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10 matches for

the price of 5!

September, 1990

ComQuestTM

Enterprises, Inc. Computer Matching

"No matter who you are, there is someone for whom you are the perfect match."

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Meet compatible men matched to your preferences.

• Effective, nonexclusive... inexpensive (fees start at $20).

• Assured confidentiality and discreet mailings.

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Two-way matching (matches are your type and you theirs).

⚫ Satisfaction guaranteed (or your money back).

What is ComQuest?

ComQuest is Cleveland's interesting way to meet compatible guys. ComQuest's computer-based matching system enables you to meet men from your area who match your preferences (and you theirs) for age, race, personality, lifestyle, physical attributes, interests, and local residence.

ComQuest began providing gay matching services in 1982 and now has over 6000 members in 60 major cities. How does it work?

ComQuest's matching system, using advanced computer technology, analyzes your detailed questionnaire responses (see right side of page) 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?

For $20 you get the contact information for the men who are your best matches among our current members in your area. (Add $10 per additional set of 5.) Your contact information will be "listed" for three months (with free extensions) for other members to contact you (unless you leave Step 2 blank). You will know of these matches only when they contact you.

What if my matches don't work out?

ComQuest receives numerous letters from members who have found lovers or who are otherwise quite pleased with our service. However, if you are not satisfied, you will receive a prompt refund of your membership fee (you have 30 days to notify us and return your match printout). How long will it take?

Most orders are filled within a week. 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. What do I do?

This is the hard part. But it can be fun, too. The questionnaire is on the righthand side of this page. Refer to the instructions to the right to complete Steps 3, 4, and 5. It is very important to read them carefully. If you do not follow the instructions we cannot guarantee the results. If you need help, call 1-708-991-0693 (9-5 CST, M-F). For additional application forms call 1-800-633-6969 (24 hours).

Send the completed form with $20 (for 5 matches)—or 990 (for 10 matches) check, money order or credit card number to:

ComQuest, PO Box 1069, Palatine, IL 60078

Questionnaire Instructions

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 me if appropriate.

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 circled 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 described below:

Circle yes if you want that description to be true of 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 are counted as ok.

Circle no if you do not want that description to be true of 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

ComQuest Application Form (see instructions to the left)

Form *GPC9009 1990 by ComQuest Enterprises, Inc.

Step 1 Confidential 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. (Correspondence is mailed discreetly 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 agents liable for the accuracy of information provided or the behavior or health of the people I meet as a result of its services. (Signature is required.)

Signed

Date

Step 2-Contact Information This is the only information we provide to others about you. Please print the contact information below which will enable new applicants who get matched to you to contact you. This must include at least your first name and either a mailing address or phone number. Use only the space provided. 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 listed in the Residence category below, crossout this section.

Steps 3, 4, and 5See instructions Contact listing (Step 2) includes...

velo no ok yes velo no ok yes veto no ok yes Indianapolis/317 area veto no ok yes Louisville/Lexington/812 Preferred Relationship/HIV Status Circle one me per group.

22 223

veto no ok yes Catholic veto no ok yes Protestant Jewish

New Age/Spiritual

Very religious

Height/Weight

Circle one me per group (required).

veto no ok yes

Heavier than average

me velo no ok yes Very heavy (chubby)

Race/Nationality/Body Hair

You must indicate your race/nationality.

Hispanic

Hairy chest

me veto no ok yes Very hairy/teddy bear

Hair Color/Facial Hair

Residence veto no ok yes

veto no ok yes

Detroit/Windsor Lansing/Grand Rapids

me me me me

veto no ok yes veto no ok yes veto no ok yes veto no ok yes

Both phone & address

Address but no phone

Phone but no address Sexually explicit words

me me

veto no ok yes

Shorter than 5'6"

veto no ok yes

Between 5'6" and 5'9"

veto no ok yes

Between 5'9" and 6 ft.

me me

veto no ok yes

Toledo/419 call area

Religious/Political Beliefs

veto no ok yes

Taller than 6 feet

veto no ok yes

Cincinnati/Dayton/513 Columbus/614 call area Cleveland/216 area

me me

veto no ok yes

Slimmer than average

veto no ok yes

Average for height

me veto no ok yes

veto no ok yes

Agnostic/not religious

me veto no ok yes Conservative

me me

veto no ok yes

Lover/life mate

veto no ok yes

Romantic affair

veto no ok yes Liberal Vices

veto no ok yes Black

velo no ok yes Asian/Oriental

veto no ok yes

Casual sex

veto no ok yes

Pacific Islander

veto no ok yes

Friendship/penpal

Circle one me per group (required).

