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Posted: 3/4/2006 3:51:52 AM | ^^^and that is the truth since anything can be put in the profile and any pic can be selected to upload. Aside from a webcam and a person-to-person meeting there is no real proof.
Blank profiles don't necessarily mean boring, though.
Here's an option: The person comes here just to talk on forums and isn't looking to ever meet up and get to know anyone, just answer forums. In that case they don't care or see a need to have anything there.
Same if someone hides their profile, at that point no one but them can see it, so why have anything on it? | |
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Posted: 3/11/2006 4:39:37 AM | I think you may be right...too many profiles here..saying how they want to meet someone..wishing they could meet a great guy...how they are ready to take a chance..do something..actually talk..meet...see what happens! Then when you contact them...they talk a great talk...but they do nothing...endless chat...with nothing more is sight!
I know this is a free site..but come on ladies..be real..or leave POF for people who are ready to do something! | |
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Posted: 3/28/2006 3:36:00 AM | to Lazer,
True, man, but you're assuming those people talking to you are really the girls in the photographs. A still picture is not proof (in my experience) of who your talking to.
Older and/or less attractive women (or those wishing to be anonymous) use fake photos of pretty young women to attract the guys so they can be flirted with and flirt back to boost their own egos. Makes em feel good to have guys flirt with them again, cuz in real life no one does. They can only pull it over online. So be careful.
Also fake photos are used my those people not wishing to be recogonized or caught being on POF by someone who knows them (like a spouse). If your spouse sees your faked profile your still safe because they don't know its you. Thats a whole different thread there though, lol | |
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Joined: 1/18/2006
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Posted: 4/15/2006 5:30:33 AM | | Hi Carlo I agree with you 100% many women on these sites who are beautiful as you say just wanting to be told this and build there self esteem... ya in myu book there called ****es simple as that..... | |
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Posted: 4/20/2006 12:04:40 PM | | Just to make it clear women aren't the only ones posting...FAKE PROFILES.....there are some men here too.... I have noticed that the fakes are the one trying to hide from something or someone... like someone said NO PHOTO - NO CONTACT plain and simple. Just remember done always believe what you read and see. | |
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Posted: 4/20/2006 6:15:52 PM | | There are a lot of really hot girls using this site believe it or not. There are also fakes but they tend to be delt with pretty quickly. Granted there are a bunch that sneak by but in most cases they are obvious and they tend to get reported rather fast. | |
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Posted: 4/21/2006 12:20:15 AM | I feel I have to make a comment on this thread - I was asked by admin on another thread why I had a fake profile. I was confused at first because I have been on the site for months.... Then I was informed about profiles being traced to IP addys. I recently had a flatmate move in and he decided to put a profile up on the site as I had told him it was a lot of fun - anyway, he used my pc as he doesnt have one and then I end up getting mail from friends asking me if my profile was fake, after reading the post by admin. I had actually started a thread about how the site is like an old friend and encouraged others to write what they liked about it and then I get accused of being a fake!
Anyway, to my knowledge the doubt about my identity has been removed and I am who I am!!
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Im not happy about the situation but - pffffff - whats done is done! | |
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Posted: 4/22/2006 12:02:59 PM | RE: ^^^^ Above post & the thread mentioned ^^^^
I cannot believe that a flat mate (who lives in the same home as you) can sign up to the POF site through the same computer as you and you can be accused of being a fake on the thread by the people who run / moderate the site !
I have seen sons & daughters and mothers & daughters signed up to this site. Seen couples who have accidently been signed into each others accounts post sometimes by accident under the wrong id but nothing is said about them being fake..
Is this not an equal site for both men and women to use? Thought it was for meeting new friends and dating something lots of people the world over online everyday...
It is not fair to say someone is using a fake profile on the forums? Why not just delete it and / or ask for proof FIRST instead of posting that?
Then the forum moderator replies with:
" Apologies for the misunderstanding as there was another case happening at the same time where the username was very close to yours - your circumstances were similar, and this has been resolved and your profile verified "
But why was the post on THAT thread (msg35) accusing NOT removed by the moderators or even the whole thread after they agreed it was wrong as well as the apology?
Other less offending threads are removed and it doesn't seem fair on the flatmate either to have his profile on display for all to see...
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Joined: 3/31/2006
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Posted: 5/1/2006 8:08:25 PM | | miss bbw what's with hiding your eyes??lol just dont put up a pic lmao | |
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Posted: 5/3/2006 10:31:26 AM | Just wanted to let everyone know that I have a fake profile.
