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I'm curious... what's wrong with my profile.
I've been told by some it's off-putting but, to me it seems perfectly reasonable.
The people who criticise it never offer suggestions to make their criticism constructive so, I thought I would ask the masses!
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"I personally don't dislike long hair on men, but I feel you look much much younger on your photos two years ago with shorter bouncy styled hair."
That could well be an issue. My problem is I'm an actor and so, having long hair (and normally a full beard) is more of a blank canvas. It's hard to grow hair quickly when needed and I utterly hate wigs!
Interesting thought though.
I always think I look older with short hair but, I'm very open to the possibility of could be wrong! |
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By *batMan 39 weeks ago
Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales) |
I'd say it makes you look a bit cheesy, a sort of Boycee from Only Fools and Horses. A lot of people might perceive that as a figure of fun and to be laughed at rather than laughed with.
BUT ......
It's your profile and you should do what you feel is right. It's your shop window, nobody else's.
Best of luck,
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"I'd say it makes you look a bit cheesy, a sort of Boycee from Only Fools and Horses. A lot of people might perceive that as a figure of fun and to be laughed at rather than laughed with.
BUT ......
It's your profile and you should do what you feel is right. It's your shop window, nobody else's.
Best of luck,
Gbat "
If you're talking about the slug on my face... yeah. I HATE it! But, it has to stay until April unfortunately. |
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Same picture with just different layers on, then the 'Boycey' one which, if you like it - fair enough.
Your 30 Apr pics are good. But what do I know. I'm a guy. You need the ladies to give it to you straight. |
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"Yeah I’m not into men or anything but you definitely look sexier before !
What happened ? That moustache and pink isn’t a good look for you "
Firstly, I love that tie! It's hideous!
As for the stupid mustache... one of the curses of being an actor is having to have facial hair (and sometime haircuts) that don't make you look your best.
A lot of people (in person) have said they think it looks really good. I hate it and can't wait until I can get Rid of it! |
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I've been told by some it's off-putting but, to me it seems perfectly reasonable.
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Let the 'some' be put off they don't represent everyone. If it seems perfectly reasonable to you that's all that matters. |
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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago
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I’m actually contradictory to some of the other comments, I like a man with long hair. I’d get rid of the “that’s not me” bit at the start of your bio and I’d delete some of the top public pics that all look the same just blazer on or off. |
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By *bi HaiveMan 39 weeks ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
Had a browse. Depending on the photo I'm getting Boycie/Dave Grohl/Nick Knowles vibes.
I guess if the most recent ones are what you look like right now then stick with them. You don't want to turn up at a meet and be told you look nothing like you pics as that's a common complaint on here.
Better to be accurate than misleading...
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"I’m actually contradictory to some of the other comments, I like a man with long hair. I’d get rid of the “that’s not me” bit at the start of your bio and I’d delete some of the top public pics that all look the same just blazer on or off. "
See, that's something I can actually do something about! Thank you!
Though, I do agree with the people saying they don't like the tash! I don't like it either! |
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"Had a browse. Depending on the photo I'm getting Boycie/Dave Grohl/Nick Knowles vibes.
I guess if the most recent ones are what you look like right now then stick with them. You don't want to turn up at a meet and be told you look nothing like you pics as that's a common complaint on here.
Better to be accurate than misleading...
Good luck. "
That's my view. I would want to shock someone with the stupid face slug.
I'm so looking forward tobeing able to remove it!
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"It’s the 70s pornstar look that’s off putting
The tash? Yup. I hate it too.
Get rid then
I can't until April. It's for a musical.
Just get rid of the picture."
Wouldn't that be a dishonest representation of my appearance? |
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"It’s the 70s pornstar look that’s off putting
The tash? Yup. I hate it too.
Get rid then
I can't until April. It's for a musical.
Just get rid of the picture.
Wouldn't that be a dishonest representation of my appearance? "
Honestly, just have the pictures you want. You will never appeal universally, nobody does. |
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"It’s the 70s pornstar look that’s off putting
The tash? Yup. I hate it too.
Get rid then
I can't until April. It's for a musical.
Just get rid of the picture.
Wouldn't that be a dishonest representation of my appearance?
Honestly, just have the pictures you want. You will never appeal universally, nobody does. "
I wouldn't want to appeal to everyone! That sounds like a living hell!
I would like to appeal to someone though!
I have removed a few pics and edited my text but, I'm not going to make changes that are dishonest and don't represent me. I would however like to be better at representing myself.
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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago
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"I’m actually contradictory to some of the other comments, I like a man with long hair. I’d get rid of the “that’s not me” bit at the start of your bio and I’d delete some of the top public pics that all look the same just blazer on or off.
