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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West

We spent a fair while writing ours and I’d say the majority, based on the messages we get would appear not to have read it.

Obvs, the option is there to delete most of it.

My question is has anyone ever had a detailed profile and replaced it? Id be interested to hear if it made any difference.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I'd guess 80% won't read them

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I get lots of messages referencing certain phrases i had in mine - I've actually just tidied it up a bit, but cornflakes, Alice and shit show were frequently mentioned

So on reflection its probably 50 : 50 between the wuu22nbb and those who read it /reference something.

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By *naswingdressWoman  over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I'd guess 80% won't read them "

Yeah, definitely a majority won't read them. Some will do a control F for the 'key word' if you have one. Which is why I don't.

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By *ags73Man  over a year ago

glasgow-ish

I do read profiles.

With my own it’s trying to simplify as it was too much and too long

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West

We are no where near 50% reading it. If its 5%i’d be amazed. Im wondering if the photos need toning down or reducing to see if that makes a difference?

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By *ealitybitesMan  over a year ago

Belfast

I used to get stupid messages from people who didn't read mine so I changed it to make it simple for them.

I've still had a few messages mostly from couples telling me they knew I didn't believe a word of what I'd written and this was how it would actually go down.....

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By *illy IdolMan  over a year ago

Midlands


"We spent a fair while writing ours and I’d say the majority, based on the messages we get would appear not to have read it.

Obvs, the option is there to delete most of it.

My question is has anyone ever had a detailed profile and replaced it? Id be interested to hear if it made any difference. "

It's long. Most men would give up, but that might be what you want

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West

Never knew that. Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

If its an interesting profile I'll read every word

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By *illy IdolMan  over a year ago

Midlands

Nice pictures though

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By *naswingdressWoman  over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

For me a long profile is a filter. If you haven't read it, it's not going anywhere. And I'm not going to hold your hand to tell you that or how to prove you have. Show, don't tell.

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By *illy IdolMan  over a year ago

Midlands


"If its an interesting profile I'll read every word "

You've not solved one of my well though out riddles yet

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I don't think most people read profile bios honestly. About 95 percent of the messages I get are just wuu2 or its some 30 year old masc/straight dude. I have shortened mine down a bit to try and make it more concise, it hasn't done much.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"We are no where near 50% reading it. If its 5%i’d be amazed. Im wondering if the photos need toning down or reducing to see if that makes a difference? "

OP you can hit 'reply and quote' on the comment and then we'll be able to track replies

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"If its an interesting profile I'll read every word

You've not solved one of my well though out riddles yet"

I'll refer you to word one

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I was always taught that words are cheap, judge people by their actions

Which is why I ignore the bio and just assume theyre gagging for it from anyone. Why else would they be on a sex site

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West


"We spent a fair while writing ours and I’d say the majority, based on the messages we get would appear not to have read it.

Obvs, the option is there to delete most of it.

My question is has anyone ever had a detailed profile and replaced it? Id be interested to hear if it made any difference.

It's long. Most men would give up, but that might be what you want"

Thanks- we thought explaining what we like once would sabe having to repeat it over and over

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"We are no where near 50% reading it. If its 5%i’d be amazed. Im wondering if the photos need toning down or reducing to see if that makes a difference? "

Wait, there was a profile written? All I got to were the photos which I duly fabbed.

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By *ora the explorerWoman  over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Very rarely. If I’m interested in someone I might but again that’s very rare .

I wouldn’t just read one randomly.

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By *ewCoupleHXCouple  over a year ago

Halifax

We read profiles, more than once usually as we want to make sure we only engage with who we think there will be a chance of taking things further.

Length of profile doesn't bother us much as much as coherence and fluidity.

There are some very interesting long profiles on here full of fab anecdotes and funny one liners.

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West


"We are no where near 50% reading it. If its 5%i’d be amazed. Im wondering if the photos need toning down or reducing to see if that makes a difference?

