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Posted: 3/20/2007 8:00:30 AM | Yes, I would very much like your opinion on my profile. Thanks so much, and wishing you well on your very fine review thread you have here! | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 9:42:36 AM | Hello smiler7,
Righto. Photo's are okayish but I would eventually replace some with better quality pics (you know the ones). Nonetheless they show people what you look like.
Your 'interests' list could be improved, i.e., "I'm a regular" ... regular what, number one's or two's?, nose-picker? I'm assuming drinker but I could be wrong. You're currently studying GIS. This needs to go in your 'about me' section especially as it seems to have been cut off.
Your current 'about me' gives an informal impression in a formal way. I would tinker with it just to make it flow a little easier, thus less formal more easy-going.
You could probably get away with removing tall, dark and handsome as cliches don't tell a man if they're the sort you're interested in (unless of course you really are after someone tall and dark - handsome being given). You want a man with intelligence. Appeal to intelligence by expanding on something intellectual. A sentence about about your GIS study might help.
Overall, it has the basis of being something quite good. | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 10:08:52 AM | Hello bluelle,
Hmm, interesting one.
Photo's. Seeing your underwater pics I assumed that you were into swimming and/or diving but you don't seem to be. Thus I would put photo 3 as your main or add another as your main. The others won't show up properly when men search and will be ignored.
The list of interests is, well, weird. There are some normal, even interesting ones, but some downright weird ones. I suspect you're having fun but it does give a wrong impression and would put men off before they reached your 'about me' section, which is a shame as you'll find below.
The 'about me' could be improved immediately by justifying your paragraphs, i.e.,
"I don't appreciate those
mass mailed form letters that the guys here
send out to every lady on this site.
Also, please have a pic posted here."
to,
"I don't appreciate those mass mailed form letters that the guys here send out to every lady on this site. Also, please have a pic posted here."
It just reads so much easier.
The content is fine (I won't question your different take on things) and doesn't give much idea of the weirdness of your 'interests' list. Shows you are very out-going, confident, good-humoured, and good-natured. HOWEVER, I'm really not sure about your update. Again, I'm sure your pulling everyone's leg but there will be men out there who won't see that and you'll get one or two (no, thousands) or weirdo's, while a genuinely good man might not see the mickey-take and be put off by it. I hope my interpreation is right but I could be wrong. No doubt you'll let me know. | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 10:17:26 AM | thanks it was regular swimmer ha for some reason it broke that up! 
I have changed somethings following your comments please let me know what you think | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 11:27:31 AM | Hiya smiler7,
Looks absolutely fine. All you need to do now is clean up the minor errors in grammar and spelling, especially if you want intelligent men to apply, and you're pretty much there.
Good luck. | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 11:44:12 AM | Hello cinderella,
Add one or two photo's when you can.
Yay, you have interests.
The main profile is okay. It's all there I think. As usual with women, there'a lot of emotional stuff (which is absolutely fine) but would like to see some more tangible materialistic stuff. It's a simple case of expanding on one or two of your interests. Sorry, I keep saying this in other postings but it really does trigger a man's interest if he's got something to talk about with you. Similar interests usually means similar mindsets.
You strike me as not being stupid so I would improve the grammar and spelling to show that. Some people use the excuse of wanting to appear easy-going to explain sloppyness but if it's written properly it can flow just as well. Don't worry, the structure isn't as bad as others I've seen but I don't feel it accurately reflects the person you are. | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 11:58:57 AM | P.S. smiler7,
I forgot to say that your grammar and spelling are a big improvement on the previous version. Keep it up. | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 12:02:31 PM | Hi Splinter:
I'm back. Made the changes you suggested and added another photo (sans hat). Think I did it correctly, but left the check mark on the first one for "main photo". How does anyone see the second one? Tried to Email you, but, ALAS, I guess I'm TOO old.
It was automatically rejected.
When you get a moment, if you will check it out once more, I will be on my way.
Thanks again....It's nice to get an opinion from someone whose opinion you can value!
I read your profile and posts. | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 12:18:35 PM | Hello Knitten
Sorry the system rejected you - I configured it to stop older women letching after me!
Strange your other photo hasn't popped up. Both boxes under "show on profile" should be ticked while only the main one is ticked. It should come up immediately.
Profile looks absolutely fine. If you were younger or I older I'd be interested - I mean it.
Thanks for your kind comments. I've no doubt I'm not always spot-on with my opinion (I'll have my off-days) but hopefully nobody will take anything too seriously here.
Take care. | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 4:41:33 PM | | Boy...is it that bad...:)? Or have you not had a chance to llok at i yet? I know the pic could be much better...working on that! | |
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Posted: 3/20/2007 7:38:46 PM | Thanks Spliner..
I changed it a little and am working on the pix.. I hate having my photo taken !!! But I'll try to get some better ones posted..
Hugs..
Ems..  | |
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Posted: 3/21/2007 2:48:55 AM | Splinter,
Please do not miss quote me. No where in my profile did/does it say 'don't dispair', it states 'do me a favor', two very different statements, and gives others reading this thread wrong information about what is in my profile. At the bottom of my profile it sates 'I will always reply'.
It is against the rules of POF to miss quote people. I would not want someone to avoid contact with me because they thought that you quoted a profile correctly, and did not. It is not polite for anyone to miss state what is in another's profile by miss quoting.
