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Studies Confirm That Bad Boys Get More Girls
seattlle foodie sends along a New Scientist article outlining two recent studies that confirm what many have long suspected: bad boys get the most girls. "The finding may help explain why a nasty suite of antisocial personality traits known as the 'dark triad' persists in the human population, despite their potentially grave cultural costs. The traits are: the self-obsession of narcissism; the impulsive, thrill-seeking, and callous behavior of psychopaths; and the deceitful and exploitative nature of Machiavellianism. At their extreme, these traits would be highly detrimental for life in traditional human societies. People with these personalities risk being shunned by others and shut out of relationships, leaving them without a mate, hungry and vulnerable to predators."
This is why I have no use for women.
...that's why it works
boys with bad karma? /. will get me all the chicks
Trolling
But I'm not nice! I hacked into my school servers many times and got suspended because of that! I use public wlans all the time, that is not nice! Why don't I get the girls :(
'being just slightly evil could have an upside: a prolific sex life' Apparently I'm not even slightly evil, though I wish I was...
"I worry that some day my child will ask me, 'Dad, where were you when they took freedom of the press from the internet?
I know that's the only reason I would ever pirate software---chicks dig a nice new copy of Leisure Suit Larry.
I foresee a balanced and fair thread with little to no flaming from this article.
Studies confirm that studies confirming something everyone already knows tend to be highlighted on Slashdot more than other studies.
"Water is Wet", proclaims billion dollar study. We've also inadvertently discovered a relationship between financial status and attractiveness to women, as well as confirming that there just might be something to that theory of gravity thing.
"Linux doesn't exist. Everyone knows Linux is an unlicensed version of Unix"- Kieren O'Shaughnessy
However I fail to see why this is news for nerds or stuff that matters? Maybe it's an effort to activate the subconscious message which was included in the recent slashdot dating advertisement?
/humor for the humor impaired.
1) Include subliminal message in dating advertisement
2) post article about bad boys get the girls
3) Slashdot crowd puts 1+1 together
4) profit!?!?
The nicest bunch of guys anywhere on the net.
Which language did you translate it into?
My 0.02 cents
Being a "bad boy" and in IT at the same time is very possible
Amen. More than once I've been there to pick up the pieces after some Neanderthal has done his work. Nothing burns like having someone you care about in your arms, in tears, and hearing her say, "I wish I could find someone like you..." Like me, only an ape. Yeah, I know. (Bitter? Me?)
Straight guys get that talk from women too? Weird.
That's what he said!
I accept I know nothing. Insulting my ignorance is wasted on me.
Women who repeatedly get used in these types of relationships and then go cry to their geek friends deserve no sympathy.
What? no sympathy?! Are you kidding? As a geek, my entire mating strategy revolves around getting sympathy fucks with girls who want to see what its like to have sex with a nice guy for a change. Yeah, you have to put up with a lot of weepy phone calls and other such bullshit, but you have to play the evolutionary hand you're dealt.
After all, men in general don't frequently lie about their sexual conquests, incomes, penis size, or the size of the fish they just caught.
You wouldn't still have her number, would you ?
8)
It takes 40+ muscles to frown, but only four to extend your arm and bitchslap the motherfucker
Why buy the cow if the milk is free?
To butcher and use for it's meat later on?
Bad people are more focused than we are.
We started off talking about women, and inside of four posts we're discussing the merits of different browser types.
Weaselmancer
rediculous.
I think at this moment Ted Nugent said it best "When in doubt, whip it out...."
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.........
Come on /. - you can do better than *that*!!!
;D
"...there are some things that can beat smartness and foresight. Awkwardness and stupidity can." ~ Mark Twain
I read this years ago, and it still holds true today. In fact it has probably held true ever since most marriages are no longer arranged, and will continue to do so for many years.
Ladder Theory
I'm a good cook. I'm a fantastic eater. - Steven Brust
Well basically the male is obligated to try hard with any female he really really wants. It is fine if she says no, but your not trying will just make everyone unhappy.
Of course, when you receive the restraining order, that might be a good signal to stop trying.Sorry you've been so scarred by politically correct thought. I hope you get laid one day.
There is a fine line between being a cultivated citizen and being someone else's crop. - A. J. Patrick Liszkie
I know it was harsh, but you gotta get over her, man.
FUCK YOOOOUUUUUU I WAS DOING SO GOOD
Filter error: Don't use so many caps. It's like YELLING.
*smile* This thread has progressed in furthering the explanation (of how the time difference in rejecting a prospective date as unobtainable) very quickly. In fact, this whole post is filled with a large amount of courteous replies and honest problem solving.
That's funny to me, we've found the topic where geeks and nerds everywhere, regardless of political persuasion, regardless of operating system choice, irrespective of text-editor preference, come together to truly put our heads together, for the 'common good' of course. *chuckle*
You bring up a good point, but I still think vi is better :)
Wait..
I download (pirate) books more than anything, and occasionally I'll see a dating guide
You download pirate dating books?! Awesome! They must be full of useful tips, like "yarr, best buy the wench a drink, or ye'll be polishing yer own hook tonight"
God invented whiskey so the Irish would not rule the world.
I'm one of those women who reads Slashdot
Pictures or it didn't happen!No, It's about being able to afford all essentials,
D&D 3rd addition a few years ago, D&D 4th ed this year, four seasons of Futurama on DVD, Firefly DVD, Serenity, etc... Gets expensive after a while.
Good paying jobs = money to support geek habit.