Here's just a few of the posts, with my comments...I think I'm getting somewhere on this research!

• Looking for Someone who is turned on by.... - 36 (emeryville)
  Date: 2005-04-24, 9:43AM PDT

  me being with other men. I've met and dated about 3-4 people who liked that and I would like my next boyfriend to have that kink. Also-my last friend like that wanted to watch and have 3 somes with other men. He also loved to hear me tell stories...I know-it's kind of special...but if you're into that.... I'd like to meet you. Of course-you also must be... 5'9" or above, educated, live close to Emeryville(sorry-no exceptions on this one), over 30 and under 38(no exceptions on this one either) , not fat, white, and not into drugs or drinking too much. Also-size does matter to me. I don't need any pics of it -but I will say-I like med-large. I'm happy to share a pic with you-if I like yours. I am looking for a long term-but of course not compleatly monogamous-and you should dig that. No pic=no response. I'm sexy, 5'5", slim with curves, in good shape,36C-all natural. I'm happy to chat on the phone if I'm interested and meet within a week or 2. I'm not one of those girls that likes to email forever. Thanks for reading
  
  -- OF COURSE you must be five nine! OF COURSE! You'd have to be a shorty pinko commie to think otherwise. I won't even touch the rest of the ad with a five foot nine pole.

• Would U be my soulmate ? (walnut creek)
  Date: 2004-07-24, 6:05PM PDT
  
  
  Hi
  I'm looking 4 my soulmate.
  He should be 40-44 ,no kids ,nor pets,over 5'9, with job &honest and Happy like ME ;)
  Your picture gets mine .
  Have a good one
  Bye
  
  
  -- well, to be fair, most people do judge their soul mate by height...i think its even in the bible somewhere
  
  
• Cute Cal grad seeking friend/lover/playmate - 21 (berkeley)
  Date: 2004-07-24, 4:21PM PDT
  
  
  I'm in Berkeley for the summer, working and bored with most of my friends gone till August. Not a craigslist regular and am hoping to find a guy who isn't normally one either. I'm 5'6" athletic, fun-loving, and outdoorsy. Interested in music, hiking, movies, photography, and trying new things.
  I'm looking for someone with similar interests, especially the outdoors (I'd love to hike together or go to the beach). Occasional social drinking okay, occasional 420 okay, non-smoker preferably (although we all have our vices). Age 22-30ish. At least 5'9" (sorry shorter guys). You should also know how to please a woman, or at least be willing to take directions from a girl who knows what she wants (though I'm not looking for straight sex from the start...I'm looking for a connection first).
  Your picture AND A DESCRIPTION OF YOURSELF gets my picture. Let's see where this takes us...
  
  -- i think this pleasing a woman business has something to do with height. i don't know...i've never had sex...i'm only 5'8". our kind isn't allowed to breed
  
  
• Fun vegan kinda hippie but not really chick seekin a nice guy - 24
  Date: 2004-07-23, 4:36PM PDT
  
  
  hi. thanks for looking at this. personals kinda weird me out, but hey, it seems to be the trend these days. i won't lie and say i've never written one of these before, because i have - once, a few months ago. met two really nice guys, but we definitely didn't strike any chords. so... onward.
  
  um, my name. i'm not going to write that, sorry. maybe later. age - 24. you probably also read that in the headline. stats - medium build, i suppose. dark hair. freckles. no tattoos. 5'6. have all my limbs. i wear glasses sometimes. cute, i think. i'll leave that for you to decide though.
  
  okay, so likes... i like reading a LOT. yes, i am a nerd. not just the kind of girl who plays a nerd on tv, but a real honest-to-god nerd. i turn down parties to read books. i can party though, when i want to, i can even drink a lot. and i smoke pot, sometimes. but then i just have to read chapters all over again, so i don't do that much anymore. i like camping, i like rock music, been listening to a lot of guns n roses lately. there's a free dave matthews concert in the park in september, and i'm looking forward to getting tickets to that tomorrow. i have a cool group of friends. they go dancing a lot. i don't dance.
  
