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Old 03-11-2011, 05:31 AM   #1
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Weeding Out the Baddies

I'm trying to come up with, like, four or five questions to ask myself about another person before I bother with them and their shit.

all I've come up with thus far is

Beatles or Stones?




These have to be GOOD, perceptive questions, people! I've no time for asshole shite anymore. Let's get some good weeding out Q's together and take back America.
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Old 03-11-2011, 05:38 AM   #2
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Q1: Are you an arsehole?
Q2: Are you full of shite?
Q3: Describe how and why your last three relationships ended.
Q4: What are the contact details of the partners for the three relationships you just described?
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Old 03-11-2011, 05:40 AM   #3
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I appreciate the sentiment that I am weeding out potential lovers here but, sadly, I am not. I am simply trying to weed out people IN GENERAL. Plus, most assholes will say they are NOT and never have been an asshole.
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic.

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Old 03-11-2011, 05:45 AM   #4
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I appreciate the sentiment that I am weeding out potential lovers here but, sadly, I am not.
Could still be a good technique, though.

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I am simply trying to weed out people IN GENERAL.
Okay, replace Q3 with "are you a person?". Done.

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Plus, most assholes will say they are NOT and never have been an asshole.
Ahh, that's where Q2 gets them!
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Old 03-11-2011, 09:53 AM   #5
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I appreciate the sentiment that I am weeding out potential lovers here but, sadly, I am not. I am simply trying to weed out people IN GENERAL. Plus, most assholes will say they are NOT and never have been an asshole.
Questions you ask yourself about them or questions you ask them?

If asking yourself:

If we were both in the same revolving door and they were in a hurry, what would they do if I dropped a bag of groceries and they rolled everywhere?
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Old 03-11-2011, 02:11 PM   #6
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Q5: What is your annual income?
Q6: How many cars do you own?
Q7: Do they have A/C?
Q8: How loud is the stereo?
Q9: Sunroof/t-tops?
Q10: How many miles are on the car(s)?
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:30 PM   #7
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# - what three words would you use to describe yourself?
# - what brings you joy?
# - do you consider yourself to be honest/hardworking/caring or fun/exciting/attractive?
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:40 PM   #8
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Beatles or Stones?

Robert Heinlein or Marion Zimmer Bradley?

Camping or hotel?

PC or Mac?

StarWars or Breakfast at Tiffanys?
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:41 PM   #9
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What does it mean to be in service?

Correct answer is: it is the highest calling.
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:43 PM   #10
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How do they behave when they think no one is looking.

How do they behave toward people like waitresses and salespeople.
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:48 PM   #11
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How do they behave when they think no one is looking.

How do they behave toward people like waitresses and salespeople.
Yes, yes, yes. How do they talk about people who aren't around?
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:55 PM   #12
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I think the questions have to be specific to your values to find compatible friends. Ask about things that are central to your values (assuming you have an idea of what they are). That will at least give you a starting point, but even then, they could be assholes down the line. I don't think you can weed them out from the beginning, and frankly, I think that would be limiting. Cast your net wide, then weed the stinkers out at the other end.
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Old 03-11-2011, 04:06 PM   #13
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Oooo - I like Dana's Q's.

good ones.

yeah, and the Ultrustic Gene...that too.
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic.

"Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her.
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Old 03-11-2011, 04:50 PM   #14
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1. Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of the communist party?
2. Do you like apples?
3. Do you want to fuck?
4. What's the matter, don't you like apples?
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Old 03-11-2011, 04:52 PM   #15
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Beatles or Stones?

Robert Heinlein or Marion Zimmer Bradley?

Camping or hotel? Both

PC or Mac?

StarWars or Breakfast at Tiffanys? Double feature, popcorn with real butter and jujubes
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