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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/11/2011 1:51:25 PM

needlesandpins

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if i were looking for someone then it is THEIR profile i want to read. not what they have been told to put there by someone else. i want someone i can have a conversation with and the way in which they set out their profile tells me alot about that. spelling mistakes are nothing, but what they actually say about themself is everything.

not only that, but what may appeal to me as an ideal profile may not appeal to someone else so a person may actually lose out because of what they were told to do.

now my profile is perfect. it tells everyone exactly what they need to know. the problem is that alot of people who send mail don't bother reading profiles anyway, hence why so many who mail me get no responce, or a referal back to my profile.

each to their own, if a profile doesn't suit you then move on. remind yourself that not everyone is going to be as perfect as you'd like. you then have a choice; take the risk and banter with them a bit anyway to find out more, or dismiss them and move onto the next.

i'm not looking for anyone but i still know exactly what would grab my attention if i were. the rest just doesn't matter.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/11/2011 2:22:03 PM

Kynetic

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I wouldn't want any sort of feature like that either. all I was suggesting was say a thread or forum sub section where people could go if the wanted an outside opintion on their profile.
Only those who geniunely want to construch a good profile would choose to act on any input they got, all the rest would carry on as normal. Not much would change really, only we might have a few more well written, thoughtful profiles and what's so bad about that?

:)

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/11/2011 5:26:00 PM

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What I do not think you are understanding is that people ALREADY do that without any such forum. In the "ask a submissive" forum alone many many men have asked us to critique their profile. They also sometimes ask in the "introduce yourself" forum. In fact there are many "helpful" regulars on this board that will tell people what they think of their profiles without even being asked....

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/12/2011 7:24:36 PM

tiggerspoohbear

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Sorry, but if the person writing their own profile about themselves can't figure it out, then why should I? Giving them advice then makes their profile not their own anymore. I'm done with telling people that it's not all about kink, that they should include some things about themselves. As adults this should have been figured out already. It ain't 'zactly rocket science.

And if I'm looking at profiles I want to see what someone has to say all on their lil lonesome. Mine says who I am and what I'm about. I don't need someone to tell me I should change this or that or shorten it. It is what it is. Either someone likes it or they don't. If they don't, then they can damn well use the hide or block button so it won't pop up again.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/12/2011 11:52:12 PM

SailingBum

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Kynetic

@mnottertail:
LOL nice one, thanks! :) :)

@SailingBum:
I meant it in the context of being polite and not trying to insult someone who is only looking for assistance with their profile. A concept which is sadly over your simple-minded head
:)

@juliaoceania:
I would take the opposite approach to the one you pointed out. Why not help someone with their profile, there are plenty of intelligent people out there who might have some difficulty in expressing themselves in a short profile, if they seek some help why should they be refused? They are still the ones writing the profile, I mean would you not seek advise on something you were not good at?

I see your point on it being a lazy way, and undoubtly some will only use this system on its own and that is their loss. Its only human nature to seek the simplest and shortest solution to a problem, but that will show in their profile. You get back what you put in and if they use this system as only one of many aids to writing a profile then it will show :)

Ill type slower so you can understand. You only think your that smart. I guess I should remind you
"lol I do believe me! But I was hoping to stike a balance between giving someone a witty put down and constructive critique. Hopefully here is the place to do it."

You seem to be the one with the " Im so fucking smart attitude" Most of the pp posting are telling you it's a stupid idea. So pretty much every time you post your proving my point.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/13/2011 12:24:29 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: NocturnalStalker

Time to create one-hundred dummy accounts and go to a library.

lmfao oh, now that would be funny..

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/13/2011 12:30:33 AM

jewelsthepoet

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My issue with that would be that fubar has a system like that and it sucks. People rate each other's profiles and pictures as high as possible, so they can get high marks from people they've rated and if you don't rate them a 10 or something, they get pissed off and go make nasty remarks on your profile or pictures. (i had an account there for about 4 hours once)

People are overly sensitive about their profiles and pictures and don't like negative feedback, even if they ask for it.. most of the time. Realistically, it wouldn't be so plausible on a site like this, especially considering there are literally thousands of shitty profiles. No way one or 5 people could keep up with the demand of requests to help fix their profiles, and honestly, they should use a damn spell checker to begin with and consider what they're going to say before they say it. You don't have to be a talented writer to come up with a decent profile. Mine's not the greatest but hey, it works for what i need and it's being modified fairly regularly (just not lately because i have better things to waste my time on). And, i really don't give a rip if anyone likes me or not, and if that special someone is turned off by my profile, then they aren't going to like me any better in real life, so... there we have it.

and that's my 2 cents

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/23/2011 6:30:47 AM

Kynetic

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So, it seems some people might have gotten the wrong idea about the system I was proposing. While others have come up with some very good points to take into consideration, and I thank those people for that.

Firstly, what I propose would be a specific thread for it, not a compulsory system where everyone would have to have their profile vetted and rated by everyone and anyone on the site.

