I have noticed a growing trend on the forum of people who are seeking to meet women online vs in person. I am sure there are a few contributing factors as to why they don't want to do this, and I'm sure these are just a few:

-Low confidence level with their game
-Not as comfortable picking up in person
-Don't like loud clubs or bars
-Worried about facing rejection in person vs online

Here is the thing about online game that a lot of people fail to understand. Online Game should be a supplement to you going out. Let me say that again... Online Game should be in addition to you going out, not a replacement!

WHY? This is actually a pretty simple answer. There are certain skill sets you acquire through going out and learning to do game in the field. You learn how to handle objections, obstacles like problem friends, you know how to keep conversation going, how to escalate kino, etc. There are a lot of skills you just can't learn by only going out on dates now and then.

These skills that you acquire through actually going out and applying whatever technique you so choose to use are going to help you even more when you actually setup a date from online. After you meet someone online and get her in front of you, then you will need the same conversation skills, dhv stories, ways to build attraction etc.

Online Game is designed to be in addition to what you normally do. You should still go out and apply your craft, but when you have time also check online to see if you have any messages and work this into your life. Of course, if there is a special girl you like focus on her.

The point is here guys don't hide behind "Online Game" because you are too afraid to approach in person or whatever the case. Online Game is not a security blanket you can hide behind because your game isn't so good in person. The better you get doing cold approach pickups the better you will be with online game because it's all the same reading the situations and responding...but you are just typing the responses.

When you are in field you notice certain patterns with women and you know how to respond to them to get the desired result you want. When you are online if you see a pattern emerging you can prevent it or work on it because you have the field experience telling you what will happen if you don't.

The learning curve is a lot steeper trying to go online meet people, date, screw up, and learn from your mistakes than it is go to out and get several approaches in during a few nights. Its simple mathematics and numbers.

I think I've made my point very clear here. Just be aware although you can fill up a week of dates via Online Game...and I know cause I've done it. Still go out and keep your skills sharp.

Jon

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It's not just game, many have lost the ability to socialize in person because of the net. it's also why many are disapointed when they meet someone from online for the first time.

The rules of intimacy cant be applied online. But you can have an advantage in the numbers gamel

Agreed. I hate to say technology has ruined us as social creatures but in many respects its true. From XBOXs and PlayStations keeping us inside all day instead of socializing with each other...like girls do...which is why they are better at this than we typically are... TO things like chatrooms and other outlets encourage us to be cooped up in a room all day.

Back in the day...there were block parties, more dances, more house parties, grill outs, and other social get togethers. If you didn't go to them, and stayed home, you were thought odd. Now the "norm" is sitting in your room all day with the door shut not talking to anyone while playing your game.

Its okay for people to talk on the phone or text during a date. Well I don't allow it with anyone I'm seeing but I've seen it a lot! I notice its okay to check your apps and Facebook during dates and stuff or around their partners. Its just another way technology has crept into our lives and our time with other people.

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Been around the world twice, Talked to everyone once...

Yeah! To be successful online, one is still gonna need some skills for the first meet-up. OR they're gonna be getting a lot of first dates, and nothing else.

Been there, done that, conquered it.

Also, I've found that starting off online may discourage you more than the real world. Online game is a lot harder than real life and trying it to just start out can give you the wrong mindset about PUA.