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Posted: 7/9/2006 6:24:56 PM | @drgonzo
It's a good start. You know what you want from someone else.
Now...why not tell us a little about yourself? What are some of your interests? I suggest trying for at least six to show versatility and expand on at least three in your profile. And the way to properly do interests so that they don't get all jumbled up is to use commas to separate them. For instance, let's just say you like music, reading, tennis, bowling, football, dogs you'd put it that way. And then in the about me, you'd start off by saying, well in my free time I enjoy a good game of bowling. Or whatever it is that you enjoy.
And what are some things you'd like to do on a first date?
Remember, the profile is the make it or break it chance that you don't get in real life. You get a chance to let someone know who you are without them basing an opinion on you based on what you are wearing or whatever. And in a lot of cases, it's your only shot. You want to sell yourself, but obviously you don't want to give yourself away. You have a great start as I said earlier, but there needs to be more stuff about you. And trust me, you WILL get more people looking at your profile and writing you if you choose to include more.
And while I think that the picture may work to your advantage, you might want to get some clearer shots of yourself and some full body shots. You can't tell what you look like simply from that picture. So you may want a better shot for your main picture or at least for your sub pictures. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2006 7:51:37 PM | | I'd like an honest review if you've got the time. I'm looking for constructive criticism, ideas, comments, etc. I'm looking for dating, not so much as hooking up as well, if that helps. If I have any grammar/spelling mistakes, let me know. Thanks. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2006 8:27:55 PM | @momtartin
First, can I say your picture is absolutely adorable?
Your profile is good. Your sense of humor shows through, as well as your ability to be a good friend. And I'm assuming that your friends are a big part of your life since you mention them and that's a good quality as well.
What are you looking for in terms of a partner?
I'd also avoid using abbreviations in profiles. It's your first impression and someone just may not want to bother trying to figure out what they all mean. I know there's only two, but people can be dense at times.
Only glaring mistakes that I could find weren't actual spelling mistakes, just you capitalized ice skating and something else in first date that don't need to be. But just mentioning that since you asked.
But overall, it's a good profile. You show us what kind of a person you are and that's half the battle. You also throw some sense of humor in there, again, that's great too. No one likes someone who can't take a joke. You just might want to add some of the other stuff, like what you are looking for in terms of a partner, or at least some qualities that attract you. | |
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Posted: 7/9/2006 8:53:24 PM | Cool thread.
If you could review my text I'd appreciate any feedback Shauna. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 2:39:25 AM | @doouglas
I've always been a fan of the likes/dislikes format to be honest. It's short, sweet, and to the point. The only thing I'd really expand on is what you consider bad fashion. The only part that kind of confused me is killer color combos. I'm assuming it has to do with fashion, which I know next to nothing about. But unless it's a popular term in the fashion world, I'd avoid using it because it may confuse some people.
Have to admit I absolutely loved your assortment of pictures. Shows you dressed up, looking serious, looking fun, dressed down, with short hair, and a picture of you with long hair (absolutely dug that picture, btw.) But you look like you're a really fun person to be around and your pictures definitely show that.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 8:06:38 AM | I would love you to have a look at mine I just re did my profile for oh I don't know the 10000000 ok enough zero's because I am lying but I have re done my profile several times added more pic's etc.... so now that I have re vamped it for the last time to the way I want it worded to at least a degree now I want you to please do your best with it thanks
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Posted: 7/10/2006 10:06:37 AM | @kitchenergirl
Another example of a perfect profile. You know what you want, who you want, you know what your goals are in life, what else can I say?
The only one thing that I would change would be the one prefer not to say. To me, they look like you're trying to hide something, but not want to lie about it at the same time. Still ends up being negative to me.
And I think it's a great assortment of pictures. Great job on that. You look like someone who is approachable and easy to get to know. The one thing that confused me was the last picture. Not sure what it was doing there. But that just peaked my own curiousity rather than anything else.  | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 10:08:44 AM | | i'd like an honest review if u wouldn't mind pls shauna............Ruffles | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 10:12:29 AM | @tutankhamon
I'm very impressed. I can do the long version alright, but cannot master the short version (of my own profile.) Also love the fact that you took the time to explain the username. I'm the kind of person that will look to a profile for explainations of things that I don't understand and personally will be a bit intimidated if I don't understand something. You took that intimdiation away and from your profile I would assume that you are very good with people. Would I be wrong in assuming that you're the one who people feel comfy in sharing stuff? I'm getting that impression anyway.
Good assortment of pictures as well. And you just seem so well rounded.
Alright, nothing left for me to say.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 11:31:37 AM | Yes Please, I would like an honest review.
Comments, suggestions, anything you say, I'm sure will be a help.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 2:01:34 PM | Cheers again Shaunamarie.You were right about the main pic,you know iv had less mail since i put up the others.I have changed it again and again and just dont seem to be able to get it right. . | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 3:15:58 PM | Thanks for the vote of confidence Shaunamarie!