See, that's something I can actually do something about! Thank you!
Though, I do agree with the people saying they don't like the tash! I don't like it either! "
Glad to help, I’d meet you if you was nearby, Randy Marsh tash or no  |
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"I’m actually contradictory to some of the other comments, I like a man with long hair. I’d get rid of the “that’s not me” bit at the start of your bio and I’d delete some of the top public pics that all look the same just blazer on or off.
See, that's something I can actually do something about! Thank you!
Though, I do agree with the people saying they don't like the tash! I don't like it either!
Glad to help, I’d meet you if you was nearby, Randy Marsh tash or no "
Maybe I need a trip to Donny sometime soon!
Randy Marsh is a new one! |
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I like your profile text. However the difference in attractiveness between you with a beard and with a moustache is striking! Sorry! Without the moustache I'd reply to you. With it I wouldn't. Maybe wait til it can go and then try again :D |
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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago
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"It’s the 70s pornstar look that’s off putting
The tash? Yup. I hate it too.
Get rid then
I can't until April. It's for a musical."
why don't you add this info to your profile ?  |
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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago
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30 April is a good pic. Gets ‘artist’ across without coming across as an extra on the editors floor of Benidorm. The text is …lacking confidence, it’s a bit apologetic in tone.
Just my 2 cents. |
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Self depreciation rarely has the desired impact.
I don't believe your should criticise yourself in your bio even in jest. It belies an insecurity that doesn't translate well in text.
Ruthlessly remove anything that doesn't show you in the best possible light. Pudgy isn't a good word for you. Let your photos speak for your physical appearance and use the bio to describe less tangible things
Write about yourself with confidence.
There is a disparity in your photos that will be a subtle red flag to some
Don't forget that with so much choice it doesn't take much to rule someone out. You look so different and both older and younger and that will alarm some. Your range as an actor might be working against you in this context.
Pick a look and run with that. Are you likely to meet in the next month? Just lose the moustache photos and if you do get a meet you can explain then... |
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"I like your profile text. However the difference in attractiveness between you with a beard and with a moustache is striking! Sorry! Without the moustache I'd reply to you. With it I wouldn't. Maybe wait til it can go and then try again :D "
It's amazing how much a little facial hair can make so much difference!
I wouldn't meet me with the mustache either! Sadly, I have little choice as I am me!
Thanks for the input. X |
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"It’s the 70s pornstar look that’s off putting
The tash? Yup. I hate it too.
Get rid then
I can't until April. It's for a musical.why don't you add this info to your profile ? "
I think I did that earlier but, it's been a crazy evening. If I haven't thanks for the advice, I'll do that now! |
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"I dont think its the moustache because you look fine on 17th Feb.. just the 2 recent pics that don't do it for you. "
I've been getting a few messages to that effect. I'm just crap at taking pics of myself I guess.
All the advice is being taken on board so, hopefully this will improve. |
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"Self depreciation rarely has the desired impact.
I don't believe your should criticise yourself in your bio even in jest. It belies an insecurity that doesn't translate well in text.
Ruthlessly remove anything that doesn't show you in the best possible light. Pudgy isn't a good word for you. Let your photos speak for your physical appearance and use the bio to describe less tangible things
Write about yourself with confidence.
There is a disparity in your photos that will be a subtle red flag to some
Don't forget that with so much choice it doesn't take much to rule someone out. You look so different and both older and younger and that will alarm some. Your range as an actor might be working against you in this context.
Pick a look and run with that. Are you likely to meet in the next month? Just lose the moustache photos and if you do get a meet you can explain then..."
While I'm certain you're right, and that is perfectly valid advice, that's my sense of humour. Also, I AM very insecure about my appearance. |
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By *eren4891Woman 39 weeks ago
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I'd say about needing the "slug" for a musical until whenever.
Otherwise the angle of the photo and the suit makes you look abit like a creep waiter you d encounter on a dodgy holiday.. could also be moustache induced...
I'd retake a more casual photo and get rid of those 2 |
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"I'd say about needing the "slug" for a musical until whenever.
Otherwise the angle of the photo and the suit makes you look abit like a creep waiter you d encounter on a dodgy holiday.. could also be moustache induced...
I'd retake a more casual photo and get rid of those 2 "
I only uploaded those pics for yesterday's suit-off but, I now deeply regret it!
And, how do you know I'm NOT a creepy waiter you'd meet on holiday? Haha |
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By *eren4891Woman 39 weeks ago
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I don't, but it's that's the look you want to go for...
They can always be deleted. Your other pics look much better.
Ultimately you can look however. Horses for courses etc
If your personality is good, you ll be fine. |
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Taking the advice that has been given to me, and doing my best to act on it without compromising who I am, I have made some amendments to my profile.
