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    #2852
    Misticles
    Registered Users Posts: 13,746 ✭✭✭✭Misticles


    Mental Mickey wrote: »
    Want another one?? ;)

    sure why not... I'll add you to the waiting list ;)


    YES I am that much of a catch haha :P


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    #2853
    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    Anyone used that beautiful people site where the users have to vote you in? I just joined it for the laugh, wonder if I'll get rejected :pac:


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    #2854
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭stargazer 68


    kingtut wrote: »
    Anyone used that beautiful people site where the users have to vote you in? I just joined it for the laugh, wonder if I'll get rejected :pac:


    No. Whats the name of it - although not sure if I could handle any more rejection! :eek:


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    #2855
    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    Dovies wrote: »
    No. Whats the name of it - although not sure if I could handle any more rejection! :eek:

    beautifulpeople.com

    To be honest the idea of it is sickening but sure hey might as well find out if I'm ugly or not :D After 48 hours I'll know whether I am in or out...So far I am getting positive votes :rolleyes:


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    #2856
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭stargazer 68


    kingtut wrote: »
    beautifulpeople.com

    To be honest the idea of it is sickening but sure hey might as well find out if I'm ugly or not :D After 48 hours I'll know whether I am in or out...So far I am getting positive votes :rolleyes:

    Hmm will have to check that out - will let you know!


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    #2857
    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    kingtut wrote: »
    beautifulpeople.com

    To be honest the idea of it is sickening but sure hey might as well find out if I'm ugly or not :D After 48 hours I'll know whether I am in or out...So far I am getting positive votes :rolleyes:

    ah now I want to do that!! :cool: :pac:


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    #2858
    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    Larianne wrote: »
    ah now I want to do that!! :cool: :pac:

    Why don't we all do it and see who gets in ? :D


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    #2859
    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    kingtut wrote: »
    Why don't we all do it and see who gets in ? :D

    It won't upload my photo so that's already a bad sign, eh? :( :pac:


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    #2860
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭stargazer 68


    Larianne wrote: »
    It won't upload my photo so that's already a bad sign, eh? :( :pac:


    Wow rejected before you even start! :eek:


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    #2861
    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    Larianne wrote: »
    It won't upload my photo so that's already a bad sign, eh? :( :pac:

    Nah it just means you are too hot to be displayed on the internet ;)

    Please tell me Larianne is a woman....


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    #2862
    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    Damn slipped down to "half in half out" Which half of me is the ugly part? :(:pac:


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    #2863
    Misticles
    Registered Users Posts: 13,746 ✭✭✭✭Misticles


    Ill try this when I get home, I'm curious!


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    #2864
    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    Misticles wrote: »
    Ill try this when I get home, I'm curious!

    I think it's a load of crap and just a way to fool people into parting with their cash to be considered 'beautiful'.

    We'll see if my opinion changes .. :)


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    #2865
    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    Misticles wrote: »
    Ill try this when I get home, I'm curious!

    Oooo I already know what you look like, in fact I have met you in person.
    *evil cackle*


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    #2866
    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    Larianne wrote: »
    I think it's a load of crap and just a way to fool people into parting with their cash to be considered 'beautiful'.

    We'll see if my opinion changes .. :)

    Oh I have no intention of becoming active on a site like that, full of posers etc, I just want to see if I am in or out after the 48 hour period :pac:

    It is the last site you would want to join if you were looking for a partner!


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    #2867
    stupidusername
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,762 ✭✭✭✭stupidusername


    I've no idea what the point in that site would be. would try it out but apparently I don't take a good photo :( plus couldn't handle any more rejection this week.

    Got this message:
    "Honestly I'm not sure what to say here more than that you caught my attention for some reason. I really have no idea how to turn and unsolicited message to a pretty face and some words on the screen into a conversation"

    n'awh!


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    #2868
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    kingtut wrote: »
    Anyone used that beautiful people site where the users have to vote you in? I just joined it for the laugh, wonder if I'll get rejected :pac:

    I can confirm that none of you guys are on that website.
    Lonely at the top...


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    #2869
    Odaise Gaelach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭Odaise Gaelach


    stupidusername wrote: »
    Got this message:
    "Honestly I'm not sure what to say here more than that you caught my attention for some reason. I really have no idea how to turn and unsolicited message to a pretty face and some words on the screen into a conversation"

    n'awh!

