is like no other and the same conventional rules don't always apply.  
   
 Answering so many ISO posts "shouts" out to everyone that you are a bit desperate, willing to go anywhere for anything. How smart is that business model? Not very in my opinion. You don't take into account your time, the costs of going from one place to another (OK, gas prices have come down but still), etc.  
   
 Try thinking outside the box here Autumn. Think. How can I be more efficient, get noticed more and get more appointments?  
   
 Are you familiar with the concept of a threAD? Starting a thought provoking thread is one simple solution. Many ladies do it and even though some guys will post negatively under you about it being a threAD, they responded so you DID get noticed.  
 Check the DC Discussion Board for some ideas of a decent threAD (search for recent posts like the ones by Monique Devine).  
   
 That's just one way of doing things. Being consistantly on the boards, joining in conversations, sharing your ideas, thoughts and opinions, etc. also work well (some consider this to be a threAD too, but if are responding to something someone else said - unless it's an ISO request - its you simply chiming in and not starting the conversation).  
   
 Expand your mind a bit Autumn. From what a few guys I know who have seen you say, you're a great lady to spend time with. Just be a bit more subtle in your approach, that's how many ladies do it with a great deal of success I might add.  
   
 Good luck to you.