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eH_Advice_Host_Kate is offline eH_Advice_Host_Kate — Advice Official Moderator Post #1  April 4,2010, 12:08pm

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Hi everyone,

A while ago I started a topic because I have seen a few (okay, more than a few) comments about people not caring for the Close reason “Other” – here’s a link to that thread: http://advice.eharmony.com/boards/da...ead-other.html (What would you prefer to see instead of “Other”?)

So, I’m resurrecting the topic today (no pun intended…): what would you like to see instead of “Other” as a Close reason?

Looking forward to your answers.

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Generic_Name_64 is offline Generic_Name_64 Post #2  April 4,2010, 12:13pm
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I don't think we would get on.
Incomplete profile.
Our interests are too different.
I don't know enough about this match.
I'm going away.
I am in love with the sea.
 
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livenlearn is offline livenlearn Post #3  April 4,2010, 12:46pm
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Incomplete/poorly done/ scary things written in, Your profile.
 
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Thanks for asking - would love to see some new choices in this section!:


1) Member appears to be non-subscriber

2) No/too few common interests

3) Incomplete/bare profile

4) Photo/s appear outdated, too distant, and/or too blurry

 
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Could you please ask to remove "I'd rather not say" -- some people seem to interpret this rather harshly, even comparing to 'other'
 
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TarHeelGuy80 is offline TarHeelGuy80 Post #6  April 4,2010, 1:15pm
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livenlearn wrote :
Incomplete/poorly done/ scary things written in, Your profile.
Ditto

I'd add the descriptor "minimal", as well.

Also, remove "Because I was put on hold."
That's not even an option any more, correct?
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Here are my suggestions:

(aaa) I couldn't decide which of the 12 photos you have posted of
yourself that I liked. I am not at all concerned, though, that
you are self-absorbed or consider your looks to be the
greatest asset you have to offer.

(bbb) Your profile writing mentions dogs, cats, or animals more than
people or human beings are mentioned, by a ratio of 3:1
or greater.

(ccc) I am pursuing another relationship, but checking my eHarmony
account daily because it is in the nature of self interest to hedge
one's bets. It is due to absolute curiosity only, that I am still
checking out my new matches.

(ddd) You failed to mention my favorite sports team in your
profile. I appreciate the fact that it is your perception, as a
woman, that you feel you should mention sports and sports
teams in your profile to intrigue my interest as a man. However,
because you didn't mention the West Oahu CaneFires,
I just don't see how this can work out.

(eee) I just can't imagine being with someone whose passion is
to live life to its fullest. Because, apparently, this is the passion
of 87% of the women on eHarmony. And I just know by
numerical common sense that I have never wanted to date
87% of the population.
 
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+100000 for Incomplete profile.
+100000 for appears to be inactive subscriber.
 
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TrekRyder10 is offline TrekRyder10 Post #9  April 4,2010, 2:52pm
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I say get rid of them all, and just have one that says:

  • Insert assumption here. No matter what I selected, you were going to be offended or misinterpret it anyways..
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TrekRyder10 is offline TrekRyder10 Post #10  April 4,2010, 3:00pm
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TarHeelGuy80 wrote :
Also, remove "Because I was put on hold."That's not even an option any more, correct?
Correct the hold option is no longer..Many people (including myself) will use this close reason, when a match poofs during communication.
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