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Posted: 5/8/2008 2:01:13 PM | Hello,
I am looking for some feedback. I would like to know how the profile comes across to the gentleman out there. I think I have the girl POV covered. I don't want to overhaul it to mereley generate attention. It's quality not quantity I am after, just hoping my personality shows through. I guess what I am asking is what do you take away from the profile or what picture have I painted? That's what I am asking for more than the kind of reviews I have seen here... which is basically what to change to get better responses. I just want to know if I've got myself in a nutshell or if I should keep refining. :) Thanks in advance for your time. - Nerdsauce. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 2:08:14 PM | You have so many guy interests, and personality traits that would be appreciated by guys, that I don't see how you would not be attracting men.
The whole "favorites" thing is not needed, IMO. It does show some sides of your character, but it is not really a worthwhile read for its length.
Also, surely first date could be something more exciting. You are a gamer girl, take him to arcade and beat the pants off him... not literally.
Spelling: Karaoke. And no pictures of you LARPing??! And you call yourself Geek Goddess! Tsk, tsk.
Edit: Oh, and don't mind indiallias. His mother droped him on his head when he was a child and he was never quite right since. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 2:08:28 PM | | Yeah pretty good profile, i bow in salute me lady. All you need maybe, is some info on the type of guy you are looking for without being too picky or whiney and some naked pics on there and ta da, good to go. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 2:36:16 PM | Yevgeny –
I have never actually LARPed, I would enjoy going to a cos-play thing someday though! However, I am a Geek Goddess as a profession! :) I rule my geeky dominion as an I.S. Manager. In any event thanks for the rapid replies, both have valid issues which I will address.
As I mentioned, oh I am getting attention... I just want to see how I am coming across. Not as much as a rating "good" or "bad", but rather did you feel like you have an idea about who I am? I think that you do Yevgeny, but perhaps I should balance the nerd side a bit with the more conventional me. I might have over emphasized it because I am just tired of guys telling me "oh you're not nerdy!" In which case I am forced to demonstrate that indeed I AM so, to the extent that their eyes glaze over and they begin backing away slowly. (There is a bit of my self deprecating humor for you.)
So Gentleman, I would like to gather more opinions on the profile from guys who are not saying it’s good because they want to score a date. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 2:46:12 PM | Personally i was not trying to score a date with you if you was refering to me. For one i am in a different country and 2, you look too b1tchy for me. I am hardly going to criticize your profile and say, yeah pretty good though i recommend platic sergery so you don't look like you have a stick up your ass lol
You have put time and thought into your profile, it wasn't a boring read and you are not ugly. You will do fine what more do you want me to say?
Jeez! seriously, some girls. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 2:50:06 PM | My honest opinions. Take them for what they're worth.
Nerdsauce, *I* am your target audience. Were I 10 years younger and 3000 miles closer, I would be champing at the bit to meet you.
Having said that... Yev is right, the favourites are a bit too much. You had my interest piqued after the first two sections. I see where you're coming from that you feel the need to get your nerd street-cred though, so if that's your feeling then keep some... but weed it down to no more than 6 of each, just so you aren't overdoing it.
(Completely off topic and aside: what's with the Twain quote? That has to be the LEAST inspiring/interesting quotation from Samuel Clemens that I have ever seen. I'm a geek *and* a wordsmith, but I still don't get it. If you're going for obscure and unfathomable, you win; anything else and it's beyond me.)
Your pics are amazingly in focus and well-lit given that they are almost all taken from the end of your arm... but you could still stand to have some taken by other people.
The first date is a cop-out. COME UP with something unexpected, and post it here to show how creative -- and nerdy -- you are. Example: "We start at City Square. We use a D4 to choose initial direction, and then a D4, D6, or D20 at every intersection until we have passed at least 5 intersections and four coffee shops, then we have lunch at the next eating establishment. I'll provide the company; you provide the dice."
