Now Over 1,000

L.A. Members

What is ComQuest?

ComQuest offers a different, interesting way for gay men to meet compatible friends. Instead of meeting guys of unknown interests and lifestyles face to face at first, possibly in a noisy, dark, smoky bar or not meeting any guys at all-you will meet guys by phone or by mail who already match many of your preferences (and you theirs) for age, race, personality, lifestyle, physical attributes, interests, safe sex, and local residence. You will have a chance to learn a great deal about each other before committing to a meeting face-to-face. You can even exchange photos. We aren't selective, so that you can be!

We welcome and can make satisfactory matches for men having a wide variety of tastes and lifestyles. Most of our members are clean living. health conscious, responsible, successful men who are open to some kind of a long term relationship.

Here, we pat ourselves on the back.

Introduction services like ComQuest are popping up all over the place in response to the increasing desire of health conscious gay men everywhere to find long term, meaningful, safe relationships. ComQuest pioneered in the field of gay matching in 1982 by providing:

A complete and detailed questionnaire (128 descriptive items), Complete confidentiality (we don't sell mailing lists).

The ability to prevent, or "veto," matches having undesired traits,

• The ability to rank the importance of each group of traits in computing your matches,

Matches only with those living in your local (or preferred) area.

Questionnaire Instructions

Step 1. Enter your mailing address.

Step 2. Enter your contact information.

Step 3. Describe yourself by circling the word me beside each descriptive item which is a true description of yourself. You should circle at least one me under each category. Circle more than one if appropriate. Forms with incomplete self descriptions cannot be processed and will be returned.

Step 4. Describe your ideal match by circling the word veto, no, ok, or yes beside each and every item (including those by which you circle me) to indicate to what extent you would want that item to be true of your match. Circle exactly one of these responses per item, as follows:

Circle yes if you would like for that description to be true for your match. This is a vote for a trait not a guarantee.

Circle ok if you don't care one way or the other. This is an abstention no vote either way. Lines left blank count as ok.

Circle no if you would not like for that description to be true for your match. This is a vote against not a disqualification. Treat it as a "maybe."

Circle veto if you want no matches with anyone for whom that description is true, even if they have other desirable qualities. This is a disqualification, and is not affected by category rank. Treat it as an absolute "no." We recommend that you circle between 10 and 20 vetos to restrict age, race, residence, and other important traits of your matches.

Note: You are guaranteed the number of matches you order (10 or 20) minus the number of vetoes you circle over 20. For example if you circle 23 vetoes, you are guaranteed a minimum of 7 or 17 matches (depending on whether you paid for 10 or 20 matches, respectively). You will receive one dollar of refundable credit per match less then the guaranteed number. Step 5. Rank the categories. The questionnaire is divided into 16 categories. To insure that your responses on less important items will not override your responses on the more important items, you must indicate which items are important to you. There are two ways, using the blank to the left of each category heading. Either...

⚫ A large selection of gay men from each region,

• Affordable cost (fees range from $20 to $30),

⚫ A money-back guarantee of satisfaction. A guaranteed number of matches.

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A guaranteed order response time Here's Tere s great idea for travelers!

Make friends at your destination before you leave. We now cover the following major cities: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. If you would like to meet compatible guys from your destination. call us and ask for the appropriate application. Our number is 312/9910690. Please specify your city of interest.

How Does It Work?

Take a look at the questionnaire below, and you will see just how specific you can get as to the types of men you can meet and the types of relationships you can specify.

ComQuest's matching system, using a high speed computer, analyzes your detailed questionnaire responses and compares each of your weighted "ideal match" descriptive responses with the corresponding "self" descriptive responses of all current members, and vice versa, keeping track of the members having the highest matching scores. What Does It Cost, And What Do I Get?

This is the best part. For only $20 or $30 you get the contact information for the 10 or 20 guys, respectively, who are your best matches from

ComQuest

Computer Matching

our current pool of members in your area. And you get a six-month membership, during which other new and current members may be matched to you and receive your contact information on their lists (if you choose to be "listed," that is). You will know of these matches only when they contact you.

You may order additional sets of matches ($10), make changes in your application data ($5 or $10), or both ($15), and cancel or reinstate your contact information listing (free) at any time during your six month membership. Additional memberships (for other areas) are $15 per pool. How Can I Be Sure I'll Get My Money's Worth?

