Rorschach Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Got an e-mail from OKC saying something along the lines of I've been rated good-looking, given that there is no real rating system on the site I'm imagining this is just a form letter they send out to everybody to encourage activity. Anybody else get this letter?
Cee Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 The email has something to do with your click through statistics. And yours are high. A male friend got that email & I didn't so it's not for everybody. I think supposedly you will be getting "better looking" matches. Whatever that means. OKC loves to manipulate us. You'd think we'd be able to see everybody in our area, but apparently not. Congrats anyway. It sounds like you put up a good profile and pic.
Author Rorschach Posted September 20, 2010 Author Posted September 20, 2010 Woohoo +1 self esteem My profile pic is a terrible web cam picture, I should borrow a digital camera from a friend and put some actually good pictures up on there.
Cee Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Haha... My friend's profile pic is him at the beach with a tiny monkey on his head. He is laughing and looks incredibly handsome. I think it's the best pic I ever saw on OKC. That pic led to us dating for a bit, which is now fwb every once in a while. Too bad I can't link the photo... He deleted his OKC profile. And you pulled off OKC's notice with a bad web cam pic? I'm impressed.
Author Rorschach Posted September 20, 2010 Author Posted September 20, 2010 That does sound like a good picture, I go hiking/fishing/camping alot, I should put some pictures up of me doing things I like to do. Problem with the webcam is while the picture came out fine it can't really show me doing anything except standing in front of the computer haha. profile: http://www.okcupid.com/profile/Agen355 The user name was supposed to be agent355 but I made a typo >_> agent 355 being a supporting character in an obscure comic book. huzzah.
irc333 Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) Meh, get over yourself. That does sound like a good picture, I go hiking/fishing/camping alot, I should put some pictures up of me doing things I like to do. Problem with the webcam is while the picture came out fine it can't really show me doing anything except standing in front of the computer haha. profile: http://www.okcupid.com/profile/Agen355 The user name was supposed to be agent355 but I made a typo >_> agent 355 being a supporting character in an obscure comic book. huzzah. Edited September 20, 2010 by irc333
Cee Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Get a friend to take a picture of you. That's what I did. Pick somebody who has some taste in photos.
Author Rorschach Posted September 20, 2010 Author Posted September 20, 2010 Meh, get over yourself. get out of my thread. Keep your inappropriate and ignorant comments to myself. If you were familiar with me at all you would know 'getting over myself' is the absolute LAST thing I have to worry about.
Labster12 Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Maybe it is because I have way too much pride but I was actually going to get an OKCupid account to post on the forums and see about the whole Indian guys being least desired or least replied to thing. Tried but man I could not do it at all, something about being 18 and engaging in online dating sort of disturbs me.
Cee Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Maybe it is because I have way too much pride but I was actually going to get an OKCupid account to post on the forums and see about the whole Indian guys being least desired or least replied to thing. Tried but man I could not do it at all, something about being 18 and engaging in online dating sort of disturbs me. You are smart not to do it. Online dating is demoralizing for everybody. It also skews in favor of women I think. But in defense of OKC, I'm dating a guy I met via OKC. He only lives 8 blocks from my apartment, but I would never have met him without an online forum.
MrNate Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 You are smart not to do it. Online dating is demoralizing for everybody. It also skews in favor of women I think. But in defense of OKC, I'm dating a guy I met via OKC. He only lives 8 blocks from my apartment, but I would never have met him without an online forum. This is why I don't do it, haha. I like keeping the playing field as level as possible.
Cee Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 This is why I don't do it, haha. I like keeping the playing field as level as possible. Meeting those hotties out in the world is tough. I sometimes wonder how I could meet a MrNate in my neck of the woods- but I've never picked up anybody at a baseball game or art opening. Or while volunteering, at the gym, etc, etc. The dates I managed to scrounge up have been at a bar & a dance club. Neither went far.
Labster12 Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 maybe it has to do with the fact that I don't work I mainly volunteer during the weekends and I go to college. So I find a lot of girls there to talk to and go on dates with.