I am really an obese, very hairy man with no hair and lots of warts and beauty marks all over my body, and when not perusing this site I am usualy checking out porn sites while eating cheesies and drinking "fin du monde" out of a plastic cup.
Thank you all for your attention, its cheesies time!
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Posted: 5/3/2006 1:07:25 PM | Hey Lazar - lots of us are hoping to meet a great guy, but when someone contacts us and says they only want to have some fun with us until we actually meet that great guy (we won't mention any names) then maybe that person needs to take a different approach to get someone to actually want to meet them.
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Posted: 5/3/2006 2:36:12 PM | | Come to Zoraph ladies, come to the POF bandit! | |
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Posted: 5/4/2006 9:39:39 AM | I think the predominat word that we should all take into consideration when talking about fake profiles is "assumption".
I am pretty sure that everyone on this site is out here looking for that person who takes their breath away, and some profiles, as fake as they may sound becuase they sound too good, should be given the benefit of the doubt. I mean, if I see a profile that says the person that I like, regardless of how it sounds, it appeals to me and I try and contact them. If the person on the other end is fake, so what, they are the ones that have too pay pennance in the end and take responsibility for what they are posting.
I am a face too face kind of guy, and I read in an article that over 80% of online profiles in general, contain posters that pad up their adds to attract more viewers. I think the article was called "Online daters marketing plan!", and I knew that coming in. The people I have chatted with so far have been great, and if we meet, we meet. Maybe my attitude is a little laissez-faire, but I would probably ignore adds that contain " 5'10 athethtic, blond bi-sexual bombshell, ex-porn star who wants to make all your dreams come true!" over the more realistic types of adds.
I guess, too sum up, is who takes akcknowledges the fact that there is a possibility that "faker profiles" on any dating site, and not get frustrated for the lack of response to their add (like me-sniff, sniff!), anyone on POF can be fake, so liets just give them the benefit of the doubt, and all keep in mind that this place is charge free!
That's all for me...back to the cheesies. | |
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Posted: 5/13/2006 5:31:59 PM | Fake profiles are people that have no pictures, those are the one you should not even bother sending e-mails to, those are the ones that are ashamed to show there face because they are not happy the way they look and afraid to be rejected, so they play games to make them fantasize that they are wanted and feel good because no one would give them the time of day if we saw there picture.
So you people with no profile, bet you didn’t feel this coming. so now you no picture file people go ahead and send me e-mails telling me how ugly I am to rebel against my forum, and for the ones sending e-mail to those people with fake profiles, get yourself together, how desperate are you sending e-mails to profiles of invisible people, don’t you think that you may be sending an e-mail to your same sex. | |
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Posted: 5/13/2006 6:11:41 PM | | You're getting on my nerve with your damn generalization man! Most people I met over the internet had no picture and were very cute. I never met anyone from this site but some people do not show their picture to protect their identity or because their pictures are too fuzzy and some time no picture is better than a bad one. It doesn't mean that person has a fake profile! | |
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Posted: 5/14/2006 6:11:46 AM | Hi Lazercar. Remember me? Serelle? You PM'nd me few times. I would love to meet a great guy. But, when I came across your thread, I needed to reply. I have checked off "Friendship, Dating" In my Profile. I wish some of the goons I have been meeting on POF, would take a look at our profiles rather than just jump at a chance and initiate sex right off the bat. You and I talked at length. Our conversations here were getting interesting. But, I was turned off again, because I have been through this endless times when I'm chatting and talking about life as it is or was, then WHAM, the man starts talking about sex, next thing you know he's masturbating and wanting to cyber sex....or asks me a multitude of questions about my sexual orientation. HEY! What is it with everyone? Before I anticipate an exchange of body fluids, why can two people meet first? No wonder women get turned off ! Can you blame them. I, Personally, do not enjoy cyber sex. I, Personally am not a frigid woman, nor a cold fish, I have sexual desires. But, it's all in the man's approach. I like a classy man.
Again, I do not have intimate encounters in my profile, yet, I'm constantly bombarded by men seeking sex. I'm content POF has a new feature out now, blocking men with the intent of seeking instant gratification, pouncing on women who are not interested in instant masturbation or cyber sex.
