| The PIC or the Profile
Posted: 11/30/2005 10:28:38 AM | I think we all know it's the pic, then the profile.....There is a row of mini pictures above everyones profile So ya natural you're going to grab the one most appealing, then read the info. | |
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| The PIC or the Profile
Posted: 11/30/2005 10:35:51 AM | | I have said certain things in my profile and people will say something hat contradicts my profile. This shows me they didn't read the profile! | |
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Posted: 11/30/2005 10:35:57 AM | I agree.. pic first then profile.. gotta have something behind all those "muskles"  Though I read the profile through... that would provoke me to speak. | |
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Posted: 11/30/2005 10:39:25 AM | I am incredibly attracted to green girls with bulging eyes. Uh, hey baby!  | |
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Posted: 11/30/2005 1:42:51 PM | | I don't scour through specifically for profiles here on POF.....How ever if i see someone posting and it catches my attention then i will take the time to read the profile whether there is a picture or not! | |
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Posted: 11/30/2005 1:56:31 PM | usually a pic will draw my attention and I read the profile...first thing I look for is whether or not he is a smoker....if he is I look no further and on to the next
I have had a few guys e-mail me with no pic....i don't have problem chatting with them...if they want to meet ... then I need a picture....
good looks don't mean a thing...its the personality for me.... | |
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Posted: 12/4/2005 10:13:55 AM | | I've had so many men message me and comment on my lack of picture. Some will come right out and say, no pic no talk. I can't see the harm in just chatting. So, my comment to them is "happy chatting" and thinking to myself, oh well, your loss and move on. *lol* | |
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Posted: 12/4/2005 10:30:06 AM | | Normally I don't bother with the ones that don't have a pic posted. Usually their profile is pretty sparse too. By the way, why write somebody and say something like, "nice pic" or "pretty smile" or "cool profile" and actually expect a response? I figure that is more of a comment, not a real message, and wouldn't warrant any further correspondence anyway. Am I wrong? | |
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Posted: 12/4/2005 10:39:45 AM | It's almost like real life. The picture catches one's eye and then the profile is read to determine if the person is interesting enough to contact or if the person is a match. I don't meet people I connect well with in real life, similarly, I don't come across too many profiles that inspire me to action.
good luck
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| The PIC or the Profile
Posted: 12/4/2005 10:42:51 AM | Before I even check out a picture, I try to do a location and age search.
If the picture is interesting or attractive to me, I will open the profile and have a read.
If the profile piques my curiosity or makes me laugh, I'll email.
I find it interesting what a person includes in a profile and what is missing. It tells much about what is important to that person, and what isn't.
I know we are all more than a two-dimensional photo and a subjective profile, but it's a starting point. | |
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Posted: 12/4/2005 10:49:17 AM | I check first to see if they are in intimate or married first LOL
I look at profiles always if there is a picture that is a bonus.A really funny picture draws me to a profile; A sense of Humor is a must. I look to see what they are looking for dating , friends longterm etc. I look for the same interests and I admit I look at height and astrological signs also. No offence but there hasn't been a Sagittarius man yet that I have dated or met that didnt' turn out to be a jerk. Pictures are good also because I am just not attracted to red heads again just a personal taste thing no offence. | |
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Posted: 12/4/2005 10:59:06 AM | Definitely read first.
Because I am looking for friends, so I need to look beyond the looks. LOL
Of course it is a nice and delightful surprize when behind a fuzzy picture on no picture at all there is a truly great looking guy found.
But sometimes what they say is so captivating, so unique.
So, I am a reader.
LMAO
AL,
ex-p | |
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| The PIC or the Profile
Posted: 12/4/2005 11:01:24 AM | | the pick may get the attention, but the profile tells me if there is anything in common, I don't pay a whole lot of attention to the dating or long term, because I think most all of us want that long term relationship, but do we expect to find it from the picture, the profile or the first time we meet, I don't think so. I like reading the forums, if I find a comment that inspires me I will check out the profile, pic or no pic. | |
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| The PIC or the Profile
Posted: 12/4/2005 11:05:26 AM | Profile.
