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Robert_inSD is offline Robert_inSD Post #1  July 8,2009, 6:48am
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There are changes to the temporal pressures of responding during those free communication weekends. Most subscribers recieve a temporary increase in the number of new introductions, while there is simultaneously a time limit for at least some of those new matches to see your requests or
replies. Update: I asked eH customer support, and it seems that they DO get emails notifying them of communication attempts. Past the FCW, they would need to join the service to respond.

Let's talk turkey. The free communication weekends do both something for us, and also something to us. How do we best take advantage of each?

For the new (free) participant; you have a limited time, so decide upon and contact desired matches quickly. This is often during a weekend, and your matches may be away, and not respond within your free period. You may even want to adjust your settings to prefer open communication, since your time is so limited. If a match really interests you, then sign up and get serious!

For ongoing subscribers: This has two possible situations.

1. We get flooded on those days. Be decisive, and act quickly about any significantly positive reaction. The other person could have limited time to see responses, and those new users are not familiar with the logistical delays and pacing that we often experience.

2. Even worse, a desirable match shows up on the last day of a free communication weekend. Pull out the stops, send that icebreaker, and respond to, or request communication.

This leads to some questions about the process:
Does eHarmony track communications sent to, but un-viewed by, departing free users?
Do you at least notify those recipients that if they signed up, there are communications waiting for them?
Would a subsequent nudge also send a second external notice to such a departing user?
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So are you saying that non paying matches absolutely no way to see if anyone is requested communication with them (except if on free weekend)? Are they totally kept bilnd eyed and behind iron curtains?I think they can see it, usually often after sending 1st questions to a match I can see them had taken a look in my profile. Sort of they know who asked asked for communication - iow who rang the doorbell on their door. Unfortunately the door will not be open if they dont pay. I know they can look at my profile and I can see theirs as well, and exchange an icebreakers, but tell me can they see what questions I have asked (can they read what I wrote) in Fast track request, I know they cannot reply, but I want to know if it's worth to at least use the fast track as a last opportunity, as I am out of other options- First questions sent first, then a icebreaker, then nudge, lastly comes the fast track request (where I would usually put my email adress)- can they read my letter at least, or EH bans them from that priviledge either?
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Please just end the 'freeloader' weekends. It does nothing for paying customers except clog up the site with half-filled out profiles and profiles without pictures.

I think the next freelaoder weekend I will just not log in and delete them all on Monday. This does nothing for paying customers who are serious about this site except make this process more difficult.

I'm sure a savy attorney could make a class-action case from this e-Harmony practice very easily, arguing that it degrades the site and potential matches by watering down the pool of serious applicants.

I don't like it. End it. Thanks!
 
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BrickWallsBreak wrote :
Please just end the 'freeloader' weekends. It does nothing for paying customers except clog up the site with half-filled out profiles and profiles without pictures.

I think the next freelaoder weekend I will just not log in and delete them all on Monday. This does nothing for paying customers who are serious about this site except make this process more difficult.

I'm sure a savy attorney could make a class-action case from this e-Harmony practice very easily, arguing that it degrades the site and potential matches by watering down the pool of serious applicants.

I don't like it. End it. Thanks!
Good points but my last relationship (6 months long) was a result of a FCW! Actually it is the only time I get any communication at all!

Also be care about using the CAL phrase, I got a warning from the mods about it.. not that your post matters to me anyhow as I am in Canada and it is totally different up here!

Don't give up, who knows... your match might be a "freeloader weekend" but what does it matter?
 
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BrickWallsBreak wrote :
Please just end the 'freeloader' weekends. It does nothing for paying customers except clog up the site with half-filled out profiles and profiles without pictures.
A lot of paying members join that way- that's the whole point of it.
 
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mrflyer wrote :
A lot of paying members join that way- that's the whole point of it.
Yup, the first hit is free strategy.
 
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I like the free weekends. It got me to sign up again. I was also able to see if anyone interesting had made their way onto the site.
 
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Beyond the site not letting me log in at the moment, I am loving the FCW so far. I have gotten a ton of responses to my profile thus far, and plan on responding to all of them.

As for strategies: I suggest to just not be picky beyond someone that you absolutely can not stand. Get to know people like speed dating: get to open communication, start emailing eachother, and figure out if you want anything after that. The usual people that pay to look for serious partners on here will still be around on Tuesday, so take advantage of the ones who may or may not be serious about EH while you can.
 
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D_Lion wrote :
Otherwise known as a "coupon?"

Coupon Schmoupon! Just initiate communication with me already!
 
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