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Things to keep in mind for attracting impossible to please neurotics like me:


1.) I don't care what your favorite color is. Really, I don't.


2.) Any variation of "I like to laugh and have fun!" Really? I like sitting in the dark crying and plunging an empty syringe into my arm.


3.) Mentioning your dog in every section is not required. I get it, you're a woman and thus biologically programmed to want to nurture things. In the absence of a baby/husband you'll pick the next closest lower-order species. But once or twice in a profile is enough mentions.


4.) I understand we all can't live without oxygen and water. If you are lacking enough in originality to point this out then you'd be better off just picking random objects from your house.


5.) If your favorite book is The Secret, then do us all a favor and don't mention it.


6.) Saying you like hiking is code for "I haven't left the apartment in 3 years but if push comes to shove any moron can put on a pair of boots and walk down a trail".
 
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Very funny[img]library/editor/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-laughing.gif[/img]! I've had a lot of these same thoughts myself when reading mens' profiles as well. Tell us something we don't know already when you write things in your profile.
 
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Coldfusion, wrote :

Things to keep in mind for attracting impossible to please neurotics like me:


1.)* I don't care what your favorite color is.* Really, I don't.


2.)* Any variation of "I like to laugh and have fun!"* Really? I like sitting in the dark crying and plunging an empty syringe into my arm.


3.)* Mentioning your dog in every section is not required.* I get it, you're a woman and thus biologically programmed to want to nurture things.* In the absence of a baby/husband you'll pick the next closest lower-order species.* But once or twice in a profile is enough mentions.


4.)* I understand we all can't live without oxygen and water.* If you are lacking enough in originality to point this out then you'd be better off just picking random objects from your house.*


5.)* If your favorite book is The Secret, then do us all a favor and don't mention it.


6.)* Saying you like hiking is code for "I haven't left the apartment in 3 years but if push comes to shove any moron can put on a pair of boots and walk down a trail".
Hey Coldfusion you have a great sense of humor... I like the sarcasm! However, it saddens me to have to point out that women Do Not have the market on such subjects in their profiles. I have had so many men list water, air, food, money, job, sun, beer, kids, blah, blah, blah as things they can't live without. No S H I T. Wanna talk about originality. I especially liked the one who included beer. At least he was thinking. Wrt color, I keep hearing men are visual... I guess flesh tones are the only colors you're really interested in? Okay... let's talk about laughing and having fun. How about the number of profiles I've gotten that mention liking to joke around, laugh, go to live comedy, laugh, play practical jokes, laugh, tickle, laugh, play roshambo, laugh, etc. Get the picture here? Honestly, how can you complain about women adding laughing to their profiles? Besides, laughing is one of the healthiest things you can do if you're inclined to "sitting in the dark crying...." Trust me, mentioning our dogs is tame (no pun intended) compared to the profile I received where the man mentioned his 2 yo son in every section. His profile was about his son, not him! I agree, once or twice is enough. Again, women don't have the corner on this! As for books and activities... I can go toe to toe with you on these topics as well. I especially like the one you guys add under activities... like to entertain. I don't consider popcorn, beer, chips, cheese, crackers, 7 layer dip, soda, mixed drinks, and "the game" as an "entertaining" event that you've hosted. I think it's just hysterical how you're gunning after us women and our profiles when you guys are guilty as H E L L for the same :-]. And, personally, I think the stuff you're complaining about makes it easier to sort through the profiles to determine the keeps and the closes. Only... come up with something better than air, water, food, etc. Sex, beer, bong, flat screen with remote, and waterbed would be a good start at something more original.
 
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Good points ColdFusion! Thankfully, none of those are in my profile. Now if only eH would stop matching me with guys who enjoy "Going out to eat or staying home and watching a movie."
 
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Coldfusion, wrote :


Things to keep in mind for attracting impossible to please neurotics like me:


1.) I don't care what your favorite color is. Really, I don't.


2.) Any variation of "I like to laugh and have fun!" Really? I like sitting in the dark crying and plunging an empty syringe into my arm.


3.) Mentioning your dog in every section is not required. I get it, you're a woman and thus biologically programmed to want to nurture things. In the absence of a baby/husband you'll pick the next closest lower-order species. But once or twice in a profile is enough mentions.


4.) I understand we all can't live without oxygen and water. If you are lacking enough in originality to point this out then you'd be better off just picking random objects from your house.


5.) If your favorite book is The Secret, then do us all a favor and don't mention it.


6.) Saying you like hiking is code for "I haven't left the apartment in 3 years but if push comes to shove any moron can put on a pair of boots and walk down a trail".

