Dating done Geek Style here in my home city. I love it.. Anyone try it yet?
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Just when you think you’ve seen it all, singles groups across the country find new hope for romance via iPhone speed dating.”iDating” parties have become so popular in some cities like San Francisco, California, adding multiple nights and still packing in standing room only crowds. “The iPhone makes speed dating more user-friendly, because you’re rejecting a photo not a real person.” said Niko Atuna who co-hosts her own iDating parties in the downtown San Francisco area for $25 a person.
The iDating events serve beer, wine and cold hors d’oeuvres to keep the singles mingling. After the one-on-one portion of the evening is completed, participants make dating selections individually from the iPhones sequestered in a private area. A personal message is usually sent via iPhone to ask the big question. Participants can either accept or decline a request for a date after the event. Being added as a contact is typically the indicator that a date has been accepted, making the selection process impersonal and totally high tech.
“I’ve been added as a contact to more iPhones than I can keep track of” said Barry Faig, a speed dating regular; “The ladies love my fresh pimpin’ style and my dope ass photo helps too.” iDating parties are reaching super-fad status in major metropolitan cities across the U.S. for hipster singles. “It’s a part time job for me, I clear over $1,800 dollars a week after expenses.” said Atuna, who will be adding her second weekly party starting in September. Daters must own their own iPhone to qualify for participation. The new age of romance has arrived with iDating, hand delivered and sealed with a kiss on an iPhone near you.
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http://www.iphonesavior.com/2007/07/speed-dating-co.html
Just please don’t be like the guy quoted in the article. I love how reporters use the most ridiculous quotes.
April 9th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Aren’t these events the antithesis of everything you teach? I stormed a speed dating event once and left with three numbers. I also made the women come to me. Gotta break the model.
April 10th, 2009 at 11:59 am
I am all for anything that gets you to meet more people. In fact i think speed dating is a fabulous way to practice expressing who you are in a shorter time period.
I think this one might be a bit silly cause all you do is choose based on a picture. I wonder what else they get to find out about you. I wonder if they get to peruse your other pictures. That might be fun.