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Buddies ’n’ Pals
A gay dating service
A Hunt/Storck Group Companies, Inc.
Local Maryland 301-383-6144
Nationwide 1-800-344-PALS
Who are we?
Formed in 1986, Buddies ’n’ Pals ’n’ Partners is a computer dating service. Our
goal is to help you meet someone capatible, both socially and sexually, as a friend or a
lover.
How does your service work?
When your application is received it is entered into our computer system, the computer
assigns you a client number. It then compares each of your attributes to those of all the
other clients currently in our data base, eliminating those members having too many traits
you have classed as undesirable and retaining those that meet your requirements.
The report you receive will contain the following information about your matches: A client
identity number, a mini-profile listing all the attributes the client used to describe himself,
as well as the authorized contact information provided by the client Our double screening
process ensures that you meet the other clients’ requirements.
Your client number is used to allow us to verify your identity when you call our office, you
are the only one who should know this code.
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is currently $35, which includes a one time processing charge and your
print-out of the top 15 matches from our current data base. As well, you automatically
receive a six month membership during which other members may be matched with you;
they will receive the authorized contact information you have provided. You can know of
these matches only when they contact you.
[ You may also order our MatchPlus service for $55.00. This fee includes 30 client
matches and a 6 month membership for MatchPlus service customers. You may update
your contact information at any time without charge.
What else do I need to know?
Members agree that the information they provide is complete and accurate. As well, that
any information they receive from us is confidential, for their personal use only, in accor
dance with the objectives of the service.
We reserve the right to decline applications for any reason, if an application is declined a
full refund will be issued. We also reserve the right to terminate any membership without
refund if the information provided is found to be deliberately incomplete, untrue or
deceptive.
How do I fill out the Application Form?
We know you hate reading instructions, but in order for us to provide you with the best
possible service, please read these instructions carefully before filling out your Bud
dies’n’ Pals ’n’ Partners Application Form.
At first 191 questions may seem a bit overwhelming, but, in fact, filling out the Application
Form is really not that difficult if you follow these four steps:
STEP 1: Fill in the section entitled Membership Information (For office use only). Enter
your name, full mailing address, zip code, phone number. (We will contact you by phone
only if you include a phone number here). A mailing address is required for sending
match lists.
STEP 2: Complete the Contact Information section and sign the disclaimer. The contact
information you provide here will be given to members who match with you. The contact
information should include your first name and phone number or a contact address. Use
this section to tell members something about yourself, information that would not normally
be included in the mini-profile. The use of this section is entirely up to you. However, giving
out work phone numbers or home address is strongly discouraged!
STEP 3: The Boxes on the left hand side of each column are used when the indicated
attribute applies to you. Check at least one box per section, only one box in sections which
are mutually exclusive (ie., Age, Height, Hair, Location).
STEP 4: The words YES, OK and NO to the left of the attribute name describe the type
of person you would like to meet Circle YES when the attribute is strongly desired in a
match. Indicating a YES will never disqualify a potential match. Circle OK if it doesn’t
matter one way or the other. Circle NO if you would not like this attribute in a match. A
NO acts as a vote against the person, it does not automatically disqualify them.
Computerized Application Form
Dear Buddy: Please read the instructions carefully so that your match list is not delayed
due to errors on your application. Your application must be complete or it will be returned
to you for correction. For best results, please indicate at least one of your own traits in each
of the main sections of the application form (i.e. Age, Build, Race).
Membership Information
Please provide the following confidential information to help us service your membership.
(All correspondence to members is mailed in plain envelopes.)
Contact Information
□ Option 1: Contact information written below will be given out to members matching up
with your profile. Contact information should include your first name and a phone number
or some contact address. Work numbers and home address are discouraged!
(please print)
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
Fill out the form completely and mail, along with a check or money order for $35 pay
able to Buddies ’n’ Pals ’n’ Partners, P.O.Box 13326, Baltimore, Maryland
21218.
Note Mailing address required for sending match lists. Please allow one to two weeks for us to process
your application.
