Marry Our Daughter

[RossI RSA]

Marry Our Daughter is an introduction service assisting those following the Biblical tradition of arranging marriages for their Daughters.

We charge a variable fee per listing, depending on the bride price requested and other factors. Potential grooms are not charged. We do not assist in negotiations, we only provide introductions.

Privacy: We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute any personal information to any third party, except as part of our introduction service.

For more information please see our FAQs.

I thought this type of thing only happened in china.

Goto site (http://marryourdaughter.net)

[RossI RSA]

"At first we were worried that Janine was too young to get married, but then her new husband bought her a house and a car and jewelry and the money we got let us buy a house for ourselves. Getting out of the trailer park at our age was the best thing that ever happened to us, and it’s all thanks to Marry Our Daughter!"

I saw this in the testimonials and I couldn't stop laughing

[Miktar]

Has to be a joke site.

[Antharias]

What exactly is the difference between a normal dating site and this. They all sound the same to me.

oh wait. The ages. O.o That is just wrong >_>

Megalol testimonial. This just makes it all so much better. If the site is legit, then this is a pair of parents that deserve to be shot and never called parents:

“Our 15 year old daughter Mary wasn’t very popular and did nothing but mope around the house bringing everybody down, so we decided to marry her off through your site. Now our house is a lot cheerier and we love our new swimming pool and Jaccuzi! We’ve told our youngest that when she turns 15 we’re going to marry her off too!"

—Mrs. James P.

[RossI RSA]

Plus I don't think you get the giant $20,000 - $100,000 bill for marrying them.

[Nferno]

If this is true its gotta be one of the sickest things ive ever heard of. What kind of demented parents would sellout their family for a few bucks? Oh wait, theres a whole country full of american idiots, I forgot.

[Miktar]

If this is true its gotta be one of the sickest things ive ever heard of. What kind of demented parents would sellout their family for a few bucks? Oh wait, theres a whole country full of american idiots, I forgot.

Thin ice. One more dumbass remark like that, and you're banned.

I hope you realize that prearranged marriage is still the de-facto standard in India? Or do you not know more about the world than what you've learned from sitting in front of the TV watching sitcoms?

[RossI RSA]

Anyway. I actually was wondering if it was a joke site and if it is then they really did put in a huge amount of effort just for a joke.

[Nferno]

ok i get you, quote revoked.

I guess I get worked up about people not having the freedom to make their own decisions even though they are young and/or regardless where they are from.

[Icenflame]

this has to be a spoof... mind you it seems to be an american based sight and there is a large Morman populous in the US... and weirder things happen in this world... :D

Morman's still practice polygamy and pre-arranged marriages still occur in India and S.A. I'll have you know! it may not be publicized but it happens in South Africa as well...

[Miktar]

ok i get you, quote revoked.

I guess I get worked up about people not having the freedom to make their own decisions even though they are young and/or regardless where they are from.

I know how you feel. Every day I see people who don't have the freedom to make their own decisions in life, with regards to their relationships, their friends, their family, their environment, who they love, what they love, why they love, how they love, what's acceptable, what isn't...

It goes on forever.

And yes, the website (if not a hoax) is a critical fail with regards to basic human rights - an archaic memetic that will hopefully die out in X amount of generations as long as people stop bringing it back.

[RossI RSA]

I think that they do make there own decision. They may at any time reject the proposal. But are they old enough to make there own decisions on who they want to be with for the rest of there lives? I think not

[Nferno]

I think that they do make there own decision. They may at any time reject the proposal. But are they old enough to make there own decisions on who they want to be with for the rest of there lives? I think not

It could be more along the lines of the parents accepting the proposal. but then I could be wrong.

[Chevron]

I know how you feel. Every day I see people who don't have the freedom to make their own decisions in life, with regards to their relationships, their friends, their family, their environment, who they love, what they love, why they love, how they love, what's acceptable, what isn't...

It goes on forever.

And yes, the website (if not a hoax) is a critical fail with regards to basic human rights - an archaic memetic that will hopefully die out in X amount of generations as long as people stop bringing it back.

Don't you think that all this "freedom" is the cause of moral decay in society. Divorce rate in the U.S. is now around 50%, meaning more single parents and now games get blamed for parents inefficiencies.

School pupils have more rights than the teaches, with no effective form of discipline available the pupils rule the classes and not the teaches. A couple months ago A pupil was stabbed at the school near me, not forgetting all the shootings in the U.S.

