I think this is a wonderful Idea! So many times I had wanted to voice a subject and thought, " I dont think it would go here on an Italian drived point of view." So, I declined and never aired it on this site. This is the perfect place to do so, it's only that now I can't remember any of the things I had thought of, rather I cant even remember what day it is sometimes.

Here is an example
anything goes here. Yesterday I friend of mine forwarded me this funny personal ad from Craig list:

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What am I doing wrong?

Reply to: pers-439179541@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-10-03, 4:29PM EDT


Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful
(spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy.
I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at
least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind
that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't think
I'm overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could
you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around
200 - 250. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won't get
me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married
to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she's not as pretty as
I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I
get to her level?

Here are my questions specifically:

- Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars,
restaurants, gyms

-What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won't hurt my
feelings

-Is there an age range I should be targeting (I'm 25)?

- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east
side so plain? I've seen really 'plain jane' boring types who have
nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I've seen drop dead
gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What's the story
there?

- Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment
banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they
hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?

- How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for
MARRIAGE ONLY

Please hold your insults - I'm putting myself out there in an honest
way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I'm being up front
about it. I wouldn't be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't
able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a
nice home and hearth.

* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with
services or
other commercial interests
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How about that...A gold digger with a heart.

I hope she gets what's coming to her: a life of sitting in trendy bars waiting for a rich dumb-ass to fall for her "charms".
All the while her looks will fade, the free drinks from guys will become non-existant, she will become bitter and someday as she sits in a dark lounge in a Chinese restaurant she will be wishing that she settled for 200K all those years ago.

With any luck she won't have to worry about Central Park West - she will be living in Central Park.

One positive about being dirt-poor: I know my wife isn't in it for the money

i'm looking for a classy, beautiful woman married to someone making at least 500,000 a year, who'll make me her lover. I don't demand much--free dinners out, a modest wardrobe and stupid conversations about nothing. the husband must not own guns.

I am with Romano except I would'nt even ask for the stupid conversation.

Instead of digging for a husband, she should try and make it herself...if she is so terribly smart, cultured, intelligent and beautiful, she should not need a husband to land her into Central Park West.....well, not unless she is looking for the easy way out!

On another strange note, there are actually dating websites for people exactly like this(only they are slightly more commendable, because at least they dont want to base a marriage on their financial needs).

One cannot find fault with the honesty of the young women who post profiles online detailing their need for a sugar daddy.....though passed off as regular online dating, these profiles are different; they seek support from affluent, older males and sometimes make explicitly sexual offers in return.

Both partners seek to make it a win-win situation: it could be an unemotional, discreet relationship that provides both parties with exactly what they want, without otherwise infringing on their day-to-day lives.

The world is becoming a strange place.....

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I thought I did mention yesterday that the post is probably a joke. I think it is meant to be funny.... I hopw. I di find it funny and enjoyed it

If it is a joke, cool....but sadly enough, there are serious websites where ads like this are common. I would have given a link, but thought the better of it!

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You know, that is usually what rich powerful look for, a beauty that's not so bright, that way she's not in the way, and too stupid to interfer, doesnt question him, and is out of the way if he hands her money to go shopping, just look at Berlusconi's wife for example no. 1

*Its even better if youre not dirt-poor and know that your wife's still in it for you.
And less then most beautiful women are superficial, its the person and not their looks that make them superfical or not.

Since you seem to have liked the first funny post here is an answer from Brian Wilhite

THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-431649184:
I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully
about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I'm not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your
bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here's how I
see it.

Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple a
cr@ppy business deal. Here's why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you
suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring
my money. Fine, simple. But here's the rub, your looks will fade and my
money will likely continue into perpetuity...in fact, it is very likely
that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won't
be getting any more beautiful!

So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning
asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation
accelerates! Let me explain, you're 25 now and will likely stay pretty
hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in
earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!

So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy
and hold...hence the rub...marriage. It doesn't make good business sense
to "buy you" (which is what you're asking) so I'd rather lease. In case
you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were
to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out. It's
as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage.

Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So,
I wonder why a girl as "articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful"
as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to
believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K
hasn't found you, if not only for a tryout.

By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then
we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation.

With all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way.
Classic "pump and dump."
I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of
lease, let me know.


Brian Wilhite
Nollenberger Capital Partners
Corporate EVP/Director of Capital Markets
101 California St. #3100
SF, CA 94111
Direct- 415.402.6010
Mobile- 415.717.0424
Aim IM: Bwilhite NCP