September 24th, 2010 | Category: Advice, Everything Else, Social Life
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Music has always had an important role in society in helping to bring people together or else to express concepts that people can connect with on an emotional level. So with this plethora of resources, it would be nonsensical to actually use all the clichés you wanted in order to break up with your latest fling. Best to save energy and oxygen, and just let the music do the talking. Here are some of the best break-up song that can explain why you are breaking up with that not-so-special someone:
July 14th, 2010 | Category: Advice, Webcam Stuff
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Alright, so you’ve found 6rounds, you’re registered, you’ve read through the FAQ, and are now checking out the blog. You’ve taken almost all the steps, now there’s only one left. Of course, it’s the most important one. You actually have to start your webcam adventure.
It may be a little nerve racking at first. You’ve probably instant messaged before, but that’s a kind of different. There’s space between you and the person you’re talking to. The person you are talking to can’t see you, so you have longer to respond, your attention can wander, and, if need be, you can fake your reaction. All these things are much more difficult, if not impossible, on 6rounds. It’s a face to face interaction, with everything you do being picked up by your webcam. So why do it? Well, for starters, it’s a more honest, personal conversation than text on a white screen can allow. And it’s fun!
July 1st, 2010 | Category: Advice
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Dating sites have quickly become the quickest and easiest way to meet people. There are sites for every demographic, like religion, race, or sexuality. Instead of hoping to bump into Mr. or Mrs. Right at the bar, or waiting for your friends to hook you up with someone, you can look through hundreds of prospects within minutes. Of course, with a new way to meet people comes new rules. It’s not the same as talking to someone over a couple of drinks. I’ve used dating sites for a while now, and through trial and error I’ve figured out what works and what doesn’t. Here’s a couple of pointers if you’re thinking about trying it out yourself.
The profile: The amount of information you give will change depending on the site you use, but you should always lean towards more than less. Sometimes I get messages from people with profiles with no information. Why would I want to talk to him? Why would I feel comfortable talking to someone who only lists their age and location? I begin asking myself: what is he trying to hide? Also, when someone tells you a lot about themselves, the conversations tend to be a lot less awkward, since you can often find a subject that interests both of you. The most important thing is: don’t lie. It’s tempting, but ultimately pointless. If you do start to build a relationship with someone you meet on the site, the lie will be discovered eventually, and that won’t look good on you.
June 28th, 2010 | Category: Advice
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Technology can be a bit scary. Even for generations who were born surfing the internet, it may make you kind of nervous when you are confronted with something new. The first time I had to learn HTML for a job, I was in a cold sweat. No class in high school made me want to pull out my hair more than computer class, with the spreadsheets and the coding and the design layouts. Maybe I was scarred after that, or maybe I was just one of those people, but I knew what I knew and I thought that was enough. But once I started learning new skills, whether because of enjoyment or necessity, I found that learning wasn’t as difficult or as tedious as I remember from high school. And the effort was well worth it. If you’re a regular at 6rounds, you may have wondered about recording your video chats, but never made it past wondering. You may think it’s too complicated or difficult. Well, here’s a guide to help you expand your horizons and show you that it isn’t as hard as you might think.
May 5th, 2010 | Category: Advice
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As everyone who has used the internet knows, meeting new people online can be a minefield. We’re warned that when using a dating site, we should be extremely careful, as you don’t know from a couple of pictures and a short profile who the person is, what they’re all about, and what their intentions with you are. As a veteran of such dating sites, I strongly concur with the advice to be careful. But what about meeting friends online? The mines are still there, but its less about them, and more about you. You meet a fun new person online. How do you come off as a cool, likeable person, that someone would want to talk to regularly, and not someone who is completely awkward, weird, or seems to be on the verge of insanity? Here’s a quick list of the Dos and Don’ts of meeting new friends online:
January 20th, 2010 | Category: Advice
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Have you ever been in a conversation with someone new, maybe even an old friend and then all of a sudden you can’t think of what to say? Sometimes when you already know the other person and are familiar with their interests, then you can generally stir up something to talk about, but unfortunately this is not always the case. When you speak to someone for the first time and you aren’t aware of who they are, what hobbies they carry out, what movies they like to watch and so forth, there comes a point where you just don’t have any more basic questions to ask.