FabSwingers.com forum: Long profiles

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone else open up someone's profile and think "Fucking hell while you're writing that bio you may aswell write a novel!"

I know a lot of them are just to help keep all the fakes away etc but some of them are just like... Woah

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

Mine is longish, though I've seen much longer. It doesn't bother me if people read it or not though, I can't be arsed reading long ones myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer long profiles to the shitty, short ones.

'I'll fill in later' is a personal irritation, especially when they then pop up in forums whinging they can't get meets.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I prefer long profiles to the shitty, short ones.

'I'll fill in later' is a personal irritation, especially when they then pop up in forums whinging they can't get meets. "

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple
over a year ago

Chester

Appreciate a detailed profile but not ones that take more than hour to read

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I prefer long profiles to the shitty, short ones.

'I'll fill in later' is a personal irritation, especially when they then pop up in forums whinging they can't get meets. "

Yeah I'll agree with that, especially if you see theyve been on for a week +

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try to keep ours as short as possible but it's so tempting to add more, especially when we keep getting messages from guys who don't interest me (Mrs) cos it just makes me want to rant and add rules! But I just delete and ignore the fools who contact us despite not reading the profile! Not my fault they can't or won't read

Mrs x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I prefer long profiles to the shitty, short ones.

'I'll fill in later' is a personal irritation, especially when they then pop up in forums whinging they can't get meets.

Yeah I'll agree with that, especially if you see theyve been on for a week +"

Or the 'just ask:.

Err no. If you can't be bothered to make yourself sound at least mildly interesting then why the hell would anyone waste their time asking when there are plenty of hot blokes on here who do put the effort in.

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By *irginieWoman
over a year ago

Near Marlborough

No I never think that. I’m more likely to see one line and click away. And I don’t give two fucks if someone finds mine too long or too tricky to read. It’s a useful filter.

V x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From a perspective of sending messages, I much prefer a longer more detailed profile. It gives me something to approach them about, I can pick points of shard interest or make a joke.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"No I never think that. I’m more likely to see one line and click away. And I don’t give two fucks if someone finds mine too long or too tricky to read. It’s a useful filter.

V x "

Yeah I get that but some of them are like they've written out an essay for their college coarse work haha

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By *irginieWoman
over a year ago

Near Marlborough

"No I never think that. I’m more likely to see one line and click away. And I don’t give two fucks if someone finds mine too long or too tricky to read. It’s a useful filter.

V x

Yeah I get that but some of them are like they've written out an essay for their college coarse work haha "

And you care why?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"No I never think that. I’m more likely to see one line and click away. And I don’t give two fucks if someone finds mine too long or too tricky to read. It’s a useful filter.

V x "

Indeed. If you think my profile is War and Piece (sic), the odds are excellent we won't get along.

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

Mine is long but hopefully reading it save all parties time messing around in the long run. I want people to get a feel for me so then I know if we are talking they already have an understanding about me and are genuinely interested.

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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago

Llantrisant

I actually don't mind details longish profiles as I can tell somewhat how they come across, to a degree anyway. I'm not overly keen on the ones who massively dictate. Yes, state your preferences, but there's a fine line between doing that and coming across dictatorial. The ones who say 'I'm here for my pleasure not yours and if that's an issue do one' doesn't exactly umpire you to hit the message button or add to hotlist!

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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago

Llantrisant

Sorry for the two obvious typos

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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago

Llantrisant

"Mine is long but hopefully reading it save all parties time messing around in the long run. I want people to get a feel for me so then I know if we are talking they already have an understanding about me and are genuinely interested. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it does not matter really . I prefer a long profile though .

Someone who takes time to think carefully about how they effectively’ sell themselves’ to other people is far more interesting to me than the ‘ I’m always horny meet at mine/ ours now bring sniff ‘ type ones . Short profiles in my experience are either desperate men pretending / gang bang parties or just general timewasters .

What really bothers me about long profiles ? Poor written English .

As pretentious as it sounds I can’t really get on with people who can not write woth thought and imagination ‘freely ‘ and correctly .

We just would not be af the same level and definitely would not get on . It is nice if people can stick reasonably to the rules of grammar and punctuation . We all have problems with literacy to one extent or another . I am not a perfect writer . However , if you are expecting someone to read what you have written it is only right that you write as well as you can .Polite even ? If you can not be polite how can you expect to get on with someone ?

