| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 7:54:12 PM | I've been on POF for about 6 months. I'd like to know what your opinion of my profile is. I'm not looking just for props to feel better, I want an honest opinion/review. I am a man and I can handle the criticism well, so gimme the down and dirty. Thank you in advance for your particiaption and your opinion. 
Rocket | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 8:07:05 PM | iRocket.
1. At first glance, your profile is extemely hard to read since you haven't used paragraphs.
Pare it down a bit. Some of the people on here like to read things in smaller sight bites.
2. Alot of your description is phrased in terms of "don't do this and don't do that". It's very negative sounding and leaves one/a reader with a heavy feeling. It's not 'inviting'. State what you want, not what you don't want. | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 8:52:06 PM | Thank you Pana. I did break it into paragraphs for the less adept.
I also felt that getting the don'ts out of the way was a good way to express that I am perfectly fine with everything else without listing the millions of things that would be, if I got the few dont's out of the way.
Some of my want's are actually evident if one understands what they are reading, for example:
1. I'd rather do things together, and enjoy the "sharing" in fun and interesting things (kinda means I want to do things together, not seperately)
2. The little things mean more than anything else. (this is kinda self explanatory)
3. Don't walk in front of me, or behind me. (means I want someone to walk beside me)
Did my profile take on a new flavor with it explained a little? or do I need to keep working? | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 9:07:17 PM | | Your profile writing shows a great deal of who you are, as well as the intelligence behind your train of thought. I understand the reasons behind listing the 'don'ts' opposed to listing the wants- however it sounds very standoffish. Although you have a great grasp on things your write up protrays you as a man who is not willing to budge. When one fills their profile with so many rules and regulations it will cut out alot of potential dates, and one of those potential dates could possibably be a women that may open your eyes to a bigger picture. Dating, meeting people, sharing a life with someone is about growing and expanding one's train of thought- your profile almost makes a reader forget about that. And although you seem secure with who you are and what your opnions are- remember that there is always more room to grow. Insecure women, women who are afraid to share their opnions or shy women may take one look at your profile and just keep fishing- you've got something to offer, try to offer it without intimidation simply because you believe you've put it all together. | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 9:10:54 PM | | Well i dont mean this to sound nasty but when i read your profile i felt like i was getting a lecture rather than finding out about you. Why dont you try going for a more up beat note? I know you said you wanted to get the donts out of the way but you have to remember that this is the first contact a person will have with you. Good luck | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 9:13:03 PM | in other words..its perfect?
I so hope that made you laugh :)
Thank you for the review Chicago
Thank you Rachey :) | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 9:21:05 PM | Your profile is not very girl friendly. You dont sound like a very fun guy at all. What is Temet Nosce?. I'm suprised you didnt have the flag in the background in one of your photos.
"I am not a player, dont try to sell yourself to me". ack!.
"I dont kissass, so dont think your an exception". ack!.
There is more in your About Me section. i just could'nt be bothered to read. Your looking for a Long Term Relationship. I could'nt get pass reading your profile. To be honest, It sounds very negative. Like i said you dont sound like a fun guy to be around. Your About Me sounds like a take it or leave it. I'm going to bet most (if not all) will leave it.
You need to fill out your Interests section.
First Date. ack!. fill it out.
Manure makes things grow. WTF?. dont b/s me unless you want it back 10 fold. HUH?.
*ARE YOU GETTING REPLIES WITH THIS PROFILE?. COME ON I THINK YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN THIS. YOU PUT A LOT OF ENERGY IN TO WRITTING THIS CRAP. GIVE ME A BREAK! | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 10:13:17 PM |
What is Temet Nosce?
people will look it up;)
The flag? of what? American Flag? Good Idea...naw..on second thought, my being a proud American is enough for a profile:)
Thank you for the input, Edge:) | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 10:29:49 PM | | im not into researching your profile maybe you could just tell me what it is. Your About Me is...well...anal...that's just what it comes across as. I'm sure your a great person and you love your country. Your a person with unique qualities, it doesnt come through in your profile. The whole b/s and donts need to be toned downed or just deleted. | |
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Posted: 2/17/2007 10:39:18 PM | | You just discovered the purpose of my profile :) It's an incredibly small introduction to me. Like any healthy relationship, and to someone who is truly interested, it only requires a little effort. That little tiny effort speaks volumes to me. :) | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 10:39:36 PM | I think you should leave your profile exactly as is. It's probably a true reflection of your personality type which has been even more evident in your responses to the gracious people that have tried to assist you.
