I've had this topic on my mind forever, but never had a chance to start a thread about it.
Regarding all the killings going on around here :
These killings remind me why it is best to have a buddy system.
Telling someone where and with whom you are going can CYA in the long run.
I always tell the gent I'm seeing I have a girlfriend to whom I tell who, where, when, and for how long I'm seeing him (I even do this in my civi life. Thanks mom, for instilling this notion in me!
). This usually deters any weirdoes from wanting to come over.
Yesterday, I forgot to tell a guy before he came over that I use this buddy system. So I ended up telling him right as I was directing him from the major intersection. He said I was too much trouble/difficult, and he was going to have my ad taken down on BP blah, blah blah (I googled him and texted him all of his info and something along the lines of "don't start no $#!) wont be no $#!), sorry it didn't work out, and to have a nice day......
"I SAY GOO-DAY!"lol). None the less, he never came over and never said a word back. I'm glad I told him the wrong hotel. He was probably a weirdo anyway.
Yeah I missed out on one appointment. Who cares; when you have faith that your phone will be ringing again soon with a great gentleman who doesn't mind your buddy system at all. As a matter of fact, all the true gentlemen (that have a sister, mother, daughter, any woman they care about) say something along the lines of:
"Of course, please tell a friend. I want you to feel safe."
Most even tell me it in turn makes them feel safe that I take this precaution.
I would even suggest it for guys when they go to see a BP random.
Sounds silly, but if you told a lady you have told another of your whereabouts, I doubt she'll tell you to come on by if she intends to set you up.
Food for thought.....what do you ladies and gents think about this system? Is it useful or too much trouble? Do you use it? I wanted to start a poll in this thread but I forgot how to use that function.