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 skillian
Joined: 7/1/2009
Msg: 1
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Anything I should change or add/take out completely? A guy's point of view is always appreciated. I always feel like my profile is boring. Your thoughts? Your help is appreciated! Genuine, constructive advice is appreciated.
 Tequila_Mockingbird
Joined: 7/21/2009
Msg: 2
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Posted: 7/25/2009 11:23:59 AM
Your interests section is quite lacking. You put the effort to list one item, but that single item in itself isn't helpful whatsoever. I'd suggest either listing actual things, or leaving it blank.


"sports (yes I do like them!)"

The parenthesis makes it look like you're desperately trying to convince people. This shouldn't be necessary.


"If you contact me (or I contact you) and we want to get to know each other I'm going to want to have a few conversations online before meeting in person. If the chemistry is there then a few can truly mean 2 or 3. This isn't one of those weird circumstances where "a few" translates into 3 months of emailing or online chatting. The point is to meet in person if we both want to. Thanks for playing! :)"

This whole paragraph seems off. Some of it gives off the vibe "I'll do this if you choose me", which comes off as bargaining to me. It might just be me though.

In terms of the 2-3 month thing, I'd personally have that be something I tell people through a message, should they request to meet right away. Not something in the profile itself.

The comment on playing implies that you view this as a game. This isn't necessarily "wrong", per se, but make sure this is the message you want to get across, as the implication of such helps define the persona you're trying to depict.

In terms of grammar, a few commas are missing here and there, which make it a little weird to read the first time around.

It could do with a little more information about you.
 skillian
Joined: 7/1/2009
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Posted: 7/25/2009 11:38:06 AM
Thanks for your comments. The paragraph you mentioned was put in there just to say "I'm not going to want to get on the phone or meet in person on the first contact email which is something that's requested quite a bit" but if you are perceiving it that way then I'll look into changing it. Thanks again!
 nakhia
Joined: 7/13/2009
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Posted: 7/25/2009 11:54:59 AM
It' s not bad but it doesn't stand out. I can't remember a thing I just read about you. Your second paragraph kinda came off as I like to sit around and do nothing. Really you don't give any sense of your personality or your ambitions, what you are looking for(other than someone to sit around and be bored with) Erase it and start over.
 Kellhound
Joined: 10/5/2008
Msg: 5
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Posted: 7/25/2009 12:57:38 PM
Im going to agree with the above poster.. start from scratch talk about what you are like what you enjoy to do. Save the length description of your job for the conversations you have with people. Also you should mention what your looking for in a man.

Also you really really should have some input on your interests up there, even if it's just your favourite movies and bands.
 2ears1mouth
Joined: 7/13/2009
Msg: 6
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Posted: 7/25/2009 2:01:11 PM
I think a more positive headline would do better. And as much as I think people overemphasize having the same interests, listing a lot of interests is a good strategic move because it gives people something to "latch onto," topics for emails, and makes one look more vital and interesting.

Otherwise, it looks OK. I'd say just to run with it, and throw in any flashes of inspiration that might arise. The "right brain" has a way of coming up with the goods, given a little time to simmer. Forced humor and such usually is obvious, and tends to fall flat and make one look like a fool.
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