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Snooping

May 16 2011

Ethical question for you. When you first start going out with someone or even with a one night stand do you snoop around when they are not looking? For example, a girlfriend of mine will always look in the bathroom cabinet to see if she can find any evidence of a girlfriend/wife. Or look through his wallet to find out if he has told her his real name. Most women I know will google the guy pretty much straight away to find out any information that they can. I admit I do that too but to be honest I don't look very hard. Do you do it or would you do it? Or would you say that it is wrong? xxMeeka

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    15 years ago

    Or am I the only one who has never thought of doing that? xxMeeks

  • RHP

    RHP User

    15 years ago

    I can see why you might check to make sure a guy isn't married, has a girlfriend etc. I'd be pissed to find out that someone had lied to me about that too.....but for short term stuff I personally can't be assed to check.If it developed into a more regular thing then I think I'd probaly do a basic snoop to make sure I wasn't being fucked over though. :-)

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Nope, never. I tend to take people at face value when I meet them, but having said that, I've yet to meet anyone from a site such as this, really.Google me as much as you like - you'll turn up a couple of geeky articles on model building, a review of a play I was in, and some poker stats (plus a heap of other stuff that has nothing to do with me!), but I'd be pretty pissed if someone was to go through my wallet.

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    No Meeks I don't do that, I'm big on personal privacy, but I do a longer screening process we've worked out LOL I won't ever go through someone elses wallet or phone etc. it's not on.

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Didn't even think of the phone DGT. I know when my gf told me about looking in the cabinets I asked her what for? It has honestly never even occurred to me before. xxMeeka

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Personally I think snooping through someones personal space and property is oh so poor form! and shows a total lack of respect for the other person.google witch hunts nope again.I did however google my own name, nothing much came up for me other than facebook....oh and somethingabout jail time for engaging in sex slavery......hehehehe...I should add that I am innocent...was some bloke in a foreign country with whom I apparently share a name!Just goes to show though, someone who is a snoopyish type person could come away with totally the wrong impression.So yeah, if sex slavery is young kinda thing...don't look me up, its the other guy.....lolCheers Nev

  • Bubbaj

    Bubbaj

    15 years ago

    i need to get to that point first.....and probably not through the wallet....but the bathroom mayb if im in there...im a look through the drawer person if the drawers r right next to the toilet :Palways find some interesting stuff in there but usually at my friends places!!!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    15 years ago

    ...especially while snooping thru someones wallet??.....it wont look like snooping to me!...no, no... What about the old fashion way...resume, references, trial period...signed contract!

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    I'm going to get myself one of those shaving cabinets.. recessed flush with the wall... push to open the doors.... superwipes nearby to remove fingerprints. A secret shaving cabinet! Saw it in Bachelor's World magazine.HUgsStalky

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Forget the wallet and the phone. Anyone with any sense will have that sussed anyway. Google search is good but too random. Time consuming sorting it all out. Facebook is a good option and here is the biggy.....the electoral role. It gives names and addresses for every voter in your state and it is a free service. Anyone can look at it at any electoral office. That way you can be sure he is giving you the correct name. The phone book is not much help as many people only have mobiles these days but can be useful in cross referrencing the electoral role. l So any of you people who get stalked. Remember...the electoral role....there is not a thing you can do about it.

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Unless I became suspicious that they were a serial killer or something....coz then I might have to kill them first , or at least compare notes lol a la American Psycho

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    What about looking through their wallet to find something like the date of their birthday or something like that. So you can surprise him by jumping naked out of a cake. Besides, someone must do it. My friend seemed to think it was quite acceptable behaviour. And I still think most ladies google... even if it is only to get pics of their new crush. xxMeeka

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Besides you have to be careful boys. I think a few ladies that you are seeing may leave a few personal effects behind to scare off the competition. But that's okay. I reckon if you find that toothbrush you just clean the toilet with it before putting it back in the holder. heheheThat's a joke! Really.xxMeeka

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    ok unless like I said I was REALLY suspicious of them being something other than they say they are , or if she had a history of being fucked over by lying cheating arseholes. Ok I wouldn't throw a hissy fit or anything but I would definitely be unimpressed if someone went through my wallet or phone out of suspicion and without grounds. Nope sounds like your friend's got issues with trust or some other issues....can't see any harm in googling someone tho , I mean that's just public record and sounds just like you like them enough to want to know more....

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Reminds me of that Seinfeld episode when Jerry found the Herpes cream in the girlfriends cabinet. xxM

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    I have to agree with the majority on this one...snooping through someone's personal stuff is not OK. Feeling the need to do so shows a lack of trust, but also the potential for a continued lack of trust and respect down the road. If you start out not taking someone's word for it, how are you ever going to get there? I think if I found out someone was looking in my wallet, or at my phone, I would make that proverbial call -> "NEXT!" (medicine cabinet in the bathroom, that one I am less inclined to be bothered by) As for the googling, well, that is not too big of a deal. I have googled myself, so why would I be mad if someone else did? Besides, all you would find is a million references to an Irish business tycoon (not me), and political correspondant who specializes in South Asia (also not me). I think I pop up a couple of times, but you really have to be looking :) Sorry, Meeka.

