You are viewing IC as Guest    
Why not the site? It's free!
   
If you're already a member, it's better if you

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

10 Rules for Writing a Great Profile (91)

This post is on the Other BDSM web board.

22 Mar 11, 12:56 AM
extahsee
UK(BA), 4 yrs
I've been doing it all wrong. :(

This explains so much!

~ Ex

22 Mar 11, 1:08 AM
aTicklishEnglishman
23 mths
I feel a good profile should carry a simple, clear message.

However, after long enough it becomes apparent to anyone who sets up a profile that the majority of people you interact with will be of no lasting sigbnificance to you.

The nature of responses you receive (and the interactions that follow) will mainly fall into several distinct subgroups - the rule for subgroup comparison being that the lowest ranking subgroup consists of the interactions that infuriate you the most with the passing of time.

This is why it is important to differentiate between these subgroups when composing a profile, and ensure that simple, clear message gets conveyed to one and all. By doing this it is possible to lower your futility and despair levels, and spend your time online more constructively by worrying about something else that's even worse out there on the internet.

I humbly offer my own profile as an example.

Do not throw your cigarette ends in the urinal for they are subtle and quick to anger.
Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, as it makes them soggy and impossible to light.

22 Mar 11, 1:09 AM
JohnMasters
UK(PO), 21 mths
HAR HAR COULDNT AGREE MORE!!! LOL CUM AGAIN?!!! WOT YOU LIKE!!!!!! ;-)
22 Mar 11, 1:17 AM
Ianneil
UK(N), 5 yrs

I thought this might come in useful while on the subject of profiles.

Profile translation

"Athletic".. small tits

“Bubbly”…fat & annoying

"I'm a real riot"...YES the type that needs water cannon & tear gas.

"I have a large circle of friends".....then what RU doing here? None of em want to fuck you?

"Work hard play hard".....over achiever with obsessive compulsive disorder.

"Loyal"...stalker

"Cudly"...hazard to shipping

"True friend"...no sex

"Life's for living".....I have a very boring job.

"Life's not a rehersal"...I can't think of anything original to say.

"I enjoy the finer things in life".....credit card junkie.

“Old fashioned”……that's anal & oral out.

"I seek an exceptional ......." Why, are you exceptional?

"I seek a goal orientated person".....and your goal will be to keep me in luxury.

Edited 22 Mar 11, 1:22 AM by Ianneil

22 Mar 11, 1:20 AM
Musashi_Miyamoto
UK(M), 3 yrs

Simply Superb!! Laughed ALL the way through!! :-)
22 Mar 11, 1:30 AM
Long_way_home
UK(CF), 19 mths
Beau_Tox wrote:
pleasureswitch wrote:
As regards picture choice,

I've long thought a pink cartoon cat suspended by a needle corset with feathers, lace an a heart shape (bleedin pref!)with red rope wearin a leather waistcoat in travel style hotel room takin a shot of itself in the mirror of the en suit using their 'phone, leave the flash in would be the perfect shot. Caption "Pussy LOLOLOLOLOL " etc, perhaps.

Bit elaborate. I'd just take a photo of myself and label it "Cunt". Much easier.

Well if it's accurate and descriptive.

lol, lmao, rofl, pid, std, copd, rsvp, wrvs

:-) :-) :-) :-D :-D :-D :-) :-) :-)

22 Mar 11, 6:24 AM
oldbabyface
22 mths
PapaNoir wrote:
oldbabyface wrote:
The secret to writing a decent posting, profile or anything else is to proof read and re-write accordingly.

It is said nothing good is written, only re-written.

It is also said all wisdom is plagiarised, only stupidity is original.

Ah well, that makes two plagiarists then.

Treat each day as a new beginning.

22 Mar 11, 7:27 AM
anncat
UK(ST), 7 yrs

And the impossible profile: I want to be a slave, I want to be used and abused and treated like dirt, and the nothing I am ~ I don't travel, I haven't got a car, I don't meet anyone at my house, I won't meet you at yours. In other words we will just talk about it! (if you're lucky.

but it was not your fault but mine and it was your heart on the line I really fucked it up this time

Edited 22 Mar 11, 10:13 AM by anncat

22 Mar 11, 8:17 AM
foxgirl
UK(LN), 22 mths
Ianneil wrote:
"Work hard play hard".....over achiever with obsessive compulsive disorder.
I'm so tempted to put this on my profile now. Just because. (Not that it's true! I'm normal, me!) :-D

22 Mar 11, 8:20 AM
BBW_sub
UK(TA), 5 yrs
Gosh - don't you get dizzy posting from such great heights?

PapaNoir wrote:
10 Rules for Writing a Great Profile

Rule 1

Don't actually WRITE anything about yourself. Begin your profile by saying, "I don't know what to write here." That's always a really great indicator that you haven't wasted a lot of time with introspection. No purpose to that, is there? You might also consider adding, "I'll update this soon" and then don't do anything at all with it for ages. Nothing like showing you don't waste time doing things you said you would do.