Interesting review. My profile (after such a long time here) is mainly based on the friends I have on the site. They tend to like to know what I am doing and any other thing that is going on in my life. If I can't mail it ((computer problems)) post it so they get the same information as if I mailed. They seem to take it more personally that way.
Most that mail me, that have read my profile, tell me that they appreciate the knowledge of knowing what to expect from me. Almost exactly what to expect.
Insecurity, I'd say not mine, more theirs'. They do tend to feel insecure that one passes them by to easily. My profile lets them know that in no way do I intend to pass them by.
The rose paragraph is just because I found that it was a new thing, and I've known this site for some time. (I was off the site at implimentation) Many that mail me know that. Then tend to wonder what happened to things. I received 6 mail about my rose, not an interest in if I gave it out, but an interest in what I did with it. Many that know me would know that I'm not one to send things like that, but I am one to test all aspects of the site.
And besides, my profile states FRIENDS and therefore I'd have no interest if any 'man' would be paranoid, but all people are worth the "bother". I do state "don't read anything into it" for newbies, to my profile, that do not know much about an 'oldie' like me. :D
My statement about my computer problem is due to not being here for almost 3 months. People apparently thought I was dead, or seriously hurt. I do have a health problem and many care enough to get conserned when they don't see me sign in. I thought it was just being respectful to their feelings.
Paragraph on Mailing: Often I would get more then 100 (or 2) mail in a day. The help to bookmark when this site doesn't really allow for that is important to me. I prefer to answer respectably. Often it is for help on the site and I have to research it before I can answer, then 20 mail later that mail is lost. Or almost lost. I ask simply for a helpful, boot to reply.
Thank you for helping with the possible spelling mistakes. I work at knowing what words I can not spell and restructuring my sentences in order to use a word I can spell. Or go find my dictionary, Google. .. :D
I think you may be reading my respect for other's insecurities, as my own. I have never been thought of as insecure in my life, this is a first. And I appreciate a very new opinion.
I really do thank you. I was nice to read. It showed me that I have written it so I leave my mail open and available for all types of people.
When one 'explaines' it can help another be better at what they are doing. It can also point out to others how you have miss read a profile, so they can understand before requesting a 'Profile Review'. Or it may even allow for the thought that what people should be reading first is if the profile person is a 'looking for a date' profile. Sometimes it's best to read what they are looking for on this site, Friends, Intimate Encounter, or which ever, before deciding what is in their profile. JMHO
But no comment on the smiles, ... hehe. :)
Smiles,
LL | |
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Posted: 3/21/2007 3:56:16 AM | Hello deedee,
See message 24, page 1.
Additional:
Don't worry about the photo too much. I don't know what you look like in real life but it's one that seems to show people who you are. As a man, I'm not put off by it at all. Above all, it's natural. Add others by all means.
Take care. | |
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Posted: 3/21/2007 4:23:58 AM | Hello tracegreeeyes,
Nice range of interests. Photo okay.
The 'about me' bit:
Overall fine. You sound open, easy-going and good-humoured.
You could probably remove the intro' bit about second time around and a lot going on at the time. Men aren't initially interested in that.
I would tighten up on the grammar by using fuller sentences. It will read and flow much more easily. No need to rearrange anything though.
OH NO! It's there again, that horrible banana. Oh Christ! Shoot me now! Oh God, the inhumanity....
Conservative use of emoticons, such as the smiley, are probably fine to ensure what you've written is interpreted correctly. However, that bloody banana serves no purpose and will send a man panic-clicking at the 'back to main page' icon. Get rid of at least the banana.
Not sure about your friend's additional piece - it's a little off-putting (for me) but I guess some men might like that. Tell your friend off and apologise to her for me.
If you get rid of it you'll have to re-edit your piece below it.
Finally, I'd like to know what you want in a man to see if it's worth messaging you - someone with a similar outlook on life? | |
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Posted: 3/21/2007 4:39:51 AM | Hello beebop,
I'll start with photo's as usual. Nice range but I'd remove the last - I can't see anything. I would like to see a closer shot of your face as use that as your main photo. Your current main pic shows nothing of you and you'll be quickly passed by in any searches.
The main profile is a little short but not empty. There's not much there for a man to 'grab hold off' and use as an excuse to message you. It means that you'll have to initiate messaging a lot. You have interests and I'd like to see you talk about those a little more - don't be shy about it.
The longer the profile, the more chance you have of injecting your personality into it. I think you are out-going, as you say, and easy to deal with but needs building on if that's the case. It smacks a little of a lack of confidence as well - is that true? (not a bad thing if it is true - quite endearing really).
Anyway, that's my impression. | |
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Posted: 3/21/2007 4:51:21 AM | Hello dan2martin,
As said before in other postings I'm a man so I can't give a woman's view - so nothing too in depth I'm afraid. Sorry about that.
However, photos are fine but I'd consider removing no. 2 as it seems to say "look at my body" - not sure if women like that. No. 3 photo is a more natural one in this respect.
Your profile seems a little abrupt and as such gives little indication of your personality. Having said that, there's plenty of information in the profile itself so I stand to be corrected. The second sentence "I love to do..." sounds a little self-centred, I dont think anyone likes that. I'd reword it.
Sorry not to have been of much help. Cheers. | |
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Posted: 3/21/2007 4:56:57 AM | Hello little lady,
Sorry about that.
I only gave my impression as an outsider looking in. I wasn't privvy to the reasons you gave, e.g., you use the profile as a means of communicating with friends. Now that you've said that it reads differently.
I stand corrected.
Take care. | |
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