| | Standard profile/pics review please!!!Page 1 of 2 (1, 2) | | Ok, so I used this site a few years ago, it didn't go to well, I got some serious abuse when I asked for a profile critique, which was uncalled for as it got personal and wasn't constructive at all and literally stereo-typing me. Now don't get me wrong I'm not asking for praise, just a constructive critique, something I can work from and make changes. Basically I'd like to know if my profile is ok? Is it too long? Too much info? Not enough of somethings? Are pictures ok, like not suggestive? Of course I've been receiving messages but I'd like to get more than a "hi" or "hey babe your gorgeous" You know the coo!!! | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 2:46:09 PM | Hello,
Overall, I think you have a good profile.
About the guy I'm looking for... I like a man taller than me, I may only be 5"3 but I wear HIGH heels, so I tend to be attracted to men that are 6ft+ Hair colour isn't a major issue but I'm drawn to men that have dark hair and I'm slightly partial to a bit of stubble! Hair is something I notice first tbh, I like a man who takes pride in his hair. I like a man that is well built and takes care of his body, not to a major extreme.
I am not fond of this. It strikes me as a bit shallow to place so much emphasis on appearances.
I hope this helps.
SpringsDiver
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Posted: 10/10/2011 2:51:01 PM | Hi, thanks for replying!
I was worried about the same thing and I really didn't intend for it to sound shallow, it's just I kinda know what I'm attracted to and what I'm not... believe me I wish I wasn't attracted to them type of men! I wouldn't be here otherwise! lol I just wanted to give a clear idea of the type of man I like, which includes looks, personality and interests. How would "I'm a sucker for the tall, dark and handsome kinda man" or should I just take it out completely? | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 2:54:39 PM | "I'm a sucker for the tall, dark and handsome kinda man"
That's much better, but I think it would better if you left it out. You never know who might grab your attention...
VvVvV I was thinking that about the snow-angel photo also. It does show your fun side, but... | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 2:59:58 PM | | I completely get what you are saying, but I guess you cant change your taste? I will adjust that bit tomorrow and possibly take it out completely. | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 3:07:05 PM | In general, I like the positive energy and direction of your profile. I also like most of your pictures.
However, there are a few suggestions I can make.
I think you can safely get rid of your snow angel picture, as it doesn't flatter you as much as your other pictures already do.
I am also not terribly dazzled by your last paragraph, but some inserted humor could lighten the tone tremendously, whilst still getting the point across.
For example, instead of giving the REAL reason why you like tall guys, how about "admitting" that you are short, and you'd like a guy that could get your cookie jar off of the top of the refrigerator? Unfortunately, the rest of that paragraph is highly open to interpretation, so it's a bit hard for me to come up with humor that would still get your point across.
I'm not a big fan of cliche statements, and your profile has a few of them, like "never judge a book by it's cover, I have many layers". It's a wonderful opening to SHOW some of those many layers, but the opening is wasted when you start talking about what you are looking for.
Best of luck, OP. | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 3:14:38 PM | | Yeah, I've lost 2 and a half stone since then! Just thought it would show my 'fun, silly' side! It's cool, it's going! Thanx :) | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 3:34:03 PM |
Yeah, I've lost 2 and a half stone since then! Just thought it would show my 'fun, silly' side! It's cool, it's going! Thanx :)
That's all well and good, but we can't even see your face in that picture.
For all we know, it could be someone that isn't you...and I stand by my initial statement in that it really doesn't flatter you as much as your other pictures already do. | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 3:53:08 PM | | No disrespect to the last poster, but I'm going to go against the grain and say that the snow pic is good in showing your fun side. If anything, it's the one with the most character with the others being ... yes, more flattering, but also standard dating site stuff. It gives smart guys an opening point to reference, which by the sounds of it is what you're after. You'd be surprised how many compliments I've had on my nerd glasses and sombrero. If a guy is attracted to you, he won't be put off by one image of you rolling about in the snow... fact. | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 4:05:48 PM | As I said I just wanted a picture to show my fun side, im lying flat on my face so it's not going to be flattering! Lol Plus it was freeeezing! All my other photos of my fun side has a drink or shot in my hand, so thought these were best avoided, also didn't really want to post pictures of other people (minus my sister wedding pic which is my fav picture of me and her!) I have around 3000 pictures, so picking is hard also as I said, I've lost weight so wanted pictures that reflect how I am now and also wanted to avoid the cleavage pictures, I made that mistake last time!
Aside from the pictures and the male description which I will change, my profile is ok? I don't come across as a bimbo? Which I didn't want to do! I'm shocked I haven't been told it's too long! lol Thanks for the response so far tho :) | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 4:26:29 PM | | Good plan avoiding the cleavage shots - that would be asking for trouble. You do a good job explaining what you want from a partner I think... just don't add more to it, otherwise it will be too long. As it stands it's a good length and outlines who you are (and no, not a bimbo). Do you have any recent holiday snaps? If so, throw a good one up there. I don't unfortunately *sobs*. | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 4:33:40 PM |
Aside from the pictures and the male description which I will change, my profile is ok? I don't come across as a bimbo? Which I didn't want to do! I'm shocked I haven't been told it's too long! lol Thanks for the response so far tho :)
Your profile text is longer and more descriptive than most female UK profiles that I've seen, but that makes your profiles better than the typical terse UK profile. For what it's worth. | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 4:38:17 PM |
I don't come across as a bimbo? Which I didn't want to do! I'm shocked I haven't been told it's too long!
You come across as quite intelligent. Your photos are good. They are not overly suggestive at all. But they are nice...
