# Single Doper and Nerd Hookup Thread and Cotillion **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 12, 2004, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741 "2004-05-12T05:26:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Billdo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billdo/32/315_2.png) [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/181 "2004-05-13T16:26:02Z")
> [@sunfish](#): > > 37 year old SWF in NYC. I’m more of a nerd than a geek, really - I like gadgets but am not too heavy into the making and programming thereof. I’m a consulting geologist who works mostly with archaeology folks these days, but I still hang on to an office at a NASA facility. Hey **sunfish** , why haven’t we seen you at any of the New York doper gatherings since the Friday night of the MegaDopefest. There are plenty of single Doper guys of various varieties of geekyness. (By the way, that night was unlike most of the smaller gatherings we have, which are smaller and quieter.) And **Draelin** , if you’re in Northern NJ, we should see you, too. As for me, when asked to present my geek credentials, I pull out my essentially-unused systems engineering degree. Somehow law just doesn’t have the geek mojo that engineering or even geology does. But if the right geek-girl is out there, I’m sure I can fake it. ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/182 "2004-05-13T16:30:06Z")
> [@Billdo](#): > > And **Draelin** , if you’re in Northern NJ, we should see you, too. If you guys would stop holding them on weekends when I already have plans to go away, I’d be there! 🙂 And **Gamera** , when you make it out to Red Bank, you’ll have to let me know!! ---
**Author:** ![Doomtrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/0ea827/32.png) [@Doomtrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doomtrain)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/183 "2004-05-13T16:33:34Z")
> [@catsix](#): > > He preferred the term ‘nation-state’ to describe the bordered area… so a ‘nation’ of people could have a flag and be a nation without being a country, I guess. In that case, I’d like to give a hearty ARRRRRRRRRRR! AVAST YE MATEYS! to all my brothers in the pirate nation. ---
**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:** [May 13, 2004, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/184 "2004-05-13T16:37:15Z")
> [@Draelin](#): > > If you guys would stop holding them on weekends when I already have plans to go away, I’d be there! 🙂 > > And **Gamera** , when you make it out to Red Bank, you’ll have to let me know!! Congrats on Post #500. I will be sure to fore-warn you… in fact, the way things have been lately, I’m sure I’ll start a thread about it. [ILC] Like to hear it? Here it go. [/ILC] Still… it’s one of those up in the air things … I was trying to time it with one of the Vulgarthon film fests, but he seems to have discontinued those as far as I can tell. ---
**Author:** ![catsix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19b73/32.png) [@catsix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catsix)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/185 "2004-05-13T16:47:29Z")
> [@](#): > > **av8rmike** said: > Only one or two within walking distance from my apartment. > > BTW, I’m in for the Central PA Dopefest, but that may change. I’ll post if something happens. Well if you wouldn’t be opposed to it, I’d love to come to Baltimore and try out the various yummy fishes with a local guide. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/186 "2004-05-13T17:07:22Z")
[hijack] I’m starting to get a little envious of all you folks from the Heavily-Populated Republic Down South, being close enough to meet up and all! Therefore, I declare that it’s time for a TronnaDope! See linked [planning thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=256004). [/hijack] ---
**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:** [May 13, 2004, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/187 "2004-05-13T17:34:23Z")
Has anyone ever done a DoperMap, to see where the most users cluster? ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/188 "2004-05-13T17:40:13Z")
I think the answer to that question is, ‘in front of the computer’. 🙂 Wouldn’t the largest group of users be on the east coast? ---
**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:** [May 13, 2004, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/189 "2004-05-13T17:51:43Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > I think the answer to that question is, ‘in front of the computer’. 🙂 > > Wouldn’t the largest group of users be on the east coast? Probably, but I was thinking more specific clusters… IE : cities. ---
**Author:** ![phall0106](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phall0106/32/5934_2.png) [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/190 "2004-05-13T18:03:09Z")
> [@FriarTed](#): > > SanguineSpider- tease. > > OK- early 40s, swm, C’tian Republican Beatnik, into CSLewis-style C’nity, Nice-Right politics (more reading/discussing, not so much active), classic Horror film & lit, poetry readings, totally underemployed but comfortable, SE Indiana area, rather Jovian in appearance (OK, I’m a bearded fat guy _L_) Like SANTA CLAUS??? cool ---
**Author:** ![luluBahrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e5b9ba/32.png) [@luluBahrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luluBahrain)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/191 "2004-05-13T18:40:00Z")
Oh and I am 25. I forgot to mention that. Long brunette hair. ---
**Author:** ![av8rmike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/edb3f5/32.png) [@av8rmike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/av8rmike)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/192 "2004-05-13T19:44:48Z")
> [@catsix](#): > > Well if you wouldn’t be opposed to it, I’d love to come to Baltimore and try out the various yummy fishes with a local guide. 🙂 Opposed? Wouldn’t dream of it… I love being the tour guide! (E-mail is in the profile, BTW) Not that **catsix** isn’t welcome, but isn’t there anyone from the MD-DC-VA area checking in? ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/193 "2004-05-13T20:00:34Z")