OP you can hit 'reply and quote' on the comment and then we'll be able to track replies "

Thank you. Forum virgin. If you hadnt guessed

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By *illy IdolMan  over a year ago

Midlands


"If its an interesting profile I'll read every word

You've not solved one of my well though out riddles yet

I'll refer you to word one "

If?

That means there's a chance

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"We are no where near 50% reading it. If its 5%i’d be amazed. Im wondering if the photos need toning down or reducing to see if that makes a difference?

OP you can hit 'reply and quote' on the comment and then we'll be able to track replies

Thank you. Forum virgin. If you hadnt guessed "

welcome

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By *ags73Man  over a year ago

glasgow-ish


"We are no where near 50% reading it. If its 5%i’d be amazed. Im wondering if the photos need toning down or reducing to see if that makes a difference? "

Pictures are great. Maybe more of mister and together and reduce the number.

It’s the lowest base that is generating the messages, guys bored and likely masturbating as they go through profiles. (Sorry)

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Instead of asking do people read profiles the better question is why should people read profiles? If the first few lines or paragraph aren’t enough to convey who you and what you’re about complete strangers aren’t going to read the rest.

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By *ewCoupleHXCouple  over a year ago

Halifax


"My question is has anyone ever had a detailed profile and replaced it? Id be interested to hear if it made any difference. "

Yes, we had a longer profile (no way near long enough as yours though and since trimming it down and making it more punchy, we are getting contacts from folks more on our wavelength.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I think most folk just look at the pictures. The first line of our profile asks people not to wink as we don't respond to them, yet we seem to mostly get winks.

MrWho.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Instead of asking do people read profiles the better question is why should people read profiles? If the first few lines or paragraph aren’t enough to convey who you and what you’re about complete strangers aren’t going to read the rest. "

Agreed - your opening line needs to be the bait that makes you read the rest

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By *asterBuilderMan  over a year ago

Birmingham


"We spent a fair while writing ours and I’d say the majority, based on the messages we get would appear not to have read it.

Obvs, the option is there to delete most of it.

My question is has anyone ever had a detailed profile and replaced it? Id be interested to hear if it made any difference. "

I always make an effort to read a profile and tailor my message accordingly, which is frustrating when all they say is something like "Want dick now"

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West

Thats an interesting way of looking at it that we hadn’t considered. Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I just looked at the pictures sorry OP.

I did read a bit but at a certain point I stopped.

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By *entlemanrogueMan  over a year ago

Motherwell


"We spent a fair while writing ours and I’d say the majority, based on the messages we get would appear not to have read it.

Obvs, the option is there to delete most of it.

My question is has anyone ever had a detailed profile and replaced it? Id be interested to hear if it made any difference. "

I read all profiles, which usually takes about 5 seconds as they are so short.

When i went to read jiur profile i at first rhoight oh no its a long one (whichbtend to be boring) your profile text isnt boring, it flows and is informative.

I would therefore use the "They didn't read the profile" as a filter.

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West


"I just looked at the pictures sorry OP.

I did read a bit but at a certain point I stopped."

Well at least you read some of it

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West


"We spent a fair while writing ours and I’d say the majority, based on the messages we get would appear not to have read it.

Obvs, the option is there to delete most of it.

My question is has anyone ever had a detailed profile and replaced it? Id be interested to hear if it made any difference.

Thanks- some good advice here, albeit as i’d guessed no concrete answer. i guess we shall play about with it and see how we go

I read all profiles, which usually takes about 5 seconds as they are so short.

When i went to read jiur profile i at first rhoight oh no its a long one (whichbtend to be boring) your profile text isnt boring, it flows and is informative.

I would therefore use the "They didn't read the profile" as a filter."

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West


"Instead of asking do people read profiles the better question is why should people read profiles? If the first few lines or paragraph aren’t enough to convey who you and what you’re about complete strangers aren’t going to read the rest. "

An angle we hadn’t considered. Thanks

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By *parkle1974Woman  over a year ago

Leeds

My profile is written for me, about me. If someone clearky can't be arsed to read it then I can't be arsed to reply to them x

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By *ittlebirdWoman  over a year ago

The Big Smoke

Some do, some don’t.

