Craigslist Lotharios looking for PlayStation Home rendezvous

by Griffin McElroy { Sep 15th 2009 at 1:30PM }

There, shining like a beacon of justice atop Mt. Craigslist, we saw it. Two men from the Washington D.C. area had poured their hearts out on a digital classified ad, looking for women tailored specifically to their carnal needs. Their demands were innocent enough, until the inclusion of the immediate disqualification of "Obese Girls (try drinking water for a change)." This shallow (and confusing) item required immediate karmic retribution. As we pondered our involvement in this matter, we saw it:

"Looking for potentially LTR (long-term relationship) with college educated women around our same age, to meet initially via Playstation Home."

Our minds raced with the retaliatory possibilities -- shapeshifting would most certainly be involved, that much is given. But to what extent could this vulnerability be exploited? An hour of feminine manipulation, and then ... the switch? A day of personal exchanges before ... the exchange? A week? A month? A year?

With solemn determination, we gathered our courage -- and became unspoken executors of the Longest Con.

[Via Superannuation]

Tags: craigslist, home, love, playstation-home, quincy, quincying, relationships

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

jarhead906 @ Sep 15th 2009 1:34PM

I confus

Brythefry @ Sep 15th 2009 1:35PM

And then what happened?!?!

robert @ Sep 15th 2009 1:40PM

I would be kissing you, but i'm enjoying random dancing lines too much.

glitched @ Sep 15th 2009 3:06PM

For some reason, this seems to fit...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urNyg1ftMIU

Solace @ Sep 15th 2009 1:51PM

people on craiglist must be REALLY desperate

adolson @ Sep 15th 2009 2:00PM

Or people in PlayStation Home...

MrAlex @ Sep 15th 2009 6:03PM

You've heard what you need, Quincy's MOVE OUT!

Solace @ Sep 15th 2009 2:01PM

true

Raider197 @ Sep 15th 2009 2:00PM

what the fu...

Barry32171 @ Sep 15th 2009 2:00PM

Tryin to use Home like it is eHarmony or something... Yeah, right. That's like going to into a whorehouse looking for a wife. (Reference?)

I can't imagine this being serious on the part of the person posting this on Craigslist, but even if so, damn... Solace is right. Desperate.

MilsurpShooter @ Sep 15th 2009 4:42PM

don't know if this is what you were going for but "Buying a used rental car is kind of like going to a house of ill repute looking for a wife. Anything that's been driven that hard by that many people, you really don't want to put your key in it." Jeff Foxworthy

bluefrog @ Sep 15th 2009 2:15PM

Slow day in video game news, huh Griffin?

Alex @ Sep 15th 2009 2:18PM

I have a better idea, use the comment section of joystiq like eHarmony!

Divorced father of 2 looking for single, beautiful woman age 25 - 30 for friendship, Long-term relationship, or just fun. Meet me in the comment section of joystiq

LMAO!

Chillski @ Sep 15th 2009 2:34PM

lol, i sense a new form of joystiq spam on the horizon.....

kentuckyfried @ Sep 15th 2009 5:05PM

Don't forget to mention that you like puppies, babies, and long walks along the beach as well...

SourceJR @ Sep 15th 2009 2:43PM

WHOSE RESPONSIBLE THIS?

Tim @ Sep 15th 2009 2:49PM

Okay I have to comment on this because.. well it involves Craigslist and PlayStation Home.. I've used both before... Sadly, I used Craigslist to try to find a possible >outofreach< relationship.. Like I said, it was outofreach, meaning it didn't work xD Just a bunch of spam... But, this isn't about Craigslist... this is about PlayStation Home.. I, regretfully, will admit I've used PS Home to see if I could find 'maybe' a -friendship with benifits- type deal by just talking and seeing if there were any that are like me..

