Meet Me...Don't Delete Me. Internet Dating: I've Made All The Mistakes So You Don't Have To! [Paperback]

Bev Bacon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2003

Meet Me...Don't Delete Me! is a very unique book on Internet dating. It not only gives great advice about dating online, but also includes funny, zany stories and hilarious photos. The author uses her own personal experiences to let you know you're not out there alone! Internet dating is a fun, exciting way of meeting tons of people. This book reminds us that even the worst date can be the funniest story at any get together. Find out:

How to post the right photo

How long to correspond before meeting

When and where to meet

What to say and what NOT to say

How to screen for the best and safest results

How to laugh at the author's mistakes, all made

so YOU don't have to

AND lots more!
So put down the TV remote and the Twinkie and find out how to jump start your love life.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

BEV BACON has personally experience online dating herself. She has been advising people on dating strategies for years. She has a BS in Psychology. Bev curently lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Slapstick Publications (November 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974434582
• ISBN-13: 978-0974434582
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,778,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Like Being on a Bad Date..., March 20, 2006

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BethK (Boston, MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meet Me...Don't Delete Me. Internet Dating: I've Made All The Mistakes So You Don't Have To! (Paperback)

When I received the book, the first thing I did was flip to the "About the Author" page and I was really pleased to see that Ms. Bacon had both a degree in psychology and a background in law enforcement. Those things gave me high hopes that the book would contain some real insight and solid information about the on-line dating dynamic that would work alongside the real-life experiences she'd be sharing with the reader. I was so wrong. Her introduction was pretty good, however, once she got into the advice and anecdotes the book went straight down hill. I found her level of social naiveté to be kind of shocking and her inability to understand why someone (both her dates and her readers) would do something, or even view a situation, differently from her personal viewpoint or opinion, downright irritating. Also, the attempts at humor led me to far more "Huh?" moments than "Ha!" moments. I think the author was going for wit, but she missed. What she got was sarcastic and even demeaning to her readers in several places. I had to force myself to continue past about page 20. The second half of the book was a bit better than the first, but by then she'd already lost me.

I've read enough on-line ads to know that there are people out there who actually *do* need to be told to post a good picture, use spell checker, don't lie in your ad, and do your best not to sound desperate. But, if you're beyond that point and looking for a guide that will help you compose a stand-out ad, write follow-up messages that will help you screen out people who aren't for you, get you to the next level with people who are your type, and safely, successfully, negotiate the transition from on-line and e-mail to face-to-face; do yourself a favor and skip this book.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars How annoying...., October 2, 2005

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M. Casey (Chicagoland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meet Me...Don't Delete Me. Internet Dating: I've Made All The Mistakes So You Don't Have To! (Paperback)

I can hardly read this...every cliche you can imagine and some more. Sarcastic, mocking, with tips such as...your picture is very important. A waste of $$. Don't let this book discourage you from getting on line to meet a match.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book BEFORE you date online!, June 3, 2004

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Greg (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meet Me...Don't Delete Me. Internet Dating: I've Made All The Mistakes So You Don't Have To! (Paperback)

As a "seasoned" online dater, I can honestly say that following Bev Bacon's advice will make your online life much better and easier! I've read the other books, and rather than rehash the same old tired, cookie-cutter BS that fills other internet dating books and websites, this book provides a proven framework that you can use to be original, interesting and attractive. Practically every internet dater makes the same mistakes and ends up as just another (boring) face in the crowd. Read this book and learn how to avoid those mistakes, and learn how to stand out from the crowd and get noticed. I love good comedy and not only is the book's information dead-on accurate, her writing style will make you laugh 'til your face hurts. Here's your chance, get it and get dates!