How many chicks on AFF?

[Sourbastard]

pathetic.. 40 year old virgin still living at home with mum and tending his collection of pogs pathetic?

Or stubbies and flannel shirt standing in dole queue pathetic?

[LuvinmyEB]

Originally Posted by sourbastard

pathetic.. 40 year old virgin still living at home with mum and tending his collection of pogs pathetic?

Or stubbies and flannel shirt standing in dole queue pathetic?

Stubbies and flannel shirt standing in dole queue pathetic? That would do it for me.. :

[Discovery]

Another girl here. My first words on the 'other' forum were "Am I the only girl?" and at that stage I believe I was! :

Why did I come to the forums? Well I came from Blue Oval News originally and Chucky (FM) gently guided me to the other forum from there, as there were quite a few questions people had that I had the resources to answer.

I don't think there is any way of attracting girls that aren't interested in cars here (though I do recall one ages ago that was the sister of another forum member). My interest in cars has been bred into me, I have grown up with a car related background and have worked for the past 5 1/2 years in a Ford related field.

The forum has provided some very interesting and challenging moments to date, but I have met some awesome people. You know who you are! I still get contacted by forum members with very interesting requests.. it is quite fascinating and makes my day more interesting finding out an answer.

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[Angry Beaver]

well this is a wonderful debate as for the comments on women changes things like colour etc go and get a life. Not all of us are colour freaks or change freaks or that picky. Alot of us are hard working and under appreciated. To the comment of laminge being sexiest i dont think that is what he was implying i think he would like to get women who are either the other halfs ( or should i say better) of the guys on here involoved or the ones who generally like to work on cars etc. Not the ones who are only in it for a good time although i could see alot of guys enjoying those ones to. On the other side of things generally women dont get the time to sit at the computer because A) the men are hogging it B) we are tending to the needs of our children and husbands C) there is always some sort of cleaning needed to be done around the house usually after the males. So yes i would have to agree that we do need more women on here but idoubt if you will get them.

[tickford2001]

hahahahaha.....casper why dont you be nice and do the housework one night so peta can get on and talk with us all :P

anyway, so far i dont think there is one single girl yet! the AFF dating thread isnt looking too promising for the single fellas unfortunately

[tickford2001]

lol awwww deleted posts...and it was just starting to get interesting :

looks like its attracted a bit of interest too! 13 members viewing!

[Laminge]

goddammm!!

This thread has gone the wrong way so fast

All I wanted to know how do we make this a family forum as well as one for all to enjoy!

Can we keep it on that idea, after all, familiy comes first!

[WASP]

Originally Posted by Laminge

All I wanted to know how do we make this a family forum as well as one for all to enjoy

Hey Gary
Speaking broadly, many women need to feel secure in this type of environment. To attract more women to the forums I would start my suggesting some strict guidelines are placed into effect to make them feel safe and not subject to harassment. Once this is done make this point of difference clear for promotion. The word will spead and they will come if interested.

I suggest you let the women themselves determine what guidelines they wish to have in place by asking, what makes/would make then feel comfortable and safe here.

Colville

[TheSneakiness]

Originally Posted by CDAA

Hey Gary
Speaking broadly, many women need to feel secure in this type of environment. To attract more women to the forums I would start my suggesting some strict guidelines are placed into effect to make them feel safe and not subject to harassment. Once this is done make this point of difference clear for promotion. The word will spead and they will come if interested.

I suggest you let the women themselves determine what guidelines they wish to have in place by asking, what makes/would make then feel comfortable and safe here.

Colville

Very well said CDAA.

[RED_EL_XR8]

Originally Posted by Laminge

All I wanted to know how do we make this a family forum as well as one for all to enjoy!

I thought AFF already was an open minded and family friendly forum! It would be nice to see a few more of the fairer sex participating though!! :voldar02:

[Feathers]

Another female here, also taken. ( : Fairmont99)
I think I joined the "other" forum to ask a question about the car I'm rebuilding. (I didn't get an answer, and am still stuck with the problem)
After that I lurked for another 6 months before actually joining in.
I think just give the girls time, and if they are intelligent enough to like Fords (and men who own Fords) they'll find their way here. :

[DivHunter]

Originally Posted by Feathers

Another female here, also taken. ( : Fairmont99)

Too right you are : :

[Marlin_Girl]

ok another girl here...

and i think i am the first single one! woohoo exciting :
i just like fords... and that's why i'm here!

[XR8GRL]

Obviously I'm a girl.. and taken

Originally Posted by Marlin_Girl

ok another girl here...

and i think i am the first single one! woohoo exciting :
i just like fords... and that's why i'm here!

oh boy here we go, you know its like listing your self!

Female here *waves hand from the back row*

Also single... :(

[cs123]

Originally Posted by Black Kat

Female here *waves hand from the back row*

Also single... :(

Well, I reckon you're set, the odds are in your favour.
You only need to state your preference of age and car.

