So I have been on "Mingle" for about 2 weeks - I have posted several bulletins in a bunch of communities and I have skipped over this one because I wasnt sure what or how to approach it. So, I guess I'll ask this. What is a bad profile? Is mine bad? Do I need to change it? If I do what do I need to change and why?

You have lots of photos, but in none of them can I see what you actually look like.

Your narrative was properly written and had good spelling, but it is wishy washy. You don't know what you want... and that's your position... but women aren't going to beat down your door if YOU don't even know what it is you are looking for.

Just saying....

Im aroused

So more or less...I go home (I'm at work on lunch), fix it..then post another profile and let ya know how I fixed it and you tell me how I did?

Um, I won't be here after 4pm EST.

Be honest, and if your profile is honest, leave it. But don't expect anyone to bite. JMO

Only you have the power to judge your profile.

Fair enough

Hi

Your profile:

I would change your main pic so the viewer can see your face before they even open the profile. Not many girls will be interested due to the vague pic you have as the main. Try to crop a few of your pix to get a close up of your face. Details in appearance are important.

There is nothing wrong with internet dating; therefore, I would omit the disclaimer "here I am on the internet ..." Who cares where you meet someone of quality? Tighten up your writing. Thesis statement! *j/k*

Add a little about the type of girl you are interested in meeting: tomboy, prissy, homebody, athletic, brainy, etc.

What do you like to do on dates? Your hobbys? Goals?

Say something quirky maybe?

Your profile isn't bad, but it's a little blah.

Bad Profiles:

No pictures; bad pictures; no information or information that contains -- wazzz up, ask me anything, no drama, looking for a real girl, etc, -- or profiles that have TMI: I'm going through a divorce, my ex is a b*tch, I'm going through custody battles, I lost my job, etc.

There are thousands of profiles and if someone is here to really meet another person (in person) then they have to market themselves.

How will you stand out above the crowd?

What you you have to bring to the table?

If you are only interested in meeting chat friends on line -- and nothing more -- then you can scale down the effort!

Have a great time no matter what your agenda!

Put up a picture that lets us actually see your face. As for what's written, there isn't much to it. It doesn't really tell us much about you.

My profile is bad

Oh my ... IT IS!!!!

I like mine....

Just the lack of nude pics.

No towel pics either!

HI Lilith!

I like mine too! It keeps away the wrong guys and attracts the right guys. Or, at least the Mr. Right Now guys!

Let's see... I'm fairly picky, and get annoyed easily, so you might want to take this post with a grain of salt. Things that bug me about a profile... No pictures, or one low-quality picture. Poorly detailed (or no-detailed) profile. No interests listed.

I think those facts just may be personal for me, because I like to find things out about people without asking questions, but given that, let's see how you might improve your profile. The pictures... the way I see it, a profile needs only 3 (though the more, the better) basic pictures: A close-up of the face, a full-body shot (or upper body, something like that), and a personal picture (having fun, partaking in your favorite hobby, etc.) You seem like you have the latter two, but I think you could benefit from posting a picture of your face. Your profile, it's a good start, because you're being clear about what you want. I think, however, it could be improved if you talk a little bit about yourself. Maybe, likes and dislikes or hobbies. Things like that. It helps people to know if they have any similarities with you, and additionally, the more you write, the more people can get a feel for your personality. On the other hand, I wouldn't write too much. For example, I feel like my profile is too long, and extensive, and probably makes it hard for people to start up a conversation, because they already know things about me you'd ask from the beginning. But in your case, adding a few more details would probably help a lot. As for interests, I think you're good with that. You've got plenty. Enough for people to see if they have any in common.

Hope this helps :)

Well I updated the "profile" part of it...just gotta go home and change the pictures....

I had a dude on another site mail me that I "caught his eye".... and he thinks we have a lot in common. My profile clearly says I'm a yankee, not into camping, NASCAR, etc....


Dude's from the country, lists his hobbies as four wheeling, camping, fishing, etc.... and that he likes to go to local bars and DRINK, commenting where he lives the drinks are cheap. Well, I know where he lives and the drinks are cheap 'cus all they serve is Schlitz in a CAN.

A match made in heaven, I tell you. I'll bring the Skoal.

I should dig them out