Meeting people from the internet

FivepointOH · 07-01-2002, 12:49 PM

Have any of you ever met somone you talked to from the internet before? I've been talking to this girl online for a few months now. She claims to be 18 and has sent me at least 15 different pictures of "her". She is always really nice and I always tell her she should drive over and see me(She's 3 hours away). Anyway me and some friends are going to the lake for a few days for july 4th and I mentioned to her that she should come. To my surprised she said yes. Now i'm wondering all sorts of things like is that really her in the picture, maybe she's really a big perverted guy looking to do nasty things to me(I have talked to "her" on the phone before though and she sounds like a girl). Where should I meet up with her at? Also she told me she has to bring a friend too.... Any of you guys ever done something like this before?

explicitone · 07-01-2002, 01:02 PM

A buddy of mine met a girl online and she was from tx. and he drove down there to meet her and everything she sent him was right on the money pics..etc...etc but I would be careful
you can never tell who might be on the other key board...

Coupe Devil · 07-01-2002, 01:07 PM

I've met a girl once that i talked to on the net, plan on meeting more. Havent had a problem but wasnt looking for a romantic encounter either. You jsut gotta be be careful, might be a excon named tiny with flames on HIS head when she gets to meet ya man.

Brad

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 07-01-2002, 01:12 PM

I have and I hung out with her a couple times because it turned out her mom lived not too far away from me. However she is a year younger than me so she still is in high school and she went to a school that was 20-30 minutes away so we didnt see each other much. We are still friends but we couldnt work out anything more, especially after she got a new bf up there

Oh well life goes on hehe.

Later,
Nick

FivepointOH · 07-01-2002, 02:46 PM

I'm not looking for a relationship or anything just want to have a good time.... although I wouldn't mind some physical good times if she looks like she does in the pics.

Thx for the replies though, you guys eased my mind a little bit.

joe4speed · 07-01-2002, 02:57 PM

I've only met one girl, a girl named Joanna from New Zealand. I used to chat with her on ICUII, which is a video conferencing program, so I knew what she looked like. She flew all the way from New Zealand just to meet me! We went to Orlando and had a great time! I still talk to her, she's cool!

Good luck, and definitely be wary, I've heard lots of horror stories!

Mr 5 0 · 07-01-2002, 04:32 PM

FivepointOH:

Sounds harmless. You have all these photos and you've talked to her on the phone so I wouldn't expect some pervert to pop out of the bushes or anything.

Her bringing a friend is logical; she feels safer and has company if she finds you a dud. Not that it'll go that way, of course.

You could plan to meet her in a spot where you might be able to scope her out beforehand without her seeing you, if possible.

If that's not feasible, maybe a friend could study her photo and check her out ahead of time for you, so she wouldn't know what you were doing. Yeah it's sneaky but she may do the same thing to you, for all you know. Nobody wants to get hurt or disappointed here.

I can't see why some dog or weirdo would send you all those photos plus talk on the phone if it was all a scam. Too much work with no benefit.

Just be real sure she's not underage (if that's an issue here) and hope she shows up but don't be disappointed if she doesn't. She may just chicken out...it happens. Have a good time anyway and don't make this 'internet girl' the focus of your holiday.

Good luck.

07-01-2002, 06:21 PM

Not trying to scare you but I will tell you a little story about my neice. She met this guy on the internet too. And they talked and talked well she decided to go to Ill. and meet him. And she brought him back with her, to make a long story short. They married and he whacks her around. He's weird. But if thats what she wants who am I to say. Just be careful.
And if it all works out. Have a good time. You never know. I have heard of others that have met and they clicked. So good luck. Odie

PKRWUD · 07-01-2002, 06:24 PM

Hehehe, I guess you could say i have a little experience when it comes to this subject. It has happened twice, and was definately both ends of the spectrum.

Exactly one year ago today, on eBay, I accidently found a girl I had a crush on in elementary school, but who I hadn't seen or heard from since 1977. Her brother was bidding on a post card that I wanted, and the name was so unique, I emailed him privately, and asked if he had a sister named Nancy, and I explained who I was. To make a long story short, 2 months later, she flew out here from N.J., and I discovered she was a mental case. It was a huge disappointment. She was married, but expected me to move her, and her kids, out here to live with me to escape her "abusive" husband. As it turned out, she was full of it, and had grand visions of ripping me off. Nuff said.