I would be interested to know if people think this is an improvement or not.
If it isn't an improvement, and I have in fact made things worse... well I've been trying to follow your advice so it's your fault! Hahaha |
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"I think your profile pic makes you look very unkempt. Moustache or not this may be the problem.
Just 2 cents worth. Good luck"
And yours makes you look like an arse! (Silly joke. Sorry. Couldn't help it!)
Point taken. How about the current one? |
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"I'm curious... what's wrong with my profile.
I've been told by some it's off-putting but, to me it seems perfectly reasonable.
The people who criticise it never offer suggestions to make their criticism constructive so, I thought I would ask the masses!
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honestly I think you have a good variety of photos
Patience and maybe get to an organised social |
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"I'm curious... what's wrong with my profile.
I've been told by some it's off-putting but, to me it seems perfectly reasonable.
The people who criticise it never offer suggestions to make their criticism constructive so, I thought I would ask the masses!
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I had a quick look at your pictures, you look like 3 different people in the space of 2 years. (I saw you said you're an actor so that my explain it) but I wonder if someone having a skim of your profile, as I did, may wonder if your profile/pictures are real?
I'm not trying to insult you BTW appreciate the first line may come across that way. |
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"I'm curious... what's wrong with my profile.
I've been told by some it's off-putting but, to me it seems perfectly reasonable.
The people who criticise it never offer suggestions to make their criticism constructive so, I thought I would ask the masses!
I had a quick look at your pictures, you look like 3 different people in the space of 2 years. (I saw you said you're an actor so that my explain it) but I wonder if someone having a skim of your profile, as I did, may wonder if your profile/pictures are real?
I'm not trying to insult you BTW appreciate the first line may come across that way. "
Oh I don't take that as an insult, as an actor I actually take it as a compliment!
The last few years have been pretty rough too, so I'm not surprised I look very different (I think my eyes have lost their sparkle for sure!)
Thanks for the input |
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"I'm curious... what's wrong with my profile.
I've been told by some it's off-putting but, to me it seems perfectly reasonable.
The people who criticise it never offer suggestions to make their criticism constructive so, I thought I would ask the masses!
I had a quick look at your pictures, you look like 3 different people in the space of 2 years. (I saw you said you're an actor so that my explain it) but I wonder if someone having a skim of your profile, as I did, may wonder if your profile/pictures are real?
I'm not trying to insult you BTW appreciate the first line may come across that way. "
All I would say to anyone who might think my pics aren't really me is... if I were going to use fake pics, or pics that weren't me, why the hell would I pick that ugly mug?! Haha |
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"I'm curious... what's wrong with my profile.
I've been told by some it's off-putting but, to me it seems perfectly reasonable.
The people who criticise it never offer suggestions to make their criticism constructive so, I thought I would ask the masses!
I had a quick look at your pictures, you look like 3 different people in the space of 2 years. (I saw you said you're an actor so that my explain it) but I wonder if someone having a skim of your profile, as I did, may wonder if your profile/pictures are real?
I'm not trying to insult you BTW appreciate the first line may come across that way.
All I would say to anyone who might think my pics aren't really me is... if I were going to use fake pics, or pics that weren't me, why the hell would I pick that ugly mug?! Haha"
Haha. Imagine how rotten I look, I've not even been brave enough to put my face public.
As I say it was a quick look. Hope you have some luck after this. |
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"I'm curious... what's wrong with my profile.
I've been told by some it's off-putting but, to me it seems perfectly reasonable.
The people who criticise it never offer suggestions to make their criticism constructive so, I thought I would ask the masses!
I had a quick look at your pictures, you look like 3 different people in the space of 2 years. (I saw you said you're an actor so that my explain it) but I wonder if someone having a skim of your profile, as I did, may wonder if your profile/pictures are real?
I'm not trying to insult you BTW appreciate the first line may come across that way.
All I would say to anyone who might think my pics aren't really me is... if I were going to use fake pics, or pics that weren't me, why the hell would I pick that ugly mug?! Haha"
I like your new profile pic ! Good luck ! |
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By *ojo2joWoman 39 weeks ago
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30th April are your best pics.
I think because your appearance has changed quite a lot as a lady you’re not sure what version of you may turn up.
If you don’t like the moustache and current look then talk about it in your bio (in a positive/ jovial way). No one will know it’s for a job role and will assume you like it. |
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By *ickD80Man 39 weeks ago
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I don’t mean this to be rude (but there’s no way to say it without sounding rude)…have you put weight on recently OP? In most of the pictures you look quite slim, even though they only show your face but there’s no fat under your chin and you don’t have chubby cheeks…but in the last 2 pictures that you’ve recently uploaded you look like you’ve put on weight, you seem to have a double chin and a big belly. I’m not saying that putting on weight is a reason why you’re being ignored but when you have a picture of your face looking slim and fat free and a week later you post a picture of yourself with a double chin and a big belly it could be a red flag to some people as it implies you’re not being honest with your pictures.
