This form is for new applicants.

If you were already granted an entrance key,

go HERE instead.

For purposes of getting everyone on more or less the same page within lesbotronic,
please consider these the definitions of the following terms:

lesbian = I consider myself a lesbian. I do not have sex with men currently,
and think it extremely unlikely I will in the future.

mostly gay = I am primarily attracted to women, and my serious relationships are mostly with women.
However, I wouldn't completely rule out a relationship with a man in the future.

bisexual = I consider myself bisexual, and open to the possibility of a serious,
longer-term relationship with a woman OR a man.
It's more about whoever attracts me next than a priority given to either gender.

polyamorous and bisexual = Completely polyamorous AND bisexual.
I will continue seeking romantic involvements with BOTH men and women.
I'm happiest when currently involved in multiple relationships with both genders represented.

just exploring = I would like to explore relationship(s) with women, but I expect my primary relationship to be with a man.
Any relationship(s) with women would be separate and 'on the side.'

(just exploring INDICATES YOUR MALE PARTNER WILL HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO EXPECTATION OF SEXUAL INVOLVEMENT
WITH WHOMEVER YOU ARE SEEKING.
AND YES, 'JUST WATCHING' DOES = INVOLVED.)

with a man = I'm in a serious relationship with a man, and am looking for a bisexual woman to be sexually active with BOTH of us.

While we understand that personal definitions of sexual orientation
can change over time for many,
please pick the best description for you right NOW.

Links to glossary items for those that require it:

cisgendered
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cisgendered

transexual
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transexual

transgender
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender

genderqueer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genderqueer

If you want to read definitions of any of those before answering,
we'd recommend copying and pasting them into a separate browser window.
Meaning, if you leave THIS browser window before completing your survey,
you might lose your previous responses.

What sort(s) of new relationships interest you?

You must select at least one, you can select all.

For best results, we STRONGLY RECOMMEND including the friendship option.

(for purposes of this ?, polyamory = open to and/or already in multiple
romantic and sexual relationships simultaneously with the
knowledge and consent of everyone involved.
A poly relationship is more than casual and has an expectation of
SOME degree of commitment and continuing future,
but is not NECESSARILY as serious or committed
as that of a life partner or spousal equivalent.)

I am interested in . . . (please pick 5)

YES, WE DO KNOW, sometimes it's hard to pick just 5.

But letting some people pick almost everything on here would be almost as meaningless
as not having this question at all, see?

It's supposed to be about what you spend MOST of your time doing,
and there are only so many hours in the day.

If you really and truly do have 25 hobbies,
please just pick the 5 you've spent the most time on LATELY.

(Also, some browsers will let you pick more than 5.
If you pick more than 5, only your first 5 will be recorded.)

You're almost done!

Name at LEAST 5 things you love.
(You can name as many as you like.)
Or like, or adore.
These could be actual "things"/physical/material objects,
or instead favorite qualities about your favorite people.

Or other people, places, experiences, books, movies, bands,
video games, vacations, animals, cooking utensils, political movements,
activities, foods, flavors, smells, sensations, colors, memories,
anything else you'd care to include, etc.

Really, "things" here is VERY broadly defined.

This freetext area is
REQUIRED .

While this form will submit if you type nothing other than, "I'll come back to this later,"
your profile will be actual-lesbian-human-reviewed before you're allowed in.

Anyone who can't be bothered with at least a half-assed effort here will
FAIL QUALITY CONTROL .

Name at LEAST 5 things you hate.
(You can name as many as you like.)

OR OR OR

if you have a problem with the word "hate,"

something you abhor, or merely dislike.

OR just anything at all that can make your day a little less enjoyable.

Just like the love question, these could be actual "things" or otherwise.

Or pet peeves, or "turn-offs" for you,
or big interpersonal NO-NO's, or relationship deal breakers.

This freetext area is
REQUIRED .

While this form will submit if you type nothing other than, "I'll come back to this later,"
your profile will be actual-lesbian-human-reviewed before you're allowed in.

Anyone who can't be bothered with at least a half-assed effort here will
FAIL QUALITY CONTROL .

Other than the stuff you already checked off,
what sort are you hoping to meet here?

What do you hope that relationship might look like?

This freetext area is
REQUIRED .

While this form will submit if you type nothing other than, "I'll come back to this later,"
your profile will be actual-lesbian-human-reviewed before you're allowed in.

Anyone who can't be bothered with at least a half-assed effort here will
FAIL QUALITY CONTROL .

