Anyone try online dating sites?

[Happy29]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

Critique away, I don't give a &^%$

http://www.okcupid.com/profile/OS_Superman

[ubernoob]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

http://www.okcupid.com/profile/Candyman5OS

Changed my profile up a little. Deleted pics and added new ones.

Some good changes. I would say that (from my experience only) that don't state "I don't care" / "I have no preference" in your profile. Females (and males) like friends and partners that don't show apathy. Caring (from the tiniest bit to being fanatical) shows character. So while you may not have a true preference in movies, don't state that you don't have a preference. There is something you would rather watch over another, so change that.

As for music and movies I have no preference. I listen to everything and really don't care what I watch however I am a huge sports fan but not so much as to blow off plans to watch them. Some other stuff I enjoy are fishing, golfing, basketball, football and other things. I do have a car as well as a job so I'm not a dead beat.

Something to rewrite this is like...

"I have a wide and varied interests in both music and movies, so it's hard for me to pick an absolute favorite. Some of my preferred genres that you may catch me enjoying on a normal day are (insert here) but that by no means is where it ends. Not only do I enjoy watching sports but I try to actively play quite a few including fishing, golfing, basketball and football. I believe in working hard for what I have and am proud that I earned not only my car, but also many other things in my life."

Obviously put this into your own words... but saying something like "I'm not a dead beat" kinda comes across as trying too hard. Just be yourself. Good chicks can spot someone whos fake from a mile away, especially online. Remember, being secure with yourself is the best. Figure out what you have to offer and accentuate that. Chicks dig security (hence gold diggers, hot women with ugly dudes and other unexplainable phemonena.) If they know that you are reliable, stable and the like it makes it that much easier for them to talk to you.

[ubernoob]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

Critique away, I don't give a &^%$

http://www.okcupid.com/profile/OS_Superman

Currently taking the trash out like a good houseboy so I'm just gonna edit in more after I look over more of your profile.

Most of your pictures are great, but I would take out the super close-up ones. Girls I've talked to do not like that as it seems kind of awkward. That would be pics #1, #3. #5 is take it or leave it for the most part, as you look happier in it (part of the thing with closeups is it always makes pictures look emo unless they are super cheesy.)

Make the picture with your son the main profile picture as not only does it show you happy, but it shows you with what you truly care about.

[Candyman5]

Some good changes. I would say that (from my experience only) that don't state "I don't care" / "I have no preference" in your profile. Females (and males) like friends and partners that don't show apathy. Caring (from the tiniest bit to being fanatical) shows character. So while you may not have a true preference in movies, don't state that you don't have a preference. There is something you would rather watch over another, so change that.



Something to rewrite this is like...

"I have a wide and varied interests in both music and movies, so it's hard for me to pick an absolute favorite. Some of my preferred genres that you may catch me enjoying on a normal day are (insert here) but that by no means is where it ends. Not only do I enjoy watching sports but I try to actively play quite a few including fishing, golfing, basketball and football. I believe in working hard for what I have and am proud that I earned not only my car, but also many other things in my life."

Obviously put this into your own words... but saying something like "I'm not a dead beat" kinda comes across as trying too hard. Just be yourself. Good chicks can spot someone whos fake from a mile away, especially online. Remember, being secure with yourself is the best. Figure out what you have to offer and accentuate that. Chicks dig security (hence gold diggers, hot women with ugly dudes and other unexplainable phemonena.) If they know that you are reliable, stable and the like it makes it that much easier for them to talk to you.

Thanks for the tips. I'm horrible at coming up with this type of stuff so I may "borrow" some of your ideas (lol) but not copy and paste the whole thing.

[NDAlum]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

Yep #1 & #3 need to go Happy.

Also bump up the age of girls you are looking for. 24 is low if you're 36 IMO. That could turn away some of the ladies in your age range. Maybe like 27/28...would def look better.

[NDAlum]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

Where were you guys at when I posted my link?

Shoot me down fellas. Its needs updating.

http://www.okcupid.com/profile/taxman12

I'm not a member so I can't rip it apart

[Happy29]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

Yep #1 & #3 need to go Happy.

Also bump up the age of girls you are looking for. 24 is low if you're 36 IMO. That could turn away some of the ladies in your age range. Maybe like 27/28...would def look better.

Cool thanks a lot its updated now.

[rangerrick012]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

OK guys, critique away.

http://www.okcupid.com/profile/rangerrick012

[NDAlum]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

OK guys, critique away.

http://www.okcupid.com/profile/rangerrick012

Pics are fine.

I'll actually read your profile...

You sound insecure

List nothing negative on your profile. Nothing.

Few things that stick out as bad:

Webbed toes might scare someone off
You used text language (Bc tbh...)
Don't say you look young. They can tell you that. Then you can reply with something witty.
The smiley face should be reserved for text game purposes

Just my thoughts.

[rangerrick012]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

Pics are fine.

I'll actually read your profile...

You sound insecure

List nothing negative on your profile. Nothing.

Few things that stick out as bad:

Webbed toes might scare someone off
You used text language (Bc tbh...)
Don't say you look young. They can tell you that. Then you can reply with something witty.
The smiley face should be reserved for text game purposes

Just my thoughts.

Fair enough. I list nothing negative on my profile, but a few of the answers to my questions are definitely things that can be seen as negative. Even though it's not there under my description.

Fixed the 'I look young' and text speak stuff, but I'm sticking with the webbed toes since I actually had a chick reply and ask me about it and struck up a conversation afterwards.

[baumy300]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

Alright critique me fellas...Anything you got for me will be helpful as Im new to this...

Www.okcupid.com/profile/dleond

Look at this fool!

He's playing the damned dating game on easy mode!

[CWSapp757]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

@ Rangerrick... you right around the corner from me man! I'm over here in Bad News. I tend to agree with NDAlum except for the fact that you sound insecure. ND, I don't know if he changed it since you saw it but the only thing in his profile that I would look at as potentially insecure is the "things I think about" section and even there I don't know if insecure is the right word. But I might be late to the party and he may have enhanced the profile since then so my bad if so.

Man, this is fun. I've been locked down for years so I'm living through you guys. Let's go get some chics!!! Lol.

[CMH]

@ Rangerrick... you right around the corner from me man! I'm over here in Bad News. I tend to agree with NDAlum except for the fact that you sound insecure. ND, I don't know if he changed it since you saw it but the only thing in his profile that I would look at as potentially insecure is the "things I think about" section and even there I don't know if insecure is the right word. But I might be late to the party and he may have enhanced the profile since then so my bad if so.

Man, this is fun. I've been locked down for years so I'm living through you guys. Let's go get some chics!!! Lol.

May need to rename this thread OS Wingmen.


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[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

I guess I might as well. I think I got enough 5* ratings, don't get my hopes up and make me think I got a new legit rating...

http://www.okcupid.com/profile/guywholivesinTX

[DickDalewood]

Re: Anyone try online dating sites?

Look at this fool!

He's playing the damned dating game on easy mode!

T, I think your profile just scored you a date ...