Given the state of the world in 2017 -- egos being boosted massively by dating apps, women who are 5s thinking they are 9s, 3s thinking they are 8s, etc... I just wanted to open up a discussion here on how you guys effectively use negs, as well as various other techniques to take back power. A few general ideas that have come to my mind (feel free to critique):

1) Crucial to spend a lot of time screening via dating app chat as well as text prior to agreeing to meet. Your time is valuable, and you have to show that you guard it heavily. Only initiate a meeting once you have checked off all your boxes.

2) As part of the screening above, start setting the stage and the tone for good behavior. What will and what will not be rewarded.

3) Tear apart pieces of their profile that are obscure, missing, or being hidden (very common today) - and try to get to the bottom of all the things you don't understand.

4) If they are over 30, ask them if they have ever been engaged or married. Back in the day, this used to be a field on match.com. In today's purposefully degenerate world, most dating apps obscure this information.

5) ALWAYS keep a first meeting to something that is free or very low cost. A walk, coffee, etc. No one is worth spending a dime on until you can judge their character and their persona.

Any other suggestions or ideas are welcome. Hoping to start a good discussion here.