[JADED6]

Originally Posted by Marlin_Girl

ok another girl here...

and i think i am the first single one! woohoo exciting :
i just like fords... and that's why i'm here!

PICK ME, PICK ME :

Originally Posted by Black Kat

Female here *waves hand from the back row*

Also single... :(

PICK ME, PICK ME :




Just joking.
Start of last year I had a girlfriend & money. Ended up mid year, no money, no girlfriend. She didn't like fords... Nuff said.
7 months later, still single and i just bought a V8
At the moment I'd rather the V8 than a girl friend, It's cheaper to run & I love it.

[XR8GRL]

Originally Posted by JADED6

Just joking.
Start of last year I had a girlfriend & money. Ended up mid year, no money, no girlfriend. She didn't like fords... Nuff said.
7 months later, still single and i just bought a V8
At the moment I'd rather the V8 than a girl friend, It's cheaper to run & I love it.

Obviously going out with the wrong kind of girls if its costing you alot of money. :nutsycuck

Originally Posted by JADED6

PICK ME, PICK ME :
PICK ME, PICK ME :




Just joking.
Start of last year I had a girlfriend & money. Ended up mid year, no money, no girlfriend. She didn't like fords... Nuff said.
7 months later, still single and i just bought a V8
At the moment I'd rather the V8 than a girl friend, It's cheaper to run & I love it.

Mhm, but a V8 & the right type of girl is even better. Or that is man in my case.

[FRDGAL]

Female and taken.

[MotherNatureVer2]

I think I was one of the few gals back in the early days that discovery was refering to. From memory there was 3 of us ........

I am Woman & I am proud & morethan likely I will be single by tonight ...............

men .... who needs them

Minge ... I think there has been a huge improvement on the number of gals in here recently ......

Its more a case of keeping this forum fun & lively as it is & keep on telling everyone we know or see about this great place ... seems to have worked so far.... I have no hesitation to let my eldest into here as a member so I think it is still a good family environment as long as the fools keep their naughty thoughts to themselves ....

[Discovery]

Originally Posted by MotherNature

I think I was one of the few gals back in the early days that discovery was refering to. From memory there was 3 of us ........

Yeah, thank goodness you girls came along

[pauljh74]

It seems that of the female Ford Forum members, that the vast majority have been snapped up, and those that are single, it is only a matter of time as girls who like cars for more than just their pretty colour are highly desired by men with similar interests and worth their weight in gold!

[Discovery]

CDAA has words of wisdom...

im a girl obviously but im also taken

[Sourbastard]

firstly, i doubt greatly the need to setup "guidelines" as we have an excellent and attentive administrative group. If someone complains, its a rare occasion when they cannot help solve the problem. And even when noone complains, they act promptly and intelligently in the removal of offensive material.

Secondly, harrassment of any type is dealt with already by these moderators, not just against women, but men also, and we have seen many cases of posts removed because of people posting their private grudges against other people in a public forum.

If anyone harrassed anyone sexually here I can assure you they would be dealt with under the current rules and guidelines quite quickly, theres no need to say harrassment is not tolerated, and harrassment of women is "really really" not tolerated. Men and women require the same rights. Noone deserves or requires a special set of rules based on anatomy or sexual preference. What is required is even enforcement of equal rules for everyone involved.

[Dez]

Originally Posted by sourbastard

firstly, i doubt greatly the need to setup "guidelines" as we have an excellent and attentive administrative group. If someone complains, its a rare occasion when they cannot help solve the problem. And even when noone complains, they act promptly and intelligently in the removal of offensive material.

Secondly, harrassment of any type is dealt with already by these moderators, not just against women, but men also, and we have seen many cases of posts removed because of people posting their private grudges against other people in a public forum.

If anyone harrassed anyone sexually here I can assure you they would be dealt with under the current rules and guidelines quite quickly, theres no need to say harrassment is not tolerated, and harrassment of women is "really really" not tolerated. Men and women require the same rights. Noone deserves or requires a special set of rules based on anatomy or sexual preference. What is required is even enforcement of equal rules for everyone involved.

mate, i'd like to agree with you there, but the amount of bagging of "poofs" that goes on here, without any punishment being enforced etc, leads me to believe that the guidelines arent as strong as some may believe

[Laminge]

Originally Posted by Dez

mate, i'd like to agree with you there, but the amount of bagging of "poofs" that goes on here, without any punishment being enforced etc, leads me to believe that the guidelines arent as strong as some may believe

I am just speechless, coming from someone that just posted that 710 joke!

Your part of this community, if you find it easier to sit back and complain rather than take a positive role, then your as guilty as the people making the post

These forums are about respect for each other, and only those that step over the that line are asked to step back into line

[DivHunter]

Originally Posted by Laminge

I am just speechless, coming from someone that just posted that 710 joke!

Your part of this community, if you find it easier to sit back and complain rather than take a positive role, then your as guilty as the people making the post

These forums are about respect for each other, and only those that step over the that line are asked to step back into line

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