Rule 2

State the obvious, use multiple cliches, try to be as pedestrian as possible. You don't want to come across as one of those educated types. Here are three good examples:

  • Im a layed back guy who likes to have fun lol
  • out going crazy weird funny fun cool an full of energy im looking for something real im real so don't play
  • I can be very Dominate on differnert levels. and submissive as well. Cum let chat.

Now I know you want a way to contact these individuals because, clearly, they are a catch, but you're going to have to find your own. These examples are going to illustrate some other rules, too.

Rule 3

Use tonnes of nonsensical online abbreviations, especially lol. Add it often and without regard to whether or not what you've said is funny. People love it when you laugh at your own jokes and it makes you seem cheery. Also, you might think about adding a lot of emoticons :-) ;-) =-o :-p 8-) :-D Really, why should you bother to say anything when you could simply use a smiley face in knee boots spanking another smiley face. That says it all.

Rule 4

Don't bother to punctuate or spell correctly as it's really just a waste of time. Everyone knows what you mean, right? Remember, you can save time by using 'dominate' as BOTH a verb and a noun. Don't forget to also use 'cum' as a synonym for 'come.' It makes you sound sexy.

Rule 5

If you decide you really want to write more than the examples above, be sure to concentrate on what you don't want and won't accept. Let people know how your past relationships have ended and let them know that if they fuck with you, you're going to be speaking of them in the same ways. It gets it all out there early, which is good. Don't talk about what you bring to the table, focus on what you plan to take away.

Rule 6

Remember in your profile to paint yourself as a generally ill-tempered and potentially dangerous dominant, sorry dominate, or a misbehaving and bratty submissive. Tell them what a badass you are, how scary you are, paint yourself as potentially unbalanced. If you're submissive, then emphasize how bratty you are, how someone will have to struggle with you for power, and how they can expect that you won't be very obedient. That will really catch the eye of the kind of partner you want.

Rule 7

If you do decide to provide a lot of information, then do it in such a way as to ensure that anyone who makes it through the entire profile is really dedicated. Write a long profile, with no paragraphs and little punctuation. If you MUST use punctuation, then use it incorrectly. Use multiple commas when the lesser person would use a period. You could simply use ellipsis as your only means of punctuation...but if you do this use it for really long dramatic pauses...instead of a means to indicate omissions of text. Use three or four exclamation points after every sentence to show how passionate you are. Also, remember to shout. Type in all capital letters. GET THEIR ATTENTION!!!!

Rule 8

Post lots of pictures. The best ones to use will include some or all of the following:

  • Your rooster (with or without the chicken hearts).
  • Your laundry on the floor.
  • Your hand holding your phone with a bright flash spot.
  • An arm or other piece of your ex.

To make the best first impression use grainy shots or ones with bad exposure. That one from 10 years ago would also be a good choice. After all, you look exactly the same now as you did then.

Rule 9

List your availability and preferences one way, but in your profile body write them differently. People are attracted to mystery and they will love having to figure out whether or not you'd be interested in hearing from them. Make it as contradictory as possible and it will increase your response rate exponentially.

Rule 10

Finally, at the end of whatever profile you write, remember to close with, "if u wanna chat or have any questions let me know." After reading the masterpiece you have created they will certainly want to talk and will likely have lots of questions. It will be nice for them to know you are ready, willing and able to answer them.

No, don't thank me. The change in your profiles will be thanks enough.

Edited and taken from the musings of Miss C.

Next page

This is the standard version
©1997-2012 Informed Consent
UK map

UK Map

UK listings
Clubs
Munches
Groups
Dungeon Hire
Services
Kink-friendly
Shops
Other countries
Dictionary
BDSM
Fetish
Top
Bottom
Bondage
Dominant
Submissive
RACK vs SSC
Top Pictures
Rate the pictures

Top BDSM Books
The Story of O
Showing you the Ropes
Female Domination
The Ethical Slut
The Human Pony

More sites
IC's advertisers
BDSM Rights
Kink.com
Kink Podcasts
The Slave Register
Ownership & Possession

Help & About IC