Comments on: I did NOT become a gamer to meet guys!

By: My interview on CNBC | Sheylara.com

My interview on CNBC | Sheylara.com — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:32:01 +0000

[...] except for that little thing in Maxim, but that was probably my fault for reading the question wrongly, and partly their fault for [...]

By: RN1209

RN1209 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:51:12 +0000

@Seriously / Username: I know this is a little late but let me attempt to shed some light on the difference between the two sentences (at least to me).

“Did you get started to meet guys?” – The meaning is pretty clear from this question (i.e. the implication arising from the answer “Yes” is what Sheylara’s upset about)

However, the 2nd sentence “Did you start to meet guys?” actually has 2 interpretations.

The 1st interpretation is the same as the above question (as you two pointed out).

But the 2nd way also carries the meaning of “Did gaming lead you to meeting guys?” which is what Sheylara’s answer was meant to address. I mean, at the very least, the columnist could have clarified this point after receiving her replies, right? That’s what due diligence is, and it applies to any field, even if you are writing for entertainment fare like Maxim.

By: heartless

heartless — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:15:04 +0000

well… i game to meet cute xmms:P

By: Ming Yeow

Ming Yeow — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:18:24 +0000

well, from a psychological marketing point of view, this might be good for you. reason being, people pay a lot more attention to people whom they believe there is a chance of reciprocity. hence, if someone thinks you actually play games to meet guys, then his subsequent attention towards you would actually be much higher. Nevermind ( i just drank shitloads of wine)

By: Sheylara

Sheylara — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:27:20 +0000

Thanks to everyone else supporting me through this too. You guys are the best! ;)

By: Sheylara

Sheylara — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:26:21 +0000

Seriously. and username.: If you’re trying to trip someone using their words back at them, at least do yourself a favour and read the article carefully so as not to embarrass yourself. :)

>> I spend at least 5 minutes trying to find the difference between “Did you get started to meet guys?” and “Did you start to meet guys?”. <<

Of course you couldn’t find a difference, because both are meant to be the same. I wrote the second statement to show that it’s the same as the first statement.

So, in actual fact, your comment supports my argument. Thanks very much for you support! :)

By: username.

username. — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:12:27 +0000

and I’m glad Sheylara made it clear that she didn’t start gaming to meet guys on her blog. I mean, at least she cleared the misunderstanding Maxim readers will have after reading that article.

By: username.

username. — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:10:03 +0000

i agree with Seriously. its Sheylara’s fault that she mis-interpret it. I spend at least 5 minutes trying to find the difference between “Did you get started to meet guys?” and “Did you start to meet guys?”.
But I understand that she didn’t want it to turn out this way.
She probably feel very embrassed. I mean what if guys who read Maxim saw her on the streets?

To tiger4, fyi. I have a 7 year old sister who mingle around with boys constantly. And Maxim said “meet guys” not “date”.

I think Sheylara should think “Oh no, its my fault for mis-interpreting the question” instead of “Maxim got it all wrong”.