Secondly all one would recieve in the way of help would be a short and simple review of what you already have on your profile (blank profiles and one liners would not be replied to for obvious reasons) and some helpful pointers on getting the most out of what you ALREADY have on your profile. Nothing too complex and elaborate, just some simple helpful tips from people who would LIKE to help others.

Since strating this thread I myself have had some help with my profile from a very nice member on here (you know who you are, thanks again) and I have to say it's probably the best thing I did on here. I hadn't realised the message my profile was portraying about me until I got an outside opinion, and now I've updated, expanded and breathed new life into my profile and I couldn't be happier with it.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/23/2011 10:33:04 AM

tiggerspoohbear

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I'm glad you received some advice you took to heart about your profile. What you should realize is that most of the people who really need their profile changed aren't the ones who come to this side of CM. And they'll just never get it. Sad, but true.

I did have a close friend from here help me re-write and combine 2 profiles I had written, but it was with my own words and just made it that much better than I had it. One was from a previous user name I had, the other was what I'd written from my current one. I was ever so thankful for her help as it was even longer than I intended. I even asked a few close Dom friends to look over the new one, once posted, to get their advice. But this was people I know as friends. I'm not sure I would want a stranger to tell me or suggest changes. But this is entirely on me, it's the way I feel.

If someone else wants to ask advice from people they don't know, from this side, then power to them. It's just not the way I want to do things. Again, this is all me and is not meant to reflect anyone else asking for advice on the forums. Everyone has their own way of doing things.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/23/2011 12:53:26 PM

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/23/2011 1:00:21 PM

popularDemand

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why rate it?

ego maniacs

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/23/2011 2:40:39 PM

DesFIP

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Actually very few people ever ask for suggestions on their profiles, unfortunately. When they do, I don't think they would want the only responses to be form ones, because that's no way to have your profile be individual. When people do ask for opinions, we give specific suggestions. IE your main profile pic is taken with cell phone in a bathroom showing a toilet and a lot of clutter, that's an immediate turn off. How could you make a form response that would give that kind of specific suggestion for improvement.

Additionally, I started online at bondage.com and they had a rate the picture feature. Inevitably someone would post asking what was wrong with their picture that it got all zeros. I regret to say there were several members who got off on doing that to newbies. The more experienced posters removed the rating option.

If there's any way to abuse a system, someone will find it.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/23/2011 2:54:07 PM

sexyred1

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I simply do not understand why people propose these things.

Who cares if someone cannot construct a profile? I think the OP is just trolling for views.

And OP, if you don't like the profiles of those writing you, ignore them or be clearer in your own profile. In your profile you say that men keep messaging you and that you are straight.

Did it occur to you that most people don't really read the profiles and when they see a photo of a woman in it they assume it is a woman so they write you?

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/23/2011 6:10:11 PM

Arpig

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quote:

I simply do not understand why people propose these things.

Because they feel it might be a helpful thing for some people? Because they think it would be kind of neat to help somebody else get what they are looking for? Because they want an excuse to trash other peoples' profiles? Because they think it would be kind of fun to see what others think about various profiles?

I mean there could be any number of reasons for proposing it.

quote:

Did it occur to you that most people don't really read the profiles and when they see a photo of a woman in it they assume it is a woman so they write you?

There are no photos of a woman in the OP's profile. Its all a guy (granted a guy with a really hot feminine ass). If you had seen the original profile that would have been clear.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/23/2011 7:32:50 PM

Kaliko

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I didn't think it was an awful idea. Just like any other of the "person above you" threads or whatever other just for fun threads around here. We can share jokes and what our cat is doing and recipes and whether we like to swallow piss or not, but commenting on each other's profile is off limits?

ETA - this was meant to be a fast reply to the posting in general, not to Arpig.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/23/2011 7:42:17 PM

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ORIGINAL: LadyPact

If you don't like My profile, don't submit to Me.

I do like your profile and yet have no intention of submitting to you. Deal with it.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/24/2011 12:35:25 AM

TheShrew

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I can't subscribe to this theory, and here is why .. I'm not that altruistic. If someone chooses to enter my CMailbox, they will surely receive a critique. Aside from them making the effort to come to me .. I haven't the energy or desire to seek out others to offer my opinion.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/24/2011 12:42:05 AM

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ORIGINAL: DarkSteven
I do like your profile and yet have no intention of submitting to you. Deal with it.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/24/2011 7:58:16 AM

SternSkipper

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quote:

A simple review is conducted and a reply might look like the following:

Profile reviewed by .........
Rating: 3/5
*well written but spelling mistakes need correcting
*No profile pics
*etc etc etc

If something like this seems like a workable idea to you, drop me a line. I'd like to see it take off but only if more people are interested.

Kynetic

I see only one problem with that... ASSHOLES
There are people who would endeavor to screw your system up.

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RE: Profile Rating System Idea - 5/24/2011 12:16:42 PM

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Pssst...hey Skipper... http://www.collarchat.com/fb.asp?m=3688134

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