Are you _ **blind** _?! _cuffs **av8r** ’s ear in a firm but friendly manner and points to the “Location” field up above_ ---
**Author:** ![Mississippienne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d2c977/32.png) [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/194 "2004-05-13T20:06:14Z")
> [@John Carter of Mars](#): > > **M’sipi** gal, you keep on gettin’ farther and farther away from home. First it was gonna’ be Virginia, now you’re all the way to the other side of New York. > Me and yer uncle gonna’ have to jump in the truk and come atter ya’, if you doan’ slow all that ramblin’ down. 😉 Y’all’ll haveta catch me first! **takes off running** 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Necros](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/necros/32/11086_2.png) [@Necros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Necros)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/195 "2004-05-13T20:37:31Z")
I can’t believe none of you have hit on **ava** yet. You’re all either blind, insane, or both. ---
**Author:** ![Izzybella](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e56c9b/32.png) [@Izzybella](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Izzybella)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/196 "2004-05-13T20:42:34Z")
> [@Ponder Stibbons](#): > > I’m not posting _nothin’_ about myself until someone fesses up to being in the Dallas, Texas area. Give or take a hundred miles … I 'fess up to being in the Dallas, Texas area, so start sharing! As for me, I’m afraid my geek cred is pitiful comparitively speaking. I am a big honking theatre dork. Does that count? I’m SWF 32 (and proud to say I still get carded…), about 5’5, have long brown hair and blue eyes. Interested in theatre as previously mentioned–also like Buffy and Angel. I spend spare time reading–like many, many different genres. I think that should at least put me squarely into nerd-dom. ---
**Author:** ![BraheSilver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@BraheSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BraheSilver)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/197 "2004-05-13T21:18:45Z")
> [@Necros](#): > > I can’t believe none of you have hit on **ava** yet. You’re all either blind, insane, or both. _Ava, o Ava That first line’s a palindrome. But this one isn’t._ Sure, like that’ll work. Since I’m neither slender nor Asian, I didn’t think I had a shot. But I am in fact somewhere in the right part of the world and play Natural Selection; the odds may be tipping back in my favor! Damn! Where’s a recent photo of myself? ---
**Author:** ![Hunter\_Hawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/198 "2004-05-13T21:19:30Z")
> [@Necros](#): > > I can’t believe none of you have hit on **ava** yet. You’re all either blind, insane, or both. That’s because we’re pudgy white guys from way too far up the coast. She’s eminently hitonable, though. ---
**Author:** ![kimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f0a364/32.png) [@kimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kimera)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/199 "2004-05-13T21:29:06Z")
> [@BraheSilver](#): > > Sweet Merciful Blasphemies on a Cracker! Where are all you Southern California geekettes hiding? > > Unashamed Nintendo and PC gamer. ::waves:: I’m not sure how OC is divided up, but I’m in Irvine. Do you play NS? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![kimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f0a364/32.png) [@kimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kimera)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2004, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741/200 "2004-05-13T21:57:20Z")
> [@Ranchoth](#): > > 21 year old SWM, heterosexual, from Northern California. > > •[I write fanfic,](http://www.home.pon.net/phoebeg/Grade_D_but_Readable.html) I’ll be in NorCal for [Yaoi Con](http://www.yaoicon.com) and if you are not adverse to such things, you should stop by. **BraheSilver** : Der, somehow I missed your response. I use the name ‘baby.’ And I usually play on an NSArmsLab or Lunixmonster server. I am interested in all guys. 😛 I just wanted to let the Asian guys know that I am into them too, because I recently read an article in the LA Times about how Asian men aren’t portrayed as sex objects by the American media and aren’t as comfortable approaching white girls because of that. (And there was a thread in here a while back where similar feelings were voiced) But my taste in men is strange and I find Gil Grissom from CSI incredibly sexy :eek: Other guys I like: Mulder from X-Files, Indiana Jones :o, and Gackt. 😛 I was raised a Star Wars and Star Trek geek by geek parents. My siblings and I can quote almost every line from all three Star Wars movies along with Monty Python and the Holy Grail and several anime. I love museums and my favorite channel is tied between Discovery and History. I enjoy yaoi and collect doujinshi, manga, and read fanfictions about it. I used to be really into anime, but there haven’t been many series that have caught my attention lately. 😕 I become obsessed with various subjects and read everything I can about that subject. I spend far too much money on books. ☹ But nothing makes me happier than learning about new things. I love spending the day wandering around outdoors and I like to travel. Girls and guys, if you are interested in a travel partner, feel free to contact me too. I am poor though, so until I get more money, I am limited in the places I can go. I also love exploring new cultures and new people. I am terrible with languages (have enough problems with english) I’d love to speak as many as I could. Although I am currently in Southern California, I am probably not going to stay here and I love to hear from people all over so feel free to IM me or email me! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-doper-and-nerd-hookup-thread-and-cotillion/244741.md?page=11)