You may or may not have noticed that I have taken a step back from this site. Originally, it was touted (in my opinion) as a "dating" website, which, unless you live in a densely populated area (or don't mind long-distance relationships), this appears to me to be anything but that--which is not necessarily a bad thing, but not what I had hoped for at the outset. Also, while I enjoy stimulating conversation, healthy debates, and such, I found myself becoming rather addicted to this site. So, the bottom line is that I am making a conscious effort to limit the amount of time I spend here (I have done a certain amount of "lurking", but not much in the way of participating), and will occasionally weigh in, but have decided to devote more time to the pressing issues at hand (some necessary, some fun, some dreadful, alas). Please know that this is not a passing of judgment but rather a personal choice. I enjoy the many contacts I have made and I wish everyone much peace and joy. <3
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Bugger! - The pacific ocean is in my way...(South Australia). Looks like you live in a cool location close to New York. Been there only once and loved it (to my surprise).
Are men better behaved on this site than others? I would have thought that the need to build points to start would put a lot of the nastier blokes off.
I met a lovely lady from California here who inconveniently lives in New South Wales - at least not an ocean away! Met but didn't work out...
Shreditor1960
Level 4
June 26, 2018
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Nice to see you again. I thought maybe you had blocked me. I hope all is well with you. I hope you
are enjoying your summer. Are you teaching this summer or taking the summer off? ☺
Sticks48
Level 9
June 18, 2018
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Teaching three classes -- one online (25+students) and two on campus. It helps pay the bills being single and caring for an adult child. Thank goodness I enjoy the work but it does require time and effort like any job.
@TeacherMissEmm It is nice to see you back.Drop in more often. ☺
Have a nice life, try Plenty of Fish
AnneWimsey
Level 9
June 18, 2018
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Do I detect a note of sarcasm? If so, please explain why you felt it necessary to act in such a way?
@TeacherMissEmm Good grief! If you detect a note of sarcasm in a helpful hint ( i have been on POF for almost 5 years, far prefer it to any other site, free or paid) then I double, no, triple my wish for you to have a nice life, you are definitely going to need Something. Good luck!
@TeacherMissEmm I wish you well in your future endeavors. 
@AnneWimsey As a teacher of online courses, as well as courses where we discuss many social and ethical issues surrounding the prevalent use of technology in social situations, let me add that messages are often misinterpreted due to the lack of facial expressions, vocal cues, etc. Not an unusual circumstance, truth be told. I was primarily looking for clarification, but also, as I get older, I try not to shy away from possible conflict or debate. I am less afraid to ask the tough questions and to face any conflict (real or imagined) head-on. Having said that, thank you for setting me straight!
That's really nice of you to share with us your feelings. You could have just left or stayed silent while lurking like what most people would do ... But since you didn't, you are now declared forever bonded to us ... And we love you too
jujuofthesea
Level 7
June 18, 2018
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I'll date you! Oh see what you mean, Stoopid Atlantic ocean: (
BawdyTales
Level 5
June 18, 2018
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Too funny! Now if they could make that bloody Concorde a bit faster and cheaper!
@TeacherMissEmm frugal and don't like to be kept waiting! Shucks I dislike that ocean even more!
Best of luck to you-we are growing in numbers-may be bad timing.
sassygirl3869
Level 9
June 18, 2018
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Thanks. Also another reason that I like to check in periodically
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