BTW if anyone knows I'm perfectly happy hearing about people's takes on "technique" for homosexual pickup. I'd actually be interested to hear how technique changes from guy --> girl to guy --> guy or if it changes at all (as it'd say something about gender differences).
The most conspicuous answer is that the complication with homosexuality in general is that your “Pool” of people to choose from is considerably smaller than that of people of a heterosexual orientation. The other problem arises from the fact, that generally speaking (no offense intended), people are heterosexual, and therefore find any homosexual approaches disturbing and disdainful. i.e. you can’t just ask your best friend out. Beyond that, I couldn’t comment on a lot as I am heterosexual. A certain amount of sympathy can be had considering that most people do not need to find out someone’s sexual orientation before pursuing – it’s much more of a problem for homosexuals. I can imagine most homosexuals resort to gatherings, internet perhaps, clubs, to find similarly interested men. It’s probably much harder to just stumble upon a potential partner than it is if you are heterosexual.
Again, I'd like to stress I meant no offense in this post. I classify "most people" as heterosexual because the last time I checked that was an accurate assumption. I have nothing against homosexuality.
On addressing the “lying vs. Presentation” discussion: Basically I view anything as fine excluding outright non-humorous lying; unless you’re going for a “one night stand” approach or whatever. I think doing so is a bit unfair, i.e. pushing the “game” too far. If you go out and tell lies to get laid, not at all being interested in the girl as a person, or a relationship, or what it means to them, then you come under my category of "arsehole".
Like Chris is me said, it’s wrong to actually downright lie to someone, whether you are serious about them or not. You try to focus on your positive attributes for obvious reasons, sell yourself etc. There’s plenty of ways of avoiding things you’re uncomfortable with discussing. It’s never too hard to shift a conversation away from music if that’s not your paramount interest. It’s very rare a girl asks you if you play Pokémon regardless, saying yes would probably be seen as a joke to them anyway. Also on presentation: I don’t think there’s anything wrong with exaggerating or slightly altering your character, in order to attract a girl. If you’re capable of being funny/ sincere/ cheery, then go for it. There’s a difference between making yourself seem a cheerful and fun guy, and lying about being rich and famous (terrible analogy I know, it doesn’t please me so, but there you go).
On the topic in general: it is relavent if you want to find a girl. Unless you are unbelievably attractive or naturally very funny and talkative, you need something on which to sell yourself, get noticed, separate yourself from "every other boy". However, what is essential to understand is that all girls are different, and some take jokes and jibs better than others. Also consider a girl's confidence. It's never as simple as saying "[insert whatever]" 100% guarantees you the girl. For example, it may be a good move to critize an attractive, smart girl. But saying the same small joke/ comment to an unattractive insecure girl could cause them to burst into tears. Aka: have some social understanding, use a bit of common sense, and don't believe everything you are told. But try and be individual in some way as well. Know yourself, know her, know how you should best approach it. You have to sort that out before you can really begin. The approach somewhat changes if you are already friends: I may touch upon that again later.
