I haven’t been here long. Note the registration date. December, last year. And certainly many of you viewing this message are wondering, “Who the heck is this? Screw it, let’s check out who’s pissed off at a Mod…”
Okay, so maybe I don’t post in every single thread! But lately I’ve been wandering all over this MB, especially in here.
I’m becoming more and more comfortable with you guys. This board can be quite intimidating to a newbie. If you don’t know how thinks work and you make a mistake, you’re toast. Luckily, I’ve survived. So far, anyway.
Anyway, now that I’m more comfortable, I’d like to meet some of you.
“Sure,” you say. “Come to a Dopefest!”
Well, the only thing is, I’m not a real party person. Oh sure, back in those heady days when the Net was new to me, I was (went to nine chat parties, actually). But now I’m older and more cynical, and I’m still not quite comfortable in a crowd. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s like this, of course.
So what am I saying, anyway? What’s the point of this thread?
Who wants to meet me for a drink or a meal?
C’mon, it’ll be great. And no, I don’t mean for sex, dammit! Get your mind out of the gutter! And put your panties back on! This isn’t a Dopefest, fer crying out loud! 
Where was I? Ah, yes…
o No, you don’t have to be female, but it helps. 
Sorry guys, I just enjoy women more! What can I say? [sub] [“Oh sure,” you reply. “Since you only want ladies, that means only one thing, doesn’t it?” Does not! Seriously!] [/sub]
o You have to be within driving distance. I can’t afford plane ticket(s). Driving distance to me is, say, 3-4 hours (on the weekend, of course; during the week, less than an hour!)
o It has to be a public place, and yes, if you feel more comfortable, please do bring your SO or someone. One thing I want is for you to be comfortable - there are far too many tales of people meeting from online with dire consequences.
So why am I doing this? Seems like a plea to hook up, doesn’t it? Well, like some of you on here, I live alone and get much of my daily entertainment through the Internet. I do not have many real-life friends. But I’ve made some very lasting and fulfilling friendships online, and I’ve even met a few people (okay, about 90 or so, but none in a long time). So why not meet some fellow Dopers? The diversity of people on here is astounding. There are a LOT of smart people on here, much smarter than I could dream to be, and I find this place to be very stimulating - in many senses of the word!
I live in a town that’s about 30 minutes south of Baltimore and about 45 min or so north of Washington, DC.
Now, if you’re not interested, no problem! I sure won’t hold it against you, even if you blast me in here for this thread. No big deal, we all have our opinions. But if you don’t want to, please - flirt away anyway! With me or not.
Ok! So who’s with me? Who wants to meet the legendary dantheman, Nonwealthy Dan About Town?