MrNate Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) Meeting those hotties out in the world is tough. I sometimes wonder how I could meet a MrNate in my neck of the woods- but I've never picked up anybody at a baseball game or art opening. Or while volunteering, at the gym, etc, etc. The dates I managed to scrounge up have been at a bar & a dance club. Neither went far. Thanks What I would say is..I think for a lot of women, it's a matter of their beauty captivating that one guy so much, he has no choice but to introduce himself. Of course we're all attracted to different things, but once that happens, you'll forget about the ones who didn't notice you. Also, I'm sure quite a few guys have been interested in you. But a lot of us can be VERY shy..and if we get past that, it's a matter of finding an appropriate situation to approach, which can be a challenge also. I don't think a lot of women understand how powerful their looks are to a male. Just keep on doing what you're doing, and expanding your networks..(this is what I'm doing anyway.) You'll definitely find a good one, Cee. Heck, I might just have to make an appearance. Edited September 20, 2010 by MrNate
Art_Critic Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Get a friend to take a picture of you. That's what I did. Pick somebody who has some taste in photos. Rorschach.. you need better pics.. You aren't a bad looking guy and fer gawd sakes stop talking about your weight in your profile.. Just a bunch of negatives for a dating profile..Nothing wrong with being proud of losing weight but you are supposed to be putting your best foot forward and living thru your past isn't it.. Your picture doesn't even look like you have a weight problem BTW...
Philetus Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 The email has something to do with your click through statistics. And yours are high. A male friend got that email & I didn't so it's not for everybody. I think supposedly you will be getting "better looking" matches. Whatever that means. OKC loves to manipulate us. You'd think we'd be able to see everybody in our area, but apparently not. Congrats anyway. It sounds like you put up a good profile and pic. This. They sent me the same thing but I can't say I noticed much of a difference in who they sent me. Maybe they sent my photo to 'more attractive' women in the Quiver Match? Regardless, I saw no difference.
Art_Critic Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Rorschach... Sorry about being blunt in my other post ..even though you weren't looking for a critique of your profile I thought I needed to say something.
Stung Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 I think I agree with Art. There's nothing wrong with mentioning that you're working out a lot on a new fitness program, but bringing up your weight issue so soon and prominently makes it sound as though you are apologizing for yourself, even though you have nothing to apologize for. It takes away a bit from your natural charisma. Brave of you to post your profile. Overall it looks good to me and I think you look attractive in your pic, husky and maybe muscular more than just fat. Also agree you should put a few more active pics up. Good luck with OkC!
Cee Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks You'll definitely find a good one, Cee. Heck, I might just have to make an appearance. I'll be sure to summon you via a cookie signal in the sky. Meeting single men hasn't been difficult, but I'd like to meet a man who remembers the 80s instead of being born in them. I shudder to think that Labster was born in the 90s after I graduated from college. He has many dating years ahead. I hope they are happy.
USMCHokie Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Yea, I got that email too when I was on OKC...it boosted my ego a little bit for about 5 minutes and then figured that everyone got that email...then I cried myself to sleep...
Pfiend101 Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 I received it as well. WOOT! Ima sexy lol
MrNate Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Yea, I got that email too when I was on OKC...it boosted my ego a little bit for about 5 minutes and then figured that everyone got that email...then I cried myself to sleep... Lol, I've had these moments. I hate them.
Author Rorschach Posted September 20, 2010 Author Posted September 20, 2010 Rorschach... Sorry about being blunt in my other post ..even though you weren't looking for a critique of your profile I thought I needed to say something. No problem, I appreciate honest feed back more than anything. I'll change my profile up some. And I'll make an effort to put some better pictures up, I know where I can borrow a camera from, I'll just have to go do some exciting things to get some pics.
Author Rorschach Posted September 21, 2010 Author Posted September 21, 2010 Art critic and stung, does it read any better now? Anymore simple improvements I can make along these lines? (getting photos takes a bit more epic and won't happen overnight)
Stung Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 Art critic and stung, does it read any better now? Anymore simple improvements I can make along these lines? (getting photos takes a bit more epic and won't happen overnight) I think it looks better and it looks generally ok to me but I'm in a bit of a rush right now so I didn't have time to really peruse it. Maybe someone else will have more suggestions for improvements?
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