hi!” 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/52 "2005-03-16T18:17:35Z")
> [@Indygrrl](#): > > I don’t go in MSPSIMS because of the annoying flirty banter. I prefer to read threads that are actually about something. So, as long as it’s kept in there, I have no objection. However, when it starts creeping into every forum and threads where it doesn’t really belong, it’s annoying, attention-seeking behavior. > > Or maybe I just don’t see what people get out of it. Maybe someone could explain the appeal? To me, it’s just kind of creepy. This from the poster who started a thread about the appearance of her own genitalia and asking people to offer up examples? :dubious: Now, I’m not knocking you for that-talk about what you want. But don’t then turn around and call other people “creepy” for a little friendly joking around. As long as people aren’t totally hijacking a thread, what difference does it make? ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/53 "2005-03-16T18:27:42Z")
I can’t believe that this is a burning issue for anyone. If you click on a thread and it’s all “how you doin’?” etc–how hard is it to click out of it? Either join in or depart. Now, I do see the point about if the topic is one that many folks want to chime in on (what a sentence!)-but even then, the “flirting” is usually only 2-3 people who are riffing on some minor point or subtext. They’re not hard to ignore. I liken this place to a party alot of the time–and at any good party, you will have some good discussions in one part of the room, some blatant pick-ups and flirting elsewhere, lots of humor and chit chat etc. Take it in stride. Flirter’s Unite! ---
**Author:** ![BJMoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@BJMoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BJMoose)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/54 "2005-03-16T18:36:54Z")
> [@threemae](#): > > How are _all y’all_ doing? > > 🙂😉😛 :dubious: 🆒😕 :o :mad: ☹ :eek: 😃 :rolleyes: > > This goes out to each and every one of you. This must be a restricted club. Oy. ;j I go elsewhere. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/55 "2005-03-16T18:44:32Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > This from the poster who started a thread about the appearance of her own genitalia and asking people to offer up examples? Now, see, I found \*that \* thread quite creepy and didn’t participate. That was way TMI for me, to know about other people’s genitalia. I do think flirting is harmless (hee!) but I also understand people getting annoyed by it. However, I was just getting tired of all the harping about it. It’s just a phase, like when everyone was saying “I pit” in the Pit. **mrklutz** , it was just one person who jumped on **Kythereia**. Now I am not commenting on that one person, (they’ve already spoken up in this thread) they did what they felt like they had to I suppose, but to me the fact that \*\*Kythereia \*\* would stop because one person asked her means she’s a nice person. I rather liked her style, I mean, her name does mean the goddess of love, after all. ---
**Author:** ![harmless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/2acd7d/32.png) [@harmless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmless)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/56 "2005-03-16T18:51:27Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > For the record, I love\*\* harimad-sol\*\* & \*\*harmless \*\* and will continue to flirt with them no matter what. And all is right with the Dope again. 🙂 🙂🙂 … 🙂🙂 🙂 … 🙂 … 🙂 🙂 … 🙂 🙂 What I like about message board flirting is it doesn’t matter what the person on the other end looks like. I’m flirting with a personality. If you got a cute personality, I flirts. It’s just an added bonus if they turn out as hot as **Anaamika**. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![harmless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/2acd7d/32.png) [@harmless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmless)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/57 "2005-03-16T19:01:45Z")
> [@mrklutz](#): > > And so, to **Kythereia** , **Anaamika** , **harmless** and all the other friendly flirts out there, I say… “Hi!” 😉 Howdy, sugar lips. 😉 Your wonderful book taught me how to juggle. Thank you. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/58 "2005-03-16T19:23:26Z")
> [@Greenback](#): > > Looks like one of my grade school class pictures. That’s me, fourth from the right. Good one. ---
**Author:** ![mrklutz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ebca7d/32.png) [@mrklutz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrklutz)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/59 "2005-03-16T19:49:03Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > …but to me the fact that \*\*Kythereia \*\* would stop because one person asked her means she’s a nice person. I rather liked her style, I mean, her name does mean the goddess of love, after all. Oh, by all means! I in no way meant anything against **Kythereia** by my comment – I hope it didn’t come out that way. In my experience, she’s always been just what you said… a nice person. Very much so. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2005, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706/60 "2005-03-16T20:20:41Z")
> [@mrklutz](#): > > Oh, by all means! I in no way meant anything against **Kythereia** by my comment – I hope it didn’t come out that way. In my experience, she’s always been just what you said… a nice person. Very much so. No, I didn’t mean you meant anything. It was sort of an extension on your thought, ya know? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-idea-you-guys-are-tired-of-flirt-threads/294706.md?page=4)