There are probably a lot other things I can't think of at the moment.

[Miktar]

No Chevron - I don't think all this "freedom" is the cause of moral decay in society - the cause of moral decay is that "morals" are a flimsy human construct developed for the sake of pretending we're not all crazy.

Divoce rate in the U.S. is up because people are getting married who shouldn't.

As for the schooling system - that whole SYSTEM needs to be nuked, it was NEVER a good system and will NEVER be a good system.

The "problem" with society, is that society keeps thinking that how things are is how things should be.

[RossI RSA]

So what? Should society itself go through a remake? Society 2.0?

[Miktar]

*facepalms*

I don't know. You're the new generation, you tell me, kiddo.

Personally, I'm waiting for the aliens to come and nuke the whole planet after noticing the hominid infestation. You'll know it's happening, because all the dolphins will fly off into space first.

[Nferno]

As for the schooling system - that whole SYSTEM needs to be nuked, it was NEVER a good system and will NEVER be a good system.


Yeah I agree, the schooling system is a load of bollocks. What happened to the good old days when a good caning made you not want to do whatever you did wrong again. I'm not implying that teachers should hit their pupils but some other form of dicipline should be applied instead of your average "you've got detention" speech.

I also think that this O.B.E system is a bunch of nonsense and I am glad I achieved a Matric in the period where it actually was of some value. But lets leave that for another thread.

[RossI RSA]

*facepalms*

I don't know. You're the new generation, you tell me, kiddo.

Personally, I'm waiting for the aliens to come and nuke the whole planet after noticing the hominid infestation. You'll know it's happening, because all the dolphins will fly off into space first.

And thanks for the fish

[Miktar]

Yeah I agree, the schooling system is a load of bollocks. What happened to the good old days when a good caning made you not want to do whatever you did wrong again. I'm not implying that teachers should hit their pupils but some other form of dicipline should be applied instead of your average "you've got detention" speech.

I also think that this O.B.E system is a bunch of nonsense and I am glad I achieved a Matric in the period where it actually was of some value. But lets leave that for another thread.

You have got to be joking. The "six of the best" bull**** didn't do jack **** to prevent juvenile behavior. It's funny - when I was in Matric, all the butch boys were always bitching that they removed capital punishment, because they'd rather just "get jacked" and get on with their lives, rather than wasting 4 hours in detention.

And any Matric you achieved in the last 30 years, isn't of any value period.

[ioiiooio]

Yeah I agree, the schooling system is a load of bollocks. What happened to the good old days when a good caning made you not want to do whatever you did wrong again. I'm not implying that teachers should hit their pupils but some other form of dicipline should be applied instead of your average "you've got detention" speech.

I also think that this O.B.E system is a bunch of nonsense and I am glad I achieved a Matric in the period where it actually was of some value. But lets leave that for another thread.

haha, canings never worked for me, although I only ever got them from dad, detention never worked either. The fact is I was always a free thinker and that was all I ever really asked fo during my school career, to be left alone to think for myself instead of being told what I should or shouldnt be doing or how I should be acting or how I should dress and so on... practicaly nazi if you ask me, trying to bring about the "perfect" human whilst weeding out the rest as you go along. I was a straight A student till I started to realise it wasnt what I wanted to do with my life and that my straight A's werent really a reflection of my intelligence but rather a reflection of how good a parrot I could be, I didnt want to end up a wage slave like the majority of the world I wanted to do something that I truly loved and enjoyed, something that I would do regardless of how much I was being paid to do it. I'm a graphic designer/artist now, I love my job with a passion and no suit could ever buy me, I'm proud of that and I did it all on my own steam.

I think schools should worry less about getting everyone to think alike and rather encourage people to think for themselves and give a wider array of options instead of treating us like robots.

[Miktar]

Do me a favour - at least *try* to write like a comprehensible human being?

EDIT: You're *so* close, if you just spent a few more seconds writing properly, then your stuff wouldn't be ONE GIANT BLOCK OF TEXT. I gripe because I care.

[Nferno]

If you read my post I never said it must be implemented again. What I said was, that some other form of dicipline should be instated.
It may have not prevented them from acting like hooligans but there wern't many school killings in those days were there?

And by saying that our matrics don't mean jack because they are not from back in the day is in a way kind of demeaning. I am sure some people worked really hard at high school to achieve their Matric's before O.B.E was implemented and are in some ways proud of what they earned.

