I like the idea of a standardized posting title, perhaps for new threads after some specific date.

I do not however, like the idea of having separate sections for feeders who seek feedees, or vice versa. It overlooks the possibility someone can be both, or may be open to more than one dynamic. I would prefer to discourage cross-posting.

I'm not even sure if I like the current split, but that's a topic for another time that would deserve it's own thread.

But a standardized posting title? Something like ASL but more in depth? 110% hard agree! I've seen similar mechanisms used elsewhere to great success. When I have more time, I'll try to come up with a proposal.

It's been a problem for awhile, though I think it maybe really took off at the start of COVID. Actual mass scammer operations making profiles on just about any web site, mobile phone app, etc. or at least any that allude to the possibility of a romantic relationship.

The English is usually broken either because the scammers don't know it that well, or the text was run through Google translate from their native language.

We do our best and try to ban them as they come up, but it's like playing whack-a-mole.

At this point, there's none that I'm aware of.

In the past, I used to hear about something that I think was called the "Gainer House" (or something like that) which was near Seattle, or somewhere in Washington State.

But, a couple caveats. 1. It's not in operation anymore and hasn't been for years, the biggest one. 2. The primary focus and intent was on gay men from what I recall, not that they'd turn away straight men (which would be likely illegal) - kind of like a gay bar I suppose. I don't recall if they had accommodations for women.

Bottom line is, I don't know if there's enough demand to support such a thing.

That said, is there even much need for that? Cruise ship vacations and all-inclusive resorts exist, and from what I understand, the food is virtually endless. Order a drink package and you could pretty much have a drink in hand all day long.

I once heard a cruise ship employee almost swear the average tourist gained something like 0.5 to 1lb a day while there, and they're not even trying.

Only thing is, you'll probably need a passport. Very few cruise ship itineraries are all in the same country, and most countries don't appear to have any all-inclusive resorts at all from what I can tell.

It means I can actually enjoy food and eat more of it, rather than just the minimum to barely survive. And eating the bare minimum means a lack of energy. Of course, the downside is that I get hungrier when it's not convenient, but you get used to it and plan around it. You even look forward to it.

In America, there's NO social advantage to being skinny in any circle, if you're male.

You're more attractive to more women too. You have the softness they love to hug, even thin women too.

Some ladies joke about wanting a Chippendale or a 6-pack but let's get real, almost no one is like that. Someone who works full-time or more, can't go to the gym daily and be bored out of his mind. I almost wonder if that's where the "dumb jock" stereotype came from; it's damned BORING to spend too much time at the gym.

Same reason I don't want a gym bunny. Give me a teacher, a scientist, professional, etc. who just loves yummy food and well, might chow down on cake or other sweets while hard at work.

Subjective maybe but it seems like almost every man who's even close to successful, is at least "overweight" if not "obese" according to the CDC. Try to find anyone who has an income of at least 6 figures who isn't "overweight."

I feel more confident with weight gain, too. I love that I take up more space.

Sitting down is more comfortable too. Maybe the extra fat on my ass helps with that?

Building on that, same gender if possible, and the closer the relation, the more accurate.

As an aside,I should remind everyone who posted in this thread about rule #12 in the web site rules, which states publicly viewable messages should be in English.

fantasyfeeder.com/about/rules

What brand is it? Any pictures of the packaging? Each such product is going to be slightly different in composition.

Inquiring minds would like to know.

Also I think this may be more suited for the Gaining board so I'm gonna move this there.

I'm single, a gainer, and live alone, but I have some ideas that may help.

First, perhaps obviously, is to maintain a local store of a wide variety of foods. Some folks have this seemingly kind of weird habit of planning out meals 1-2 weeks in advance. Don't do that. Besides, I never know what I might crave tomorrow, much less next week. Whatever foods are preferred, make sure you have that on hand.

For a computer/desk chair at home, I prefer something with a big soft seating surface, and no arm rests. You don't want something that will get uncomfortable and tight as you widen.

Keeping snacks within arms reach is useful too, for ease of access and it makes it so much easier to almost mindlessly eat and snack, almost automatically. Again, you'd want a wide variety, savory and sweet. This will mean fewer trips to restock.

A mini fridge for cold drinks nearby, and a microwave oven might be something to consider too.

Hopefully your girlfriend has started to keep snacks in her purse, for ease of snacking on the go.

Ha ha. I'm sure there must be other chains in Australia, perhaps in some areas and not others?

Here in America, if you count regional chains, and any kind of quick service chain, there are... *drumroll*...

More than 40 of them! Probably more than 60! It might depend on what you count. e.g. Does Denny's, Applebee's, Bob Evan's, and IHOP count? Or the last Howard Johnson's?

That means if you plan out a road trip carefully, in the hopes of being able to visit each one at least once, and you made a point of trying a different one for each meal of the day, and 3 meals a day, it would take you...three, yes.. probably THREE weeks to get through all of them.

I'm actually not sure if such a road trip is possible, if you were insistent on not repeating a chain. Of course, it wouldn't be so bad, if you did.