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Posted: 5/9/2008 9:09:00 AM | I really don't think I did this right. I mean I put up pictures, filled in boxes, came up with some off the wall adjectives. So you would think I would have tons of messages, inbox over flowing, but nothing.
Is the internet broken? Sometimes I wonder... | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 9:12:39 AM | Still looking it over but I have to say two things right off the bat; get rid of the kissy face pic . . . it might be just me but I HATE THOSE kind of pics!!! Also, I would lose the part where you say you were a "Jehova's Witness informer".
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Posted: 5/9/2008 9:18:27 AM | First off ,I thought EVERYONE loved those kinds of pics, I mean everyone has them? Are you in the minority here or am I just that thick?
Second. So I shouldn't include my ex-religious beliefs/occupation? I think I can do that. Unfortunetely, that will leave it more "naked". I guess I can talk about what I am doing now, and/or maybe what I took from that past experience.
Thanks for the help, and quick response! | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 9:25:52 AM |
First off ,I thought EVERYONE loved those kinds of pics, I mean everyone has them? Are you in the minority here or am I just that thick? Remember, you came here for advice. You've already received the answer to most of these. I think you answered the last one yourself.
My advice to you is that you first write a profile. If you need any help tweaking it, we'll be here for you.
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Posted: 5/9/2008 9:29:37 AM | Ditch the headline. No woman wants to think she’s got to measure up to your high standards, and lets face it the dimes are thin out there.
The Jehovah’s joke isn’t funny, unless you were ACTUALLY a Jehovah informer. Then it’s kind of quirky. Otherwise it says nothing about your personality, other than you don’t take this thing seriously at all, and then why should they take you seriously?
The First Date bit is a bit of a cop-out. I’d lose the chillaxing, politics, and interesting topics from your interest in lieu of a handful of better ones, and preferably some unisex interests that she might share also.
You are a good looking dude who obviously likes to enjoy life and have fun. All your pictures are of you partying, and the third one with the beautiful girl on your arm pretty much gets you rejected and overlooked by EVERY girl. They see pretty girl and think competition. They don’t want to have to fight for your attention and affection, or to try and keep your eye from wandering. Good luck! Also, are you looking to date or to hang out? Hangout profiles are very suspect. I find them deceitful at best. If you want to date but not seriously then you need to say that. You also need to say who you are and who this woman might be. Use the space provided; that's what it's there for! | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 9:33:54 AM | Hi,
you need to put a lot more info into your profile. At the moment you're telling the ladies absolutely nothing about yourself.
Also, what exactly are you looking for on this site? Most women are either looking for dates, friends or just chat. Kids and teenagers 'hang out' most adults don't.
Try to tell us all more about you, your likes, what makes you laugh etc..... and yep, ditch the kissy pic !
Don't go worrying about not getting 'tons' of messages, the majority of people getting that many are normally pictured near naked or ladies offering the obvious! think quality over quantity, better to get a few messages from decent people you might actually like than hundreds from a load of undesirables.
Good luck and happy fishing!
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Posted: 5/9/2008 9:39:35 AM |
Remember, you came here for advice. You've already received the answer to most of these. I think you answered the last one yourself.
Wow sorry, just trying to make sure it was good advice before I took it. Clearly it was, and I am thick.
The Jehovah’s joke isn’t funny, unless you were ACTUALLY a Jehovah informer. Then it’s kind of quirky. Otherwise it says nothing about your personality, other than you don’t take this thing seriously at all, and then why should they take you seriously?
I guess its hard to take people seriously on the internet. Even though it is true, I can see why most people would take it as a joke, and then would just blow the rest.
Also, are you looking to date or to hang out? Hangout profiles are very suspect. I find them deceitful at best. If you want to date but not seriously then you need to say that.
teenagers 'hang out' most adults don't.
So I guess hanging out is not something most people do. Good to know
Thanks for all the advice! | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 9:58:25 AM | You are claiming to be searching for the one thing that will be the single most influentual factor in the remainder of your life for better OR for worse.If you are not willing to take it any more seriously than you apparently do,It will more than likely be for worse than for better IMO. Those that have responded were a LOT more patient and generous than I would have been. I am MORE THAN WILLING to help someone that SINCERELY needs help. You do not give me the impression of being sincere about anything. You ( I use this word VERY LOSELY, "completed" your profile in likely less than 5 minutes total.
Then you have the gall to come here and ask US to do it for you. Well, a few of the others were willing, I am NOT. Grow up, improve your additude, and I will gladly help you. Untill then, it looks to me as if you will lead a rather frustrating life. These kind people gave of themselves to try to help YOU! I suggest that you carefully consider taking their advice, it was ALL good advice.
Best wishes
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Posted: 5/9/2008 10:04:18 AM | Congratulations on your recovery from Jehovah's Witness-ism. I mean it. I have relatives who are JW's and it can't have been easy for you.
Having said that, your ex-religion is not ALL that you are. Who are you now? It's really not a girl's job to come to your aid to figure that out. (Hint: We're looking for more than a list of things you do or like to do. Something personal!)
At the top of this forum is a VERY useful "Profile Writing Tips" thread. Check it out, at elast the first 5 posts or so. It will help show you what to include -- and NOT include -- in a good profile. Here's the link:
http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingPosts1262627.aspx
When you've made changes, come back and post here for a second review.
P.S. You mention your expectation that your inbox would be overflowing -- I hope you're looking at profiles and emailing girls who interest you? Not just waiting around to be contacted? | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 1:51:08 PM | Okay made some updates, hopefully this is better than the last one.
Thanks to everyone so far for the great advice.
