| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/10/2006 5:43:37 PM | And in all seriousness, isn`t that a good thing?
Because if you`re actually posting a detailed list of true stuff (or at least, as you perceive it) about yourself, GREAT, the fact that most of the guys won`t bother to read it is rather convenient...
You`ve just filtered out the ones who will only care about how you look, as opposed to how you think and/or feel and what you think and/or feel about. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/13/2006 5:06:40 AM | Yes, I read profiles. It's the only way to see if we have anything in common.
I usually skip past profiles with no content, regardless of how attractive they are. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/13/2006 6:36:54 AM | You know, I don't even care if men read my profile if they are truthful about it. But 9 out of 10 that I get e-mails from blatantly ask questions that they wouldn't need to ask had they read it, or say they read it and then make a comment about something and it tells me in fact they didn't. That's basically just a bad way to start off if you are interested in chatting, meeting, or whatever it is you contacted her for. It's like you aren't giving her any intellectual credit. Just a tip from the female side of things, it's certainly not a positive point on your card.
Christ, hey guys just say you saw the picture, and read nothing in the profile but would like to talk - I bet most women would at least appreciate the honesty! | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/13/2006 11:38:51 AM | | I would have to agree with Vixen. It appears that more often than not, you guys are seeing what you want to see in the profiles. Kinda works the same with your hearing too huh? I have met someone and am very happy. I have changed my profile explaining this and stating that I am just here for the forums and friends now. However, I still get messages out my ying yang from hopeful whatevers. Where in the mind of men did you guys decide that saying things like "You're soo hot!", or "Wanna have some fun?" Is going to suddenly make me go Wow he sounds awsome! and make me want to screw up the good thing I have? Oh wait, I get it.. It's not the mind of the man at all, it's the mind of the penis! Try something different for a change and try using the other brain for a bit. If you are wondering why you are sngle and havn't found 'the girl for you', it probably has something to do with your lack of paying attention. Try reading a profile. Throughly. And yes, the whole thing before responding. You just might discover something that you were missing.. Good luck! | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/13/2006 1:40:04 PM | I don't initially read profiles at all. I just send a quick note to girls I find attractive. To me, that is the equivalent of a smile on other dating sites. If they respond, then I read their profile. No different then what happens in a bar for instance.
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/13/2006 1:42:25 PM | Of course not!! I get mail at least once a day from a guy trying to convince me I have written an awesome profile and we have a lot in common.
What a joke! | |
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Joined: 6/16/2006
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/13/2006 1:43:42 PM | "Ok, but if a woman says she is looking for a certain age range, body type, or someone who enjoys camping/fishing/outdoors... it gets pretty frustrating getting emails from men way outside the age range, who don't have the body type you're looking for, or hate the outdoors and they proclaim, "We should meet because we have so much in common. "
Click on "Mail Settings". If you don't want anyone under say 35 emailing you can set it so they can't.
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| I usually read profiles
Posted: 7/13/2006 2:03:42 PM | I read everything up to here that was posted. I even read your thread Vixen.If you woman had half the hobbies you listed as interests, you'd have no time for men. Seriously, how many of you have ever actually gone white water rafting? I would love to dive with sharks, but I don't consider it my past time or hobby.
I think reading profiles is important, not just getting hooked by the picture, but most profiles are a load of crock anyways. If people would be more honest in what they like in life, maybe they would be more likely to meet 'the one'. That's my blurp  and  | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/16/2006 9:42:52 AM | | Someone here said "a profile is a marketing scheme" well it is, putting positive spins on your qualities is the best thing one can do. And I personally read profiles, and frankly, many have disgusted me, so I dont even bother e-mailing them to begin with, even if the girl was attractive at first glance. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/16/2006 9:45:46 AM | I have read profiles that gave me a "profile headache".
Profile headaches are actually more painful than ice cream headaches.
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/16/2006 10:11:59 AM | You know its funny, I was just talking to a fellow POFer & I said to her, "You know if someone can't take the time to make it through a few paragraphs to get to know someone else, then they sure as hell aren't gonna make it much further".
I can read a womans profile & tell for the most part right off if theres any depth to her. If there is an attribute that she disdains that I possess I dont care how attractive she is. I won't mail her. Its that simple, its a matter of respect.
By the way, do a majority of you women actually read through ours? | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/16/2006 11:47:07 AM | I read EVERY WORD of each new profile I find. Maybe that's why I've emailed less than 6 people since I've been a member here.
I know what I want... and what I cannot deal with. I look for both 'pluses' and 'minuses' in every profile, and when I find 'deal-killers', I simply move on.