Now, with this said... I'm sure you all are like '0.0 are you aware of the danger?' Absolutely I'm aware of the danger of Online Dating. I'm only 22, but I've been involved in Online Dating Sites (failed) since I was 18... (Yes, I have a life xD But I never said my life was that fun) Anyways, when it comes to people advertising on PlayStation Home directly, I dissapprove completely! I do not want to be on PS Home just to get a bunch of spam saying, "HEY I'M 20 LOOKING FOR HOT FEMALE/MALE MODEL WHO WANTS TO HAVE FUN ON PLAYSTATION EYE" , I rather get on there and just chill out with people, make friends, talk about games.. The reason why PlayStation Home was Created.. The reason why I was apart of the first beta it started ;)

Now, when it comes to Craigslist, adding advertisements on Craigslist, suggesting to meet on Home is a FABULOUS idea... As long as when you meet that person(s), you meet them in your private home space. >.> Nothing is worse then having to run into the wrong chat at the wrong time in a PG rated area... Especially if some kid is 8 or 9 playing PlayStation home and two of them are talking about hooking up Sexually. No, if I caught that from ya, you would be reported instantly ;)

Though I'm sure you are aware of that.. I would love to see people start hooking up through PlayStation Home from Craigslist... There are risks involved because you can't tell what the person looks like > Using Private rooms allows you to be able to talk.. and your voice gives you (if you're a profiler like me) the ability to sketch their ideal looks and personality based on the tone of voice they use. My character on Home (You may add me as 'Caltosy' as my PSN ID) looks similar to what I look like in real life. I'm not skinny, I'm not pretty.. I don't need to be, I am who I am.... But when designing yourself in a virtual world, people prefer to look how they wish they looked.. Whether to gain more popularity, or perhaps just to get people's attention... But I rather take the punches people would throw out because of how I look on Home because it's similar as how I look in real life.

I rather not give people the impression that I look like this person >.> But when it comes down to it.. what if I want this person to actually meet me in real life? What if this person lives in the same town already? What if this person really does want to get more involved? Those are all possibilities in the Online Relationship world; however, disguizing yourself as someone who you are not but appear to be someone else will give those you meet the wrong impression... I find those who try to 'dress up as someone else' to actually be the -losers- in life because they are afraid of who they really are! Look at me, for instance! I am not good looking ;) But at least I'm not the loser here!

Anyways, this isn't about being a loser, or about popularity.. This is about finding ad's on the PS Home from Craigslist.. I dissaprove ad's on Craigslist, but I HONORABLY suggest those who have a PS3, and use Craigslist, to create an ad to meet people on Craigslist... It's a great way to meet people; but also, again, very risky.. You don't know who the other person is... And those who answer the ads on Craigslist knows very well the rules and guidelines when stepping foot there.. You have absolutely no clue if the person really is who he/she says they are on their ad, or even whether the ad is an attempt to steal your Identity.

These are my two cents worth, folks ;) No I'm not a reporter, Joystiq, but it would be a great honor to become one, one day! (Pardon the spelling, I just woke up)

Traceur_Ryuk (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Sep 15th 2009 2:53PM

Too long. Did not listen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INQABrvPFi8&feature=related

Orion @ Sep 15th 2009 3:00PM

So this is about you being a loser and how you lack popularity?

sarcasm/

Alan Hong @ Sep 15th 2009 3:12PM

Cool story bro.

adolson @ Sep 15th 2009 3:34PM

You may have good luck finding love in a library. There are many more words than even what you wrote above there... If there's a female in there, she might be interested!

Jonathan @ Sep 15th 2009 5:02PM

Wow, you're a loser.

Shattercross @ Sep 15th 2009 6:43PM

TL;DR

Tim @ Sep 15th 2009 3:20PM

Hah ;) Cute, Orion! Nah ^.^ I don't think Joystiq would desire such a lame story, wouldn't you think?

Mike Benko @ Sep 15th 2009 5:29PM

dude these guys deserve to be conned

Tim @ Sep 15th 2009 6:48PM

It's not a matter of being conned, or a matter of being a loser, Jonathan. I am speaking on behalf of the majority of this generation. Considering the current circumstances with this economy, many more people every day rely on their friendships and relationships on the computer... even if they know who they are in real life, they still rely on meeting them online. It's why Social Networking sites are created. It's why Social Networking games are made. It's why we have all the features added to make this a possibility. As it once was a possibility is now part of life..

If you would like the complete downfall of this, then I perhaps seeking another blog, on another website, that focuses on this particular topic.. However, let's stick with just 'PlayStation Gaming' and 'Social Interactivity within Gaming.' - It's the best way to go, kid ;)

territorymodest @ Sep 16th 2009 9:18AM

gb2hugbox, aspie

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