You are claiming to be searching for the one thing that will be the single most influential factor in the remainder of your life for better OR for worse. If you are not willing to take it any more seriously than you apparently do, It will more than likely be for worse than for better IMO.
I never made that claim, and I was being serious. I was claiming to be looking for someone to help me readjust during this new part of my life, mainly friends. I also agree that if I was searching for that person, then I might need a little more substance in my profile, but that does not mean I was not taking it seriously. If I was not taking this seriously, why would I come here asking for help?
Those that have responded were a LOT more patient and generous than I would have been. I am MORE THAN WILLING to help someone that SINCERELY needs help. You do not give me the impression of being sincere about anything.
I'm sorry that you could not have been more patient. I do think you might have been more then generous on sharing your opinion though. How do I come off as being insincere? I definitely need to change that, don't need anyone else to get that wrong impression.
You ( I use this word VERY LOSELY) "completed" your profile in likely less than 5 minutes total. Then you have the gall to come here and ask US to do it for you.
I'm sorry you got the impression that my profile only took 5 minutes to make. Do you still get that impression? I have the gall to come here and ask for advice, but no where did I ask for people to fill in the boxes for me.
Well, a few of the others were willing, I am NOT. Grow up, improve your attitude, and I will gladly help you. Until then, it looks to me as if you will lead a rather frustrating life.
You have actually been very helpful. I didn't realize how people could get so frustrated with my previous profile. Believe it or not, frustration is the opposite emotion I want people to have when reading it, especially if they have so much frustration that leads to unnecessary name calling. My life has been frustrating from time to time, but never over a profile I read on the internet. Maybe it is you who is leading the frustrating life which is carrying over to these forums?
These kind people gave of themselves to try to help YOU! I suggest that you carefully consider taking their advice, it was ALL good advice.
Couldn't agree with you more! Thanks everyone! | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 1:59:10 PM | Mr. Clock (can I call you "Ticking"?), I *couldn't* be more impressed. Your profile is about ten million times better, good on ya! Never have I seen such a complete switcharound in such a short time.
Just sort out a few more good pics of yourself to post, and you should be good to go.
You didn't answer my question about whether you were emailing women whose profiles seemed interesting to you rather than waiting for them to contact you. That is definitely the way to go, especially now that you have a good profile to work with.
More pics! More pics!
Good luck to you. | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:05:57 PM | OP,
I still don't see a section in there about who you are looking to find. Everything else looks really great aside from maybe the pictures. Let's see some bright, clear ones of you and a close up also. It'll do you a world of good! | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:09:05 PM | Very nice profile. I think you've done well!! In fact, if you weren't so far away, I'd contact you myself!!
Good luck man! | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:22:59 PM | I am not a Jehovah Witness, thank-you very much.
I am towards the religious side, you do not have to believe my way of talking to the Lord,nor do force you to believe, that is one thing I do not talk about in this site, nor will you hear any political comments by me.
I did not make any religious comments!
You need to read my profile again and do it slowly so you read every word. | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:23:52 PM | Mr. Clock (can I call you "Ticking"?), I *couldn't* be more impressed. Your profile is about ten million times better, good on ya! Never have I seen such a complete switcharound in such a short time.
Just sort out a few more good pics of yourself to post, and you should be good to go.
You didn't answer my question about whether you were emailing women whose profiles seemed interesting to you rather than waiting for them to contact you. That is definitely the way to go, especially now that you have a good profile to work with.
More pics! More pics!
Feel free to call me Ticking.
I think I might be the only person on the planet who doesn't own a digitial camera, but I will hunt down some better pictures of me.
Sorry for missing your question the first time. I have been emailing some women here and there, but when I didn't get the amount of responses I would have liked; I slowly stopped. My old profile could explain why that was the case, but thanks to you guys it seems like that shouldn't be a problem anymore.
Very nice profile. I think you've done well!! In fact, if you weren't so far away, I'd contact you myself!!
Good luck man!
Thanks for your help and for the encouraging remarks. | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 2:57:15 PM |
Kindia,
Pardon my friench here but what the fook, did you forget to take your meds this morning?
My thoughts exactly!! | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 3:17:54 PM | That is a good start! Now,due to the fact that I was so hard on you the last time,I am going to ask you if you are interested in my thoughts. I am a very slow typer,and it takes me quite some time to do it properly. I am more than willing to do that for you if you would like me to. But I would like you to ask directly,so i do not "waiste" a 1/2 hour.
best wishes
OFCB | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 3:22:37 PM | Sorry about that,I posted before I read your respose to me. I will gladly do that for you young man!
OFCB | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 3:43:00 PM | | Holy cow... I started to do a review of your profile earlier, in its previous form and I quit reading after a few sentances. However, this new version is spectacular! I love the condiment argument, you sound like someone who would automatically fit in with my social circle. In fact we all planned on moving to Austin, but that looks to be on hold for a while. In any case, much better read. - Nerdsauce | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 3:54:04 PM | | I'll join the chorus - big improvement. The story of continuous condiment conundrum is darn amusing, and a great way to close. | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 4:15:56 PM | kindia.
i am into having my balls trampled on by stillettos, i love nothing more than waking up in the morning with the smell of urine on my mustashe. I can be male or female.
If i fit the bill feel free to give me a call | |
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Posted: 5/9/2008 4:21:52 PM | OP: where did the pic of you molesting that donkey come from?!? Whoa!
Let me solve your 3-year-long conflict right now: The only things that count as condiments are sauces. Ketchup, mustard, mayo. That's it. The other things like pickles, onions and tomatoes are "fixings," a.k.a. "trimmings."
I like problem-solving. It's fun. | |
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