It's just amazing how many profiles (male & female) are so completely UN-ORIGINAL that they say NOTHING at all about the individual. Many are nothing more than a collection of rhetoric & gibberish that was cut & pasted from other dullards... "I like candelight dinners"... UGH... gag, puke!
Maybe they read your profile, but it was so LAME it left them COMATOSE. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/19/2006 4:47:21 AM | I've only been on POF for about a week. Most of the guys I've "met" have read my profile. Yes there are some who are just looking for a "good time" but those can be weeded out pretty quickly with just a chat or two. Plus you can't say everything about yourself in one paragraph or two. Only a chat will allow you to convey your other interests so that you may find a common ground. Besides.....how many ladies do you guys know who actually play pool and play it well? Other than my ID, you're not going to know that unless you read my profile.
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/19/2006 5:03:04 AM | | As one man, I would like to share that for reading the profiles posted by ladies, yes I do read the entire profile. It is the profile information that gives the information and allows a person to decide if they want to contact the other person or not. Without the profile information there would be nothing to discuss in contacting the other person or have any place to starting a conversation with them. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/19/2006 5:48:01 AM | Sure I read the whole profile and I only email if I find them interesting and I like what I see of course, but to be honest most of the female profiles I come across dont say very much at all and more often than not they say the same old thing, almost like they have looked at others profiles and thought "yeah I'll do something similar to that" although I think the truth is that any women with a decent picture knows they will get lots of email based on that alone, but if all they have is a pretty face and nothing to say then they shouldn't expect any of those messages to be intellectual at all, quite the opposite in fact.
My messages to women are always based on what they have written in their profile, otherwise what else would I have to say? | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/19/2006 5:53:52 AM | i get that alot too VIxen...They end up not noticing Like right now Im recuping frm surgery(its IN my ad)or whre i live or whatever...and theres something to be said of equal values and stuff...anyhoo...just take it as compliments and send them an email saying read my ad in a nice tone of course witha wink:) | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/19/2006 10:20:12 AM | Length only matters if it's interesting. I have read many long long ones that said nothing, but profiles are like movies. If you laugh, enjoy it and four hours went by since you started and you don't realize it, it's a good one. If you are 10 seconds into it and it feels like four hours, maybe it should be rewritten.
However yes, I do read all profiles if for some reason I am interested in the person who e-mailed me or I catch it at the top of my screen or in forums. I won't correspond with someone before I read it first. How else will I know what to talk with them about? | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/19/2006 2:19:51 PM | I must admit that most men are visual and unfortunately I am no exception.
If I see a lovely smile then I go on and read the lady's profile.
A profile should be like an introduction ; it should want to make you want to know more.
I dont want to know everything about you; thats what dating is for.
Dont make it too long but do give details that you feel are important about you.
Try not to be judgemental or critical; you never know who you may scare away.
Have an open mind; let your heart not your eyes be your guide.
I like a gal with a pretty smile and well thought profile. The ladies with pictures showing their breast or are in bikinus makes me wonder what they are hunting for.
Thats my 5 cents (inflation LOL) | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/20/2006 7:50:09 AM | Well I am one of the women who has a very lengthy profile and the content is accurate! I have recieved a lot more messages with the long one than I did when it was shorter. Have also recieved alot of good comments about my profile from men. They e-mailed me because of what I had written. So, I know there are alot of men that really do read the entire profile. Oh, and one more note...I personal am not trying to sell myself; I am just telling it like it is. But I know what you mean because I have read some real doozies for profiles and they are so fake. You can tell they are sales pitches! | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/20/2006 9:32:17 AM |
I personal am not trying to sell myself; I am just telling it like it is. But I know what you mean because I have read some real doozies for profiles and they are so fake. You can tell they are sales pitches!
actually, if you stop and think about it, that's what it's all about. when you write a resume (in particular, a cover letter), you're told to sell yourself ~ point out your positive points and approach the whole thing as if you were selling a car. why should it be any different when considering a mate? (and before I get mail, you know what I mean  ) | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/20/2006 10:36:15 AM | | thats what a profile is basically a sales pitch your trying to sale your self. and how often do you read the fine print in a sales pitch most people will just skim it over and then buy. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 7/20/2006 11:14:32 AM |
Guess they only look at the pics! Give me a ****ing break, lol, is that the worlds smallest violin I hear?
OP I do, unless it's to long, Z z z Z zz ZZ zz. As the other poster said, it's the sizzle not the steak. | |
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