(And did I mention the whole 10 years younger/3000 miles away thing already? I did? alright then.  )
Good luck. I hope this helps. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 3:02:57 PM | for me, when i read this line on the profile.
'If you are irrationally interested or have nothing better to do…My completely unnecessary list of random favorites follows.'
I thought it split the profile up quite well into two and it gives the reader the option to carry on or skip it and more likely they will read the rest, which will then give them info to chat to her about if they wish to contact her.
Just my opinion anyhoo and i am sure it will be ignored lol. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 3:16:10 PM | | LOL sorry, no I liked your post Indiallias. I found it humours, I was referring to the fact that the other reviewer found it hard to believe I wasnt getting responses. I am, I just meant I want opinions from you all on the forums... not the ones messaging me. Sorry if I appear ****y... no I didn't think you wanted to date me. I am actually a totally down to earth individual, but hey I guess everyone can come across wrong sometimes. Thats why I wanted the reviews. Thanks for your time doll... btw your profile was funny as heck. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 3:28:19 PM | Yeah, Indiallias, this is your best profile yet. Good job, I guess.
And, nerdsauce, yes, the profile is appealing and if I was in your demographic, I would definitely be interested. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 3:33:11 PM | Bookrat-
Amazing, I love the first date idea. Thanks for the compliments... I know about the need for third person pictures... sadly I am always the one with the camera. (Cause I am the one with the cool gagets!) I will work on it, and plan on reducing the needless list of randomness. Although I am vindicated that Indiallias understood my intentions.
Bookrat, age and locations aside I am a fan!
Thanks again guys, I was prepaired for the usual suspects but am surprised and impressed by your thoughtfulness. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 3:37:34 PM |  i'm sowwwy!! My post and your post was quite co-incidental with each other lol
You don't look b1tchy by the way i thought you were b1tching at me so decided to b1tch back by twisting the knife in for amusement to see what you would say. Now i feel like an ass :(
Yev had it right with his edited post. I said that line ages ago i expect he picked it up from there lol. Hurt at the time and then, nothing just an empty space between the eyes lol.... | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 3:59:46 PM |
Bookrat -
Amazing, I love the first date idea. You like it? You keep it, it's yours. I give it to you as a gift.
In retrospect, I completely see Indiallies' point about the demarcation line, and it makes perfect sense. I still think it was a little long, but you've gone and chopped it all down now, and even included a but of a self-poke at the end, so I think it's just about perfect now. | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 4:40:28 PM | Indi,
Apology accepted. You're not quite the hardcore guy your profile denotes... a public apology with tears even, I am touched.  No offense taken at all, I can take it and am happy to cross words with a guy who has his head on straight.
Book,
Thanks again, I actually came up with a few ideas inspired by your own. All I needed was your example to get my creativity going. You must admit, most of the date sections here are either cop-outs or horridly trite. I took the quote out, but am gladdened by 4dexter's affinity with it. It is completely obscure yet I identified with it on some odd and perfect level, but I agree its beside the point here.
Yev,
Thanks for the attention I am flattered honestly. An intelligent opinion is vastly more flattering than 3 pages of meat head one-liners.
Compact,
I am on other social networking sites (non-dating) so you've seen the pics there I am sure. Goonies FTW!
In closing - I have made some repairs, will put some thought into two brief sections on what I am looking for in 1) a man 2) a relationship and then I will up load an honest to goodness 3rd person view picture. I'll post back here when done, but will keep an eye out to respond to anyone nice enough to take the time to respond. Thanks Gentleman! | |
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Posted: 5/8/2008 5:16:40 PM | Hi ,that is a very good profile! The only thing I would suggest is adding one sentence that describes the type of man you prefer. Nerdy like you? The opposite to add balance? modern? oldfashioned? mostly outdoorsy? dominant? somewhat passive? adventurous?passionate?etc. This should not include what I call "assumed attributes" such as. Honest,caring,funny,sensitive,sincere,etc. These are all things that go without saying,EVERYONE seeks them out.