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Quoting 'Meeka100'Besides you have to be careful boys. I think a few ladies that you are seeing may leave a few personal effects behind to scare off the competition. But that's okay. I reckon if you find that toothbrush you just clean the toilet with it before putting it back in the holder. heheheThat's a joke! Really.xxMeeka No, I don't snoop. Mostly because it wouldn't really occur to me to LOL. When I first start going out with someone, I spend waaay too much time tied up in bed to be doing an inventory stocktake on their cupboards and drawers!! . If your friend is doing this, does it suggest she is just showing due dilligence, or is perhaps a little mistrusting? . Call me naive, but I tend to take people at face value and trust until I'm given a justifiable reason not to. And in so far as having my own stuff rifled through, I'm an open book. If you've got in my front door, I've already deemed you worthy of baring my soul and my untidy life to, so good luck if you find anything of interest amongst my crap LOL! . ... Have Googled before though. . Oh and please leave my toothbrush alone ladies! Come on now, that would just be cruel! . Flirty x

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    . Call me naive, but I tend to take people at face value and trust until I'm given a justifiable reason not to. And in so far as having my own stuff rifled through, I'm an open book. If you've got in my front door, I've already deemed you worthy of baring my soul and my untidy life to, so good luck if you find anything of interest amongst my crap LOL! . Never even thought about it. If I want to know I ask. If a relationship was to develope I would hope I know everything I need to know so if I did get bored and googled their wouldnt be any surprises. (but like the skeleton thread some things need to stay in the closet). And like Nev said there are a lot of people who share the same name so how can you be sure it's the right person. I do however look thru their profile very carefully......including their friends list. Hell, there is one guy I've seen on and off for over 12 months and I still dont even know his last name lol.I know lots of things about him but not that..........it's not important for what we do. x

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Quoting 'Meeka100' Reminds me of that Seinfeld episode when Jerry found the Herpes cream in the girlfriends cabinet. xxM Mental note. Buy Hemorrhoid cream. (go easy on me bebe). :pHugsStalky

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    But going through someone's wallet or phone is totally not on in my opinion. I seldom end up at a guy's place but even if I did I wouldn't look through their bathroom cabinet or drawers either. I am fairly trusting though one time I had a sense that someone wasn't who they seemed and googled him and found out something that made me withdraw the invitation for him to stay at my house for a long weekend. Another time I googled cos the guy was so hot I wanted to find pictures of him to look at in between visits. It seems there is a fine line between protecting yourself and invading someone else's privacy. As someone else said, what's on the www is public information. Wallets, phones and things that are closed are personal . . . . oi you! get your nose out of my wallet!

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    I think my gf is just conducting a due diligence search as you say Flirty. It is just a quick look in the cabinet to see if she can see any girly items. Just to check that there is no other girl in his life. I am pretty sure she doesn't go rifling through all his draws or anything like that. Although if she were to move in with someone or get married she has said that she would insist on a pre-nup so I guess she would have conducted a credit rating check much earlier. :PxxMeeka

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Quoting 'CarlosSpicyWienr' ..I should add that I am innocent...was some bloke in a foreign country with whom I apparently share a name! Cheers Nev You mean there is another Carlos Spicy Wienr in this world!! Nevvvvveeerrrrrrr ;)

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    I've never googled anyone other than myself.... my name is rather famous so comes up with some funny links ! . I'd end a relationship if I discovered the guy snooping. Trust is paramount in a relationship, even a FWB type. . If you don't trust me, don't fuck me ! Simple. . xx Saturn

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    never look and never ask. i dont understand why anyone would either.

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    The only time I have ever snooped in a womans purse was to have a look at her id because I couldnt remember her name...........then we had great sex and and I left and promptly forgot her name again.......................Yes I am a shallow self centred typical male..........

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Thats at least two to many now! Cheers Nev

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Quoting 'fionabee' The phone book is not much help as many people only have mobiles these days but can be useful in cross referrencing the electoral role. l So any of you people who get stalked. Remember...the electoral role....there is not a thing you can do about it. It is possible to have your details hidden on the electoral role ... YOu can still vote, but no body can look up your address. You have to apply to nthe electoral commission to have your details kept undiclosed .. and the usual reason people do it is because of STALKERS< and threats to their lives etc ..

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    I always google. I found one guy I was dating was actually married and had children. He was busted because he had a fathers day pic in a newspaper. I haven't looked through wallets or phones but I have wanted to when I have felt something suss was up, but decided if I was that suspisious it was time to end it. I tell people I will google them and why. Gives them the chance to fess up first. lol

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    I wpouldnt snoop on someone I trusted, short or long term, but if I was really sure someone was blatently lying to me, I would snoop abit and leave them a note saying "BUSTED!"lol!

  • RHP

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    15 years ago

    Quoting 'celebree' Quoting 'fionabee' The phone book is not much help as many people only have mobiles these days but can be useful in cross referrencing the electoral role. l So any of you people who get stalked. Remember...the electoral role....there is not a thing you can do about it. It is possible to have your details hidden on the electoral role ... YOu can still vote, but no body can look up your address. You have to apply to nthe electoral commission to have your details kept undiclosed .. and the usual reason people do it is because of STALKERS< and threats to their lives etc .. But there must be a damn good reason why, like marital violence or witness protection...something that amounts to safety and this must be documented. The average person does not do this.