Hey Coldfusion you have a great sense of humor... I like the sarcasm! However, it saddens me to have to point out that women Do Not have the market on such subjects in their profiles. I have had so many men list water, air, food, money, job, sun, beer, kids, blah, blah, blah as things they can't live without. No S H I T. Wanna talk about originality. I especially liked the one who included beer. At least he was thinking. Wrt color, I keep hearing men are visual... I guess flesh tones are the only colors you're really interested in? Okay... let's talk about laughing and having fun. How about the number of profiles I've gotten that mention liking to joke around, laugh, go to live comedy, laugh, play practical jokes, laugh, tickle, laugh, play roshambo, laugh, etc. Get the picture here? Honestly, how can you complain about women adding laughing to their profiles? Besides, laughing is one of the healthiest things you can do if you're inclined to "sitting in the dark crying...." Trust me, mentioning our dogs is tame (no pun intended) compared to the profile I received where the man mentioned his 2 yo son in every section. His profile was about his son, not him! I agree, once or twice is enough. Again, women don't have the corner on this! As for books and activities... I can go toe to toe with you on these topics as well. I especially like the one you guys add under activities... like to entertain. I don't consider popcorn, beer, chips, cheese, crackers, 7 layer dip, soda, mixed drinks, and "the game" as an "entertaining" event that you've hosted. I think it's just hysterical how you're gunning after us women and our profiles when you guys are guilty as H E L L for the same :-]. And, personally, I think the stuff you're complaining about makes it easier to sort through the profiles to determine the keeps and the closes. Only... come up with something better than air, water, food, etc. Sex, beer, bong, flat screen with remote, and waterbed would be a good start at something more original.
I think he singles out women because he is only receiving profiles from women. How would he know what men put on their profiles?
 
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What's wrong with beer, chips and 7 layer dip as my favorites? [img]library/editor/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-laughing.gif[/img]
 
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Don't forget the every so popular "Describe something that only your best friend knows" with the answer "I don't know, ask them." or something along those lines.
 
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Coldfusion, wrote :


Things to keep in mind for attracting impossible to please neurotics like me:


1.)* I don't care what your favorite color is.* Really, I don't.


2.)* Any variation of "I like to laugh and have fun!"* Really? I like sitting in the dark crying and plunging an empty syringe into my arm.


3.)* Mentioning your dog in every section is not required.* I get it, you're a woman and thus biologically programmed to want to nurture things.* In the absence of a baby/husband you'll pick the next closest lower-order species.* But once or twice in a profile is enough mentions.


4.)* I understand we all can't live without oxygen and water.* If you are lacking enough in originality to point this out then you'd be better off just picking random objects from your house.*


5.)* If your favorite book is The Secret, then do us all a favor and don't mention it.


6.)* Saying you like hiking is code for "I haven't left the apartment in 3 years but if push comes to shove any moron can put on a pair of boots and walk down a trail".

Hey Coldfusion you have a great sense of humor... I like the sarcasm! However, it saddens me to have to point out that women Do Not have the market on such subjects in their profiles. I have had so many men list water, air, food, money, job, sun, beer, kids, blah, blah, blah as things they can't live without. No S H I T. Wanna talk about originality. I especially liked the one who included beer. At least he was thinking. Wrt color, I keep hearing men are visual... I guess flesh tones are the only colors you're really interested in? Okay... let's talk about laughing and having fun. How about the number of profiles I've gotten that mention liking to joke around, laugh, go to live comedy, laugh, play practical jokes, laugh, tickle, laugh, play roshambo, laugh, etc. Get the picture here? Honestly, how can you complain about women adding laughing to their profiles? Besides, laughing is one of the healthiest things you can do if you're inclined to "sitting in the dark crying...." Trust me, mentioning our dogs is tame (no pun intended) compared to the profile I received where the man mentioned his 2 yo son in every section. His profile was about his son, not him! I agree, once or twice is enough. Again, women don't have the corner on this! As for books and activities... I can go toe to toe with you on these topics as well. I especially like the one you guys add under activities... like to entertain. I don't consider popcorn, beer, chips, cheese, crackers, 7 layer dip, soda, mixed drinks, and "the game" as an "entertaining" event that you've hosted. I think it's just hysterical how you're gunning after us women and our profiles when you guys are guilty as H E L L for the same :-]. And, personally, I think the stuff you're complaining about makes it easier to sort through the profiles to determine the keeps and the closes. Only... come up with something better than air, water, food, etc. Sex, beer, bong, flat screen with remote, and waterbed would be a good start at something more original.
I think he singles out women because he is only receiving profiles from women.* How would he know what men put on their profiles?*
Your point is well taken. Thank you. How would he know?

My response was in response to what I perceived as Coldfusion's implied notion that only women include the absurd and silly points in their profiles. Actually, I appreciate the information!

I immediately went to my profile and took out all references to my favorite color, my love for animals, my belief in laughter as nature's medicine, rewrote my 5 needs to include random things from my house (including my 2 kids), erased all references to the books I'm reading/read and wrote that I don't read (as some think I have a reading comprehension problem), and under activities I listed only my home ec related ones. I'm really liking my updated profile! Thank you again for the suggestions!

Just so we’re all clear, Coldfusion, I hope you don’t take this as an “attack.” I’m just having a little fun with you. You actually started a great topic with a great deal of sarcasm and I enjoyed your post. I just couldn’t resist responding. If I’ve offended you, I aplolgize… it’s my bad.

 
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What's wrong with beer, chips and 7 layer dip as my favorites?* [img]library/editor/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-laughing.gif[/img]
Nothing if you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo, having a weekend party, tailgating, eating by yourself, eating with friends, on a weekend bender, taking a starter to a party, or any other occasion to be eating!

I made reference to them as being served as food at a hosted/entertaining event as under "activities" within the context of guys over for the game.

I think if you add them under your 5 favorites you're doing a hecka lot better than most guys' profiles I see. :-)
 
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Coldfusion is offline Coldfusion Post #10  June 17,2008, 3:02pm
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Obviously the clueless populate both genders but since I can't and won't view male profiles I'm not really going to guess at the horrors some may contain.





 
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