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Posted: 5/5/2006 8:49:20 PM | Hi Garf
I was just curious whether you've had a chance to review my profile or not. I've been told it's good but would like a second opinion,thanks.
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Joined: 5/6/2006
Msg: 203 | |
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Posted: 5/6/2006 1:32:23 PM | Quote:
"Women:
Guys don't read long profiles, typically.
Shorten them up to two paragraphs, and put a space between them to break it up for easy reading. "
What !
You're surely hanging with the wrong guys my friend and comments like that are a great way to win friends and influence people - NOT | |
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Posted: 5/6/2006 2:38:01 PM | Hey my profile is obviously needing some better bait. Perhaps it is too short? I removed the photo of me sitting at a table behind a bunch of empty beer bottles (only 1 was mine) so maybe that had something to do with it. What else should I add? Better pictures... ?
If anyone wants to take a look at my profile, please do so and let me know what you think. I can return the favour and review yours. | |
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Joined: 4/4/2005
Msg: 205 | |
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Posted: 5/6/2006 7:34:27 PM | BT2:
Close to 100 people had put me on their faves list before I even posted a picture of myself.
My profile also attracted the woman whom I'm going out with right now.
I think I know what I'm talking about.
The rest of you:
I'll have your reviews in the next 24 hours. I'm on a dial-up right now...and it keeps kicking out on me. | |
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Posted: 5/6/2006 8:00:33 PM | Hey Garf,
I know the dial up blues, tried to upload a pic, many times, didn't happen. If you have other comments about what is there, feel free!
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Posted: 5/7/2006 7:55:14 AM | a profile in ANY form is self expression. altho spelling and punctuality is important in the REAL world, the internet is a different animal altogether, in that abbreviations and net slang ARE the norm.
a profile can be long (winded) or short and sweet. humorous or straight as an arrow. some people are in a hurry when they post their profile (and we all make typos), but that doesn't neccessarliy translate into into a mental handicap. usually one can tell the intelligence (or lack of) in a person more from their wording, than how well they spelled it or where they put their commas. i will say one should always proofread their profile before posting it. however ... if they don't, it merely shows that the person is human, and not robot like.
appearance IS the 1st impression we see in a person, however being that it's the internet, some feel more comfortable in NOT showing their pic(s) at 1st, if at all. it's safe and gives them a sence of security. remember, many are starting over after a long and obviously failed relationship. not all of us are members of the polar bear club. one doesn't jump into a tub of water without testing the temperature 1st, now do they? true beauty comes from within, the outside is only the icing on the cake.
to say one gender is more 'this or that' than the other, etc, etc is wishful thinking and pure speculation at best. never judge all by the actions of a few. what a dull world it would be if everyone was prim and proper according to a set standard. be yourself, because that's what will eventually come out in the wash. even tho sometimes opposites do attract, being yourself is what will attract someone sooner, not necessarily a plastic politically correct form letter. well, that is unless you want to attract plastic politically correct people.
to critique one's profile is one thing, but to ridicule it is another. to say one is stupid for their profile is belittling and self righteous. we all have our own tastes, likes and dislikes. decorate your profile the way you want, not what someone else tells you that's acceptable. remember, the bottom line is ... it's your profile. be yourself. | |
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Joined: 2/20/2006
Msg: 209 | |
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Posted: 5/7/2006 10:01:13 AM | | Anyone feel free to give me their honest opinion... though I think my problem is I don't know how to write good messages, anyways any feedback about my profile is welcome. DOn't worry about hurting my feelings, I can take it. | |
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Posted: 5/7/2006 1:34:19 PM | | the amount of users on one's favorite list, with a picture posted or not, is not neccessarily a reflection of one's expertise in writing profiles. and in thinking so, one must be careful not to hurt their arm patting themsevles on the back, or they risk being a legend in their own mind. | |
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Posted: 6/23/2006 1:29:45 AM | I too could use a profile review. I haven't changed the body of it much lately (except for my "im too busy blurb" at the beginning. Which has really helped until I have more free time.
Review away........I have thick skin. (sob) I can take it (wail) really I can!
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Posted: 2/28/2007 6:38:57 PM | Hey there Hugs,
I hope that these days are going well for you. Life here is pretty good, very busy.
Since this is for your profile, I thought that I would say something about it.
You have a good bunch of photos that show where you have been and the fact that you tell the people to contact you with a specific message is pretty smart so as not to deal with the guys that just say that you look good or other stuff like that, some guys just don't know how to talk to a woman  .
anyways, that is all I got to say about that. See ya online my fellow Torontonian.
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Posted: 4/17/2007 8:44:08 PM | | Okay Garf....Why don't you give mine a go. I know it's long and I need to cut somethings out, please help! I await your responses....Take your time I'm not in any kind of hurry. | |
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Posted: 4/17/2007 8:46:19 PM | Ok Garf.. I'm shameless, and am always looking for another point of view..
If you find the time.. Please and thanks. | |
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Posted: 4/18/2007 1:25:53 AM | --"the amount of users on one's favorite list, with a picture posted or not, is not neccessarily a reflection of one's expertise in writing profiles"--
well having "expertise in writing profiles" is a bit tough to define....but if one were to try I am quite sure that the number of people listing you as a favourite, especially if it's not based on looks (as you said you didn't have a picture up and got listed as a favorite many times) would be the best indicator.......GTU have you any better way to determine if a profile is well written? Isn't the whole intention of the profile to make people interested? Do you think people are listing users as favourites for some other unknown reason?
garf - if users disagree with your thoughts or reviews they are certainly entitled to their views and the right to express them....but it would be much better for those of us that actually agree with what you have said - and appreciate the time you (and other profile reviewers) are putting in - for these people to not potentially discourage you by posting their rants on your review page.......a better use of their time might be to start their own profile review thread...
anyway, it's late so I am rambling....if you have time could you take a look at my profile and possibly make suggestions on where it could be improved? If you are too swamped don't sweat it...just wanted to post my own rant :)
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