Anyone ever tried meetup.com?

[TheCWord]

Not directly as a dating tool, but as something to expand social circle, try new things, etc?

I live in a big city and came across a bunch of meetup groups hosting events that appeal to me, but when I look at photo albums on the group pages it kind of looks like exactly what I figured these things might be: an island of misfit toys. I see girls in their 20s, guys in their 50s, shy-looking immigrants, etc.

Maybe I'm being too judgmental, I just prefer to hang with people in my own age group who are at the same social skill level.

 

[SSuaveSavior]

Every man is using meetup.com to get an advantage of finding women. Coming from someone who has gotten quite a few dates from Meetup events, my best advice is to be friendly. Be friendly with everyone and establish that rapport with the organizers and prominent members. Once you have done that, it is VERY easy for you to hit on the "new-in-towners." However, you must continue that friendly attitude when hitting on them, as well. Simply, being a social magnet, you are a wolf in sheep's costume.

 

[VladPatton]

It's like those swingers clubs. At first you think it's a great idea, then you see the members. Jeezy Creezy!