veto no ok yes

Roomate

veto no ok yes

Non smoker

veto no ok yes

Caucasian (white)

veto no ok yes

HIV negative

me veto no ok yes

Light smoker

veto no ok yes

Smooth (little body hair)

veto no ok yes

HIV positive

veto no ok yes

Heavy smoker

veto no ok yes

Not tested

veto no ok yes

Non or light drinker

Entertainment/Social Activities

velo no ok yes

Moderate drinker

me veto no ok yes

Fine arts events

velo no ok yes

Popular concerts

veto no ok yes

Spectator sports events

veto no ok yes

Dining out/movie-going

veto no ok yes me veto no ok yes veto no ok yes Personality

Non drug user

veto no ok yes

Black or brown hair

Occasional user Regular user

veto no ok yes

Blond hair

veto no ok yes

Red or auburn hair

veto no ok yes

Graying or white hair

veto no ok yes

Party-going

veto no ok yes

Balding

veto no ok yes

Dancing/Clubs

me me

veto no ok yes

Independent/confident

veto no ok yes

Smooth or clean shaven

veto no ok yes Cooking/Entertaining

veto no ok yes Quiet evenings at home Hobbies/Interests/Sports

veto no ok yes me veto no ok yes

Easy-going/laid back Good sense of humor

veto no ok yes Mustache

veto no ok yes Shy/reserved/quiet

veto no ok yes Responsible/mature

velo no ok yes Computers/electronics velo no ok yes Photography/arts/crafts veto no ok yes Aerobics/body building velo no ok yes Volleyball/softball/etc. veto no ok yes Tennis/racquetball/etc.

veto no ok yes Youthfulspontaneous

veto no ok yes Muscular/bulky

veto no ok yes Intellectual

veto no ok yes Swimmer's build

veto no ok yes

Average build

veto no ok yes

Not athletic

veto no ok yes

Average endowment

veto no ok yes Camping/hiking/nature velo no ok yes Reading/language arts Income/Education Completed

veto no ok yes

Fairly masculine

veto no ok yes

Average masculinity

veto no ok yes

Somewhat feminine

Considered handsome

veto no ok yes Less than $15,000 velo no ok yes $15,000-$25,000

Considered cute

me veto no ok yes

veto no ok yes

$25,000-$45,000

Average looks Plain/homely

veto no ok yes

More than $45,000

veto no ok yes

Some high school

veto no ok yes

High school graduate

French active (gives BJ)

veto no ok yes

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

veto no ok yes

HS grad + some college College graduate

Miscellaneous/Contact Info

veto no ok yes

Have no privacy at home

me me

veto no ok yes

Have no transportation

veto no ok yes

Not openly gay w/friends Handicapped

me me me me me me me

me veto no ok yes 18 to 20 veto no ok yes 21 to 24 veto no ok yes 25 to 29 veto no ok yes 30 to 34 veto no ok yes 35 to 39 veto no ok yes 40 to 49 veto no ok yes

veto no ok yes

French passive (gets BJ)

me me

veto no ok yes

Greek active (anal top)

vete no ok yes

veto no ok yes

Greek passive (bottom) Versatile

50 to 59

veto no ok yes

60 or over

matches.

Note: The use of vetoes restricts the number of members qualified to meet you. You are guaranteed the number of matches you order, but if you use too many vetoes you may get fewer matches than you ordered initially, in which case you will receive credit for the remaining matches. You can use the credit to alter your questionnaire and/or reorder matches anytime.

Step 5 Rank the categories. The questionnaire is divided into 16 categories. To insure that your responses on the less important items won't override those on the more important items, you must indicate which categories are important to you. Using the blank to the left of each category heading, either...

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 ...

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 are exclusive regardless of category rank.

veto no ok yes Cycling/jogging/running

velo no ok yes Emotional

Masculinity/Appearance

veto no ok yes Very masculine

veto no ok yes veto no ok yes

veto no ok yes

You must indicate your age.

Age Range

veto no ok yes Beard

Body Build/Genital Attributes

"Well endowed"

me veto no ok yes Circumcised (cut) veto no ok yes Non-circumcised Favorite Bedtime Activities

Circle no more than three mes.

me veto no ok yes Cuddling/caressing veto no ok yes JO (manual stimulation) me veto no ok yes.

veto no ok yes Experimental/kinky

• If you enjoy both French and both Greek

activities, just circle the me for Versatile.

Send this form with $20 (plus $10 per additional set of 5 matches) to: ComQuest, P.O. Box 1069, Palatine, IL 60078 Visa/MC #

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