Some will, some won’t.

Just do you OPs. It won’t change the standard of response from those who would never read it if you put FREE TITS AND A MILLION QUID HERE on your profile.

You would still get Hey! / Fuck now/ How are you messages

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Read em? I don’t even open them anymore.

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West


"Some do, some don’t.

Some will, some won’t.

Just do you OPs. It won’t change the standard of response from those who would never read it if you put FREE TITS AND A MILLION QUID HERE on your profile.

You would still get Hey! / Fuck now/ How are you messages "

I think this answer a) wins and b) is sadly true

Thanks all

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By *N4funCouple  over a year ago

Manchester

We get couples only after FF contact so we know most cannot be bothered to read our profile

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By *etMaxMan  over a year ago

Leighton Buzzard

I do enjoy this topic. Lime a few single guys have mentioned here I too write my messages with reference to the content of a profile I like and share interest with.

I do all the face pic bit.

I understand the amount of messages single ladies get and don’t expect a reply but recently the attitude is to immediately get blocked.

It’s only happened to me twice but a friend has it happen regularly.

If someone could explain that I would appreciate the advice.

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West


"I do enjoy this topic. Lime a few single guys have mentioned here I too write my messages with reference to the content of a profile I like and share interest with.

I do all the face pic bit.

I understand the amount of messages single ladies get and don’t expect a reply but recently the attitude is to immediately get blocked.

It’s only happened to me twice but a friend has it happen regularly.

If someone could explain that I would appreciate the advice. "

We block those who send a friend request with no message and anything obviously grim in terms of message. We are not stupid, its a sex site.

But “id love to split your arsehole open bitch” (true message) is not a conversation starter. Thats a block.

The other thing that grates is obvious cut and pastes that have been sent to hundreds.

If its very generic, or the “hi, wot u up to” we simply just delete them. Wouldn’t block tho.

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By *naswingdressWoman  over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I do enjoy this topic. Lime a few single guys have mentioned here I too write my messages with reference to the content of a profile I like and share interest with.

I do all the face pic bit.

I understand the amount of messages single ladies get and don’t expect a reply but recently the attitude is to immediately get blocked.

It’s only happened to me twice but a friend has it happen regularly.

If someone could explain that I would appreciate the advice. "

Some guys lose their shit when told no or when a message isn't responded to. Blocking prevents abuse. It's not personal.

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By *ittlebirdWoman  over a year ago

The Big Smoke


"I do enjoy this topic. Lime a few single guys have mentioned here I too write my messages with reference to the content of a profile I like and share interest with.

I do all the face pic bit.

I understand the amount of messages single ladies get and don’t expect a reply but recently the attitude is to immediately get blocked.

It’s only happened to me twice but a friend has it happen regularly.

If someone could explain that I would appreciate the advice. "

I generally don’t block like that but will delete most messages unread. It’s just another filter and you and your friend should take it as a no thanks

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I do read profiles.

With my own it’s trying to simplify as it was too much and too long "

I made mine intentionally longer. *true story.

If they pop into read it, I want to waste their time before they think of trying to waste mine.

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By *ddie_14051991Man  over a year ago

Dunoon

I read the profiles all the time it would be weird not to.

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By *etMaxMan  over a year ago

Leighton Buzzard

I absolutely agree with you and understand that if your approach is rude and often continues with no response you should be blocked but for a person to do it after 1 messages with content and interest. I didn’t get it.

Apologies for the typo in my original post.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I do enjoy this topic. Lime a few single guys have mentioned here I too write my messages with reference to the content of a profile I like and share interest with.

I do all the face pic bit.

I understand the amount of messages single ladies get and don’t expect a reply but recently the attitude is to immediately get blocked.

It’s only happened to me twice but a friend has it happen regularly.

If someone could explain that I would appreciate the advice. "

Ive taken to blocking anyone that messages and doesn't fit what I'm looking for. Because I used to reply back saying 'you don't fit' but they wait a few weeks and come back again..and I can't be doing with repeating myself. So I block to save the hassle in both sides.

