Lets talk about websites

[Alfred]

... in response to I'm sure 99% of you  already know, posted by Pordzhik on Mar 14, 2003

It should be noted that on the Brama travel board that they try to keep it travel related.  When someone strays into areas such as finding the love of your life, they refer you to places like planet love.

Now, if you have met someone and want to take a trip with her, Brama is an excellent place for suggestions on where to go, how to get there, what to do and finding a guide and the like.

Most of the discussion is on the logistics of a foreigner travelling to Ukraine though.

This is an excellent suggestion Pordzhik: I'd been racking my brain for something to post and didn't think of this one even though I've been there many times.

[DanM]

... in response to Re: I'm sure 99% of you  already know, posted by Alfred on Mar 14, 2003

You could talk about any website. It could be something like this one or it could be a site where you would go to find ladies addresses or it could be a site that provided information about travel. If it could be helpful to a searcher, then its fair game.

For example, if there is a site that is a good, reliable source of ladies addresses, you could also mention it too.

Sorry if my initial post was not clear enough on this point.

[Pordzhik]

... in response to Re: I'm sure 99% of you  already know, posted by Alfred on Mar 14, 2003

Never did find a Russian travel-related board that came anywhere close to brama, anybody know of one?

[BURKE89]

... in response to Re: Re: I'm sure 99% of you  already kno..., posted by Pordzhik on Mar 14, 2003

[Pordzhik]

... in response to Are you OK, mate? n/t, posted by BURKE89 on Mar 14, 2003

Just been a bit wrapped up with a new project at work, you know them 12 hour days leave me shattered these days.

[Pordzhik]

... in response to Re: I'm sure 99% of you  already know, posted by Alfred on Mar 14, 2003

Never did find a Russian travel-related board that came anywhere close to brama, anybody know of one?

[Pordzhik]

... in response to Re: I'm sure 99% of you  already know, posted by Alfred on Mar 14, 2003

Never did find a Russian travel-related board that came anywhere close to brama, anybody know of one?

[Jack]

... in response to Lets talk about websites, posted by DanM on Mar 13, 2003

A few good agencies and websites, A Love in Russia, Alpha-Dating, Athena, Adam and Eva, Albion-Ukraine, Bridge of Love, Bridge to Bride, Cinderalla, From Odessa with Love, Odessa-Ladies, Odessa Connect, IDI-Bridge,  IKAR International, IRENA, KhersonRose, KhersonGirls, Kievconnections, LuganGirls, Marianna's, Siberian Brides, Orchid Lady, Vesta, World Class

[BubbaGump]

... in response to Re: Lets talk about websites, posted by Jack on Mar 14, 2003

I think guys should go to the big websites like: Euroladies, Globaladies, Anastasia, AFA, Blue Saphires, Arcadia and Ikar and try to find the same ladies on more than one site.  Then compare the pictures and bio information.  It's useful to see other pictures and the bio information may vary with respect to kids or what they want in a man.  I have found discrepancies especially on women with kids.  

I think Blue Saphires is especially useful for comparison because they give more information than most and you can search many different ways.  They also give some idea of the number of men writing the ladies.  The European Connections websites give you a good idea of how well they speak english.  If a girl has an english level of 3 you can hold a simple conversation with her.  She needs about a 4 rating for a good conversation.  I don't think many websites give you a good idea of the girls english skills. I find it hard to go through the AFA site because there are so many women.  I wish I had a directory of the local Russian/Ukranian agencies by cities rather than an alphabetical listing. The local agencies seem like they are trying harder to market the girls while the bigger agencies strip out the hype.

[Rags]

... in response to Lets talk about major websites, posted by BubbaGump on Mar 15, 2003

You can compare bios all you want but if you find a lady on more than on site chances are that something is not right. One, she has had her bio "sold" on the black market and is now being broadbanded across the internet. Two, her bio/adress has been bought by an agency to be used for profit without her consent. Three, she is really desparate to leave whatever situation that she is in (big red flag). Or four, she may not exist at all (a model's photo and fake bio with an annonomous writer behind the replies).

Choosing profiles and buying adresses from an agency is a major crapshoot IMO. I think that most guys who have delt with any of the big agencies will tell you that their focus is only on one thing...PROFIT. They could care less about you or the ladies that they deal with. I can speak from personal expirience about this (Anastasia and AFA).

"Bigger agencies strip out the hype" I think that you have got that backwards. What is your frame of reference on this? I expirienced just the opposite.

Smaller/more personal agencies (ie. Firstdream) are a better choice if you want to shop the internet. They are more likely to carefully screen the ladies and less likely to have a scam artist in their fold. Better still is to place an advertisement or use a local agency while over there (but you have to get off your @ss and GO!). Window shopping just will not get you very far in this persuit (it is a great motivational tool though).

English and communication skills vary greatly and are highly subjective at best. You never really know who decided to rate any girl's English skill. Was it self rated or did the agency make a determination? If the agency did it, were they honest or trying to sell adresses. You must make you're own determination and use a rating only as a basic guide. When I met my wife I would have rated her English skills at maybe a 2.3 (on a 5 scale) but she would have rated it a 1. There is a level of telepathy between us and it is not just nonverbal communication. We can understand each other's emotions and ideas without specifically stating them, even over the phone. My wife understands my English better than anyone else that she talks to and, if you know me, my English diction is not the best.

[DanM]

... in response to "Big" websites and other rambl..., posted by Rags on Mar 15, 2003

but when we disagree with Jack on this point we are actually saying sites like his are a better pick. Just thought of this point.

I know enough about Jack's process to tell you that you should get more bang for your buck (ie response rates) with his addresses than some of the bigger ones such as Anastasia.

Just my opinion.

[DanM]

... in response to "Big" websites and other rambl..., posted by Rags on Mar 15, 2003

I had the same experience. I found my wife on a smaller site. Small sites are also not completely safe. Nothing is. Your odds, however, are better.

[DanM]

... in response to Re: Lets talk about websites, posted by Jack on Mar 14, 2003

Could you do me a favor and tell us why these agencies are good. Anything you can tell us about each site would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[Jack]

... in response to Thanks Jack, posted by DanM on Mar 14, 2003

Won't have that much time until probably after about May 28th or 29th.

[Jack]

... in response to Thanks Jack, posted by DanM on Mar 14, 2003

Won't have that much time until probably after about May 28th or 29th.