  what else about me. oh i'm from the east coast. i am a vegan. i like tea. i ride a bike. i smile a lot. i make stupid jokes. i want to live in the netherlands someday, or france. ummm, there's lots more, but...
  
  okay, so about the guy i'm looking for... oh, i don't know. there's no one "type". nice. cute, in his own way. funny. outgoing, to balance out my shyness. likes roadtrips. practical. vegan, or vegetarian at least. likes music, but won't be incredulous when i tell you i've never heard of anything you listen to. younger than 30. older than or equal to 24. taller than 5'9. modest.
  
  so what do you say? if your write me about this, i can't say for sure i'll write you back, but i'll try. what's up in your world? where do you work? why do you live here? what do you do for fun? what's your favorite bar, book, drink, or sport? i don't exactly need answers to all this, but just hoping for some interesting responses from some cool dudes.
  
  Cheers ;)
  
  
  this is in or around sanfrancisco
  
  -- i think liking guys 5'9" and above is a hippie value, too. and as well all know, true nerd liberals always like only tall guys. though maybe us shorties can get a date with one of those girls without all their limbs....hmmm....
  
  
• Looking For A Mischevious Shy But Not TOO Shy Hottie
  Date: 2004-07-20, 8:00PM PDT
  
  
  Hello!
  
  Here's what I'm looking for (don't hate me for being so specific-sorry to offend anyone, really :))
  
  You are:
  
  18-30
  
  5'9" - 6'1"
  
  caucasian or european or latin mix
  
  considered a hottie (not just by your mom)
  
  nice, but with an edge
  
  on the slender (not skinny) side but with a nice body (you work out or maybe you just got lucky genetically!)
  
  have all of your hair (or shave it all every day and have none of your hair!) not really into redheads or LONG hair past the shoulders
  
  have a job or maybe a "career" (or maybe you don't if you're young) but are spontaneous
  
  DON'T read Craigslist personals desperately every day - (for amusement fine)
  
  like to travel
  
  like yourself
  
  like dogs
  
  are not republican - haha - no really
  
  spiritual
  
  non-carnivore would be really nice
  
  non-smoker kinda important
  
  420 friendly pretty much essential
  
  pierced tattooed artists are good
  
  I also like cuties with no piercings and tattoos and a boyish look
  
  not relatio-phobic but not ready to get married tomorrow
  
  oh, and please no geminis, or scorpios I promise it's a bad idea
  
  Me: Ok... if you're still interested...
  
  I am a tattooed, feminine, petite, young looking 20's...
  
  brunette
  
  caucasian
  
  I like sushi
  
  very 420 friendly
  
  love movies - no tv
  
  extremely talkative and outgoing
  
  like to go out dancing, dine out
  
  funny and intelligent
  
  really interesting and not at all average
  
  So if you are interested in getting to know me and honestly think we would be a good match then please send me a picture (a real and recent one) and something about you, and please don't send any nude pictures or descriptions of your antaomy-thanks :)
  Hopefully we can hang out soon!
  
  this is in or around East Bay
  
  
  -- how can I like myself? I'm under that magical 5'9" height! its impossible! also, how tall are you? Its common knowledge that most guys 5'9" and above prefer girls shorter than 5'5". and just as an aside, who's mom considers them a hottie? now to me thats more of a danger sign than being shorter than 5'9". but I guess thats just short-thinking.
• i love the fog... do you? - 32

  I love the fog. It makes me want to cuddle up in bed with a man. Don't get me wrong, yesterday was beautiful but there is something so mysterious and romantic to the fog. And the fog horn says it all...

  Are you up for snuggling and whispering sweet (and naughty) nothings in each other's ear? If we both like maybe a glass of wine or a dinner could be shared?

  I am an attractive (5'5", brown hair, blue eyes, athletic/average build), SWF, professional, smart, kind, sensual, passionate and funny. Are you between the ages of 32-42, romantic, attractive (over 5'10") kind, sensual, professional, witty, communicative, D&D free, clean-cut, smart and love the fog? If so, I'd love to hear from you.

  Please live in SF and send a pic. If you do, I will respond.

  -- So (attractive == over 5'10") now? Jeez. Not only did the height move up an inch, but now if you're that height or less now you're ugly.