Don't get me wrong, I'm attracted to a cute pic like anyone else, but the profile is a more accurate reflection of the character within and what's between the ears.
Which is really too bad, because 98% of the profiles out there are flat, uninspiring, and sound just like each other, even if there's a physical beauty pinned to the top of it. There seems to be a real pathological timidity out there at expressing something like wit or a viewpoint by either sex in their profiles, because golly, that might drive people away.
Bullpucky. What it will do is filter out the stoopids from your inbox, and what you have left will be far more interesting. And on the flip side, it sure beats the hell out of trying to figure out what to say to a man or a woman who catches your eye, but their profiles have a thousand different stale versions of, "I'm down to earth and love to laugh and am looking for a kind-hearted....."
MtLoopHiker
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Posted: 12/4/2005 1:34:45 PM | Ok...There is no pic...So you like the profile...Just carry on...Say goodday...Talk...
If you like the coversation...And they do as well...It will come... | |
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Shaps
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Joined: 4/23/2005
Msg: 41 | |
| The PIC or the Profile
Posted: 12/4/2005 1:45:57 PM | I was just messaged by one female. Now I have like 5 pic's on my profile and she asked if I had anymore pic;s. I told her one and she asked if I was clothed in it LOL
Lazy butt wants to take a short-cut. You wanna see willy -- well find out in person.
Oh and her profile stated " I am looking for a sweet guy who will treat me with respect "
She didn't give me any and i think 5 pic's are pretty good without flopp'in my willy around | |
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Posted: 12/4/2005 2:12:34 PM | | Obviously she needs to look up the word respect. *lol* Too funny! | |
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Shaps
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Joined: 4/23/2005
Msg: 43 | |
| The PIC or the Profile
Posted: 12/4/2005 2:15:59 PM | I just love it, now the shame of it all is I can't say who it is, as she is pretty known on the boards lol
Nothing like someone who sticks up for what she believes in yet behind the scenes is asking for a nude pic
What's the word ??? Oxy -- MORON !!!! BIG TIME !! lol | |
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Posted: 12/4/2005 6:30:39 PM | I look at the pic first. I figure if a person is serious about finding someone on a dating site, then they shouldn't be afraid to show themselves. If you don't go around wearing a bag over your head in your day to day life then why hide yourself here unless you have a good reason too? I know there are some shy ppl or ppl who just don't take good pics. Eyes closed, mouth open, hair blowing off into the wind... it happens! But I'd rather see that than be left guessing as to what to expect should we ever meet. The profile is important too. I read them to see what a person is looking for and how well they can express themselves. You can have a great pic up but if your profile is full of typos and leaves me to wonder just what the heck are you are trying to say I won't respond. I do read profiles from ppl with no pics and have even replied to one. But as I said, this is a dating site and ppl want to see you before they decide if you are the one. What may not attract one person could end up being the apple of another's eye.  | |
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Posted: 12/4/2005 7:54:33 PM | | I always look at the pic....without any initial attraction then why bother? But yes it goes way beyond looks. If a guy has an uninteresting profile, or lives far away, or just has nothing to offer me other than a cute face then I move on to the next fish in the sea! :) | |
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Posted: 12/4/2005 10:41:42 PM | the lil pic usually reels me in
if I read the profile and like it, I'll contact them, or add em to my favs list | |
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Posted: 12/4/2005 10:56:20 PM | | I look at the picture, then the profile. If its says no older than 44, then I don't answer. Why fill them out? It saves alot of time and unecessary replies. | |
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medana
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Joined: 3/15/2005
Msg: 48 | |
| The PIC or the Profile
Posted: 12/5/2005 2:57:56 AM | i look at the pic, if i like it, i look at the rest. if i really really like it, i will read everything.
vain but true. if there aint no chemistry job is half done only. i believe in the combo of soul + chemistry to make a connection. | |
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Posted: 2/24/2006 10:05:34 PM | I notice the pic, then the profile. I tend to go read the profile of people who are posting in Forums more than just the random local guys.
btw: contact almost no one | |
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