Then there was Christine. I have "known" her on here for 6 months or more, but never really got to know her. A few months ago, we started talking privately, and she ended up flying out here to see me about a month ago. She was everything I expected, and more. I still contend that it was the best weekend of my life, and I will always cherish those memories. I have never felt so comfortable, and so at ease, with a "stranger" before, and it made for an extremely fun weekend.

With all that said, I think you will be fine. The less you expect, the more likely you are to be pleased.

Enjoy!

Take care,
-Chris

OnMy3rdStang · 07-01-2002, 06:37 PM

Ive met quite a few people off the internet one of which is my bf of 2 years. Most of them are now my friends and the rest I'd rather not see ever again. I was cautious about meeting people I never met them at my house, I always had a friend go with me and I would meet them a fast food place or someting away from my house.
Just be very careful!!! I was talking to this one guy and he started talking about him being a vampire! I was like "click" ignore!

FivepointOH · 07-01-2002, 11:39 PM

Well she didn't show or call, I kind of expected as much. Oh well I'm still gonna have a great time at the lake with my friends and there will be plenty of other women there.

joe4speed · 07-01-2002, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FivepointOH
Well she didn't show or call, I kind of expected as much. Oh well I'm still gonna have a great time at the lake with my friends and there will be plenty of other women there.

well, that sucks... give her hell (good-hearted) when you talk to her next! Have fun at the lake!

PKRWUD · 07-02-2002, 03:19 AM

That does suck. Oh well. Maybe she was a he afterall.

Take care,
-Chris

Mustangbelle306 · 07-02-2002, 06:32 AM

As for the "everyone is a creep on the net"...those people that say that seem to forget that to someone else, THEY are the wierdo net freak

I'm usually met with sullen silence when I bring this point up

As long as you "trust" them (so far at least) and meet in a safe place, no biggie!

1969Mach1 · 07-02-2002, 06:57 AM

I've met some weird people on the net and some really nice people. I met my g/f 1 year yesterday for the first time, she only lives a town over. I met her on the internet, well she found me on the ICQ Whitepages, long story short we started talking on the phone then met, after I met her we started going out 2 days later, so it'll be 1 year tommorow that we've been going out. I honestly can't really complain about metting people over the internet but I've talked to some real crazy people on the internet. If your going to visit someone bring someone with you, let everyone know where you are, and go in a very public place. Just read she never showed, but don't worry it's all good. It's alot easier for a guy to go meet a girl then a girl to meet a guy.

§am.

07-01-2002, 12:49 PM	#1
FivepointOH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA Posts: 478	Meeting people from the internet Have any of you ever met somone you talked to from the internet before? I've been talking to this girl online for a few months now. She claims to be 18 and has sent me at least 15 different pictures of "her". She is always really nice and I always tell her she should drive over and see me(She's 3 hours away). Anyway me and some friends are going to the lake for a few days for july 4th and I mentioned to her that she should come. To my surprised she said yes. Now i'm wondering all sorts of things like is that really her in the picture, maybe she's really a big perverted guy looking to do nasty things to me(I have talked to "her" on the phone before though and she sounds like a girl). Where should I meet up with her at? Also she told me she has to bring a friend too.... Any of you guys ever done something like this before?

07-01-2002, 01:02 PM	#2
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	A buddy of mine met a girl online and she was from tx. and he drove down there to meet her and everything she sent him was right on the money pics..etc...etc but I would be careful you can never tell who might be on the other key board... __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

07-01-2002, 01:07 PM	#3
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	I've met a girl once that i talked to on the net, plan on meeting more. Havent had a problem but wasnt looking for a romantic encounter either. You jsut gotta be be careful, might be a excon named tiny with flames on HIS head when she gets to meet ya man. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

07-01-2002, 01:12 PM	#4
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I have and I hung out with her a couple times because it turned out her mom lived not too far away from me. However she is a year younger than me so she still is in high school and she went to a school that was 20-30 minutes away so we didnt see each other much. We are still friends but we couldnt work out anything more, especially after she got a new bf up there Oh well life goes on hehe. Later, Nick __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

07-01-2002, 02:57 PM	#6
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I've only met one girl, a girl named Joanna from New Zealand. I used to chat with her on ICUII, which is a video conferencing program, so I knew what she looked like. She flew all the way from New Zealand just to meet me! We went to Orlando and had a great time! I still talk to her, she's cool! Good luck, and definitely be wary, I've heard lots of horror stories! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

07-01-2002, 02:46 PM	#5
FivepointOH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA Posts: 478	I'm not looking for a relationship or anything just want to have a good time.... although I wouldn't mind some physical good times if she looks like she does in the pics. Thx for the replies though, you guys eased my mind a little bit.