I appreciate it. I was really nervous about the couch picture as I do not find myself photogenic at all but I did feel it was important for me to challenge myself to be more comftable in my own skin. After all, it's going to be around for long while yet! Your response to my pofile is exactly what I wanted. Thanks again and you are doing a great service to folks.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 3:25:22 PM | That's very nice of you Shauna to offer your help. I think people who need help writing a simple profile should just relax - have a beer - just say what you like and what you are about. Even what you do on a regular basis doesn't hurt. Don't be too personal, and for God's sake - don't lie. There's someone here for everyone... with a little patience. 
Cheers.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 3:51:06 PM | @ruffles
Ok, so it must be a UK thing to use GSOH for good sense of humor. I'd advised lldivall to avoid using such lingo, but after checking out some profiles on the UK board, I found that quite a few of you do use that as lingo.
No picture will only hurt you, not help. People will just get nosy and will contact you and be buds with you just to see your picture, or will totally ignore you. I'm probably one of the few that really don't care what someone looks like, just on here to chat and make friends based on personalities, not looking, but most others don't feel the same way.
Try to list some of your interests. You've done a great job of expanding on some of them, but saying you have too many doesn't really give someone an idea of who you are.
Overall, it's a good profile. Those are just suggestions that I have listed above. Even if you don't want to put your personal picture up there, you should try to put somewhat of a personal touch to a picture, for instance, if you really like your car or animal or whatnot. Pictures do give the personal touch. But other than that, good job. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 4:00:19 PM | @redbeardedpirate
What can I possibly say? There's but one change that I could possibly make. And that's to shift your interests (movies and whatnot) up to the interests part. But, really, that's all I would even suggest changing. Your boys are beautiful, btw. And so are the dogs. Absolutely loved the line about downloading and the patch over the eye.
Brilliant.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 4:02:12 PM | Cool Shauna, thanks again. I'll define Killer Color Combo here:
A Killer Color Combo is putting together clothing pieces that have matching colors. A blue/red hat would go with a blue/red shirt, blue/red shoes, ect ect. Accessories matching is key too. It's not a popular fashion term, just something I made up to give name to my hobbie/addiction. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 4:05:44 PM | @lldivall
WOW! Your profile is amazing! You've been working hard and it really shows!
Yeah, I can understand about the picture. But hon, those were only nosy people who wanted to see a picture of you, they weren't people who just became less interested because you showed a real picture. So don't worry about that. So if it's causing you grief, then maybe change it to one of your better ones. But don't worry so much about the picture, take part on the boards and let people really know who you are. You look like you're a lot of fun to be around. And you're a smart and intelligent woman who doesn't need to worry that someone is not a friend because of your picture. You've had your own business for what, 20 years? And you have a wonderful family.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 4:09:09 PM | @bigal
No, thank you for your vote of confidence that I can actually do this. 
@jimm
Yeah, that's some great advice. Mind if I use it? 
@doouglas
Ok.  I kinda figured that's what it meant, but wasn't sure. And please keep one thing in mind--unless you've gotten lots of emails about it, I wouldn't worry what I say. I have a tendancy to look at things differently than most. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 4:56:03 PM | | alright I will take a review, any suggestions anything, just tell me what you think. Thanks in advance | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 4:59:55 PM | @hoss1059
Another great profile. What can I say? Actually, I'd take out the bit about going to Europe. You just might get some nuts who will try to be your friend so they can go with you...to meet a certain Mr. Cowell......
Kidding.
I have one problem with one sentence though. And this is just me who takes promises very seriously, but I have a problem with "I'll always be there." Because chances are you won't *always* be there. Some type of commiment may come up, perhaps an issue with your son, that will prevent that. And trust me, women hang on to every little word you say. You don't want something you've written in a profile to come back to haunt you, do you? 
I do have a question about the poetry. Why have it there? I just ask because there's no explaination, it's just there. Is it a favorite poem of yours? And I'm just kind of confused as to what it's doing there.
But overall, it's a good profile. You have a good grasp on what you want and the type of person you want. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 5:10:20 PM | @canadian
Very first problem, which one are you? From reading your profile and looking at the pics again, I'm assuming that you are the one on the right in the first picture and the one on the left in the second...but third and fourth, not a clue. Do you have any pics of just you? The last thing you will want is to get emails saying you're cute, but the blond is cuter. Know what I mean? Other people will just take away from you. I think a shot, like the group one, is great because it shows that you have a lot of close friends and that you're very socialable, but the others ones are just kind of unnecessary.
The bulk of your profile is good. Try to have more about your interests if you don't like going to the bars anymore. If you decide not to go to the bars on a Saturday, what are some things that you do enjoy doing?
And what are some things that you've been known to do for a first date? What don't you want to do? What are some things that you want to try? It's never smart to just leave an open ended sentence that you're "up for anything" because I can tell you what 90% are going to be up for. | |
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