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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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We're all guilty if it. Making proclamations on our profile text in order to entice, reassure and appear more attractive.
Phrases like " were genuine".
"Discretion assured".
Do you read them and think, that's reassuring? Or do you cynically become uber suspicious!! |
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I kinda think they say it for the sake of it. Like, for me it's what you'd expect of people anyway so why would you feel the need to tell me?
Same way I cringe at the term BBC.... like, I'm not fucking colour blind and I'm pretty sure people that are can tell if someone is black or not.
I feel like they must think I'm proper thick if they need to tell me they're black. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I kinda think they say it for the sake of it. Like, for me it's what you'd expect of people anyway so why would you feel the need to tell me?
Same way I cringe at the term BBC.... like, I'm not fucking colour blind and I'm pretty sure people that are can tell if someone is black or not.
I feel like they must think I'm proper thick if they need to tell me they're black."
i think there saying BBC to boast rather than tell people the colour of the skin |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
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Guilty? I think mine's pretty matter of fact. I haven't described what I look like other than in the most general terms (my verifications may say more but I always assume others read those with a pinch of salt and they're not claims I make on my own behalf). Personality wise I cover the basics - and they are basics that will probably put off more people than they attract. |
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"I kinda think they say it for the sake of it. Like, for me it's what you'd expect of people anyway so why would you feel the need to tell me?
Same way I cringe at the term BBC.... like, I'm not fucking colour blind and I'm pretty sure people that are can tell if someone is black or not.
I feel like they must think I'm proper thick if they need to tell me they're black.
i think there saying BBC to boast rather than tell people the colour of the skin"
Then why not say BC then? |
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Isn’t a profile generally meant to entice and promote attractiveness to a desired audience? Doh! I forgot. No one reads them anyway!
I don’t hate those who call themselves professional - I do laugh at those who call themselves proffesional however...  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Isn’t a profile generally meant to entice and promote attractiveness to a desired audience? Doh! I forgot. No one reads them anyway!
I don’t hate those who call themselves professional - I do laugh at those who call themselves proffesional however... "
Of course, it's our shop front window after all.
I admit to approaching everyone new with a little trepidation, but reading that they are genuine will do little to alleviate my initial suspicion? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Going on a inner cynic belief, anyone that says they are genuine, normal, nice or decent are to be avoided! Professional claimants also get a wide birth.
Anyone with a profile with some humour and personality in it are far more likely to get me to take note and respond if they have a sent a message or wink or I’ll make the first move on them 
Although now off to check my profile to make sure I’ve not used any of those words! Lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I mention the fact that I only want people from South Wales to message me but people seem to think that's a joke and continue to message me from all over the U.K. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I mention the fact that I only want people from South Wales to message me but people seem to think that's a joke and continue to message me from all over the U.K. "
Hey, at least you get messages.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I mention the fact that I only want people from South Wales to message me but people seem to think that's a joke and continue to message me from all over the U.K. "
write it in Welsh!!!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My profile is true... I can’t be doing with BS..take me as I am or not at all!! 
It’s hard not be cynical... but I think with what some other have said anyone can talk the talk.. actions and speaking to someone and actually meeting them shows who they really are!!
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