Adventures in Bat Country

I can’t actually believe I have to post something like this.

OK, that’s technically a lie. There’s nothing making me post this, except a desire to pass along information and to engage in not so subtle mocking.

I’ve been to enough conventions to see very unhappy and socially awkward men and women. If nothing else, perhaps I can help horny young men and women continue the geek circle of life.

Finding a special lady friend at a convention without being the creepy stalker guy or using a button can be painless if you know the proper steps to take.

I wrote this based on my several years of experience of being a polite con flirt and my own complete and utter failures. Mastery of these concepts is how I met my wife and we’ve been together almost ten years now.

These rules apply to both men and women, but in general the worse offenders are men.

I’m including a Social Powergaming Benefits section to explain the benefits of polite behavior for the socially maladjusted.

NOTE: My wife has vetted this process so at least one female convention visitor has vetted these instructions. Caution: Follow these rules at your own risk.

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