    It really is difficult though! How do you strike up a conversation with someone online when they say in their profile that you have to do more than just say "hi"? :)


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    #2870
    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    Odaise Gaelach wrote: »
    It really is difficult though! How do you strike up a conversation with someone online when they say in their profile that you have to do more than just say "hi"? :)

    Read their profile and then make a comment on it in your message or ask them a question about it or if you have similar interests talk about it!


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    #2871
    coffee_cake
    Registered Users Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    Odaise Gaelach wrote: »
    It really is difficult though! How do you strike up a conversation with someone online when they say in their profile that you have to do more than just say "hi"? :)

    Would you not say something like "I notice from your profile you do xyz..."

    Like larianne said


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    #2872
    Kevin Duffy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,439 ✭✭✭Kevin Duffy


    stupidusername wrote: »
    Got this message:
    "Honestly I'm not sure what to say here more than that you caught my attention for some reason. I really have no idea how to turn and unsolicited message to a pretty face and some words on the screen into a conversation"

    CTRL+C
    CTRL+V
    Let the harass widespread net-casting begin! :pac:


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    #2873
    Odaise Gaelach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭Odaise Gaelach


    I understand that, it just feels very awkward saying something like, "So I see you do (something or other)". It feels forced, almost.

    Though maybe that's just me. :)


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    #2874
    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    Odaise Gaelach wrote: »
    I understand that, it just feels very awkward saying something like, "So I see you do (something or other)". It feels forced, almost.

    Though maybe that's just me. :)

    Well that's what I do and it works! ;)


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    #2875
    parker kent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭parker kent


    Odaise Gaelach wrote: »
    I understand that, it just feels very awkward saying something like, "So I see you do (something or other)". It feels forced, almost.

    Though maybe that's just me. :)

    I agree with your point in a way. It is very difficult to judge what to send that will stand out but not be too much at the same time. Unless there is something in particular that stands out in a profile you run the risk of sending the same message that 20 other guys have sent.

    "Oh I see you like movies". Not very original. I think I just prefer talking to people in real life!

    Edit: Not that I ever sent that as a one liner, was just an exaggerated example!


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    #2876
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Odaise Gaelach wrote: »
    I understand that, it just feels very awkward saying something like, "So I see you do (something or other)". It feels forced, almost.

    Though maybe that's just me. :)

    I do find it feels forced, but hey I guess it's better than something generic.
    I just hate it when you put time and effort into relating to stuff they wrote about in their profile, they have a quick glance at yours, say "MEH!" and then don't mail you back.
    :pac: I tried to do things the right way, I really did! Now I just send this to everyone.


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    #2877
    stupidusername
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,762 ✭✭✭✭stupidusername


    parker kent wrote: »
    I agree with your point in a way. It is very difficult to judge what to send that will stand out but not be too much at the same time. Unless there is something in particular that stands out in a profile you run the risk of sending the same message that 20 other guys have sent.

    "Oh I see you like movies". Not very original. I think I just prefer talking to people in real life!

    Edit: Not that I ever sent that as a one liner, was just an exaggerate example!

    yeah you need to come up with something original, something that stands out, in both what you write on yours and in what you approach someone with. that's what i've been advising the guys here asking for opinions.


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    #2878
    parker kent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭parker kent


    stupidusername wrote: »
    yeah you need to come up with something original, something that stands out, in both what you write on yours and in what you approach someone with. that's what i've been advising the guys here asking for opinions.

    Thing is though that you can write the perfect message but send it to the wrong person. There's no telling what the other person will think is a good message.


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    #2879
    stupidusername
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,762 ✭✭✭✭stupidusername


    Kevin Duffy wrote: »
    CTRL+C
    CTRL+V
    Let the harass widespread net-casting begin! :pac:

    awh, and i thought i was special :( :pac:
    parker kent wrote: »
    Thing is though that you can write the perfect message but send it to the wrong person. There's no telling what the other person will think is a good message.

    well of course yeah, it's impossible to know, but the point is to make an effort.


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    #2880
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    With all this talk of original first messages that stand out, it's almost making Online Dating seem like a marketing campaign.

    "Get it while it's hot folks!"

    :pac:


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    #2881
    parker kent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭parker kent


    stupidusername wrote: »
    well of course yeah, it's impossible to know, but the point is to make an effort.

    Oh I know that but I was just supporting Odaise Gaelach's view. It can be a little forced and making an effort doesn't always pay off.


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