| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/24/2009 5:21:09 PM | Initially the thumbnail photo catches my attention, and if I call up the profile I read the whole thing....just to make sure. 
I have been tempted a couple of times to gloss over some of the deal breakers the profiles can list, but mostly I just sort of sigh to myself and keep looking if I am not what is preferred.
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 4:53:27 AM | Argh I can relate!!! These dumbass guys who email asking "do you work" and "do you drive", it really annoys me. Why email? Dammit some people are slow. I dont reply to men who dont read my profile. If you are spastic go get help | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 6:32:04 AM | Alot of people probably just look at the pics. I get that now and then.
I don't drink but get alot who do. I don't want to hear someone later on come up with the excuse "they were drunk when they met/married me". I don't want someone who wants to change me or "feels sorry for me". I've heard it all before. If I'm not his type, trust me there are lots of guys out there. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 7:15:27 AM | When I first started making profiles for myself (back when I was trying to meet someone on the Internet.), I used to make lists of things I didn't want. My inbox was full of hate mail from women that weren't acceptable. They took offense to things like not wanting to date single mothers, women with multiple divorces, and other things that could have been kept to myself, and used to eliminate candidates without hurting their feelings. I think a lot of the mail from people who haven't read your profile, is from people who DID read it and felt marginalized and pissed off by it. I'm not saying that it's right, it's just the way it goes with some people.
I read a profile just this week that laid down a list of things that eliminated me from contention. One being "If you didn't vote for Obama, you're too stupid to be dating material." (Or something very close to that.) I had to laugh. It did sting a little though. She was very cute. (No. I didn't send her a nasty email.  ) | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 8:01:31 AM | yes i do.. but one thing really galls me..
when i have read the profile i always say ehllo as it is polite... but do u ladies ever reply.
NO!!!!!!!!!! and think that is really rude and discerning!! i find some people on the uk side very and extremely rude. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 9:25:48 AM | Well, this was an eye opening experience. I just assumed that because we are on here looking to date that people took the time and interest to read profiles. I know I do.
I had someone tell me before I read this thread that men don't read profiles- they just look at the pics. Then he told me mine was WAY to long and negative.
So, I changed it to (hopefully) make it more enjoyable for a man to read a woman's profile. I could use some opinions and thoughts though to see if others agree or not.
I am new and want to be honest, funny, and keep the attention of the reader.
Any reviews would be appreciated and it's nice to read the other posts on this thread to see how guys think. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 7:14:50 PM | | Only been here a short time , but If I like the pic I read every word, sometimes twice. that is probably why I've only email one woman. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 7:26:05 PM | | yes i read the profile,at least the ones that have more than four words in the about me section and i have a question. Women seem to like a pretty thorough profile on a guy,not that it increases responses any ,but a lot of laides profiles i see give you nothing to go on can those people be seriously looking to connect with someone? | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 7:36:23 PM | Eh.. Doubtful.. keep it to a small paragraph and you have a chance!
I change mine often. Sometimes it's long..sometimes it's not. It rarely reads like a traditional profile and I still get both answers. Hey too long or wow I liked that. lol. Eh..whatever..I like to change it, it's fun for me. lol
I don't read entire profiles and if i do.. I usually e-mail something like.. wow.. really liked the profile..not often I find one that keeps my interest.. and then I go on to say why. lol. Usually doesn't lead to anything, since I'm not picky about location and I'm not looking currently and I usually state that I'm just a forum junkie. LOL! | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 8:08:26 PM | I get the impression that at least half the guys who message me don't even read the first ten words of my profile x.x
And when they clearly violate one of my stated preferences (like age) and I point this out to them, no matter how gently, their response is almost always violent and rude.
What can a girl do? | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 9:17:10 PM | | I read them. I don't want to make a fool of myself. I have already done enough. I do try figure out if we could be a match. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 10:35:00 PM |
Well, this was an eye opening experience. I just assumed that because we are on here looking to date that people took the time and interest to read profiles. I know I do.
I had someone tell me before I read this thread that men don't read profiles- they just look at the pics. Then he told me mine was WAY to long and negative.
So, I changed it to (hopefully) make it more enjoyable for a man to read a woman's profile. I could use some opinions and thoughts though to see if others agree or not.
I am new and want to be honest, funny, and keep the attention of the reader.
Miss Jess if only you weren't only 33. LOL Some of us actually do read your profiles and even look for little nuances that might give us some clue. As for myself I read them again before ever making contact, That's what the favorites button is for; I wonder why they don't just call it a bookmark, which is basically what it is.
But please don't change your profile to get others to agree with or like you. Change it to reflect really who you are, not who you want us to think you are. Been there, done that with a woman who "acted" so she could "get married" with the later explanation that "if I had acted like my real self I could never have found a husband." Yeah, right, now you tell me. Boy, no make that girl, do I ever read profiles and re-read them. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 10:41:46 PM | I'd say 6/10 don't read our profile and what qualities I look for in a guy.
This one guy actually asked me where I am located and what are my hobbies etc etc ... I am like omg why am I wasting my time to write up my profile in the first place at all, or he just can't read hmmm ?  | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/26/2009 10:51:09 PM | I have been really surprised; I keep hearing that it doesn't get read; but I've found probably over 80% of people who have written have actually commented on something I have buried at the very end that means a lot to me.
I have really really appreciated and been touched by the not only reading it, but sharing experiences and knowledge that I have not been lucky enough to have gotten as yet (though I still hopefully will someday ) :)
That has meant a lot to me. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/27/2009 5:44:44 AM | yeah...I read them bfore I even think about writing....and usually when I do write...the woman doesnt even have the decency to say no thanks....or maybe thanks for the compliment....which in most cases what I say....intros on most profiles are un realistic and bragish....nature of the beast you might say....good luck! | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/27/2009 10:33:03 AM | | I'll be honest. I only read entire profiles if the woman responds to my email. Otherwise, it's just a waste of time. Seventy-five percent of the women that I email don't respond even if I read the entire profile and write a nice long relevant initial email. It's so much easier to write a simple hello, let the woman look at my pictures (that's what it's really about anyway), decide that she thinks I'm cute, and then respond. Only then will I go back and read her entire profile. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/27/2009 2:23:16 PM | | again going on what other people have said.. i still read all the profile and if i even dont find the person to my interest, i say hello and best of luck... its only polite//// and what do i get............. obsense replies like well .. i will leave you all to guess.... therer are alot of shallow and false ladies on here... | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/27/2009 2:29:11 PM | I get this too. And it's usually the women I think I am most compatible with/attracted to. Strange, isn't it?
Seventy-five percent of the women that I email don't respond even if I read the entire profile and write a nice long relevant initial email. It's so much easier to write a simple hello, let the woman look at my pictures (that's what it's really about anyway), decide that she thinks I'm cute, and then respond. Only then will I go back and read her entire profile. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/27/2009 3:12:31 PM | | I don't understand how you cold not read through a profile. It's like, yeah you're pretty, but do you sound like an interesting person? I may be in the minority, I don't know lol, but I'd like to date someone who sounds like fun to be around and talk to. | |
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| Do You Men Read Our Whole Profiles?
Posted: 5/27/2009 8:24:23 PM | I am attracted by the pic and then I read the profile. If I see something we have in common then I will send an email. I will usually mention something in my email that shows you that I have read the profile. I have learned not to write a lot in an inital email. To many go completly unanswered to make it worth the effort of more then a small paragraph.
Seldom will I send an email to someone without a picture, even if we have sevreal items we match on. My assumption is if no pic you have something your hiding. I'm sure there are exceptions but I believe that to be mostly true.
Just an avearge guys thoughts
Jim | |
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