That Internet dating thing

Demon_G_Sides · 2009-09-30T09:42:24.000Z

If all the world’s a stage, I want to operate the trap door.

I have never heard this before, but it is hilarious.

Creole_Ned · 2009-10-02T10:46:33.000Z

A few nights ago I tweaked some of my profiles and updated the main pic. That same night I got two bites (ho ho) on plentyoffish, one leading to a date next Wednesday. In that case the pic was specifically mentioned.

I’m convinced you could skip a profile entirely if you had a good pic and catchy headline. I may try that approach on one site.

Today I will be sending out messages and see what else I can line up – the ol’ “throw it at the wall and see what sticks” method.

Shadarr · 2009-10-02T10:57:34.000Z

Any specific tips on how to improve your pic?

Editer · 2009-10-02T11:02:57.000Z

Use morphing software to combine it with a picture of John Hamm, upping the Hamm percentage depending upon your genetic nerdity?

Creole_Ned · 2009-10-02T12:49:31.000Z

shadarr:

Any specific tips on how to improve your pic?

I would be the wrong person to ask because the camera hates me. I had Tim take some pics of me over three different days (nothing fancy, just me standing there trying not to look like a total goof) and out of 30+ shots, maybe two were decent. The rest were a series of half-closed eyes (a big problem for me – apparently I squint a lot), mouth agape or with a look on my face that suggested a kind of stupor.

I think the best pictures are natural ones, not posed, where someone just happens to take it at an event or outing. Close-ups tend to look a bit freaky in profiles (and that’s what I was using), so a midshot might work better, as long as the face is clearly visible.

Griddle · 2009-10-02T13:15:55.000Z

Yo Ned, some polite suggestions, maybe ditch the hat and hoodie, a nice fitted shirt is a great thing. I would have said screw you Griddle if someone told me to ditch my hoodie a few weeks ago, but my new Girlyfriend showed me the way of the fitted shirt. Up until now, thought I should always wear an XL, but we picked up a nice Large shirt and I was actually impressed with the change it made to my appearance.

I hope that helps, also, highfive on the salt and pepper beard, I’m rocking one of those currently. :)

Zylon · 2009-10-02T14:01:33.000Z

The big cap brim and vast black expanse of the hoodie also create what I’m assuming is the illusion of microcephalism.

The walleye doesn’t help either.

Shadarr · 2009-10-02T14:18:28.000Z

Well okay, I don’t have that problem so I guess my current photos are fine.

Creole_Ned · 2009-10-02T17:10:26.000Z

oof, I should have realized what I was doing when I posted that pic.

And no, I don’t have microcephalism. :P

Anyway, advice taken into account but remember, changing to the photo I had linked got me two unsolicited responses. Maybe that just means the previous one was even worse. And no, I’m not linking to it. Ever!

Mark_Asher · 2009-10-03T09:45:52.000Z

Griddle:

Yo Ned, some polite suggestions, maybe ditch the hat and hoodie, a nice fitted shirt is a great thing. I would have said screw you Griddle if someone told me to ditch my hoodie a few weeks ago, but my new Girlyfriend showed me the way of the fitted shirt. Up until now, thought I should always wear an XL, but we picked up a nice Large shirt and I was actually impressed with the change it made to my appearance.

I hope that helps, also, highfive on the salt and pepper beard, I’m rocking one of those currently. :)

She’s changing you already! Beware! :)

Griddle · 2009-10-05T12:56:13.000Z

Mark Asher:

She’s changing you already! Beware! :)

Hahahahaha, onoes!!!

Mookeepooh · 2009-10-05T13:06:04.000Z

Mark Asher:

She’s changing you already! Beware! :)

Am not!!!

Griddle:

Hahahahaha, onoes!!!

Babe, I still like you in the hoodie though…you’re snuggly like that ;)

Griddle · 2009-10-05T13:10:07.000Z

Mookeepooh:

Am not!!!

Babe, I still like you in the hoodie though…you’re snuggly like that ;)

For those that haven’t caught on yet, this is my punk rock girl. :)

Demon_G_Sides · 2009-10-05T14:24:05.000Z

Oh lord no. Bad call Griddle. Now she’ll find all your posts about how you murder every woman who comes into your life.

Creole_Ned · 2009-10-05T14:27:42.000Z

This may prove very interesting if the two have a falling out.

Shadarr · 2009-10-05T14:53:22.000Z

Mookeepooh:

Babe, I still like you in the hoodie though…you’re snuggly like that ;)

Less cutesiness, more internet dating horror stories pls.

Creole_Ned · 2009-10-05T15:06:15.000Z

Working on it.

Mike_O_Malley · 2009-10-05T19:46:42.000Z

Did you tell her you were a supertaster yet, Griddle? Probably want to get in front of that one.

kerzain · 2009-10-05T20:19:59.000Z

Holy shit, inviting a new girlfriend to join a forum you frequent is akin to the two of you having sex on the dinner table at Thanksgiving. This has potential.

Kael · 2009-10-05T20:20:57.000Z

Griddle:

Im still not sure if I should tell punk rock girl about my erotic attraction to zucchini. We had dinner last night when a woman next to us ordered a salad with thick, luscious zucchini slices and I had to excuse myself. Between that and the fact that I like to imagine giraffe or mailboxes during sex I’m afraid she may think I’m weird. (giraffe’s to slow things down, mailboxes to speed things up)

Definitely keep it to yourself.