| Dec 25, 2005 @ 3:57 AM |
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Angel54214
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This thread is created for members that would like help with revising their profiles (photos included). Suitable options are advise, opinions and ideas through questions and commentaries from MD members. Keep in mind this is a "help one another" thread. This is to ask and offer change in quality of individual written profiles and posting photos. Hope this will benefit many members by coming here to be on their way in finding that special person or friend.
Please Refrain From These Options:
Sarcasm
Bashing
Lowering Self Esteem
Gender Enpowerment
Racial Slurs
Physical Appearance Jesters
Status & Age Derogatory
Humor is welcomed if not containing any of the refrains above. This is a help editor thread
for those that wish to use it. So please join and establish our help team for one another.
            
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| Dec 25, 2005 @ 4:03 AM |
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Angel54214
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Some helpful ideas:
Profile-spelling/phrasing, paraphrasing/english/paragraphing/slang quotes/restructuring/abbreviations/punctuations/topics/interests/blogs to name a few.
Photos-How to's/imaging/appearance/clearity/facial expressions/backgrounds to name a few.
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| Dec 26, 2005 @ 1:06 AM |
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ash_is_unforgetable
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Angel thats so sweet of you to want to help people
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| Dec 26, 2005 @ 1:47 AM |
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Angel54214
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Thank you Ash...but I hoping many will join in to help those that really want it.
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| Dec 26, 2005 @ 2:23 AM |
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Classy_Blonde
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Angel,
You neve cease to amaze me.
I have looked at some individuals profiles and thought, "That's a very good-looking person. Too bad they don't try..."
Of course, I didn't know how to make a suggestion, w/out hurting their feelings.
Now they can ask themselves.
Good idea!
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| Dec 26, 2005 @ 4:09 AM |
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Angel54214
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Yes Classy....This will help many that want it. Even questions they may have or advise.
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 8:35 AM |
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sweetniki
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Thanks for doing this! I have been around here for about a year. I had a different profile for a while and got lots and lots of hits with emails, but they were all pretty much sexually based. Now, I've changed the profile and get very few emails but still get many hits. For instance I've had 93 since yesterday. Is there anyway to get good, sincerely written emails from someone who just might be interested in talking, becoming friends and perhaps more? I sure don't find that much on here and am feeling like my profile is what is wrong. Any constructive thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Niki
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 9:22 AM |
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Greystone1
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I have mixed feelings on this. Above all, a profile should accurately portray the person. One of my pet peeves is professional glamour pics. I'm thinking too much help with the text could make it similarly deceptive.
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 10:48 AM |
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sweetniki
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I agree but I sure would like some comments on what people see is right or wrong with what I'm saying and maybe point me in different directions. Advice is only that. It can be taken or left but I like to weigh my decisions based on others' inputs.
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 10:50 AM |
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Angel54214
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'Grey', you've missed my reason for this post honey...Its to help others. Some are not very good at writings verbs, nouns, etc. Its not to take away, its to improve. Its for ideas and suggestions. We all want help time to time. Like what to you think? How does it read? I seen many members unsure about how it portraits to the public. Slang words; not everyone knows what they are or mean. If you write your own resume', wouldn't you want an opinion from some one? I am in the writing business on the side, and boy I always appreciate help!
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 10:53 AM |
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Angel54214
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I have to go to work, but I will return in the evening PST to assist in helping. Others are sure welcomed to be helpers too.. Its not just my thread, its everyones..
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 11:02 AM |
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Mischief484
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I'm a veteran of match, matchmaker, matchdoctor and yahoo. I have a few suggestions for females (as I don't read many males' profiles and wouldn't know a good one from a bad one).
Keep it short and to the point. A profile is like a woman's skirt--it should be short enough to be interesting but long enough to cover the subject. It should also be complete, with all physical feature questions answered accurately. If you have a few extra pounds, say so. Do not say "average" if you are not average. Many men--myself included have a pretty good idea of what we're looking for. Being as honest and as complete as possible is the best chance you have of being found by someone looking for you!
Photos, photos, photos! When searching, I use the photos only option every time. If I can't see you, I won't see you.
On the subject of pictures, there should be at least two. One should be a close enough shot to show a recognizable face. The other should be a full body shot. One (or both) should show you smiling.
Last of all, I have never met a man who does not think that a hint of naughtiness isn't immediately attractive. You don't have to come across as a slut--but a little devilishness goes a very long way. Trust me...
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 11:39 AM |
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Greystone1
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I agree but I sure would like some comments on what people see is right or wrong with what I'm saying and maybe point me in different directions. Advice is only that. It can be taken or left but I like to weigh my decisions based on others' inputs.
Ok... fair enough. I have looked through your profile. Overall, it is excellently written.
It does, however have a couple buzz phrases which I would find unappealing, i.e. "Barbie doll" and "real woman". These show a certain level of bitterness and disconnect from reality. But perhaps these PC phrases are part of the real you. If they are, keep them.
Which of your pics best portrays the real you?
[Edited on 12/27/2005 11:41 AM]
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 11:55 AM |
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wandaful123
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Opening myself up for critique.... (constuctive hopefully)
Thanks Angel, what a great idea!
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 11:57 AM |
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Pete73052
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Opening myself up for critique....
Yes... um... could you make your profile say you're closer to me please?
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 12:20 PM |
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Greystone1
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Opening myself up for critique.... (constuctive hopefully)
I like your profile very much... but let's pick nits, shall we?
An ellipse has three dots...
There should be no comma after "wanna".
You misspelled "equivalent".
You are missing an "h" in "without".
"Pretty" should be capitalized.
There should be a period after "dining".
Note that I have no problem at all with using slang words. I like it when people write the way they talk. It is real and shows a part of their true self.
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 12:28 PM |
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Greystone1
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In fairness, I suppose I should open my own profile for critique, so have at it, everyone.
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 12:30 PM |
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spongebob777
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Leve my profil and speling along. 
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 12:53 PM |
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Classy_Blonde
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This is fun. Now we are going to see a ton of hits to our profiles.
Let's just remember. It is purely constructive criticism.
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| Dec 27, 2005 @ 12:55 PM |
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swingpup
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Gulp....Would you please checked mine? 
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