[Miktar]

If you read my post I never said it must be implemented again. What I said was, that some other form of dicipline should be instated.
It may have not prevented them from acting like hooligans but there wern't many school killings in those days were there?

And by saying that our matrics don't mean jack because they are not from back in the day is in a way kind of demeaning. I am sure some people worked really hard at high school to achieve their Matric's before O.B.E was implemented and are in some ways proud of what they earned.

There were as many school killings back in the day as there are now. Are you trying to tell me that detention punishment has -increased- school killings? Or that corporal punishment -decreased- school killings? Bhul-sheet.

And yes: your Matric isn't worth ****. Never was, never will be - pre-OBE and post-OBE. If you "worked hard" to get your Matric pre-OBE, good for you. Your time wasted, not mine. :P

Basically, the moment anyone says "schooling system", the only reply is 'FAIL' no matter what the topic is about.

[ioiiooio]

Do me a favour - at least *try* to write like a comprehensible human being?

Gosh, my bad, tend to rant a little. I will work on it.

[Nferno]

Ok, miktar I see that arguing with you is proving futile so I digress on this subject.
Overall my point was (even though it was a weak point) that the diciplinary systems in schools is seriously flawed and something new should be put in place.

moving along now...

[Miktar]

Overall my point was (even though it was a weak point) that the diciplinary systems in schools is seriously flawed and something new should be put in place.

Not to be pedantic - but anyone with half a clue already knows that. People have been saying so since the dawn of time. Ever heard of the writings on the stone tablets found recently, that state that education is in decline, and that the youth does not respect their elders? It's from something ridiculous, like 1800 BC. Stating the obvious is fun and easy, I know...

And I'm not arguing with you. Don't know why you think I am.

But my point is that Matric has always been a fallacy, the entire concept of leaving Public Schooling somehow "better" than before you went in, is the biggest self-delusion we feed ourselves to make sure we're good little taxpaying robots. :P

[Oeaks]

Kristin has a wild streak. She likes parties and has spent more time with boys than we?d have liked her to. We had a family talk and decided that it was time she settled down with a man who could meet her needs and help her fulfill her dreams of being an actor or singer. She?s a bit fiery but worth it.
This girl is 16, and she's ready to settle down!

[Miktar]

And they wonder why the divorce rate is so high...

[Nferno]

Pedantic - hmmm...had to google that one, you got me.

Ok, I will refrain from posting obvious posts in the future. But throw me a bone here, you were being kinda hardass with the whole matric thing..

[Chevron]

It's because with divorce be "acceptable" people don't try as hard to make their marriages work.

[Domanskip]

I am in matric now and I can honestly say that the entire school system is mind-narrowing, carbon copying machine that attempts to mold each person into someone that fits into someone else's criteria for what makes an improved/successful person. By completing this matric all you are doing is completing a set of goals that have no bearing on defining you as a person.

Uniformity, very hard work, strict punctuality, patriotism, one leader (headmaster), fear of the punishment system etc. etc. etc....sounds a lot like communism to me and in effect it is. If religion is the opium for the people then the school system is the opium for the youth. Nothing more.

[Oeaks]

Uniformity, very hard work, strict punctuality, patriotism, one leader (headmaster), fear of the punishment system etc. etc. etc....sounds a lot like communism to me and in effect it is. If religion is the opium for the people then the school system is the opium for the youth. Nothing more.
No, thats a dictatorship, not communism. Communism is were all people are get an equal share. But I agree, at school you can just regurgatate what ever the text book says and your branded a genius becuase you've memorised it. Thankfully I've got a teacher who makes us question everything we do, and makes have our own opininions on stuff(but we also have to say why)

[Domanskip]

You're right, sorry. I was just picturing the regime so the system came to mind, but some of the communist ideologies and rules are present in schools.

[ioiiooio]

Haha, I use to laugh when they asked you in an English test "What is your opinion blah blah blah", then you give your opinion and they mark it wrong! Haha, how is that possible? It's an English test after all, they should know the difference. Perhaps it should rather read "What is our opinion...."

[ioiiooio]

@ Domanskip. I couldnt have said it better.

[Gen0cyde]

Here is something interesting.


