| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/17/2008 2:43:26 PM | snarkysmachine,
I appreciate your feedback! ]/quote] You're welcome...but you took your profile down. Hmmm, hopefully to make changes and not to leave it off forever. | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/17/2008 2:48:27 PM | dazan,
You have a great smile and some really good photos. The only issue I have with what you wrote about yourself is that you portray yourself as "I can be happy, I can be sad" or I can wear blue or I can wear red". If you are trying to say that you are flexible, just say that. I think you went on and on a bit too much about all the various sides of a coin you can be on. Do you understand what I mean? Almost wishy washy.
Also...replace weather with whether.
Good Luck!
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/17/2008 2:48:31 PM | I'd love for some guidance/advice on my profile too if you have the time.
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/17/2008 4:34:36 PM | | been on here for a couple of weeks, have changed my decription a couple times, I've been getting viewed but no replies and i don't seem too be getting many contacts. i really could use some advice and or honest truth on what i'm doing wrong. | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/17/2008 7:52:19 PM | blueeyedcanuck;
Let me take a shot at this and feel free to review mine.
You're 31 and the picture doesn't match you age. Tuck in the shirt for the picture. It also kind of looks like a mug shot. Here's a question, would you think the person in the picture is fun? Try to get a picture that doesn't look like the painful experience of taking a picture for the internet (I'm equally guilty due to the picture of me in the hallway - my worst)
Webster's Dictionary for Women describes Lifelong student as "man who can't find a job". Instead say "Student" or "Advancing my education" There is nothing wrong with going to school and you shouldn't feel guilty about it either.
Claiming to look like a celebrity and disagreeing with it when you've posted a picture doesn't make sense. Some girl might think you look like Brad Pitt - who are you to judge?
"New to the area" is good but "don't know a soul here" is screaming "lonely, help me!" No need to be redundant.
Webster's Dictionary for Women describes Open-mindedness as I like bizarre sex practices.
Write out the sentences, use ","'s and lose the"/"'s it kind of looks like your writing computer code.
If a beautiful girl wanted to date you and she listened to country would you still go out with her? I would - "I like ALL types of music" is the only line when referring to music. If she says "I only like Bluegrass" then you can run away. Point is, don't limit yourself. We're all willing to make sacrifices for the right person.
Don't describe personality, describe what you like to do. Leave something to talk about after initial contact.
If a girl knows any of the authors listed below they would know what they wrote. It's never a good idea to try to educate someone. Someone may look at this and think your only interested in someone that relates to those authors.
You'll see there pictures, if you don't, there is a reason for that. You don't need to describe the woman you are looking for. You can eliminate the ones you don't want to know after you've at least given them the time of day. I mean, isn't that what you want from them? Why don't you try "I'd like to go out and get to know someone and have a fun night together"
Tip; Don't let girls think they have to live up to a standard. They are generally overly concerned about themselves already. Get to know them first and find out for yourself.
Good Luck, you seem like a nice enough guy, you'll do fine. | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/17/2008 11:53:58 PM | Thank you for the offer and hope your advice will propel me into marital bliss.... , ok bit over done :P , but hey, thanks for your great support for all these people that you're helping :) I know there's not too much in mine right now that relates allot of substance but your advice could help provide some creative direction. Hope it inspires some curiosity in you and others :D
Cheers
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/18/2008 4:37:57 AM | mylovewillcome711,
Perhaps a little of both
I don't know if I need help or I need patience..... is in order.
My initial reaction is that the 'portrait' type photo looks dated. Is it perhaps from more than a few years ago? If so, remove it. The second one is probably the 'real' you, but I don't approve you showing your son's photo on a dating website - online. Unwise to say the least.
Get some updated photos with you alone.
As for the content...well, you are very bright and articulate to be sure. But I fear that you've left nothing to talk about on the phone or in person. Cut it in half. Don't tell EVERYTHING about yourself in your profile.
Good Luck!
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/18/2008 4:42:45 AM | flightoffancy,
Your profile and photos are lovely. You've done a terrific job. If you aren't getting much action, I'm afraid that the onus might be on you to get out there and start e-mailing the men.
While you might have already done that, you need to do it more. Send out 10 e-mails today and I'll bet you get a good response.