Share at least 5 things about yourself NOT already covered.

(You can name as many as you like.)

What else is interesting or relevant or important about you?

Think the options for one of the multiple choice questions didn't
entirely capture all the wonder that is you?
Here's the place you've invited to elucidate exactly how that's so!

But for the love of everything holy,
do not MERELY say something like,
"Oh, that question didn't have enough choices for me,"
or
"The options weren't sufficiently groovy to adequately encompass MY identity."
And. Then. That. Is. All.
Just. The. Petulant. Complaint.
Nothing. Else.
Grrrr.
Argggh.

Do go ahead and also INCLUDE what you would have said INSTEAD, alrighty?

You could also include a question you WISH we'd asked on the questionnaire, but didn't.
Ask it, then also answer it for yourself right here.
Anyone responding to your profile is hereby encouraged to answer it as well.

This freetext area is  REQUIRED .

While this form will submit if you type nothing other than, "I'll come back to this later,"
your profile will be actual-lesbian-human-reviewed before you're allowed in.

Anyone who can't be bothered with at least a half-assed effort here will

FAIL QUALITY CONTROL .

Subscribers see other subscribers where they live by default.

You can ALSO choose up to 5 additional cities.

(That means you don't have to choose any, or you could choose only 1, 2, 3, or 4 additional cities.)

Choosing no additional cities means you'll stick with your city only.

Please select up to 5.

(If you select more than 5, only the first 5 will make it in.)

The order is United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe,  Middle East,
Russian Federation, India and Southeast Asia, Oceania, Mexico,
Central America, Caribbean / West Indies, South America, Africa.

Places are roughly within alphabetical order by state/province/country within those regions.

Just like before, if the exact town you want isn't listed, you'd pick the next closest place, then scroll to the bottom and hit next.

UNITED STATES

EUROPE

(Yes, we know, the African continent features many countries not represented here.

But we really don't expect much traffic to our site from much of it.

This is the division that makes the most sense at this time.

If you would like somewhere in Africa but not one of the countries/cities below, please select the closest.)

Photos are not required, but we

STRONGLY RECOMMEND

including one.

People enjoy and respond to profiles with photos
MUCH more than profiles without photos.
(Trust us on this. We know.)

Subscribers with photos posted will be MUCH more popular.

Please choose a photo that is a .jpg, a .jpeg, a .gif, or a .png filetype,
and no larger than 2MB in size.

PHOTO UPLOAD TIPS

While WE allow any photos that are within the requirements above,
we've heard that some BROWSERS have difficulty anyway.

So here are some more tips:

1. A filesize well under 500KB is better. Again, we allow up to 2MB (which is freaking ENORMOUS),
but some browsers/internet connections stutter when trying to upload a very large file.
Reducing your filesize on your end before uploading is better.


2. Some browsers don't like to upload files with crazily convoluted filenames.
Simpler and shorter is always better, especially if you can get rid of

S   P   A   C   E   S,

____UNDERSCORES____,

and anything else not a letter, number, or period before trying to upload.

You could just simplify your photo's name on your end before uploading.

Examples:

MeAndMyBulldog.jpg

is GREAT.

942..1__&^456 897__*#2 __Me and My Bulldog %^&***!.jpg

and

Photo on 2010-05-20 at 23.12 #3_7.gif

are NOT great. 

What is your name?

This can be your real name, or a nickname, whatever you like.

This is just your name, not a user ID.
That means your name here does NOT have to be unique,
so you don't have to add a bunch of nonsense numbers or anything like that.

Personal URL?  This is OPTIONAL.

(not just something on the internet you like,
but if you have your own domain for personal reasons
or a MyFriendsterSpaceBook page type of thing)

Please type your email address carefully,
then give it a quick look before sending.

You can't get in without a valid email address, no typos.

We would recommend using a "personal" email account
instead of something from an employer.
Some employers frown on use of their email servers for non-job stuff.

When you use any and all areas of lesbotronic.com,
you understand and acknowledge that it is strictly informational in nature.

We can't guarantee the accuracy of the information provided,
endorse or recommend any subscriber,
or accept responsibility or liability
for any events arising from the use of this service.

The service that we provide and the information within
is certainly intended to enhance your social life.

However, lesbotronic.com is not and cannot be your chaperone,
your nanny, or your personal security guard.

As with most things in the lives of adults,
the ultimate decision about what to do and with whom
is up to YOU.

Please conduct yourself with normal caution and good common sense,
in this and in the rest of your endeavors.