Posted by finelinebob on August 18, 2006, at 21:52:36
In reply to Re: Confused and update on hypnotist » finelinebob, posted by llrrrpp on August 18, 2006, at 20:22:59
> > oh, for ll:
> > > Lots of research shows that our memory is prone to filling in 'gaps' with plausible stories.
> >
> > el-oh-el!! And I bet most of that was based on online-dating experiences!!
>
> hmm. Are you suggesting that research psychologists are recruiting subjects from online dating sites? Or are you suggesting that their research was inspired by their lack of success in the dating pool? *grin*Actually, I'd be suggesting that a (former) research psychologist (who I'd like to think I know well) has, based upon his own empirical evidence and on the anecdotal evidence of many compatriots, come to the conclusion that if you don't meet an online "date" in person after no more than three online exchanges, both participants will discover that the person they met online is not at all the person they met in person.
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