Disclaimer
By signing I agree that neither the computer dating service nor its agents has any liability and cannot be held res
ponsible for any actions of its members as a result of the release of the authorized contact information indicated
above. I also state that I am of legal age.
Signature Date
Geographical Area
□
YES
OK
NO
Atlanta area
□
YES
OK
NO
Remaining 404 call area
□
YES
OK
NO
912 call area (Ga.)
□
YES
OK
NO
704 call area (N.C.)
□
YES
OK
NO
919 call area (N.C.)
□
YES
OK
NO
State of South Carolina
□
YES
OK
NO
State of Alabama
□
YES
OK
NO
Nashville/ Knoxville/615
Type of Relationship
□
YES
OK
NO
Lover (monogamous)
□
YES
OK
NO
Lover (nonmonogamous)
□
YES
OK
NO
Buddy (sexual)
□
YES
OK
NO
Buddy (platonic)
□
YES
OK
NO
One night stand
□
YES
OK
NO
Romantic fling
□
YES
OK
NO
Affair
□
YES
OK
NO
Pen-pal
Age Range
□
YES
OK
NO
18-21
□
YES
OK
NO
21-25
□
YES
OK
NO
25-30
□
YES
OK
NO
30-35
□
YES
OK
NO
35-40
□
YES
OK
NO
40-50
□
YES
OK
NO
50+
Build
□
YES
OK
NO
Bodybuilder
□
YES
OK
NO
Muscular
□
YES
OK
NO
Average
□
YES
OK
NO
Slim
□
YES
OK
NO
Stocky
□
YES
OK
NO
Heavy
□
YES
OK
NO
Very Heavy
Height
□
YES
OK
NO
5'6" or less
□
YES
OK
NO
5V-5S"
n
YES
OK
NO
5'9"-6'
*' C S
OK
NO
6'-6'3"
□
Yt^
NO
6'3" or taller
Hair
□
YES
OK
NO
Black
□
YES
OK
NO
Dark Brown
□
YES
OK
NO
Light Brown
□
YES
OK
NO
Auburn
□
YES
OK
NO
Red
□
YES
OK
NO
Strawberry Blond
□
YES
OK
NO
Blond
□
YES
OK
NO
White/gray
□
YES
OK
NO
Bald
Eyes
□
YES
OK
NO
Blue
□
YES
OK
NO
Green
□
YES
OK
NO
Gray
□
YES
OK
NO
Ha/el
□
YES
OK
NO
Brown
□
YES
OK
NO
Black
Facial/Body Hair
□
YES
OK
NO
Smooth
□
YES
OK
NO
Clean Shaven
□
YES
OK
NO
Mustache
□
YES
OK
NO
Beard
□
YES
OK
NO
No body hair
□
YES
OK
NO
Smooth chest
□
YES
OK
NO
Hairy chest
□
YES
OK
NO
Very Hairy
Race
□
YES
OK
NO
Caucasian
□
YES
OK
NO
Asian/oriental
□
YES
OK
NO
Black
□
YES
OK
NO
Latin
□
YES
OK
NO
East Indian
General Appearance
□
YES
OK
NO
Very goodlooking
□
YES
OK
NO
Attractive
□
YES
OK
NO
Average
□
YES
OK
NO
Below average
□
YES
OK
NO
Yuppie, preppie
□
YES
OK
NO
Young executive
□
YES
OK
NO
Mature executive
□
YES
OK
NO
Trendy
□
YES
OK
NO
Collegiate/jock
Dress
□
YES
OK
NO
Casual (t-shirt, jeans)
□
YES
OK
NO
Sometimes sloppy
□
YES
OK
NO
High fashion
□
YES
OK
NO
Semi-formal
□
YES
OK
NO
Drag
Occupation
□
YES
OK
NO
Financially independent
□
YES
OK
NO
Self-supporting
□
YES
OK
NO
Nonself-supporting
□
YES
OK
NO
Unemployed
□
YES
OK
NO
Student
□
YES
OK
NO
Office/clerical
□
YES
OK
NO
