### Author:  [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/1 "2000-06-30T18:22:17Z")
Okay. I flirt a lot.
“Too much,” some say, but “What the fuck’s wrong with it?” I retort. I’m not involved, stuck on a ship half-way around the world from any type of potential relationship, with none on the horizon.
I plan on spending mega time with my son when I get home – every weekend if possible. I probably won’t be in the market for a serious (long) relationship upon my return either. I feel I need to spend that time devoted to him. I feel that’s my choice.
So I fool around with words on the internet. I pique curiosity. I gently slur some ladies in what I hope comes across as playful. I cajole. I titilate. I josh.
I’m willing to accept a little loneliness and be upfront with women I encounter. Does it make me a bad guy to be honest about knowing what I want, be willing to do want I want, while having a little fun?
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### Author:  [@Nika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nika)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/2 "2000-06-30T18:25:58Z")
BAD?? NO! NO! NO!
Your flirtatious behaviour shows you have personality and charisma (spelling???). As a new member I have yet to appreciate the full spectrum of your behaviour, but I think flirting is good fun. You are not hurting anyone, and you are keeping some of us women very interested 😉 Keep up the good work.
But, who cares what anyone else thinks? Are you happy with who you are? Then F\*\*\* anyone who says otherwise!!
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### Author:  [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/3 "2000-06-30T18:26:43Z")
It makes you a horrible, evil person in my opinion- your willingness to flirt, and the skills you have in flirting, destroy any chance those extremely shy individuals such as myself ever have of receiving attention from those of the opposite gender. Bastard.
So stop grabbing all of the attention! Let the women of the SDMB focus their attention upon other men, preferably at random, which is probably the only chance I’ve got of ever getting flirted with.
So there. Nyah.
BTW- hope to see you in August; unfortunately, my ten-year reunion is dithering over which weekend in August they’ll be getting together, so I can’t quite RSVP yet.
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### Author:  [@aenea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aenea)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/4 "2000-06-30T18:29:48Z")
Guilty
Guilty
Guilty
it’s keelhauling and plankwalking for you, the irascible and gruff Chief Scott Beer.
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### Author:  [@dragonlady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dragonlady)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/5 "2000-06-30T18:30:57Z")
Chief, I’m pretty sure that everyone knows where you are and so can figure out that a long term, serious relationship is physically impossible. Doesn’t take a brain surgeon. I personally think you should flirt MORE, especially with me. I’ll go get some of that cinnamon oil from Vestal Blue, he won’t mind, I’m on the waiting list for his attentions.
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### Author:  [@OldBroad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldBroad)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/6 "2000-06-30T18:31:27Z")
Chief -
Don’t know what brought this on (haven’t been reading many threads lately), but it sounds like someone criticized you for your flirting. Fuck 'em.
You’re one of the people who make this place fun.
Don’t change a hair!
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### Author:  [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/7 "2000-06-30T18:32:30Z")
ChiefScott: If you know what you want, have the ability to do what you want, and you can _have fun_ doing it, you are way ahead of a lot of other people. Congratulations. As far as flirting goes, it’s part of who you are. It shows character. Don’t change that for anyone.
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### Author:  [@SuaSponte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuaSponte)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/8 "2000-06-30T18:33:07Z")
Whaddya think, I’m stupid? 😉
Sua
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### Author:  [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/9 "2000-06-30T18:40:40Z")
Chief,
I, for one, take great joy from your flirting. And it’s taken purely in the spirit intended. A little flirting goes miles in boosting my morale…and I like to return the favor.
Speaking of which: John…? I’ll flirt with you. Won’t be random. The shy-guy thing is nice. 😉
struuter
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### Author:  [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/10 "2000-06-30T18:45:23Z")
Beware, women. I think he’s taking a new angle on being charming: defensively charming. (here is where I would insert a winky smilie, but in deference to the Chief, I will not. You’re welcome.)
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### Author:  [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/11 "2000-06-30T18:45:32Z")
Jesus H. Christ in a Murphy Bed—what are we COMING to if a SAILOR can’t flirt?!
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### Author:  [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/12 "2000-06-30T18:50:17Z")
Oh sweet lord…what have I done? _hangs head_
I can’t believe I did it…I have no excuse. Stupidity. Thoughtlessness. Lack of consideration.
I can only beg forgiveness.
Chief…can you? Could you? Is it too much to ask?
I used a…_chokes, sobs_ smilie.
Mercy. Have mercy.
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### Author:  [@Rodd\_Hill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodd_Hill)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/13 "2000-06-30T18:56:25Z")
As **Vesta Tilley** used to sing:
“All the nice girls… Love a sailor
All the nice girls… Love a tar
For there’s something about a sailor
Well, you know
What sailors are
Bright and breezy
Free and easy
He’s the ladies pride and joy
Falls in love with Kate and Jane
Then he’s off to sea again
Ship ahoy! Sailor boy!”
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### Author:  [@magdalene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magdalene)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/14 "2000-06-30T18:56:31Z")
Flirt away, baby! You big strong man in uniform with a girl in every port, you!
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### Author:  [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/15 "2000-06-30T18:59:38Z")
Huh, you never flirted with me. Even after all the shoepolish we shared. :😭:
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### Author:  [@aseymayo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aseymayo)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/16 "2000-06-30T19:07:56Z")
You’re a very Bad Man and you deserve a spanking!
Yes, a spanking! A spanking! And then the oral sex.
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### Author:  [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/17 "2000-06-30T19:11:04Z")
VESTA TILLEY?!
Outta the way, Chief, I found me a NEW boyfriend!
[sidling up to Rodd and asking him if he’s ever heard Marie Kendall sing “The Picadilly Trot”]
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### Author:  [@Nika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nika)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/18 "2000-06-30T19:12:36Z")
> [@](#):
>
> \*\*
> You’re a very Bad Man and you deserve a spanking!
>
> Yes, a spanking! A spanking! And then the oral sex.
> \*\*
You must be loving this Chief!!
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### Author:  [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/19 "2000-06-30T19:50:44Z")
I, for one, find nothing wrong with you flirting. I flirt myself online, since it’s the only place I _can_ flirt. If anyone’s got a problem with that, they can take it up with the Cecilian Mafia and my lead pipe.
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### Author:  [@Sassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassy)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2000, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-me/24192/20 "2000-06-30T19:54:53Z")
is that I don’t get enough attention. But you just wait until you get my postcard…
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