And replying back wasn't being respected or taken notice of, so why bother.

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By *inger_SnapWoman  over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

No... Some don't even make it to the 3rd line and then complain it's like a Harry Potter book

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By *issmorganWoman  over a year ago

Calderdale innit

Lots deffo don't read them op

No matter what profile I've had,some people still don't read them.

Use it as a good filter.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I just looked at the pictures sorry OP.

I did read a bit but at a certain point I stopped."

I looked at and fabbed the photos, but only after fully reading the profile - which I thought was good and clear. Obvious I don't fit your requirements but wish you good look on fabs

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By *ddie_14051991Man  over a year ago

Dunoon

If woman delete my messages I just accept there not interested, no point talkin hissy fits about it lol

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By *etMaxMan  over a year ago

Leighton Buzzard

I understand and again I agree with you too. We have a right to our choices and if a person persists and is a pain in the arse they should get blocked.

Ladies and couples get hundreds of messages so also see the bulk deleting. I have been on here as a couple your many years before.

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By *etMaxMan  over a year ago

Leighton Buzzard

Hey Eddie. I agree and that’s also ok with me

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I absolutely agree with you and understand that if your approach is rude and often continues with no response you should be blocked but for a person to do it after 1 messages with content and interest. I didn’t get it.

Apologies for the typo in my original post. "

I think it us covered in the FAQs - no response is 'a no thank you'.. Blocking just means that when women are searching they are filtering out anyone whose profile doesn't appeal to them.

Personally i would never send face pics in an intro message as you don't know what the receiver might do with them, but obviously that is your choice (and I'm probably happily in the minority)

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By *anJenny 181Couple  over a year ago

Preston

We just changed our for the new year however on the last profile we put who we did not want and finished with the same list of what we did not want.

No one under30 yrs

No one in the Postcode area

The amount of people who messaged outside of those 2 parameters was amazing.

We have now set age preference & that's reduced the delete button a fair bit

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By *inky-girl-for-useWoman  over a year ago

Ayrshire/glasgow


"We spent a fair while writing ours and I’d say the majority, based on the messages we get would appear not to have read it.

Obvs, the option is there to delete most of it.

My question is has anyone ever had a detailed profile and replaced it? Id be interested to hear if it made any difference. "

I have literally just deleted mine and replaced with the basics after realising no one reads it and I delete most messages after reading

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By *urve_your_enthusiasmWoman  over a year ago

Manchester


"I'd guess 80% won't read them "

That's not high enough. I go for 99.99999999% and they think we won't know!

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By *naswingdressWoman  over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I absolutely agree with you and understand that if your approach is rude and often continues with no response you should be blocked but for a person to do it after 1 messages with content and interest. I didn’t get it.

Apologies for the typo in my original post. "

Some people are ever so polite and respectful... until you say no.

Try not to take it personally, it's probably just that the person on the other side has seen some shit - which has nothing to do with you, but they don't want to take their chances. They have no idea who'll flip out.

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By *etMaxMan  over a year ago

Leighton Buzzard

Ok, that’s the best example I’ve had so far.

I suppose some people don’t take “no” for an answer and I get that.

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By *amierebelMan  over a year ago

My own little world

Nah who's got time for that

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By *ddie_14051991Man  over a year ago

Dunoon

Your either gonna be someone's type or your not , I dunno why guys struggle with it , someone replied to me once saying no thanks and I replied no worries and moved on

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West


"Nah who's got time for that "

Id hope people who’d actually want to meet us

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By *reat me rightWoman  over a year ago

Rotherham

Most of the time I know that whoever has messaged me hasn't read my profile. Will I change it? Probably not, lays out what I'd like. Also, if it's obvious that they haven't read my profile then block comes easier

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By *etMaxMan  over a year ago

Leighton Buzzard

Yep I suppose you are right.

