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Posted: 5/12/2008 7:30:15 AM | I have today, re-written my profile. My first was irreverent and just my attempts at humour all the way through.
I do find it difficult to articualte just 'what' if anything I am looking for.
I would again be greatful if you sages would cast your eye over me humble offering and offer again your constructive critisicm.
Thank you to all the hard working 'profile reviewers', you do a great job.
Nb. I have thick skin, so please pull no punches! | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 8:23:39 AM | Headline... Ack. All caps, mention of changes (I don't think people care), opening on big negative. Bad, bad and really bad.
Pics. Captions are not too bad, but pics are horrible. Webcams these days can take better ones. Washed out, blurry, colorless. And your hobby is drinking?
Text is a way too rambling. Yeah, it is a friends profile, but still, it should have similar structure to a conventional dating profile albeit more relaxed. You said it yourself that you find it hard to say what you are looking for - and that comes through. You are almost actively saying that you don't really much care if someone contacts you. With attitude like that, it will be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
I say decide what you want, what you are looking for in the profile, and then try to write something that would achieve that goal. You have the basics (description of you, of your interests, and your match), it is just aimless and unfocused. | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 8:54:28 AM | *cocks first and punches OP in the kidney*
Until you decide what it is you want you honestly shouldn’t be here. If you’ve come out of a relationship and are gunshy you should deal with that. If you are too busy and unsure of whether you want a relationship you should decide that too. The problem with doing something half-heartedly is that you are libel to swing your aim midstream and this causes issues with those around you. If you befriend someone and then decide you want to date them your friendship will be viewed as created under false pretences. You should consider this as it will only be detrimental to you in the long run.
Having said that, I agree with all points made by Yev. At 36 drinking seems to be a major part of your life, which will not bode well for you if you decide dating is your angle. Maybe you should assess why you drink so often. There is also no need to inform the public that you are redoing your profile. What is the chance someone is following your profile’s progression without contacting you? Slim to… no, wait, it’s zero.
You mock your profession by not including it in the space provided. Why are you afraid to list your profession here? It should not be a joking matter.
Your interests are weak. You must have more interests than that. And please, for the love of someone, remove the children’s activities! It sounds creepy, even though you have children. You may have just worded it wrong, and if so that’s fine, but what you have now will likely come off as creepy. Get rid of the furthering knowledge bit or reword it so it’s searchable. Add 6-10 more interests.
I find bits of your profile hard to understand but that is merely the language barrier, as you Brits have a bizarre way of saying things! ;-) Proof-read your profile to ensure you’ve eliminated spelling and punctuation errors, as there are a few still present. Every little thing counts.
You appear very down on yourself, even though you say you are happy being alone and with your own company. You are sceptical of finding love also. These are all big turn-offs to women.
For a friend’s profile it could work although you should consider adding a bit more pertinent information to describe yourself, and talk more about your interests. If you decide you want to date you need to revamp this completely though. | |
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| Attracted the 'wrong sort'
Posted: 5/12/2008 9:07:36 AM | All I can say is.....before I read your location or your profile, I could very easily tell you were British. Why is that, I wonder?
It may be in your phrasing, but I'm not sure.
I know that don't mean diddly to ya...but ya'll are so...funny ! | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 11:47:06 AM | Thank you for your advice, and thank you for the time you spent on formulating and typing it for me.
At this moment I can do nothing about the pictures, but acknowedge that as a matter of urgency I must.
I ahve removed, childrens activities - Do'oh I never saw how that could be misconstrued.
I have put something into my employment field (Emergency Service Worker), I am a little cautious as sometimes people see a uniform as an extension of personality.
I will address the other points raised, except the dear lady from texas, two words..
George Bush!
Thanks again.
J | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 11:49:34 AM | | The uniform will ONLY work in your favor, my friend. That women are attracted to it is something you can count on! Use it to your benefit. | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 12:15:40 PM | | ^^uh yea! What she said! Ever heard of a little ditty by a man named Tom Jones, called Sex Bomb? Strap any husky, donut-eating cop into a uniform and half the female persuasion beings to squirm. You help people for crying out loud. I'd never stop wearing those tight-fitting EMS t-shirts if I was single! LOL They say shake what ya mamma gave ya, but I say shake whatever you've got going for you. | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 3:28:43 PM | I will address the other points raised, except the dear lady from texas, two words...