ComQuest has received unsolicited testimonials each week from members who have found lovers or who are otherwise quite pleased with our service. The names of 10 compatible guys cost less than a typical night on the town. However, if you are not satisfied, you will receive a prompt refund of your membership fee!

How Long Will It Take?

Our goal is a one-week turnaround. If the difference between your postmark date and ours is more than 14 days, we will include an extra $5.00 credit voucher with your order, applicable to future ComQuest orders. All correspondence from ComQuest will be mailed in plain envelopes. OK, I'll Try It. How Do I Fill Out This Form?

This is the hard part. But it can be a lot of fun, too. It is very important to do it right. If you do not follow the instructions we cannot guarantee the results. Read the instructions carefully before proceeding.

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ComQuest Application for Southern California

Form EDG01 Copyright ComQuest 1987

Step 1 Mailing Address -Please print your name and mailing address below. This is only for our use in mailing you your matches and is kept confidential. All correspondence is mailed in plain envelopes.

Name

Addr

City Phone

Zip

(optional)

I hereby affirm that I am at least 18 years of age and that I will hold neither ComQuest nor its owners liable for the behavior of the people I meet as a result of its services. (Your signature and date are required.) Signed

Date

Steps 3, 4, and 5 (See instructions to the left of this application.)

Circle one me by your preferred relationship.

Step 2 Contact Information Please print the "contact information" below which will enable new applicants who get matched to you to contact you. You must include at least your first name and either a mailing address or phone number. You are limited to 125 letters, spaces, and punctuations. You may use some of the space to briefly describe yourself and your interests. If you do not wish for others to contact you, or if you live outside the areas covered by this application form, cross out this section.

Religious/Political Beliefs Circle no me's where none apply.

Protestant Jewish

Very religious Agnostic/atheist Conservative Liberal

Height/Weight

Slightly overweight Very heavy

Race/Nationality/Hair Color

You must indicate your race.

veto no ok yes Black

Facial/Body Hair

Asian/Oriental Latino/Hispanic Caucasian (white)

Black/brown/auburn hair

Blond or reddish hair Graying or white hair

Balding

Smooth (rarely shave)

Residence

Contact information (Step 2) includes...

Circle veto by the residential areas from which you do not want to receive matches.

veto no ok yes

L.A. (Hollywood & east)

me me

veto no ok ves veto no ok yes

Both phone & address. Address but no phone

veto no ok yes veto no ok yes

veto no ok yes

Phone but no address

veto no ok yes

veto no ok ves veto no ok ves veto no ok ves

W. Hollywood/west side

veto no ok yes

Sexually explicit words

veto no ok yes

Shorter than 5' 6" Between 5' 6" and 5'9" Between 5'9" and 6 feet Taller than 6 feet

San Fernando Valley San Gabriel Valley

veto no ok yes

Slimmer than average

veto no ok yes

Average for height

veto no ok yes

Orange County

veto no ok yes

South Bay/Long Beach

veto no ok yes Catholic

veto no ok yes

veto ho ok yes

veto no ok yes

San Bernardino/714 area

veto no ok yes

San Diego/619 call area

veto no ok yes

New Age/Spiritual

Type of Relationship

veto no ok yes

veto no ok yes me veto no ok yes

veto no ok yes

Lover (exclusive) Lover (nonexclusive) Romantic fling

veto no ok yes

me veto no ok yes

Vices

Iveto no ok yes

veto no ok yes

Sex buddy

veto no ok yes

Non smoker

veto no ok yes

One night stand

veto no ok yes

Phone sex

veto no ok yes

Light smoker

veto no ok yes

Heavy smoker

veto. no ok yes

veta no ok yes

Penpal/occasional visits

Rank each category from 1 to 16 in its order of importance to you, with 1 as the most important and 16 as the least, using each rank once, or...

veto no ok yes

Friendship (platonic)

veto no ok yes

Non or light drinker

veto no ok yes

Moderate drinker

Entertainment/Social Activities

veto no ok yes

Non drug user

veto no ok yes

Fine arts events

veto no ok yes

Clean shaven

veto no ok yes

Occasional user

me veto no ok yes

Quiet evenings at home

veto no ok yes

Mustache

veto no ok yes

Frequent user

veto no ok yes

Full beard

veto no ok) yes

veto no ok (yes

veto no ok yes

Full Beard

veto no ok yes

Put a check mark in the blank beside the five most important category headings, leaving the rest blank.

