At what stage in dating do you screen for political views?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I put “no Republicans” on my OLD profile.

I've been married for 19 years, but if i were single, this would be my answer.

Of course, nearly everyone living in DC proper (as i did when single) is a Democrat anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends what you mean by "screen for political views." I definitely make sure to reference things that matter to me but are also politicized early on in the dating process. For example -- I have trans, lesbian, gay, and otherwise queer friends and family members. I will intentionally mention them to ensure that I'm not on a date with someone who's not cool with that. Ditto my beliefs about systematic racism and sexism. These are things I talk about or are otherwise in my life. If I can't have a civil, considerate, and respectful conversation (or indeed vent) about them, I don't want to be dating someone and they probably don't want to be dating me to be honest.

I also do this with nonpolitical things, to be clear. If you hate science fiction or think it's lame to read kids books as an adult, we aren't going to get on even if we voted for the same political candidates in every election of our lives.

Nerd

[Anonymous]

Sweeping generalizations about an entire political party = stereotyping by definition. When it comes to individuals, stereotypes can sometimes be accurate, and sometimes not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I put “no Republicans” on my OLD profile.

And I seek out women who put no Republicans on their OLD profile, just to get what I want, and then Ghost them - as they would to me if they know I was a Republican.

[Anonymous]

Pretty much immediately, since I like to discuss politics. But I tolerate lots of viewpoints, so unless you're right-wing, it's fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I put “no Republicans” on my OLD profile.

And I seek out women who put no Republicans on their OLD profile, just to get what I want, and then Ghost them - as they would to me if they know I was a Republican.

Don’t worry, we can sniff you from a mile away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends what you mean by "screen for political views." I definitely make sure to reference things that matter to me but are also politicized early on in the dating process. For example -- I have trans, lesbian, gay, and otherwise queer friends and family members. I will intentionally mention them to ensure that I'm not on a date with someone who's not cool with that. Ditto my beliefs about systematic racism and sexism. These are things I talk about or are otherwise in my life. If I can't have a civil, considerate, and respectful conversation (or indeed vent) about them, I don't want to be dating someone and they probably don't want to be dating me to be honest.

I also do this with nonpolitical things, to be clear. If you hate science fiction or think it's lame to read kids books as an adult, we aren't going to get on even if we voted for the same political candidates in every election of our lives.

I like you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I put “no Republicans” on my OLD profile.

And I seek out women who put no Republicans on their OLD profile, just to get what I want, and then Ghost them - as they would to me if they know I was a Republican.

And this is why women don't want conservative men. Having sex then ghosting just to prove point? Y'all got issues. At least you're doing them a favor, imagine being married to such a vindictive dude *shudder*.

[Anonymous]

Date 1. I'm not wasting time with some MAGA buttwipe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Never" is a good answer. Good people can align with any political persuasion, as can intolerant, bigoted, and narrow-minded people. If you're not one of the latter, it shouldn't matter. My spouse and I don't share political views, and it's of no consequence whatsoever because we're tolerant and respectful of each other's perspectives.

In 2022?

Not really.

OP, normally, in sane world, I would have said "never" to respond to your question. However, it is becoming increasingly necessary to do some level of screening to avoid people like the PP above.

Please. Don’t waste my time, MAGAs.

[Anonymous]

I’m a Democrat and I actually wanted a Republican spouse. Of course this is before Republicans went bat sh*t crazy. I would probably avoid one now.

Generally I like moderates.

[Anonymous]

I’m in AnSoc so, immediately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Never" is a good answer. Good people can align with any political persuasion, as can intolerant, bigoted, and narrow-minded people. If you're not one of the latter, it shouldn't matter. My spouse and I don't share political views, and it's of no consequence whatsoever because we're tolerant and respectful of each other's perspectives.

In 2022?

Not really.

OP, normally, in sane world, I would have said "never" to respond to your question. However, it is becoming increasingly necessary to do some level of screening to avoid people like the PP above.

Please. Don’t waste my time, MAGAs.

I somehow have a feeling that you have nothing to worry about.

[Anonymous]

I would screen for no strong politics--independent with a lean to one side at best. I have come to believe, and the politics around the pandemic solidified this, that most people who are very political on either side lack critical thinking skills.

[Anonymous]

My OLD profile says NO MAGA. I can deal with sane republicans (do they exist?). But Stop the Steal, Q, Tucker Carlson's minion's dipshits, nah. Hard pass.