Also, isn’t it possible for you to wear a fake moustache while you’re on stage? Some people aren’t able to grow a convincing moustache as they don’t have much facial hair so does that mean that the role you’re currently playing can only be played by someone who’s able to grow a moustache? And these days wigs are very realistic and it’s often impossible to tell that someone’s wearing one, especially if they’re as far away from you as an audience would be when you’re on stage, so you should be able to style your hair however you want to and wear a wig to suit the part you’re playing. |
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I’m finding the number of people who think it’s completely fine to suggest OP curates his look to suit the whims of other people on a swingers’ site, rather than what works for his job, absolutely wild.
OP - I think you look great, maybe some profile text to explain your various looks, and which is current, might be a plan. |
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"I’m finding the number of people who think it’s completely fine to suggest OP curates his look to suit the whims of other people on a swingers’ site, rather than what works for his job, absolutely wild.
OP - I think you look great, maybe some profile text to explain your various looks, and which is current, might be a plan. "
He asked for opinions. He was given some. |
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He asked for opinions. He was given some.
He asked for opinions on his profile. Some of these replies go way out of their lane. "
That's unfortunately the problem when you cast the net wide. You are going to get some great fish and some inedible crabs. |
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He asked for opinions. He was given some.
He asked for opinions on his profile. Some of these replies go way out of their lane.
I'm just glad that I am relatively thick skinned!"
Apologies if I seemed a little harsh in my feedback Phil. Sometimes it's all too easy to forget that there are people on the other side of requests for feedback and its easy to just bang out a load of criticism.
For what it's worth I think from where your profile is at now, if you are not getting replies it's not because of your profile.
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He asked for opinions. He was given some.
He asked for opinions on his profile. Some of these replies go way out of their lane.
I'm just glad that I am relatively thick skinned!
Apologies if I seemed a little harsh in my feedback Phil. Sometimes it's all too easy to forget that there are people on the other side of requests for feedback and its easy to just bang out a load of criticism.
For what it's worth I think from where your profile is at now, if you are not getting replies it's not because of your profile.
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He asked for opinions. He was given some.
He asked for opinions on his profile. Some of these replies go way out of their lane.
I'm just glad that I am relatively thick skinned!
Apologies if I seemed a little harsh in my feedback Phil. Sometimes it's all too easy to forget that there are people on the other side of requests for feedback and its easy to just bang out a load of criticism.
For what it's worth I think from where your profile is at now, if you are not getting replies it's not because of your profile.
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Oh don't apologise, I prefer people to be honest rather than trying to spare my feelings.
An ugly truth is better than a beautiful lie.
Not one has said anything worse than the things I say to myself every morning in the mirror!
If my profile isn't the problem, then I'll just assume it's my winning personality! Haha |
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Firstly.... kudos for asking for feedback and then commenting again on your thread- that's RARE!!!
I get that you have to change your looks to work being an actor ... that must be hard especially when you don't like it.
But for me -I'm sorry if it's blunt - the most recent pics look like you've aged about 10/20 years compared to your 'headshot' and even the pic with shorter hair. So in short it gives catfish vibes.
Sorryyyyy but hope it helps with another person's POV?
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"I don’t mean this to be rude (but there’s no way to say it without sounding rude)…have you put weight on recently OP? In most of the pictures you look quite slim, even though they only show your face but there’s no fat under your chin and you don’t have chubby cheeks…but in the last 2 pictures that you’ve recently uploaded you look like you’ve put on weight, you seem to have a double chin and a big belly. I’m not saying that putting on weight is a reason why you’re being ignored but when you have a picture of your face looking slim and fat free and a week later you post a picture of yourself with a double chin and a big belly it could be a red flag to some people as it implies you’re not being honest with your pictures.
Also, isn’t it possible for you to wear a fake moustache while you’re on stage? Some people aren’t able to grow a convincing moustache as they don’t have much facial hair so does that mean that the role you’re currently playing can only be played by someone who’s able to grow a moustache? And these days wigs are very realistic and it’s often impossible to tell that someone’s wearing one, especially if they’re as far away from you as an audience would be when you’re on stage, so you should be able to style your hair however you want to and wear a wig to suit the part you’re playing."
I don't think I've put on weight recently... could be that some camera angles are more flattering than others?
As for fake mustaches and wigs... I could do that but, face facial hair has a habit of falling off and wigs make my head very sweaty and itchy and it's distracting.
I get you're point though. |
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