Note: Your matches will be based mostly upon the more important categories, with the less important ones serving only as tie breakers. Noes and yeses have very little effect in the lower ranked or unchecked categories. Some of your matches may have traits by which you circled no. However, vetoes work the same regardless of category rank.

Example: Here is an example of how a hairy man with a mustache looking for a smooth partner with a mustache should mark the form if he regarded "Facial/Body Hair" as his third most important category.

3 Facial/Body Hair

Smooth (rarely shave)

Clean shaven

Mustache

veto no ok ves

Rock concerts

Personality

veto no ok ves

Spectator sports events

veto no ok yes

Smooth (no body hair)

veto no ok ves

veto no ok yes

Going to the movies Dining out

veto no ok yes

Independent/confident

veto no ok yes

Hairy legs, smooth chest

veto no ok yes

Easy-going/laid back

veto no ok yes

Hairy chest, smooth back

veto no ok yes

Dancing

Hobbies/Interests/Sports

Parties

veto no ok yes

Good sense of humor

veto no ok, yes

Very hairy (teddy bear)

veto no ok yes

Shy/reserved/quiet

Body Build/Genital Attributes

veto no ok yes

Responsible/mature

veto no ok yes

Computers/electronics

veto no ok yes

Youthful/carefree

veto no ok yes

veto

no ok yes veto no ok yes

Photography/arts/crafts Aerobics/body building

veto no ok yes.

veto no ok yes

Cool/level headed Warm/affectionate

veto no ok yes

me veto no ok yes

Volleyball/softball/etc.

Masculinity/Social Attire

veto no ok yes

veto no ok ves

Tennis/racquetball/etc.

veto no ok yes

Very masculine

veto no ok yes

Cycling/skiing/swimming

veto no ok yes

Fairly masculine

veto no ok yes

Cooking

veto no ok yes

veto no ok ves

veto no ok yes

Some college

veto no ok yes

Miscellaneous/Contact Info

veto no ok yes

me veto no ok yes

What's the Final Step?

Smooth (no body hair)

Hairy legs, smooth chest

Hairy chest, smooth back

Very Hairy (teddy bear)

When you have completed all five steps of the application, mail it with a check or money order for $20 (for 10 matches) or $30 (for 20 matches) to the address at the bottom of the form. Please allow 14 days to receive your order.

me veto no ok yes me veto no ok yes

veto no ok yes

Greek active (anal top) Greek passive (bottom) Experimental/kinky Safe sex only*

*If you insist on "playing safe" and prefer to use condoms if engaging in Greek activities, circle me and yes for this item. Circle veto if unwilling to "play safe." Circle no, ok, or yes (but not me) if willing to go either way.

Send completed form with $20 or $30 check or money order to:

ComQuest, P.O. Box 1069, Palatine, IL 60078

Some high school

veto no ok yes Camping/hiking/climbing

Income/Education Completed

me veto no ok yes.

Less than $10,000 $10,000-$20,000 $20,000-$40,000

More than $40,000

me veto no ok yes

Age Range

You must indicate your age.

veto no ok

ok yes

Somewhat feminine

veto no ok yes

Very femininé

me veto no ok yes

Western

veto no ok yes

Jeans/casual

veto no ok yes

Muscular/stocky Swimmer's build Average build Delicate/thin boned. Small to average size

Circumcised (cut) Non-circumcised

Favorite Bedtime Activities

Cuddling/caressing

Ave. to large endowment

veto no ok yes

Preppy/semiformal

veto no ok yes

J/O (manual stimulation)

Leather

me me

veto no ok yes

French active (gives BJ) French passive (gets BJ)

veto no ok yes

High school graduate

veto no ok yes

18 to 20

veto no ok yes

21 to 24

veto no ok yes

College graduate

veto no ok yes

25 to 29

veto no ok yes

30 to 34

Have no privacy at home.

veto no ok yes

35 to 39

Have no transportation

veto no ok yes

40 to 49

Married or bisexual Handicapped

me me

veto no ok yes

50 to 59

veto no ok yes

60 or over

EDGE May 13, 1987

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