Recent content by zircon

f*** it, I'm taking a permanent break from posting. Would request a ban but I want the satisfaction of having exercised the self-control. This sh*t is not good for me. I'll read books or do something more productive with the time. Cheers.

While I can be combative and have pushed the line too far at times I have also in most instances dedicated serious time to understanding and engaging the viewpoints of the posters here, and helped out regulars over pm for things like applying for jobs. You are making an unfounded attack on false...

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He's not bald, he's Norwood 2.5-3.0. But facial attractiveness, and I will also add, distinctiveness, is indeed a really big factor in Tinder success.

That does sound odd, seeing as you are obviously somewhat good looking and based in NY, which is by all accounts a complete fish market. I will say that on Tinder it really helps to stand out visually, which is both a function of how you look and how you present yourself (pic construction and...

I think of this as a complementary, more sophisticated model with greater explanatory power. The looks threshold system is a simple, useful heuristic but less accurate. Both are a much more useful way of looking at dating than the nonsense that passes as dating advice in most outlets.

My alternate take on this is that partner value is assessed based on a number of different variables which are weighted differently for each person. Physical characteristics (height, hair, ethnicity, frame, facial features, fitness) will typically be around 60-80% and the remainder is divided...

I would not say I'm traditionally handsome. What I have is more of a striking, eccentric, British actor-type look. Think Benedict Cumberbatch or Rupert Evans. It took a long time but I eventually grew into my looks and found a style that complemented it. Some women just love it and that makes my...