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16 July 2003, 04:04 PM
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Have been using this for a little while and not having much luck. Not getting any replies!! I've got a photo on there, and I think I'm a reasonable looking guy!
What's the secret?
What's the secret?
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16 July 2003, 04:35 PM
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i've been regidtered with another online agency and had a couple of responses ;-)
give me a email as per profile and see if i can help
Steve
i've been regidtered with another online agency and had a couple of responses ;-)
give me a email as per profile and see if i can help
Steve
16 July 2003, 04:38 PM
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no I wont do that! As for advice, you need to make yourself stand out from all the other blokes. Every single person on there thinks they have a good sense of humour, easy going, tolerant, attractive, happy to go out but just as comfortable relaxing in front of the fire with a nice bottle of wine, blah blah blah... Whilst you may think this is what potential dates want to read, it doesnt grab their attention. What I would suggest is that you create a fake profile as a woman, and then you can have a look at what some of the other blokes have written (you may feel a little bit odd looking at other guy's profiles though!)
Stick with it as its fun when you start getting replies. If you get your profile right you will get ladies writing to you. I know I did (in fact my gf, who I am now living with, contacted me first). Cut out any waffle, dont try to impress with info on your job and try to come across as confident but not arrogant. That is quite a fine line.
I hope this helps. Feel free to post any questions or email me as per profile.
Steve
Stick with it as its fun when you start getting replies. If you get your profile right you will get ladies writing to you. I know I did (in fact my gf, who I am now living with, contacted me first). Cut out any waffle, dont try to impress with info on your job and try to come across as confident but not arrogant. That is quite a fine line.
I hope this helps. Feel free to post any questions or email me as per profile.
Steve
16 July 2003, 04:41 PM
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copied and pasted for your info!
Read our Guidelines. Do this before you post a profile so you can be sure that Your profile will get posted on the site. All personal profiles are subject to rejection or removal if they do not meet our guidelines.
· Write a catchy headline. Make it memorable but don't be boastful. "Saucy Princess seeks Sensitive Pirate for Midnight Raid" tells a lot more about you than "SWM craves Attention."
· Post a photo. Want more responses? The easiest way to get noticed is to post a photo on your personal profile. Try to find a picture that shows how you normally look (because that's the person we want to meet!). Read our tips for choosing a photo.
· Describe yourself and the person you're seeking. What makes you unique? People are more likely to respond to Your profile if they are attracted by something you've told them about you. Focus on the positives.
· Show -- don't tell. Instead of saying "I like music, films and restaurants," offer specific examples. It's more revealing to say you're turned on by "Coldplay, Woody Allen flicks, and spicy Indian food."
· Be creative. Have fun with Your profile! That way people will know they can have fun with you. Make Your profile stand out by describing your most intriguing feature or your most memorable experience.
· Keep it brief. No one wants to read your life story. Write enough to catch someone's attention. You can share the more personal details later.
· Don't lie! Honesty can prevent disappointment for both you and your potential date. Just remember, you could end up meeting someone who reads Your profile, so don't say you're 6'1" if you're really 5'4".
· Double-check your spelling and grammar. People are more likely to take Your profile seriously if you've put some thought into it. Use proper punctuation and capitalisation. PROFILES WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS LOOK LIKE SHOUTING. profiles written in all lowercase with no punctuation even commas are hard for readers to understand dont you agree
HTH
Steve
Read our Guidelines. Do this before you post a profile so you can be sure that Your profile will get posted on the site. All personal profiles are subject to rejection or removal if they do not meet our guidelines.
· Write a catchy headline. Make it memorable but don't be boastful. "Saucy Princess seeks Sensitive Pirate for Midnight Raid" tells a lot more about you than "SWM craves Attention."
· Post a photo. Want more responses? The easiest way to get noticed is to post a photo on your personal profile. Try to find a picture that shows how you normally look (because that's the person we want to meet!). Read our tips for choosing a photo.
· Describe yourself and the person you're seeking. What makes you unique? People are more likely to respond to Your profile if they are attracted by something you've told them about you. Focus on the positives.
· Show -- don't tell. Instead of saying "I like music, films and restaurants," offer specific examples. It's more revealing to say you're turned on by "Coldplay, Woody Allen flicks, and spicy Indian food."
· Be creative. Have fun with Your profile! That way people will know they can have fun with you. Make Your profile stand out by describing your most intriguing feature or your most memorable experience.
· Keep it brief. No one wants to read your life story. Write enough to catch someone's attention. You can share the more personal details later.
· Don't lie! Honesty can prevent disappointment for both you and your potential date. Just remember, you could end up meeting someone who reads Your profile, so don't say you're 6'1" if you're really 5'4".
· Double-check your spelling and grammar. People are more likely to take Your profile seriously if you've put some thought into it. Use proper punctuation and capitalisation. PROFILES WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS LOOK LIKE SHOUTING. profiles written in all lowercase with no punctuation even commas are hard for readers to understand dont you agree
HTH
Steve
16 July 2003, 04:43 PM
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try something like this....
tall gorgeous blonde bi-sexual 20yo girl, massive norks, filthy mind and willing to fukc like a bunny on the first night. will cook and clean, into porno (watching and starring), willing to let you go bareback and trap two on the second date
you can even drive my Scooby from now on.
might work...?
sorry, but without your ad, we will have no idea where you are going wrong.
tall gorgeous blonde bi-sexual 20yo girl, massive norks, filthy mind and willing to fukc like a bunny on the first night. will cook and clean, into porno (watching and starring), willing to let you go bareback and trap two on the second date
you can even drive my Scooby from now on.
might work...?
sorry, but without your ad, we will have no idea where you are going wrong.
16 July 2003, 05:39 PM
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OK, I think I have some work to do on my profile then. I have definitely gone down the 'good sense of humour, likes to go out socialising and also stay in with bottle of wine' route...
16 July 2003, 09:09 PM
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why are you waiting for them to ask you? should nt you be doing the asking??????????? Yeh I know its a two way thing, but that still means you should do SOME chasing
do you stand around in bars hoping girls will come up to you and chat?? well then! unless your looks are god like, like mine you wont get anywhere.......... 
[Edited by ADP - 7/16/2003 9:10:48 PM]
do you stand around in bars hoping girls will come up to you and chat?? well then! unless your looks are god like, like mine you wont get anywhere..........
[Edited by ADP - 7/16/2003 9:10:48 PM]
16 July 2003, 09:20 PM
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ADP,
That's the thing, I have been sending out the messages. Just not getting any replies!! I reckon I should stick to the old fashioned method to be honest. Just get out there and meet them in real life.
That's the thing, I have been sending out the messages. Just not getting any replies!! I reckon I should stick to the old fashioned method to be honest. Just get out there and meet them in real life.
16 July 2003, 09:22 PM
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i stand corrected then, maybe they are all tight and dont want to pay the fee to read your messages??? if they see your profile and arent 100% about it, they probably wont shell out.............
it could be worse, you could be me, had a date, planned a second one on the night and now..............silence, no response from the cow........wimin, sod em
it could be worse, you could be me, had a date, planned a second one on the night and now..............silence, no response from the cow........wimin, sod em