http://nymag.com/thecut/2014/05/refo...ers-anger.html
The whole "pick up" community is garbage. And while there are solid people here arguing it's merits, the videos and books produced on this is intended for the whole community. A toxic, misogynistic community that does much more harm than good.
For any of you with single sisters or daughters, how would you like it if you knew there was some guy out there watching videos and reading material with the goal of manipulating your sister or daughter into interacting with them?
Pick up artistry isn't honest. You aren't being your true self. You're putting up a fake front in order to attract members of the opposite sex. It's manipulative, and in some cases it's building a downright lie around yourself. Watch the videos, figure out how to get that number, and then what? Are you going to just continue manipulating them until you've received your wants?
Wouldn't it be easier to just be yourself, and look for real, human interactions, where you and whomever it is you're with got there through honest and open means? At very least, tell the girl "It's kind of funny, I get so nervous in these situations I had to watch a video on what to say!" because at least then you're telling them that what they're getting isn't 100% you.