Best wishes
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:18:04 PM | Hello guys,
I am ready for the next go round. I have perfected the first date (I think). I have also added information about what I am looking for. Is it enough? Too much? Too Vauge? Tell me your thoughts please.
P.S. Third person view will happen eventually.... So no need to harp on it. | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:29:38 PM | Very good like before, though somehow you managed to pull off making it even better.. gratz...
+10 dexterity and mana coming your way..
lol to the vampire sex.. i agree defo though i would never ask a girl to roleplay in fear of getting my ickle man hood bitten off.
Actually i worry i am a female and just have a big clit but then remember i love Arnold Swartz movies | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:35:04 PM | Okay I missed this one the first go around so I'll take a shot in the mound on this one.
SUPER.
That's all I've got. And take that as a compliment OP; it's not just that I'm counting the minutes till 5 so I can jet for the weekend. I honest to christoph loved your profile. It's fun, it works, it's captivating and very interesting. We have very differing interests and I'd still jump to find the message button. Short of the nerd fare you are everything most guys want in a woman. As has been mentioned update your pictures. The only other criticism I have is that you don't really describe yourself in the About Me section. But your sense of humour and personality shines through in your writing and honestly I couldn't care less if I was reading it and interested in you. I'd hope to hell you'd email me back so that I could ask a hundred questions. Good job. A+.
Cheers,
Jeff
P.S. What's a guild and where's my bloody invite? | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:38:59 PM | Deuce98:
Okay I missed this one the first go around so I'll take a shot in the mound on this one.
You.....have a *mound*?!?! and you're willing to "take a shot" in it?!?! WTH?!
Sorry, not butch enough to post in this thread and can't find my strap-on. I'll just leave quietly...... | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:40:58 PM | I tried to message you via email but couldn't so i will say it here instead..
What is MMO??
I am pants on the phone.. Face to face and message i am okay just not the evil phone convos :)
i used to play a pants game called Darkthrone, what a waste of life that was though i played it a good 2/3 years rambling sh1t lol. Though met a few great people i still chat to, so it had its benefits and used to play Dark Ages of Camolot also - twas good fun | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:55:36 PM | Indi-
Dark Ages of Camelot (DAoC) is an MMO! Massivly Multi-player Online Role Playing Game. . . and no phone needed doll We could chat on skype... maybe if I favorited you it would allow you to e-mail? (I am still a newb here, super nerd or not!)
Duece-
Thanks I do take it as a supreme compliment; I have seen some of your reviews here! "Nerd fare" *pees pants a little* Thats hilarious, yes it can turn some away, but thats intentional. I want to be accepted for ME and frankly thats who I am. I know you understand that, but I felt the need to stand on my soapbox for a second. 
A guild is a group of online friends that play games together... mine is located at www.angrenostkin.com - There is not much to look at unless you register there... you can veiw the forums through the forum link though. - So you are officially invited.
Ursula -
I have also read your comments and I invite you to share anything you've got for me. | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:58:20 PM | Wow! That is absolutely one of the best profiles I have EVER read! You have obviously put a great deal of both time and thought into it.
I will issue this one last challenge. In your what you are looking for section,you say you prefer a conversationalist. At least you were creative and thoughtful enough to come up with an alternative for "communicator". This is not a blatant "assumed given"but EVERYONE does want that for the most part. The other words you used were I think "sage adventurous"? This is incredible,and just like you not to settle for simply adventurous. My challenge is this. Come up with at least one more discriptive personality traite to add to "sage adventurous". In my opinion,if you do that,your profile will be as near to perfect as it is reasonable to expect.
Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!
best wishes
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Posted: 5/9/2008 8:32:06 PM | Good looking, well educated, thoughtful, literate, appealing interests... you could do well for yourself.
That you have a kid - and want more- is going to take a huge chunk out of your prospective audience. Still in too young a demographic for that to not be a major obstacle.
Good luck though, I am confident there are enough people left over happy with the idea of kids that you can find someone decent. | |
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