God Guy

This entry covers a full-on saga. EFallacy has an instant message feature that caused me many issues during my first two days of use. I quickly learned how to turn it off, but before that, I was bombarded with a bunch of people who had direct access to me without any filter.

On the first day of my IM experience, I got a message from GodGuy. GodGuy had a profile that loudly touted his love for Jesus and a Christian lifestyle. Although I would say I am open to meeting men of all backgrounds, I find that those who are adamantly linked to their religions generally do not end up actually being as accepting as they first appear. Especially when I tell them it's my intention to expose my children to many religions.

Anyway, GodGuy was completely nice during our IM chat. Not overly flirtatious, but interesting. I gave him my personal IM screenname and spent the next few days talking to him. That's when the fun* began. Warning: this is epically long.




*not fun at all.

The next several IM conversations became increasingly more preachy. At the same time, the vast majority of our talks had been friendly, and I had agreed to go out with GodGuy in the following week.

I was getting ready to go out one night when GodGuy sent me an IM. After a brief chat, he started in on the religious talk, telling me (in essence) that I was nice, and I still had time to change my mind before an eternity in Hell. Charming. He snaps out of it to ask me what I'm doing that night. I answer, and ask him about his plans for the following week.

"I've got a date on Saturday with this crazy girl!!11!11!1!!!!" he says, referring to me in a way that is neither cute, nor endearing.

"I bet that girl you're going on a date with is hoping you don't talk about God a whole bunch"... Okay, granted, this is maybe a little harsh, but I'm looking to meet people, not get converted.

"I bet she hopes I smack her in the ass while we're on our date"



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WHAT.

"You know, if you did that, you'd end up in the hospital wondering what happened to you, and we don't want that"... I say, trying to make a joke but also let the dude know it's unacceptable.

He ends the conversation, shortly thereafter, saying "Later, Babe"

I send him a text message thereafter, asking him to please not call me babe. His response was that "Maybe we shouldn't go out after all," to which I heartily agreed. He then sent me a message saying, "I knew I was right. I'm always right..." I don't know what that meant, but I responded telling him that I didn't even know him, hadn't met him in person, and wouldn't accept that kind of talk from anyone I just met.

A week later, I got this gem:
I was thinking we should go grab a cup of coffeee. What do you think?
-GodGuy


My reply:
GodGuy, 


No. 


Me


You'd think that would be a fairly clear message, but no. I get this.
Honestly, 

I do not think I could have gotten past your religious point of view. However; I do see the value in having you as a friend. I think you’re smart, good looking, funny, and a hard worker. I'm sorry for calling u babe and I should have apologized sooner. Also, I became a little frustrated, because I hate to write and it was difficult for me to explain my point of view. I think we would have fun and probably be trouble together. So, I would love to hangout as friends if you’re interested. Let me know what you think... Oh Happy New Year!



Dear GodGuy,


No.


Me.