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 NJreporter73

Joined: 4/27/2008
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Posted: 6/7/2008 11:34:16 AM
Hiya. please have at it. But I wonder if I should have a smile on my face... I think I might look too cranky.

Also, I wonder if I say TOO much. A lot of people seem to prefer brief profiles. I want people to know who I am and what I am about but what I wrote might be ... boring perhaps. Thanks
 LolaMaxwell

Joined: 9/4/2006
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Posted: 6/7/2008 11:40:12 AM
I think the pic of you in the red shirt should be your main; yes, because you're smiling in it. Smiling pics make the whole profile seem more accessible.

Your "about me' isn't boiring at all. It's stern. You tell us all the absolutes you believe in, and in rather a terse way that makes the reader feel like you would apply those same judgements to her.

For example:

I don't own a microwave because it would turn me into a lazy cook.

So...anyone who uses a microwave is lazy. See how that comes across?

Also:

Should I rattle off some cliches now? Good with pets, etc.? That kind of talk tells you nothing.

Anyone who mentions how important her pets are just got told off by you.

Combined with your headline, "MUST (emphasis mine) Love Shakespeare," and we come away with an impression of someone who is demanding of himself and others and not very flexible in his opinions.
 country.girl

Joined: 12/26/2007
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Posted: 6/7/2008 1:06:23 PM
i agree with sue with the pic....the one with the burgendy shirt has a devilish smile. try not to include too many of the same pic there (black jacket). to me the rest of the profile looks fine.
 kjay123

Joined: 2/12/2008
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Posted: 6/7/2008 3:50:15 PM
The pictures you have now are great. Upclose pictures work well I think. Maybe add a couple more in the future of you laughing or smiling. As far as the rest of your profile, Its a little long...I might shorten it just a bit and save most details for chat/emails. All in all, nice profile and I wish you good luck!!
 SubSonicBoom

Joined: 3/3/2008
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Posted: 6/7/2008 7:10:47 PM
I get it, you are who (whom?) you are. My suggestions are below because I think you were on the bus headed for Wit, but jumped off two stops early landing at Cranky and just short of Meanness. Try this.


I am playful because work is so serious. I am kind because the world is harsh. And I love passionately because the wind outside can be terribly cold and I want you to always feel warmth.
This should be your opener. It sets the tone for the profile and prepares your reader for what's to come.


So what's your story? What motivates you? Have I stood out? That is the goal after all, to find the one who compels your breath. And you don't really want HIM to sound like every other guy who is out there...
This should be your closer. Everything else would work best if it were placed between these two "paragraph-lettes". I'm not going to do my usual hints on writing better paragraphs. Just remember, you mentioned advanced education/experience in English and writing. You should know if you're representing advanced ability there.


Check your pulse, it's time to start living again.
This needs to go.

- T
{edit}
PS;
Ellipses = dot/space/dot/space/dot <- sorry, couldn't resist.
 veloise

Joined: 1/24/2008
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Posted: 6/8/2008 5:49:22 AM
You're a handsome feller, and I bet you'd look even better with a big smile. (Don't need two pictures of the cute dog, do we?)

How about referring to your comedy clubs and theatres by name? For instance, I want to go to the Stratford Festival (no, I'm not hitting on you!). Including [local venue] in your narrative can help paint an interesting portrait for your fishies. (As a bonus, it can help weed out those who've never heard of the place.)

In your circs, I would include one of the Bard's lines in your profile. Springing immediately to mind is something like this:
NJreporter73 The Swordfish: What light through yonder window breaks?

YMMV. Pick your own favorite.

HTH
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