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Posted: 7/2/2009 2:34:21 PM | I just finished rewriting my profile after reading the suggestions in the forums. Now I wonder: is it too short? or just short and sweet? I would appreciate any feedback you can give me... on length or content.
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Posted: 7/2/2009 3:17:18 PM | | You should probably write a couple of sentences on what you're looking for. | |
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Posted: 7/2/2009 7:59:40 PM | My reaction has to do with the 22 items in your "Interests" list.
Listing too many interests limits the number of people who will respond to you. It is saying, in effect, "I am interested in everything." It is like using a shotgun to shoot ducks at 200 yards. You will hit some, but not have anything to eat for dinner.
This seems to be a good place for me to stop. Others will make further suggestions.
Good Fishing
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Posted: 7/2/2009 11:31:50 PM | John, I thought about that and decided not to. My thought is that I would rather decide myself whether a guy is what I am looking for than for him to. For instance, if I put "must have a good sense of humor" someone might read that and think "oh, I'm not that funny." Whereas if we just started communicating, I might think he's hilarious or decide a sense of humor isn't that important. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't like limiting things... I prefer staying open to the possibilities. Does that make sense? Should I include something along those lines in my profile??
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Posted: 7/2/2009 11:34:23 PM | | Thanks, tempted like eve. I appreciate your input. | |
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Posted: 7/2/2009 11:39:04 PM | Leib, Thanks! I had actually intended to delete some of those, but forgot when editing my profile. I'm not really sure about the hunting analogy, but I do understand that I don't want to give the impression that I am too busy to welcome someone new into my life.
Thanks for taking the time to give me your feedback.
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Posted: 7/3/2009 11:53:42 AM | Okay, I add a paragraph about what I am looking for. Any opinions about it???
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Posted: 7/3/2009 11:59:48 AM | Yep...it's really very effective. Tells what you are, and what you want, without a laundy list of prefilters.
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:22:11 PM | """For instance, if I put "must have a good sense of humor" someone might read that and think "oh, I'm not that funny." Whereas if we just started communicating, I might think he's hilarious or decide a sense of humor isn't that important. """
Good point lilly. Very good point..
No offense intended but I am curious to know why people feel the need to put a sig on knowing someone who died of cancer. Or knowing someone that is in the armed forces etc????
When i look at all the sigs i just think, 'Good for you!!! And your point is??'
I am probably missing the point but most people know someone that has cancer or died from it and also the armed forces. Doesn't change anything by having it there.
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Posted: 7/3/2009 9:09:23 PM | Thanks, GMan85615, I appreciate your comments.
Indiallias, I put the cancer ribbon on my page in memory of my grandmother. It doesn't change anything, true, but it does add another dimension to my profile. You are right that most people know someone that has died from cancer... I know several other people who have lost the battle with the disease, but I don't have them all listed. I put my grandparents because I had such a close relationship with them--my grandmother in particular who died just over a year ago after a very prolonged fight. So, in my case at least, it tells you that I am a sappy sentimental person. (:
It can also be a point of commonality... or a conversation starter. I really can't speak for anyone else, but these are my thoughts. Thanks for taking the time to view my profile and ask.
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Posted: 7/6/2009 11:12:44 AM | thanks for the reply.
i didn't see the Grandparents part first time around unnerwise i wouldn't have said anything..  Anyhooo thanks for answering i was just curious, GL on here.
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Posted: 7/6/2009 8:56:32 PM | | Curiosity is a good thing and I wasn't offended at all. Best of luck to you... I hope you find Her. | |
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