Everyone can improve . That is what FE colleges and free literacy courses are there for .

Some of the written English on profiles is at a standard an 9 yr old would be in school .

At least a short profile written badly full of errors etc is struggled through to read quickly . So maybe something there in praise of a shorter profile

Who knows ?

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By * Yorks GentMan
over a year ago

York / Leeds

I take the view that care over the content , spelling and grammar ( or lack thereof) might tell women something about a man

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

In all honesty, how long does it take to read a "long" profile?

3 minutes? I like to know whether I'm wasting my time messaging. Many profiles let me know I am.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I have to scroll up to read the bottom I dont like it. I skim read a bit then if I get bored leave it.

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By *ooncat123Woman
over a year ago

Sutton

"I take the view that care over the content , spelling and grammar ( or lack thereof) might tell women something about a man"

Quite right!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like a longish profile, it is helpful when judging potential compatibility. A good profile with a personalised message is a great introduction I think

If people think mine is too long, that’s no problem, we probably wouldn’t get on anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I actually read long profiles simply for the craic. Also I have no life.

Mrs x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My profile is rather lengthy BUT what im seeking is quite specific and to be honest, if you can’t put the effort in to read through it, we probably wouldn’t be a great match anyway. So it actually works great for ing out most!

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Given the choice of a long profile or a short two liner - the long one will grab my attention every time. Not only does it show that some thought and effort has been put into it, and give a decent "flavour" of the owner, but also gives you points to pick up on when messaging.

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By *etLikeMan
over a year ago

most fundamental aspects

Why use three words, when a hundred will suffice?

Mine has been criticised for being long. I don’t care, as I’d much rather that and connect with people who appreciate my openness, than to end up having a meet with no talk. Lots complain on their profiles about people not reading them, then send me a message demonstrating that they haven’t read mine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Long or short, as long as the owner of it is happy with it. Sometimes the profile itself becomes a filter without having to do anything else

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By *orthyorkypairCouple
over a year ago

North Yorkshire

"I prefer long profiles to the shitty, short ones.

'I'll fill in later' is a personal irritation, especially when they then pop up in forums whinging they can't get meets. "

and they been members over a year too!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have a short profile, however a log profile doesn't offend us if it's interesting to us.

Sometimes it's nice to know a bit about the person before sending a message.

If somebody has "I'll fill it in later" I'm tempted to send a message saying the same!

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By *inful xWoman
over a year ago

In a sleepy little village

The longest I've seen was actually a guys. I was rather scared when I read it and hit the back button rapidly

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

Mine is long, but even when it was shorter people didn't read it.

It says what i want it to and if it's too long for someone to read ,then no problem,more than likely it's a delete if they then message.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Appreciate a detailed profile but not ones that take more than hour to read

But your just took me over an hour to go through maybe I will go and read it now and take less time on your pics which are amazing by the way

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By *harisajidanWoman
over a year ago

london

I’m a long profile kind of girl. I even insert academic studies and articles into mine! Lol

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London

There would be no long profiles if most men had common sense. It is just easier to state the obvious once than to explain it to every single person who doesn't get it.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I just like to make sure those that contact me understand what I am looking for/expecting, it's a pity it is never read though

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I don’t bother. I may as well type “fuck off” for any difference it makes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My profile is rather lengthy BUT what im seeking is quite specific and to be honest, if you can’t put the effort in to read through it, we probably wouldn’t be a great match anyway. So it actually works great for ing out most! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think mine's just the right length....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd rather see a long one than a one liner any day of the week.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our profile is fairly long and detailed but we put a lot of thought into what we both are looking for and can offer. Hopefully it is a good representation of who we are.

For me personally, first impressions from a profile are all important.

V x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I prefer long profiles to the shitty, short ones.

'I'll fill in later' is a personal irritation, especially when they then pop up in forums whinging they can't get meets.

Yeah I'll agree with that, especially if you see theyve been on for a week +"

I've seen a fair few like that who have been on for a year +

I mean really?

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Anyone else open up someone's profile and think "Fucking hell while you're writing that bio you may aswell write a novel!"

I know a lot of them are just to help keep all the fakes away etc but some of them are just like... Woah"

Use it as another filter: can't be arsed to read it, you're not for them...jobs a good un...next!

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By *reenleavesCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

Ours is a bit of a ramble as it's the original followed by an update. I think it puts us across fairly well though!

