well, morbius is entitled "life beyond games".
this is a post for all of you 18 and up, for those out of school.

i was always wondering how pc nerds find women. most attractive women can't understand the fascination of pc gaming, game creation, programming etc. and are rather interested in dancing, fashion, etc. things that the average pc nerd can't stand, obviously.



pc nerds have few hobbies. they are rarely seen outdoors. they do rarely engage in social activities.

now, the internet has proven a great platform to meet women through dating portals, meaning having home field advantage. but that would be too easy. the internet is a place where nerds gather, they do not meet other people with different interests, but rather themselves in different bodies.

as i see many of you through msn/icq/the forum online for the most part of the day, i wonder how you manage this particular aspect of social, private life of your own.

now pick one question and feel free to spin a tale:

how did you meet your girlfriends/wives/mates, if any?
any opinions about online dating portals?
what does yout mate think about your pc job/obsession/hobby?
how does the pc interfere with your social/private life?
are you ashamed to tell women that you like computing?
are you concerned about your look, the impression you make on women?
do you think pc is addicting and inhibits family life?

Well, do you really think, everybody here on the board doesn't have a "life beyond games"?

i think most of you do, otherwise i wouldn't post these questions in hope you'd share your experience.
I#m wondering, do you consider yourself a "(3dgs/pc/whatever) nerd"? what is it that makes one a "nerd"?

I wanted to say, that I'm not that computer obsessed, that it ever was a problem.
And I never learned to know a girl in a chat or so. The only thing, that could probably be useful are social networks...

Be yourself, but make sure you get out and do lots of stuff.

Do stuff you like (dance, bike, surf, skate, drink, etc.).
Meet with your Facebook/MySpace/Friendster friends IRL (most groups have meet-ups).

If the girl/boy(/other) you like doesn't like your hobbies, it isn't going to work out. Don't hide who you are.


And, if all else fails, there is always Craigs-List. (j/k, but check out that link).

i would consider myself a nerd. at least not a PC nerd. i have too many differents hobbies tobe a enrd, and thus, this question is one i cannot answer. but.. and thats a big but, even if id be a nerd, i guess id still have met my wive, because she is a gamer. we met while takling about games, so this way or the other, i would have won^^

but i guess nerds meet them girls online? i have no idea...

Interesting question, with the internet and computer games, kids now a days are a lot less social with women and other people in general. It's difficult to break out of your shell if you grew up with games as a main part of your life.

Dough: "Be yourself". Unfortunately if their selves suck then it won't do them much good will it? They need to hit bottom low with themselves in order to be willing to change and become a better self.

"how did you meet your girlfriends/wives/mates, if any?"
I don't really have time for one but I keep women in my life, because I changed my lifestyle to include women in it.

"any opinions about online dating portals?"
Usually you got to know what you are doing, I met some great girls and some very strange ones. However I would just stick to real life, much more personal and you learn a lot more.

"what does yout mate think about your pc job/obsession/hobby?"
I don't really care, they can deal with it. If they give me crap about it, I am not really interested in having that person around me.

"how does the pc interfere with your social/private life?"
It use to, but I caught the problem and spent time to improve that.

"are you ashamed to tell women that you like computing?"
Ha hell no, I have told women I am a complete bum that lives on the street. Always fun making things up.

"are you concerned about your look, the impression you make on women?"
Luckily I was blessed with good looks, however that didn't help me much. You may have heard this before but looks don't really matter that much. Now there is a difference between good looks and well groomed. The guy on that picture is just not taking care of himself. Get a new wardrobe, shower, go to the gym and get in shape. There is no excuse for that.

"do you think pc is addicting and inhibits family life?"
Very much, and there needs to be a way to make sure their young are not confused with real life and computers. It will do them more harm then good later on in life.

I tried not to get into too much detail here broozar, but if you are interested in learning more. You can PM me.

Well, I play in a metal band, and I work in a restaurant, and software development. I'm a weird mix, but only 17....

Wherever someone knows me from, they'd never expect the other two...

Richard Stallman is hot! He is an interesting nerd. With gamers who never get out and don´t have any other interests I would be cautious though.

There are enough gamer girls out there, ive seen and known them. Just keep looking