| So I'm not going for the traditional approach
Posted: 1/14/2009 9:52:24 PM | I decided to not put a story about myself instead I gave my input on life, what do you think? I think it beats the "I like ..... and I hate ..... my hobbies are..." those type of profiles seem too generic to me and it seems like everyone is looking for the same thing. So I'd like to know what others think of my profile.
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Posted: 1/14/2009 10:26:50 PM | you are screwed!
simply, anyone can copy a mess of quotes off the internet... big whup! i wouldn't believe it for an instant. and, i wouldn't send a mail to "see". imho, you've cut off your nose to spite your face. | |
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| So I'm not going for the traditional approach
Posted: 1/14/2009 10:33:24 PM | Well, yeah, sure, Vern ... all that you've listed is that to which all should aspire.
But ... it sounds kinda preachy, don't you think?
Sure, it's always best to not be stuck in a routine but I, for one, AM stuck in a routine, and I don't necessarily appreciate you reminding how stuck I really am. :)
Seriously, your profile IS different, but the reader has learned nothing about you. Worse yet, you've not provided anything for the reader to grab and use to contact you. "Hey, he believes people should be treated fairly -- Wow, so do I!"
See what I mean?
You're a unique fellow, Vern, but from your profile as written nobody can see wherein the uniqueness lies. You don't need to go the "my hobbies are" route -- how about telling us how you always choke up when Kevin Costner plays catch with his dad at the end of "Field of Dreams". | |
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Posted: 1/14/2009 10:33:54 PM | | it's not copied from anything believe what you want. I believe in and follow everything I say in my profile. | |
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| So I'm not going for the traditional approach
Posted: 1/14/2009 10:41:08 PM | Hi, Vern - are you actually just looking for "Hangout" or "Dating"?
If it's just for Hangout, it doesn't really matter what you put here. If it's Dating, you will need to bite the bullet and (gasp!) add some actual information about yourself and who you are looking for.
You will get picked up on more searches using Dating. If you are thinking you want to just start casually, you can still do that with "Dating" - you don't have to propose after your first cup of coffee.
People ARE all looking for the same thing - someone that fits them. How will your viewers know if they fit you if there isn't anything more concrete? Ethics are important, yes, but so are a lot of other points. Lifestyle, fitness levels, sociability, spontaneity, education - all of these things help attract the right person.
Think about what you're looking for. | |
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Posted: 1/14/2009 10:43:06 PM | Hi..
Nice pic but as for the body of your profile... like others have said, seems a bit preachy and too serious.
You haven't stated the kind of woman you seek. Does she have to have exactly the same outlook on life you do? You haven't mentioned it.
A profile needs to capture who you are and what you like. I don't really see any of that but just cliches that you believe in.
You may as well post "Desiderata" instead. | |
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| So I'm not going for the traditional approach
Posted: 1/14/2009 11:22:02 PM | | Hey Vern, don't listen to the masses be true to yourself. It doesn't matter what anyone here thinks only what you feel good about having on your profile. If your profile wording doesn't get you a hang out partner, try chruch. That's what everyone tells me so I'm passing along the inspiration. | |
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| So I'm not going for the traditional approach
Posted: 1/15/2009 12:22:53 AM | Here's the main problem as I see it....
There are a lot of people out there who probably agree with your views on life.
I mean, who is gonna tell you that you shouldn't be kind to people??
That doesn't mean that people who agree with the stuff in your profile are going to like the same kinds of movies/music/food/activities you like. You might even hate each other.
I would say pick 2 -3 of your favourite values to keep in the profile and try talk about your lifestyle a bit more. I know you can find a way to describe your everyday life and interests in a way that isn't cooki-cutter ish. | |
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