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West


"Your either gonna be someone's type or your not , I dunno why guys struggle with it , someone replied to me once saying no thanks and I replied no worries and moved on"

TBF when we have said “no” we havent had what others have alluded to in terms of a snotty or rude one back. At the end of the day people have a choice who they engage with, so if someone says no to us we just SUMO (shut up, move on)

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By *ddie_14051991Man  over a year ago

Dunoon

I just believe if your respectful then people will always remember that and you never know maybe on day they might just decide to take a chance and chat

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By *etMaxMan  over a year ago

Leighton Buzzard

Absolutely Eddie. Let’s hope being respectful does work and hope some out there learn to do the same.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Of course we read them, the same way women read all their messages …..

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By *ddie_14051991Man  over a year ago

Dunoon

Also I don't put alot in my profile because I hope if someone wants to get to know me they'll message and get to know me , if you write to much on your profile I feel like it can kill a conversation very quickly

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By *inger_SnapWoman  over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset


"Yep I suppose you are right. "

Hit "reply and quote" so people know who you're talking to

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By *etMaxMan  over a year ago

Leighton Buzzard

[Removed by poster at 02/01/24 21:23:27]

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By *etMaxMan  over a year ago

Leighton Buzzard


"Yep I suppose you are right.

Hit "reply and quote" so people know who you're talking to"

Sorry. Will do.

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By *oubleswing2019Man  over a year ago

Colchester

I'll definitely read a profile. The longer the profile, the better. After all, what is a profile if not a C.V., where the other party can detail what they are looking for ? That then saves all parties time too. It also helps others who self-filter.

It's also a good indicator of their level of education and also intellect, which might be important to some (e.g., sapiosexuals).

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By *erby DomCouple  over a year ago

Ashbourne(ish) and Chesterfield(ish)

We find that most people fall asleep halfway through ours, LOL.

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By *urvelover87Man  over a year ago

London

I actually prefer a full, well written profile to ones with loads of hot pictures but no hint about the personality of whoever is behind those pictures.

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By *andPextra OP   Couple  over a year ago

North West


"I actually prefer a full, well written profile to ones with loads of hot pictures but no hint about the personality of whoever is behind those pictures."

You may be in the minority

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By *ittlebirdWoman  over a year ago

The Big Smoke


"I actually prefer a full, well written profile to ones with loads of hot pictures but no hint about the personality of whoever is behind those pictures."

Me too. That’s why I have mine like it is. I’m an open book

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By *olfandtazCouple  over a year ago

Bristol

In our experience so far very few actually read our profile

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By *amierebelMan  over a year ago

My own little world


"Nah who's got time for that

Id hope people who’d actually want to meet us "

I'm sure most actually would tbf,

Was just being slightly jokey as most ladies/couples who have messaged me it's been clear they've not read it first and think I'm still here to play blind date

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By *inkygentkentMan  over a year ago

Maidstone

It's a tough one. I read every profile that takes my interest to make sure I am not wasting their time. But some profiles are long to the point of it being difficult to find exactly what they are looking for.

Although if a profile is written in block caps I'm gone immediately

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By *ddie1966Man  over a year ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

Always.

If someone's taken the time and patience to write a profile, I owe it to them to read it.

Generally, I ignore the really, really short ones.

If they can't be arsed, then neither can I.

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By *otSoPoshWoman  over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

I think there is actually a possibility that more people read profiles than we think do, it's just that the people who read a profile and dont message because they see they're not compatible are outweighed by the number of people that either read it and "shoot their shot" anyway or just dont read it.

We will never know.

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By *urvelover87Man  over a year ago

London


"I actually prefer a full, well written profile to ones with loads of hot pictures but no hint about the personality of whoever is behind those pictures.

You may be in the minority "

Or maybe most people who read profiles actually realise "hey I'm not what this human/humans is looking for" and just move on without getting in touch...leaving only the "hei wana fuk now" crowd to send messages

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I think there is actually a possibility that more people read profiles than we think do, it's just that the people who read a profile and dont message because they see they're not compatible are outweighed by the number of people that either read it and "shoot their shot" anyway or just dont read it.

