I posted a comment on her blog page, but since it’s moderated and not posted, I’m not sure the status. I hate double posting, but I also don’t want to loose my thoughts. Which I’m likely to do since I have the memory of a fish ;-)

Anyway, the original article is posted here:
http://geekgirldiva.entertainmentearth.com/2009/07/pondering-on-geek-dating-and-love-life.html

Hmmm… well not that I’m any expert in relationships, especially since I’m back in the “scene” again, but I think that intelligence is one of those attributes like “creativity” which is best expressed in context. Knowlege is like having tools, but intelligence is knowing how to use them. And I think the best application of intelligence is in being able to react to new situations and work through them to find solutions.

Both in relationships and in other situations, intellegence opens up possibilities that we might not otherwise see. Thus in my mind, intelligence is closely linked to humor (mine is typically wry), creativity (I am artistic and musical), and intuition (I think logically, but also am emotive and can think outside the box).

For what it’s worth, I’ve found that paradoxically the best and yet worst place to find and form connections with peers is on Second Life. I have met some of the most shallow people, but I have also formed some deep and meaningful relationships.

I’ve had much better luck finding people I can relate to online than I have in “real” life. Your mileage may vary… ;-)