A controversial Web site purporting to be a place for families to sell their teenage daughters as brides is revealed to be bogus. Wait till you see what the would-be grooms wrote in—and what states actually allow

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20781129/site/newsweek/?GT1=10357

More ammo for your flame-o

[dammit]

Here's the thing. The matric certificate's only use is to get bursaries and entrance to universities. If you're not interested in tertiary education, then forget school.

I never believed that school was supposed to improve you as a person, so I don't know why you are all stating the obvious by saying it doesn't.

Anyway, back on topic :

I thought this question from the FAQ was quite sad:


Q: WHAT IF NO ONE PROPOSES TO MY DAUGHTER?
A: In the unlikely event that no one proposes after six months, we will return 50 percent of your listing fee.

[RossI RSA]

That has to be the most effort anyone has put into a joke site.

[ioiiooio]

Haha, I'd love to see how many people actually tried signing up....

[Miktar]

It's because with divorce be "acceptable" people don't try as hard to make their marriages work.

*blinks*

Okay. Wow. I'm not even going to *touch* this one, I'm just going to stand back in awe.

[Miktar]

Pedantic - hmmm...had to google that one, you got me.

Ok, I will refrain from posting obvious posts in the future. But throw me a bone here, you were being kinda hardass with the whole matric thing..

Yeah. I'm a hardass. Comes with the territory. :P

[Gallagher]

Signing up doesn't work (page cannot be found)..... I've tried with my sister :-/ (She looks lonely)

[Nferno]

Signing up doesn't work (page cannot be found)..... I've tried with my sister :-/ (She looks lonely)

LMFAO

Perhaps its only for certain countries...

[Paradox]

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/marryourdaughter.asp

Apparently a joke made to get people to check the inconsitent marriage laws.

Wooo! Research!

[Gen0cyde]

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/marryourdaughter.asp

Apparently a joke made to get people to check the inconsitent marriage laws.

Wooo! Research!

Wooo! read the whole thread! ;)


Here is something interesting.


Quote:
A controversial Web site purporting to be a place for families to sell their teenage daughters as brides is revealed to be bogus. Wait till you see what the would-be grooms wrote in?and what states actually allow

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20781129...eek/?GT1=10357

More ammo for your flame-o

[Paradox]

Wooo! read the whole thread! ;)

I did read it -_- but I missed that. Damn it >_<

Also, link says page not found.

[Gen0cyde]

I did read it -_- but I missed that. Damn it >_<

Also, link says page not found.

ZOMG, it does to.
I cant find the article now, I swear it used to work. :P

Aw well. Back on topic.

[Squirly]

It's because with divorce be "acceptable" people don't try as hard to make their marriages work.

Yes, and if you make something illegal people will stop doing it too.

[Miktar]

Yes, and if you make something illegal people will stop doing it too.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p260/cerreur/8eee247e0c8881aa752c189b6cf337b4-1.gif

(I'm getting good use from this image today).

[Chevron]

Yes, and if you make something illegal people will stop doing it too.

Legality and morality aren't the same thing.

[Miktar]

@Chevron: And an archaic institution that was designed only as a way for people to control the land relegated to their offspring, may just have no place in a society built up by creatures who are naturally predisposed to polyamory and NOT monogamy. In terms of propagating genetic material, we are still mammals.

Marriage (in the conventional church-centric sense of it) is something that, in less than 200 years, will probably cease to exist.

[wir]

Marriage (in the conventional church-centric sense of it) is something that, in less than 200 years, will probably cease to exist.
Resistance is futile.

Marriage is irrelevant.

[Miktar]

"You hear that, Mr. Anderson? That is the sound of inevitability."

[wir]

"What you know you can't explain, but you feel it. You've felt it your entire life, that there's something wrong with the world. You don't know what it is, but it's there, like a splinter in your mind, driving you mad."

(Eh, maybe not completely relevant.)

[Chevron]

Is marraige driving you mad?

:)

[Squirly]

Legality and morality aren't the same thing.

Exactly. Which is why laws and regulations that try to control private morality (whether through government, religion or whatever) are doomed to fail.

Doomed I tell ya!

[tranquillity]

"Sarah calls herself a Goth but we insisted she not dress in black for this photo. She reads and writes a lot of depressing poetry and it takes a lot to get her nose out of a book. She says she’s an Old Soul in a new young body and she’s already been married lots of times and she might die again tomorrow so why wait?"

Hahahaha.

If this site is real, it is really stupid and disgusting.