We will never know. "

Interesting point. Though it still feels like a large majority of those who do message haven't read it. The point is to deter the incompatible ones so who knows how much that is actually working.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS  over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I think a lot of people do, unless a profile is outrageously long. Those who haven't read them generally send messages that can swiftly be ignored

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By *erby DomCouple  over a year ago

Ashbourne(ish) and Chesterfield(ish)


"I think there is actually a possibility that more people read profiles than we think do, it's just that the people who read a profile and dont message because they see they're not compatible are outweighed by the number of people that either read it and "shoot their shot" anyway or just dont read it.

We will never know. "

I think you have made a very intuitive and valid point, I think you are spot on there.

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By *otSoPoshWoman  over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I think there is actually a possibility that more people read profiles than we think do, it's just that the people who read a profile and dont message because they see they're not compatible are outweighed by the number of people that either read it and "shoot their shot" anyway or just dont read it.

We will never know.

Interesting point. Though it still feels like a large majority of those who do message haven't read it. The point is to deter the incompatible ones so who knows how much that is actually working."

Oh absolutely. A large majority of those who message probably haven't read it... I was just pondering on those who didn't message really.

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By *ags73Man  over a year ago

glasgow-ish


"I think there is actually a possibility that more people read profiles than we think do, it's just that the people who read a profile and dont message because they see they're not compatible are outweighed by the number of people that either read it and "shoot their shot" anyway or just dont read it.

We will never know. "

I’ve read a profile sometimes a few times and a single word or phrase puts me off messaging.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I would say from the people who message me, about 10% have read it. Most don't and will then get arsey with me.

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By *otSoPoshWoman  over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I think there is actually a possibility that more people read profiles than we think do, it's just that the people who read a profile and dont message because they see they're not compatible are outweighed by the number of people that either read it and "shoot their shot" anyway or just dont read it.

We will never know. I think you have made a very intuitive and valid point, I think you are spot on there."

Thank you

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By *urvelover87Man  over a year ago

London

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By *urvelover87Man  over a year ago

London


"

Oh absolutely. A large majority of those who message probably haven't read it... I was just pondering on those who didn't message really."

You could message everyone who looked at your profile and did not get in touch and ask

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By *otSoPoshWoman  over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"

Oh absolutely. A large majority of those who message probably haven't read it... I was just pondering on those who didn't message really.

You could message everyone who looked at your profile and did not get in touch and ask "

Oh god no. Several reasons why not...

1) My profile says I won't read a message anyway so if they were going to message and didn't they're just time saving.

2) I've no idea who has looked at me.

3) I'm not actually that fussed.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I love reading profiles, far more interesting and informative than pics usually. Mine is lengthy but actually only takes a minute or two to read. If you want to meet me surely a couple of minutes isn't wasted and if you don't then you won't have wasted time messaging me. Win, win!

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By *agondaMan  over a year ago

Witterings


"I love reading profiles, far more interesting and informative than pics usually. Mine is lengthy but actually only takes a minute or two to read. If you want to meet me surely a couple of minutes isn't wasted and if you don't then you won't have wasted time messaging me. Win, win!

"

Yours is fascinating … I need to add to mine

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By *pankingNorfolkCouple  over a year ago

Norwichish


"We spent a fair while writing ours and I’d say the majority, based on the messages we get would appear not to have read it.

Obvs, the option is there to delete most of it.

My question is has anyone ever had a detailed profile and replaced it? Id be interested to hear if it made any difference. "

Like you I’d guesss most don’t bother to read and just message.

But it makes it easier to give a polite reply of….i don’t think you read our profile did you?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I think profiles are rarely read. However, guys who stand out clearly demonstrate they’ve taken note. The rest can be deleted so they do work to some extent ( I think)

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By *icentiousCouple  over a year ago

Up on them there hills

The key word on our profile gives away the extent of if our profile has been read.