07-01-2002, 04:32 PM	#7
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Cyber dating FivepointOH: Sounds harmless. You have all these photos and you've talked to her on the phone so I wouldn't expect some pervert to pop out of the bushes or anything. Her bringing a friend is logical; she feels safer and has company if she finds you a dud. Not that it'll go that way, of course. You could plan to meet her in a spot where you might be able to scope her out beforehand without her seeing you, if possible. If that's not feasible, maybe a friend could study her photo and check her out ahead of time for you, so she wouldn't know what you were doing. Yeah it's sneaky but she may do the same thing to you, for all you know. Nobody wants to get hurt or disappointed here. I can't see why some dog or weirdo would send you all those photos plus talk on the phone if it was all a scam. Too much work with no benefit. Just be real sure she's not underage (if that's an issue here) and hope she shows up but don't be disappointed if she doesn't. She may just chicken out...it happens. Have a good time anyway and don't make this 'internet girl' the focus of your holiday. Good luck.

07-01-2002, 06:21 PM	#8
gt lee Guest Posts: n/a	Not trying to scare you but I will tell you a little story about my neice. She met this guy on the internet too. And they talked and talked well she decided to go to Ill. and meet him. And she brought him back with her, to make a long story short. They married and he whacks her around. He's weird. But if thats what she wants who am I to say. Just be careful. And if it all works out. Have a good time. You never know. I have heard of others that have met and they clicked. So good luck. Odie

07-01-2002, 06:24 PM	#9
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Hehehe, I guess you could say i have a little experience when it comes to this subject. It has happened twice, and was definately both ends of the spectrum. Exactly one year ago today, on eBay, I accidently found a girl I had a crush on in elementary school, but who I hadn't seen or heard from since 1977. Her brother was bidding on a post card that I wanted, and the name was so unique, I emailed him privately, and asked if he had a sister named Nancy, and I explained who I was. To make a long story short, 2 months later, she flew out here from N.J., and I discovered she was a mental case. It was a huge disappointment. She was married, but expected me to move her, and her kids, out here to live with me to escape her "abusive" husband. As it turned out, she was full of it, and had grand visions of ripping me off. Nuff said. Then there was Christine. I have "known" her on here for 6 months or more, but never really got to know her. A few months ago, we started talking privately, and she ended up flying out here to see me about a month ago. She was everything I expected, and more. I still contend that it was the best weekend of my life, and I will always cherish those memories. I have never felt so comfortable, and so at ease, with a "stranger" before, and it made for an extremely fun weekend. With all that said, I think you will be fine. The less you expect, the more likely you are to be pleased. Enjoy! Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-01-2002, 06:37 PM	#10
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Ive met quite a few people off the internet one of which is my bf of 2 years. Most of them are now my friends and the rest I'd rather not see ever again. I was cautious about meeting people I never met them at my house, I always had a friend go with me and I would meet them a fast food place or someting away from my house. Just be very careful!!! I was talking to this one guy and he started talking about him being a vampire! I was like "click" ignore! __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

07-01-2002, 11:39 PM	#11
FivepointOH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA Posts: 478	Well she didn't show or call, I kind of expected as much. Oh well I'm still gonna have a great time at the lake with my friends and there will be plenty of other women there.

07-02-2002, 03:19 AM	#13
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	That does suck. Oh well. Maybe she was a he afterall. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-02-2002, 06:32 AM	#14
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	As for the "everyone is a creep on the net"...those people that say that seem to forget that to someone else, THEY are the wierdo net freak I'm usually met with sullen silence when I bring this point up As long as you "trust" them (so far at least) and meet in a safe place, no biggie!

07-02-2002, 06:57 AM	#15
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I've met some weird people on the net and some really nice people. I met my g/f 1 year yesterday for the first time, she only lives a town over. I met her on the internet, well she found me on the ICQ Whitepages, long story short we started talking on the phone then met, after I met her we started going out 2 days later, so it'll be 1 year tommorow that we've been going out. I honestly can't really complain about metting people over the internet but I've talked to some real crazy people on the internet. If your going to visit someone bring someone with you, let everyone know where you are, and go in a very public place. Just read she never showed, but don't worry it's all good. It's alot easier for a guy to go meet a girl then a girl to meet a guy. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

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