I don't think it's too long, and nobody else has mentioned it. | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 4:51:21 PM | | I am going to have be the sole dissent here. I personally find the profile too long. I feel that if a guy likes your pic HE WILL email you almost regardless of what you (don't) write. I have come across profiles in my fishing that I see the pic, then the basic stats...all good. Then there is something in the long drawn out "About Me" that scares me and I pass on it. JMHO..and been fishin for a while. | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 7:44:00 PM | | You might want to remove "bars" as an interest. You already have clubbing as an interest so having bars as a separate interest would only attract the wrong type of guy. | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 7:55:36 PM | I don't think you need to change anything from my perspective, even the snow angel shows a fun, exciting side.
If your not getting the type of responses your looking, perhaps gear it anyway but overall I think your profile is virtually perfect.
Dan | |
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Posted: 10/10/2011 9:21:01 PM | In general, I'd say shorten most of your statements.
Also, you give a list/paragraph of what you're not looking for...unless they're persistent or didn't read your profile, you've excluded potential contacts. I know we all have our preferences, but maybe some things on your list you could leave off and deal with as you go?
Other than those, I'd say your profile is well thought out and I feel like I actually read something from a real person and not one of the many bots on here.
As for pics, you have enough and some should give your viewer somehting to talk about, so you're good on that. | |
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Posted: 10/11/2011 5:47:12 AM |
You come across as quite intelligent. Your photos are good. They are not overly suggestive at all. But they are nice...
Well I actually love you, I've never been called intelligent before, except from friends that are more dumb than me! lol I'm pleased that I've come across in the right light!
You might want to remove "bars" as an interest. You already have clubbing as an interest so having bars as a separate interest would only attract the wrong type of guy.
The reason I listed "bars" was because I view the two as two different scenes, clubs are more intense and heavy but bars, depending on where you go have a more relaxed feel. I added that as I didn't want people to think I just go clubbing, which I don't always.
I have come across profiles in my fishing that I see the pic, then the basic stats...all good. Then there is something in the long drawn out "About Me" that scares me and I pass on it. JMHO..and been fishin for a while. [quote/]
That's cool, but tbh, I've tried to get a clear picture of who I am and would rather someone not message me just because of my pictures but mainly because they liked what I had wrote about myself. I do get what you mean but I'm fully aware that a lot of men see a half decent looking blonde, who likes to go out and get the wrong impression. These are men I meet in normal life and men I would like to avoid here! | |
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Posted: 10/11/2011 5:47:44 AM |
I don't think you need to change anything from my perspective, even the snow angel shows a fun, exciting side.
If your not getting the type of responses your looking, perhaps gear it anyway but overall I think your profile is virtually perfect.
Why thank you so much, I didn't expect such positive reviews. I think its clear to you all that I don't want to come across as a certain kind of girl and I'm pleased my first attempt was a good one :)
Also, you give a list/paragraph of what you're not looking for...unless they're persistent or didn't read your profile, you've excluded potential contacts. I know we all have our preferences, but maybe some things on your list you could leave off and deal with as you go?
Other than those, I'd say your profile is well thought out and I feel like I actually read something from a real person and not one of the many bots on here.
You mean about the wanting 6 foot + and the build ect? I've took that out and tweaked it in hopefully a non offensive and non shallow way. And thank you, hopefully I will get some decent responses! Would have been nice to get a woman's take on it, but I guess it's men I want to attract!
Thank you all for your responses! and as said in my first post... completely different to a few years back! But then again, I would say I'm slightly different and a bit more mature, still not the normal nearly 30 year old, but that cant be a bad thing!!!! :) | |
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Posted: 10/11/2011 8:41:23 AM |
And thank you, hopefully I will get some decent responses! Would have been nice to get a woman's take on it, but I guess it's men I want to attract!
Look how all the men flock to you on a forum. You should be having plenty of attention on the site. At least I would think so. See, us guys are so lonely cuz we get so ignored by any women that are not but ugly and 300lbs.  | |
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Posted: 10/11/2011 12:15:34 PM | | Oh I have, but only one person that was clear they read my profile! So maybe having a good profile isn't even worth it! Mind you its only been 4 days! lol | |
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Posted: 10/11/2011 12:51:30 PM |
About the guy I'm looking for... Well what can I say, I'm a sucker for the tall, dark and handsome! Not that tall, blonde and handsome never catches my eye either, cos they do
Much better! hehheh | |
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Posted: 10/12/2011 2:33:51 PM | OP, I don't know if it's intentional or not, or if it has a different meaning in the UK than the US, but the "I like a challenge..." line in your paragraph describing what you like in guys seems...misplaced.
I mean, what kind of challenge are we talking about? Some guys might interpret that to mean something extreme, like taking on the challenge of dating a guy that has a violent criminal history...or dating a guy that has severe self esteem issues...or dating a guy that has kids with several different women.
I don't know...challenges in relationships are something I don't look forward too. Did you mean something else? | |
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Posted: 10/12/2011 3:28:47 PM | | Maybe it does mean different from where you're from? For me I don't like boring, I like different and to be kept on my toes and kept wanting more, always finding new things out about them, I don't like a open book, I want layers and for me that's a challenge. But I of course can't write that in my profile. I would like to think anyone that has read that far and can see the person I'm looking for would know what I mean. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2011 4:10:33 PM |
Maybe it does mean different from where you're from? For me I don't like boring, I like different and to be kept on my toes and kept wanting more, always finding new things out about them, I don't like a open book, I want layers and for me that's a challenge. But I of course can't write that in my profile. I would like to think anyone that has read that far and can see the person I'm looking for would know what I mean.
Hmm...would it be accurate to say that you'd relish the idea of discovering cool little things about a guy, even after years of knowing him? "Challenge" just has such a ...negative/confrontational connotation. | |
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