George Bush!
I'M AMAZED....no British accent that time ! | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 3:54:52 PM | ^^ Ere!! Core Blimey Mary Poppins.... Can i get some tea governer?? I just spent some time playing cricket with me chums and got back just in time to check out this thread..
whato!!! ha.. ha.. ha.. Oh God... blimey, i am sooo silly sometimes..
As you may read from above, sounding British is not always a good thing 
Tom jones doesn't count, he is Welsh and they are all mad as a hatter... a country of male testosterone. Actually all us brits are like that, he really does count.
(reflects on one self) | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 4:32:16 PM | Whatchoooo talkin' 'bout ! I love Tom Jones !
Have ya heard him do "Black Betty"....cracks me up !
Black Betty was written by the great blues singer....Leadbelly (Hudie Ledbetter) so ya'd have to know the song. But he does a good job, funny though ! | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 5:05:06 PM | Well reviewed and given a lesson in bad music!
But as I am scottish origin, could we leave the taff's out of it and move on to the 'Proclaimers' or 'Rod Stuart'?
Re the comments on job
I find that some people are fixated with what is a job, 42 hours a week, nothing more or less - It is not an extension of my personality, that is why i am hesitant to make mention of it.
However the well made and valid points are being addressed.
Cheers | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 5:46:53 PM | All messed up?
Sir
I hope not to take the blame for this!
You never saw a thing!
Sorry perhaps it is humour lost in translation but i really missed the jist of your last comment, Deuce. | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 5:52:15 PM | | Literally messed up...no pictures displayed, I'm missing messages, and my entire MYFORUMS list has been cleared. I sense an unrest. | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 5:56:27 PM | If it helps, everything here is working fine.
Some PC Technical help...
'Have you tried turning it off and than back again?" Ok unpug it and walk towards the bin carrying it...
Hope you get it sorted, your advice was invaluble, i am sure others will benefit too. | |
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Posted: 5/12/2008 6:21:35 PM | Ok, I'll be serious. Check your spelling, grammar usage, dump the testimonials and get rid of that hair growing from your ears! LOL
......and Rod Stewart is great! | |
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Posted: 5/13/2008 8:40:00 AM | I just have a quick question, possibly a bit of Brit-humour I just don't get. Why on earth would you post a testimonial that includes this. . .
. . . he is the perfect catch and would be out to please a nice girl but let me warn u this if u are pleasuring down below please put a peg on ur nose . . . especially with all the spelling mistakes and awkward syntax?
- T | |
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Posted: 5/13/2008 10:04:57 AM | Subsonic....
I did not write it, not teach the author English.
She wrote it... not my humour I confess, but as she took the time and trouble to do so, would it not be churlish to do anything about it? | |
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Posted: 5/13/2008 6:11:41 PM | | ^^^maybe not but your wedding tackle surely won't thank you when no woman will want to come within three feet of it! If I met a girl in a bar and she whispered in my ear that her crotch smelled of thick musk I'd tell her that was nice and walk away. I need to gargle now... | |
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| Attracted the 'wrong sort'
Posted: 5/13/2008 6:32:03 PM | I must admit, I found the testimonials hard to read but it is your profile you wanted looking at, is it not?..
The profile's fine, the title?..it's spelt 'choose'...
[I feel like I should get my wrist slapped for being pedantic now]
Probably see you around on the UK forum. | |
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Posted: 5/13/2008 8:33:08 PM | Hint #1: If your knob is sporting cheese, it's probably time to wash the ol' fella. And use soap.
Hint #2: Women don't like to read you've been letting other women blow you.
Not classy. | |
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| Attracted the 'wrong sort'
Posted: 5/14/2008 7:12:44 AM | Ursula, deuce.
The girl has never 'blown' me, she is a friend, nothing more nothing less.
I am now in a quandry - I will have to politely ask her to change it....
I take your point's though thanks. | |
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