Service/ hospitality
□
YES
OK
NO
Sales
□
YES
OK
NO
Construction
□
YES
OK
NO
Technical
□
YES
OK
NO
Self-employed/entrepreneur
□
YES
OK
NO
Managerial
□
YES
OK
NO
Professional
□
YES
OK
NO
Health Care
□
YES
OK
NO
Entertainment, arts
Substance Use
□
YES
OK
NO
Smoker
□
YES
OK
NO
Non-smoker
□
YES
OK
NO
Heavy drinker
□
YES
OK
NO
Social drinker
□
YES
OK
NO
Non-drinker
□
YES
OK
NO
Non-drug user
□
YES
OK
NO
Light drug user
Personality
□
YES
OK
NO
Assertive
□
YES
OK
NO
Easy-going
□
YES
OK
NO
Outgoing
□
YES
OK
NO
Publicly affectionate
□
YES
OK
NO
Not publicly affectionate
□
YES
OK
NO
Shy reserved
□
YES
OK
NO
Very masculine
□
YES
OK
NO
Fairly masculine
□
YES
OK
NO
Somewhat feminine
□
YES
OK
NO
Very feminine
□
YES
OK
NO
Closeted
□
YES
OK
NO
Doorway
□
YES
OK
NO
Openly gay
Social Activities
□
YES
OK
NO
Spectator sports
□
YES
OK
NO
Working out
□
YES
OK
NO
Movies
□
YES
OK
NO
Live theatre
□
YES
OK
NO
TV video
□
YES
OK
NO
Concerts
□
YES
OK
NO
Arts events
□
YES
OK
NO
Dining out
□
YES
OK
NO
Parties
□
YES
OK
NO
Bars dancing
□
YES
OK
NO
Cooking
□
YES
OK
NO
Travel
□
YES
OK
NO
Camping hiking
□
YES
OK
NO
Sailing surfing
□
YES
OK
NO
Skiing
□
YES
OK
NO
Tennis racquet ball
□
YES
OK
NO
Swimming
□
YES
OK
NO
Cycling
□
YES
OK
NO
Music
□
YES
OK
NO
Photographer
□
YES
OK
NO
Painting art
Beliefs
□
YES
OK
NO
Catholic
□
YES
OK
NO
Protestant
□
YES
OK
NO
Jewish
□
YES
OK
NO
New age
□
YES
OK
NO
MCC
□
YES
OK
NO
Very religious
□
YES
OK
NO
Somewhat religious
□
YES
OK
NO
Not religious
□
YES
OK
NO
Politically liberal
□
YES
OK
NO
Conservative
□
YES
OK
NO
Social democrat
Sexual Preferences
□
YES
OK
NO
Kissing
□
YES
OK
NO
Cuddling
□
YES
OK
NO
J O
□
YES
OK
NO
French active
□
YES
OK
NO
French passive
□
YES
OK
NO
Greek active
□
YES
OK
NO
Greek passive
□
YES
OK
NO
SAFE SEX
□
YES
OK
NO
Toys
□
YES
OK
NO
Leather
□
YES
OK
NO
S/ M top
□
YES
OK
NO
S/ M bottom
□
YES
OK
NO
Heavy S/ M
□
YES
OK
NO
Experimental
□
YES
OK
NO
Three-ways
□
YES
OK
NO
Group sex
□
YES
OK
NO
Very experienced
□
YES
OK
NO
Average experience
□
YES
OK
NO
Inexperienced
□
YES
OK
NO
Virginal
□
YES
OK
NO
Small to average endowment
□
YES
OK
NO
Average to large
□
YES
OK
NO
Verv large endowment
O
YES
OK
NO
Cut
□
YES
OK
NO
Uncut
Special Considerations
□
YES
OK
NO
Sensory, speech handicap
□
YES
OK
NO
Movement handicap
□
YES
OK
NO
Have no privacy
□
YES
OK
NO
Have no transportation
□
YES
OK
NO
HIV negative
□
YES
OK
NO
Bisexual
□
YES
OK
NO
Transsexual
22/Southern Voice • January 18,1990