That Internet dating thing

ElGuapo · 2010-11-08T11:05:41.000Z

The “overanalyzing what a guy is wearing in a picture” thing made me start a whole new fashion thread.

ElGuapo · 2010-11-08T11:06:54.000Z

ElGuapo · 2010-11-08T11:09:12.000Z

Ok, here is one of me.

Mightynute · 2010-11-08T11:16:12.000Z

That is the biggest hot tub ever.

Tankero · 2010-11-08T11:26:28.000Z

Hm! Guapo looks exactly like a serial killer, with a “The bodies are buried riiiiiight here and you’ll NEVER find them, pigs!” grin, while God himself lets us know “this man will kill you” by the way the shadow falls exactly over the right side of his face while shining only on the sinister half. The faint wrinkles on the shirt also lets us know that he has neglected to pay his electric bill this month and/or is incapable of taking care of himself. No watch visible, no jewelry, public park; you know what that means, don’t you? Dirt fucking poor.

So! Dirt poor sociopath seeks victims who like secluded bike trails and getting caught in the rain.

Am I close?

ElGuapo · 2010-11-08T11:29:01.000Z

Damn, you’re right! I just never realized it! Time to make an account of whowantstodateadirtpoorsociopath.com

Matt_Bowyer · 2010-11-08T11:29:05.000Z

I’m maybe a tenth as awesome as fire so I won’t even try to do what she does, but I will say that you’ve done a great job hiding your face. Fix the light for your next picture.

You also might want to stand further away from the encroaching black hole on the right of the picture. That looks like a bad thing.

Tankero · 2010-11-08T11:31:15.000Z

ElGuapo:

Damn, you’re right! I just never realized it! Time to make an account of whowantstodateadirtpoorsociopath.com

I use them myself. They’re hit-or-miss, really. Great gumbo recipes in the forums though.

ElGuapo · 2010-11-08T11:31:42.000Z

Edit: Jesus! Wrong picture. Copy/pasted wrong.

Brian_Seiler · 2010-11-08T11:32:27.000Z

I’m getting the impression that you would like for me to come vote for you at your site.

Mightynute · 2010-11-08T11:40:57.000Z

ElGuapo:

Ok, here is one of me.

But seriously on this one - the lighting throws one whole side of your face into shadow, plus you’re squinting a bit (seriously, man, are there ANY photos of you with your eyes open?) which always tends to throw people off - at least, when I see that, I wonder “What’s this person actually look like?”

The outdoor/scenic photo is often a good choice on a dating site from what I understand - UNLESS it’s one where the particular scenery is obviously the focal point, because then it comes across as “Look! I’m at Machu Picchu! Be impressed with my worldly travels, mortal!”

All in all - decent photo, but could be better served with less harsh shadows.

fire · 2010-11-08T11:51:48.000Z

ElGuapo:

Ok, here is one of me.

Let’s ignore for a moment that I totally can’t see your face. Who cares! It’s probably dark in your bedroom anyway, know what I mean? Ahem, anyway, camera in your hand, button-down shirt, fancy surroundings. Got money, will travel, and will likely take me (erm, I mean, some potential date) with you when you do. You’re looking down in the photo, so this was probably taken by an ex (shorter than you) that you took with you to, what is this, Niagra Falls? But your shirt is unironed, indicating that she wasn’t a serious girlfriend; you were probably single for at least a few rounds of laundry before she came along. Not that women are into ironing, that would be sexist.

I get that you’re fun and not cheap when it comes to enjoyment of life and the finer sex. I get that you like women, know how to woo them, know how to make them feel grand, and know how to move on. You don’t take yourself too seriously and are confident.

Good job!

Cosmic_Hippo · 2010-11-08T11:54:01.000Z

Really? I am not looking to date a dude, but I just get “schlump on vacation” from that picture. Or maybe “IT guy on vacation” (I am also an IT guy sometimes so this is not an insult). I think it’s just the wrinkled button-down shirt, though. The lighting doesn’t help. Also it is my understanding that one should avoid making the scenery a bigger part of the picture than the person (even though I love taking pictures of myself next to awesome things).

Eilonwy · 2010-11-08T11:55:25.000Z

Is he missing a thumb?

ElGuapo · 2010-11-08T11:57:47.000Z

fire:

Let’s ignore for a moment that I totally can’t see your face. Who cares! It’s probably dark in your bedroom anyway, know what I mean? Ahem, anyway, camera in your hand, button-down shirt, fancy surroundings. Got money, will travel, and will likely take me (erm, I mean, some potential date) with you when you do. You’re looking down in the photo, so this was probably taken by an ex (shorter than you) that you took with you to, what is this, Niagra Falls? But your shirt is unironed, indicating that she wasn’t a serious girlfriend; you were probably single for at least a few rounds of laundry before she came along. Not that women are into ironing, that would be sexist.

I get that you’re fun and not cheap when it comes to enjoyment of life and the finer sex. I get that you like women, know how to woo them, know how to make them feel grand, and know how to move on. You don’t take yourself too seriously and are confident.

Good job!

Awwww!

Lunch_of_Kong · 2010-11-08T12:00:36.000Z

Mightynute:

Oh heck no, these profilings are the high point of this thread! You’re like the Nerd Whisperer!

roflmao

Lunch_of_Kong · 2010-11-08T12:01:40.000Z

ElGuapo:

Edit: Jesus! Wrong picture. Copy/pasted wrong.

I see that, and all I can think of is the MeatShield™.

ElGuapo · 2010-11-08T12:04:18.000Z

Lunch of Kong:

I see that, and all I can think of is the MeatShield™.

Yeah no shit. She’s an even more freaky 22 year old version of that. One I’m done with now. Forever.

fire · 2010-11-08T12:08:40.000Z

ElGuapo:

Edit: Jesus! Wrong picture. Copy/pasted wrong.

I was going to ask you where you got that dress. I guess now I will never know.

fire · 2010-11-08T12:10:08.000Z

Cosmic Hippo:

Really? I am not looking to date a dude, but I just get “schlump on vacation” from that picture. Or maybe “IT guy on vacation” (I am also an IT guy sometimes so this is not an insult). I think it’s just the wrinkled button-down shirt, though. The lighting doesn’t help. Also it is my understanding that one should avoid making the scenery a bigger part of the picture than the person (even though I love taking pictures of myself next to awesome things).

I like vacation photos provided they’re recent and vacations happen frequently enough. The guy that posts his photos from his only vacation and points out how he loves travelling ticks me off, but if I like to travel, it’s nice to see that the mate I’m looking for does too.