My profile was twice as long as it is now. I edited it down because I felt most guys were looking at it and saying something like.....

"oh lord, she talks too much"
or
" I'm not reading all that"


I like to put a lot of information in my profile. I feel it lets a guy get to know me better. However, information not read is useless.

So, long profile or short one?

Feel free to critique any other parts of my profile.


note: I will not respond to trolls in this thread. Also, while ladies are free to respond (of course) I am looking mostly for guys opinions because guys seem to have a different idea of what is a good woman's profile and what isn't. Plus, I'm on this site looking for a guy, not a woman.

I only look at your pictures Amanda. I thought we established that earlier.

Do you like duct tape?

i like it because it gives insight to what type of person you might be. if someone isn't willing to read a bit of a profile, they probably don't read books either, so.......i like my friends a little smarter than illiterate, and if they just look at the picture, and not reading it, they're only after one thing.........eventually getting laid.

ppl actually read them,

i enjoy the outdoors,

You hush.

That thread went to the mods. I sent them a message and asked them to delete it (not that I really have any say in the matter). It served it's purpose.

I thought you were a glue man?

Checked it out - looks good to me. Your profile is really not that long. Although most guys are probably only going to look at the pictures (guys being guys), just pay attention for the guys who write you about something you wrote in the profile. Then you'll know they took the interest and time to learn more about you and looked at something more than how hot you are.

In my opinion, you could even add more and that would fine - it's not too long.

i like the way you work it,no diggity,i got to bag it up

<------ In honor of Irad's return.

HI AMANDA!!

MOst of the time its not how long the profile is, Its what they are saying.

All a long profile tells me it that they are detail oriented.

And it lets you know if they are conceded.

If that is who you are you shouldn't have to tone it down, be yourself always. If a guy can't read a whole page to see if you can be is love or friend then he is not worth it.

Salient point ... I change my post to this.

to long is tooooo lame!

your beautiful, you could just say hi on your profile and i would date you. thats if you were closer to my age. just be short and sweet you can fill in the rest if an interest comes along.

I stop reading on if I am bored

Some long profiles are awesome, some I stop reading and click outa there.

I think that is the key. Regardless if your profile is long or short, as long it keeps you interested then you have achieved your goal.

long profiles are only anoying when they have no point to them...kinda like psycobabbling on the profile. If there is a point to it, then it's all good

Interesting you should say..."information not read is useless".

I disagree, Amanda. I tend to use that as a huge filter, if you will, that if someone chooses not to read my profile...then it is a good indicator this is someone I would not be compatible with.

I'm drawn to a nice mix of both clear and *PRESENT* pictures and a myriad of collective thoughts, wit, intelligence and honest expression of one's self.

Sure, being a man, a pic or two may catch my eye...but, it's the written words a woman chooses to describe herself that capture my real attention.

Regarding pics, I don't tend to enjoy the *posed* ones or "hey, look...I'm sooooo drunk" ones too much. Also, I absolutely hate the dreaded "Glamourshot" photos!

Regarding how one chooses to portray themselves in their written blurb can be subjective on many levels. I'm reasonable enough to forgive those who don't have the gift of gab when it comes to the written word, but please don't simply type:

"I like long walks on the beach...sunsets...moonlit nights...etc."

"I'm looking for an honest...blah, blah, blah... man"

Please don't list all the movies you like (I could care less about that)

Please don't list all the negatives you shy away from in a relationship (I could care less about that also)

I'll read about someone's taste in music, but will not read their laundry list of favorite bands/artists.

Don't state, on any level, what you prefer sexually: HUGE turn-OFF for me!

...the list goes on. However, the kiss of death for me with someone's profile is: "I don't know what to put here, so if you want to know, just ask." *CLICK*

Since you asked...regarding your personal profile: I clicked, I looked, I read...and not to be harsh here, but it's basic "Ho-Hum". No real "wow" factor for this guy.

Also, I researched a few of your posts, to give you the benefit of the doubt, and saw a post of yours stating you "looked at other women's profiles to see what you could steal from their written words..." (or something like that)?? Huge red flag and major NO-NO in my opinion...as what I'm not certain was: What is really "you" and what is some other woman's words you pirated from her profile.

Again, I can be forgiving because your profile reads as that of a typical 22 year old girl, and your actions here thus far confirm this. I'm sure you are a lovely gal in your own right...and I wish you much success in your search here.

Last, but not least, as long as one's profile is intriguing and well-written, I'll read it. I'm working on finishing reading Lex's profile...I've got it bookmarked at page 132 right now!