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By *dmundwilsonMan  over a year ago

Llandudno


"I get lots of messages referencing certain phrases i had in mine - I've actually just tidied it up a bit, but cornflakes, Alice and shit show were frequently mentioned

So on reflection its probably 50 : 50 between the wuu22nbb and those who read it /reference something. "

Perhaps it’s skewed for you?

Exquisite creature commands attention in more ways than one!

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By *un beforeMan  over a year ago

london colney

I read them.

I know no body reads mine I’m judged on looks. , buts that’s life. Shite. But true

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By *restonCouple555Couple  over a year ago

preston

We currently have single men on message block, I'd say that has eliminated around 95% of messages from people who aren't strong readers.

Considering the messages we used to get, I do feel sorry for people who are looking for single men. I'm sure there are a handful who are lovely. The others... Bleh.

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By *restonCouple555Couple  over a year ago

preston


"We are no where near 50% reading it. If its 5%i’d be amazed. Im wondering if the photos need toning down or reducing to see if that makes a difference? "

My comments would be that pics of H would be welcome, and also front-and-centre that you're only interested in FF play, instead of 2/3 into the text.

Neither of those will limit people not reading your profile, it's just my thoughts.

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By *yeSureMan  over a year ago

Glasgow

I tend to find them static. So I only skim read and as long as there are no words, phrases or pix that put me off, I’ll try and make contact.

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By *sirapMan  over a year ago

Manchester

I had a fairly detailed one, but it was pointless, in my opinion. So it’s now short and sweet(ish)

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By *ubcdverykinkyMan  over a year ago

Bourne lincs

No 90% don't read profile s because they ar pic hunters and talkers not looking for gen meetings. A real shame.

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By *TG3Man  over a year ago

Dorchester


"We spent a fair while writing ours and I’d say the majority, based on the messages we get would appear not to have read it.

Obvs, the option is there to delete most of it.

My question is has anyone ever had a detailed profile and replaced it? Id be interested to hear if it made any difference. "

nope most don't read them, i do and i read into what you've written

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By *electableicecreamMan  over a year ago

The West

If a profile catches my attention and I want to get in contact then I'm going to read the profile.

Short profiles with no info or just generic statements don't get my attention.

I'm not fond of overly fond of long bio's but that's my attention span and not the writer's issue so I will read it if I'm motivated.

Mine started fairly long and I found that once I removed all the bits that weren't for my target audience and all the bits that were obvious or redundant then I was happy with it.

It's been the same for a while now and sometimes I feel like I should write a new one but then I read it and I feel like nope, that's me.

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By *glyBettyTV/TS  over a year ago

About 3 feet away from the fence

Most people don't read them.

Which is fine because if they don't read it, I'm simply just not going to meet them. Bottom line.

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By *use and wolfCouple  over a year ago

angus

We do, most couples seem to as well.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I think there is actually a possibility that more people read profiles than we think do, it's just that the people who read a profile and dont message because they see they're not compatible are outweighed by the number of people that either read it and "shoot their shot" anyway or just dont read it.

We will never know. "

Why will we never ever see this post promoted more ? Thank you!!!!!

Because that there is me. (Im sure I’m not unique) I’ve only sent to anyone I can see I match with.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple  over a year ago

Leeds

Short or long the same people who don't read profiles still won't read the profile.

For me it depends on how much I'm into the profile to read it, if it starts demanding and entitled I won't read further, status updates will also affect wether I read it or not, those 1st few lines can make or break it for me.

Saying that I don't look to meet off here currently so looking at profiles at the moment isn't some I do much of.

Mrs

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By *eyond PurityCouple  over a year ago

Lincolnshire

People will read your status update and think they’ll get a reply regardless so I think that will be a big reason why people message too.

Great pics - gorgeous figure - only woman in pics - guys are going to message thinking you are a Hotwife or couples may think you play alone.

Some people will always think they are the exception - so regardless of you changing it, some, with your profile being so long, will just think ‘CBA, they’ll read my profile and fall in love with me/us’

K

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By *ubcdverykinkyMan  over a year ago

Bourne lincs

They don't read profile s. And no many on here even meet.

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