One final note, if you don't delete the blog and website addresses from your profile, it will be a moot point, because your profile will be deleted per POF rules.
Good luck. | |
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Posted: 2/17/2007 10:59:11 PM | | This is a Dating Site and I'm not into you. You asked for a profile review and said get down and dirty so ok. You would explain what temat nosce is to someone you are emailing, i was thinking you could do the same here. It just shows how you really are. Mr. FunGuy. | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 11:02:15 PM |  ...that was pretty funny!...
Although I found your profile to be humorous by no means would I ever respond.
So, I have to ask, "How's it workin' for ya?"
If this "hard-core" approach is not bringing the desired response to the subject, then you have to blame the approach, not the subject.
Surely you know this, it is taught in all military inspired activities.
Edge has very valid points that you need to consider.
The headline needs to be something that women can easily relate to like "free shoes!"
(Personally I thought that it was latin for "tempt not" but figured that couldn't possibly be it!)
You only have a split second on a quick search to impress a lady - enough for her to open your profile and READ it.
Why are you heading them off at the pass by showing an odd headline and a negative introduction?
Are you serious about this? Because I don't think that you are.
***insert psychoalanysis here***
You are targeting a very small audience.
Which is fine if you want to sit at home night after night, watching television and waiting for the perfect woman to find you.
But if you want to be out having a good time dating some swinging chicks, you'll need to appeal to a broader range of women.
She may not be MS.RIGHT, but does she have to be for you to enjoy her company?
You have been given excellent advise by all of the posters...please consider it wisely.
Are you interested in improving your profile? Or just defending it?
I would really like to see how you decide to edit your profile, if at all.
Please notify me of your final decision by posting on this same thread.
BTW--Edge, it is latin, meaning "Know Thyself" | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/17/2007 11:50:46 PM | Thank You Moonflwrs for the review :)
Thank you Edge for the review and the dialogue:)
Thank you cook for the review:) | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/18/2007 7:35:44 AM | Thank all of you who offered constructive criticism and not flaming me with
There is more in your About Me section. i just could'nt be bothered to read.
I truly appreciate those that took the time to read all of it and then offer objective observances of what you read. It has been very helpful to me.
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/18/2007 6:05:37 PM | who is flaming you?. What is flaming?. You put your profile up for review. Your upset as all hell when you get the low down on your profile. This is what I'm saying, If I cant get through your profile (I did eventually) and I'm not the slightest bit interested in dating you. If this where out side of a profile review forum, I woud'nt give you the time of day much less review your profile. So relax. Stop whinning when you ask for a review. sheesh. I'm only trying to help you get a date.
Now you've added more stuff to your profile, making it longer. Longer in this case is not always a good thing. I've read profiles with more than what you have in yours, The thing is this...Those people are usually good story tellers...meaning...they grab my attention and makes me want to read on. Your About Me is not supposed to be a gripe session. If you are going there then at least make it a good read. If your not a good story teller then i would recommend sticking with the basics, at the same time showing your personality (in this case you have) just soften it up. Like I said before, It wasnt very girl friendly. | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/18/2007 7:06:52 PM | If you're an editor and good with computer related things you should know how to spell check.
That being so, the fact you haven't might make you come across as lazy. | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 2/20/2007 12:33:11 PM | Aside from the fact this thread ended on message 15...
Else, if there is a certain word you feel my spell checker didn't catch, would you be so kind to point it out? thanks in advance. | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 3/8/2007 10:16:24 PM | Could this be misconstrued as being pompous, arrogant or conceited...perhaps another marketing trick?
Your profile certainly kept my attention......if its truly you, then its great. If you changed it to suit the wants and needs of those who might read it, then rewrite it to reflect who you really are. Just my humble opinion and you know what they say about opinions ;) | |
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| What is your opinion of my profile?
Posted: 3/9/2007 1:13:55 PM | There is no way a profile can encapsulate who a person is. My profile reflects 1 or 2 things about who I am. There are no lies, deceit or misrepresentations in it. I also only added a few things from my "I love me" wall (that's a phrase used in professions where certificates of accomplishment are issued, for you to hang on your wall behind your desk or at home, such as a doctor or lawyer).
Even though this thread is closed, thank you for taking the time to comment. | |
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