Good Luck!
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/18/2008 4:19:14 PM | yabba dabba,
You are very cute. You are VERY funny. You are incredibly intelligent and articulate. You do have MANY of the qualities that women want in a man.
HOWEVER...a lot of those positives get cancelled out by the admittance that you don't bother to e-mail girls and the onus is on them to write to you. BAD move. I recommend you change your mind about that and remove from your profile.
Next...NEVER, NEVER, EVER say that you are attractive, intelligent, or a good catch. You either are or you aren't. Your pictures will demonstrate if you are attractive (to us). Your well written profile will tell us whether you are intelligent and a good catch is all relative to who is fishing.
DO NOT disclose even a range of your current salary. You will only attract those who want to share it or take it from you. Besides...this is an arrogant move and will be recieved as such.
I hope you take my advice.
Good Luck!
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| Help please
Posted: 2/18/2008 4:25:53 PM | sbfly,
BAD LIBIDO???? Are you serious? I don't know what you meant to imply but would you like to know what I read? NO SEX DRIVE. HUGE turn off to a lovely lady who might be thinking you are 'the one'.
Your photos are good with clever headers.
Your interests are many and varied...good list.
You're off to a great start as far as I can see.
Good Luck!
Happynature | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/18/2008 4:28:21 PM | | Thanks for the constructive criticism and I'll take into consideration your suggestion about not sending out e-mails. | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/18/2008 4:49:25 PM | Happy,
I have been working on my profile and would like you imput, good ,bad, or indifferant,any comments are appreciated!
Thanks, Bear | |
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| Yes i would like some help!
Posted: 2/19/2008 4:06:42 AM | aarob,
You are a good looking guy, but you have lousy photographs. Let's start with all new ones and be sure to include a full body shot.
Please rewrite your profile and try to make it a little more interesting and less tongue in cheek because that didn't work as well as you might have thought. It's actually quite dry and left me thinking - "ok...that's it?"
You need to use spell check on your entire profile before submitting and be sure to include your occupation, which ironically, you misspelled.
Good Luck!
Happynature | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/19/2008 9:13:02 AM | | Would love to hear what you think. Mostly want to know if my profile is accurate in showing the kind of person I am. What does it say to you? | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/19/2008 11:52:50 AM | Hey Happy nature!
Thank you very much, Woman! You are providing a much needed service to all of the "profile challenged" among us on pof!
Even when you have negative things to say, it never comes across in a bad way! May you continue your good deeds....
You rock, Cupcake! | |
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| Yes i would like some help!
Posted: 2/19/2008 6:47:05 PM | norttem,
Great screenname and even better header, but your primary photo is difficult to look at due to the blinding light from the flash. Even without zooming in on it...it's off-putting.
Your interests are very eclectic and funky which is awesome. However your profile left me a bit puzzled. A few misspelled words, a couple of 'inside jokes' that no one gets but you and WAY too many animated icons. Found the whole thing a bit 'much'.
If you're just looking to have a cool profile or fun profile...guess you've got it. But if you want to attract women, I would suggest a little more work.
Good Luck!
Happynature | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/19/2008 6:49:00 PM |
Happynature,
I think I just blushed a little.
Thank you very much for the review, it made me feel very good about myself.
Quite welcome jason21. Let me know if you find her.  | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/20/2008 4:17:56 AM | foolishmortal,
Don't change a thing. Seriously...you are amazing. WOW!
WANNA GET MARRIED? 
No luck needed...you are about to be caught by a very lucky woman!
Happynature | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/20/2008 2:58:15 PM | Damn Foolishmortal I read your profile and if you shaved hell I might marry you , just jokin anyway its a greatt profile!! | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/20/2008 4:08:22 PM | iceng2008,
Well, let's be real here. You didn't put much effort into making a profile that would 'reel them in', you don't provide a photo and you don't even bother to tell what you do for a living.
The message you are sending is that you really don't care. I'd be surprised if you received any mail at all.
Good Luck!
Happynature | |
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| You need help, don't you?
Posted: 2/20/2008 4:10:35 PM | blueeyedCanuck,
For what you're looking for - friends - your profile is just fine.
Good Luck!
Happynature | |
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