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Now join for FREE
and get 10 matches
for only 20 bucks!
E nterprises, Inc.
Computer Matching
"No matter who you are, there is someone fo r whom you are the perfect match."
• Meet compatible men matched to your preferences.
• Effective, nonexclusive . . . inexpensive (only $2 per match).
• Two-way matching (matches must be your type and you theirs).
• Assured confidentiality and discreet mailings.
• Satisfaction guaranteed (or your money back).
What Is ComQuest?
ComQuest is gay North America's new 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, and interests.
ComQuest began providing gay matching services in
1982 and now has thousands of members in over 60
major cities.
How doss It work?
ComQuest's matching sytem, using advanced com­
puter technology, analyzes your detailed questionnaire
responses (see reverse 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?
W ell waive our $10 data entry fee if you send this
form. Now for only $20 you can get the contact informa­
tion for the 10 men who are your best matches from our
current pool of members in your area. Also, 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 matchas don't work out?
ComQuest receives numerous letters from members
who have found lovers or who are otherwise quite
pleased with our service. However, i f you are not satis­
fied, you w ill receive a prom pt refund o f your member­
ship fee. (You have 30 days to notify us and return your
match printout).
How long will It take?
We fill most orders 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 orders. All correspon­
dence from ComQuest is mailed in discreet envelopes.
OK, I'll try it. What do I do?
This is the hard part. But it can be fun, too. The ques­
tionnaire is on the other side of this page. Refer to the
instructions to the right to complete Steps 3, 4, and 5.
Read them carefully. If you don't follow the instructions
we can't guarantee the results. If you need help call 1-
708-991-0693 (9-5 CST, M-F). For additional applica­
tion forms call 1-800-633-6969 (24 hours).
Send the completed form with $20 (plus $10 for each
extra set of 5 matches) check or money order to:
ComQuest, P O 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 vour ideal match by circling the word
veto, no, ok or yes beside each and every item (includ­
ing 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 prefer that description to be true of your
match. This is a vote fo r 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 prefer that description not to be true of
your match. This is a vote against —not a disqualifica­
tion. 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 matches.
Note: The use of vetoes restricts the number of mem­
bers qualified to meet you. You are guaranteed the num­
ber 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 thé remaining
matches. You can use the credit to alter your question­
naire 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 catego­
ries 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 impor­
tance to you, with 1 as the most important and 16 as the
least, using each rank once, or . . .
Put a check mark beside the fiv e most important category
headings, leaving the rest blank.
Note: Your matches will be based mostly upon the more
important categories, with the less important ones serv­
ing 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.
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