So, when a duck looks like a duck and walks like a duck, he's a duck. Sorry, but, you turned me off Lazercar. I would change my approach if I were you. I am a real woman. I think men on POF should learn a few things about women............Perhaps then you wouldn't just get the great talk with endless chat without so much as a meeting. I'm sure many women would agree.
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Posted: 5/14/2006 6:01:32 PM | | Hey Serelle, Yea I herd of this dude lazercar, I met allot of other women hear that this guy tried to get cyber sex with. | |
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Posted: 5/14/2006 6:09:47 PM | | Oh yes I rememer this guy lazercar, we all know him as Mr.lazerdi*k, he's famus from all the woman I know. guess he's lonely. | |
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Posted: 5/14/2006 6:15:57 PM | | Hey that is freakin funny laurared, I think we should have more women here like sorelle, she’s got guts, and maybe we can embarrass all these guys that are like lazercar that think they can j.e.r.k. off talking to us on IM. | |
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Posted: 5/14/2006 6:21:55 PM | | Let’s all tell on the dirty sex talk guys who they are. | |
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Posted: 5/15/2006 5:41:40 AM | Good for you Serelle - I had the same thing happen with Lazarcar. Nowhere in my profile does it say I wanted cyber sex, yet, he spent forever trying to convince me to have fun with him until Mr. Right came along and then he wonders why women don't want to meet him  | |
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Posted: 5/15/2006 10:10:39 AM | | Ha ha, this lazercar looser guy seems to be getting around, watch his profile dispear and start a new fake profile. | |
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Posted: 5/17/2006 10:59:52 PM | Yeah I think those people that post thes so called "fake profiles" need to get a life. They post a pic of someone else and describe themselves as a babe(or a hunk  ) because they need a confidence boost! They're only fooling themselves tho, if they meet someone and spark their interest, the person will want to meet them in person sooner or later and then what will they do?
That said, consider this; this is a free online dating site. Anyone can sign up. There are many cool and interesting people here, and a few strange ones. I've met some of the latter. You have to keep this in mind when choosing who to iniciate contact with, and who to actually meet in person. Just be careful who you choose and you'll be able to weed out the strange ones(unless that's what you're looking for lol).
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Posted: 6/5/2006 8:28:38 AM | After reading all of the posts here, I have to put in my two cents. Man you people are unbelievable. What do you expect from this site. Your Night in Shining Armour or Your Princess. Get over it people, it's a free site and anyone can post what they want. Whether they tell the truth or they fake it. We all have a brain and can think. When I first joined last year I was looking for a long term relationship. My hopes were so high and I thought that I would surely find someone here. Well guess what, I won some and lost some. Didn't find what I was looking for but I never gave up. I tried changing my profile a few times from Long Term, to Dating and now I just want to E-TALK with people. There is nothing wrong with people looking just to talk. Somehow it's a little safer when you have been through bad relationships with people you meet on here. I have tried everything and sometimes it works. As for fake profiles, wow people. I check out profiles whether they have a pic or not. And like some said, it's better not to post a pic if the pic is a bad one. Not everyone owns a digital these days.
I am still amazed these days how some people get really upset on this site.
I used to get peeved off when I talked or met someone on this site. It really was madenly at first but now it doesn't matter. I talk to people and if they are not who or what I want, delete. It's that simple.
I too was caught up by this cyber sex guy, was shocked to say the least. After I realized where I was. You just delete and block the person. I didn't sign up here for that either. When someone instant messages me and starts asking questions, the first thing I tell them. Did you read my profile. You can always tell if they ead it or not buythe questions they ask. When a man contacts me like that, while I am talking to him I read his profile. If I am interested I will continue talking to him and he usually takes the time to do it. If he doesn't well I just don't talk to him anymore. We have options here people. You take the chance when you talk or email others. some are good and some are bad. Use your own common sense. Have fun and if you meet people on the way that's good. | |
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Posted: 6/5/2006 12:53:38 PM | The fakes, the Mask, the image...nothing new under the sun!
That it is cyber or not, at the job or at the bar..there always a level of "hidding" done. The reasons are various, ranging from simple protection (don't want to tell all to a stranger), to serious ommision (oh sorry I forget to tell you I have 15 kids with 4 husbands) to flat out lies (am not married, am the VP of the dept. of W.R for a major corporation = married with no job).
What help us a bit more in reality is the body language and verbal expression.
For some , it's just a form of expression, to create "someone" they are not, to test those personality traits before implementing them, or simply as a healthy fantasy.
Even I "lied" on my profile: am not an hermit! LOL! | |
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