December, 1990 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE Page 19

Now Covering All Major Cities in U.S. and Canada

Buddies 'n' Pals

The #1 Gay Dating Service for the 90's

Who are we?

'n' Partners

P.O. Box 13326 Baltimore, Maryland 21203 Fax 1-800-444-PALS Office 1-800-344-PALS

Formed in 1986, Buddies 'n' Pals 'n' Partners is a computer dating service. Our goal is to help you meet someone compatible, 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. How much does it cost?

Our service fee is currently $35, which includes a one time processing charge and 15 matches from our current data base over a six month membership during which other members may be matched up 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 accordance 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 a refund if the information provided is found to be deliberately incomplete, untrue or deceptive.

How do I fill out the Application Form?

We know people 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 Buddies 'n' Pals 'n' Partners Application Form.

STEP 1: Fill in the section entitled Membership Information. (For Office Use Only.) Enter your name, full mailing address, zip code and 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 should include a 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 addresses is strongly discouraged!

STEP 3: The YES/NO 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. (i.e., Age, Height, Hair, Eyes, Location) STEP 4: The 5 4 3 2 and 1 to the left of the attribute name describe the type of person you would like to meet. Circle 5 when the attribute is strongly desired in a match. Indicating a 5 will never disqualify a potential match only give a higher compatibility score to someone who possesses that trait. Circle 3 if it doesn't really matter one way or the other. Circle 1 if you would not like this attribute in a match. A 1 acts as a vote against the person; it does not automatically disqualify them. A maximum of 4 1s are permitted before a disqualification occurs. Any uncircled attributes are treated as 3s.

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.)

Name

Address

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 addresses are discouraged!

(please print)

City/State/Zip

Phone

Credit Card Information: We accept Mastercard, Visa and American Express. Credit Card Number:

Exp. Date:

Signature

Fill out the form completely and mail, along with a check or money order for $35 payable to Buddies 'n' Pale 'n' Partners, P.O. Box 13326, Baltimore, Maryland 21203.

Geographical Area

Disclaimer

By signing I agree that neither the computer dating service nor its agents have any liability and cannot be held responsible 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

Social Activities

Date

YOURSELF

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321 54321 54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Detroit/Windsor

Lansing/Grand Rapids Toledo/419 call area Cincinnati/Dayton/513 Columbus/614 call area Cleveland/216 call area Indianapolis/317 area Louisville/Lexington/812

YOURSELF

YES NO

Race YOURSELF YES NO

YOUR MATE

YOURSELF

54321

YES NO

54321

Caucasian Asian/Oriental

YES NO

YOUR MATE 54321

YES NO

54321

Spectator sports Working out

YES NO

54321

Black

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Latin

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

East Indian

YES NO

54321

General Appearance

YES NO

54321

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

Very good looking

YES NO

Type of Relationship

YES NO

54321

Attractive

YES NO

YOURSELF

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

Average

YES NO

54321

Lover (monogamous)

YES NO

54321

Below average

YES NO

54321 54321 54321 54321 54321

YES NO

54321

Lover (nonmonogamous)

YES NO

4 3 2 1

Yuppie/preppie

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Buddy (sexual)

YES NO

YES NO YES NO YES NO

54321 54321 54321 54321 54321

Buddy (platonic)

YES NO

One night stand

YES NO

54321 54321 54321

Young executive

YES NO

54321

Mature executive

YES NO

54321

Trendy

YES NO

54321

Romantic fling Affair Pen-pal

YES NO Dress YOURSELF

54321

Collegiate/jock

YES NO

5 321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YOUR MATE

Age Range YOURSELF

YES NO

54321

Casual (t-shirt, jeans)

YES NO

54321

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

Sometimes sloppy

YES NO

54321

18-21

YES NO

54321

High fashion

YES NO

54321

21-25

YES NO

54321

25-30

YES NO

54321 54321

Semi-formal

Drag

YES NO

54321

30-35

YES NO Beliefs YOURSELF YES NO

54321 54321

Movies

Live theatre

TV/video Concerts

Arts events Dining out Parties Bars/dancing Cooking Travel Camping/hiking Sailing/surfing Skiing

Tennis/racquetball Swimming Cycling Music

Photographer Painting/art

YOUR MATE

54321

YES NO

54321

35-40

YES NO

54321

40-50

Occupation YOURSELF YES NO

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO Build YOURSELF

54321

50+

YES NO

54321 54321 54321

Financially independent

YES NO

54321

Self-supporting

Non self-supporting

YES NO

5 321

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

Body builder

YES NO

54321

Muscular

YES NO

54321 54321

Average

YES NO

Slim

YES NO

54321 54321 54321 54321 321

YES NO

54321

Stocky

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Heavy

YES NO

54321

YES NO Height YOURSELF

54321

Very Heavy

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

5'6" or less

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

5'6"-5'9"

5'9"-6'

6'-6'3"

54321

YES NO Hair

54321

6'3" or taller

YES NO

54321

YOURSELF YES NO

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

Black

YES NO

54321

YES NO

YES NO YES NO

YES NO YES NO Eyes YOURSELF

54321 54321 54321 54321 54321 54321 54321

Dark Brown Light Brown Auburn Red

YES NO

54321 54321 54321 54321

YES NO

Substance Use YOURSELF YES NO

YOUR MATE 54321

Unemployed

Student

Office/clerical

Service/hospitality

Sales

Construction

Technical

Self-employed/entrepreneur

Managerial

Health Care

Entertainments/arts

Smoker

Non-smoker Heavy drinker Social drinker

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

Professional

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

Non-drinker

YES NO

Non-drug user

YES NO

Light drug user

YES NO

54321 54321 54321 54321 54321 54321 54321 54321 54321

Strawberry Blond Blond White/Gray Bald

Personality YOURSELF

YES NO

54321

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Assertive

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Easy going

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Outgoing

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Publicly affectionate

YES NO

54321

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

Not publicly affectionate

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Blue Green Gray

YES NO

54321

Shy/reserved

YES NO

54321

Hazel

YES NO

54321 54321

Brown Black

YES NO

54321 54321 54321 54321 54321

Very masculine

YES NO

Fairly masculine

YES NO

54321 54321

Sexual Preferences

YOURSELF

321

54321

YOUR MATE

54321

Catholic Protestant Jewish

New Age MCC

Very religious Somewhat religious Not religious Politically liberal Conservative Social democrat

Kissing Cuddling J/O French active French passive

Greek active Greek passive SAFE SEX

Toys Leather

S/M top S/M bottom Heavy S/M Experimental Three-ways Group sex Very experienced Inexperienced

Virginal

Small to average endowment Average to large

Very large endowment Cut

Uncut

Somewhat feminine

YES NO

54321

Facial/Body Hair

YOURSELF

YES NO

54321

YOUR MATE

Very feminine

Closeted

Doorway Openly gay

Special Considerations

YOURSELF

YOUR MATE

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Smooth

YES NO

54321

YES NO

54321

Clean Shaven

YES NO

54321

Mustache

YES NO

YES NO YES NO

54321 54321 54321 54321 54321

Beard

YES NO

54321 54321 54321

Sensory/speech handicap

Movement handicap

Have no privacy Have no transportation HIV negative Bisexual

Transsexual

No body hair

Smooth chest

Hairy chest

Very Hairy