We're probably due a revamp.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mine is longish, though I've seen much longer. It doesn't bother me if people read it or not though, I can't be arsed reading long ones myself

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Well their ya go if you can't be bothered why would most of the guys

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By *rkeb3Man
over a year ago

east Lancashire road

I do fuck that people with long bio arnt for me it's all rant, complaint,unsessary information cba wasting my time on that leave them along plenty others

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope, if I click on a profile and there is some decent written content it catches my eye. The 'just ask' and 'fill in laters' get deleted.

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

"I take the view that care over the content , spelling and grammar ( or lack thereof) might tell women something about a man

Quite right!"

Are we talking zero tolerance or are a couple of omissions acceptable?

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By *ooncat123Woman
over a year ago

Sutton

"I take the view that care over the content , spelling and grammar ( or lack thereof) might tell women something about a man

Quite right!

Are we talking zero tolerance or are a couple of omissions acceptable?"

No mercy!

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By *attoo manMan
over a year ago

Rhyl

If i fancy someone on here. I will read there profile long or short. But you are right, there are a lot of very long, long profiles on here. But each to there own.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well. I must say you wear those curves so well! Beautiful pics

Mrs x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ours is longish, but all the information is necessary as it explains the way we play. We don’t wish to waste people’s time and likewise we don’t want to have our time wasted. I think a lot of unnecessary messages get exchanged when there is not enough information on a profile.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ours is very long and we make no apology for that.....

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

"I prefer long profiles to the shitty, short ones.

'I'll fill in later' is a personal irritation, especially when they then pop up in forums whinging they can't get meets. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sometimes I like a long read

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By *tace 309TV/TS
over a year ago

durham

So a profile with barely a few words and no verifications tells you everything you need to know ....yes move on .

You don't need to write" war and peace " try to construct something beneficial for everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I prefer long profiles to the shitty, short ones.

'I'll fill in later' is a personal irritation, especially when they then pop up in forums whinging they can't get meets.

Yeah I'll agree with that, especially if you see theyve been on for a week +

Or the 'just ask:.

I agree with you Cinders.. Btw nice profile and pics .. If you ever come to Quest or Pandoras let me know.You will need someone to help look after you as you will be fighting them all off xx

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By *e ReviensWoman
over a year ago

Northampton

"I’m a long profile kind of girl. I even insert academic studies and articles into mine! Lol"

Ooh I hadn't thought of doing that, may have to adapt mine even further

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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago

Llantrisant

"Nope, if I click on a profile and there is some decent written content it catches my eye. The 'just ask' and 'fill in laters' get deleted. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well. I must say you wear those curves so well! Beautiful pics

Mrs x"

Merci bien! That’s very kind (: x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like girls

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The longer the better they say. But they don't know what they are talking about

#TheyThinkTheyKnowWhoTheyAre

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple
over a year ago

Chester

"Appreciate a detailed profile but not ones that take more than hour to read

But your just took me over an hour to go through maybe I will go and read it now and take less time on your pics which are amazing by the way"

Ha ha funny - thanks for compliment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm with Brightonsteve, it's becoming clear to me that 'fuck off' would be a viable alternative

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I read the profile if I'm really interested in someone to check in case they state NO SINGLE MALES. If the case I sulk and move on! But that's why the profile is there. If at a glance a profile is a long list of rules and regulations, I'm sorry I don't care how nice you may be I haven't the attention span to read all that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think a few paragraphs is alright. Aye it's a pain to see a nice photo click on it and read to get all the way to the bottom and that's where it says no single guys. But that all said if it wasn't a ratio of 1 woman to 4000 guys (maybe a over estimate) then I guess women and couple profiles wouldn't need to put so much into there profile to out the fakes. My thoughts is if a profile hasn't been photo verified after a week the site should delete that profile because it takes 2 seconds to do it and that would deal with the fakes who are wasting the site.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think it does not matter really . I prefer a long profile though .

What really bothers me about long profiles ? Poor written English .

As pretentious as it sounds I can’t really get on with people who can not write woth thought and imagination ‘freely ‘ and correctly .

Everyone can improve . That is what FE colleges and free literacy courses are there for .

Some of the written English on profiles is at a standard an 9 yr old would be in school .

At least a short profile written badly full of errors etc is struggled through to read quickly . So maybe something there in praise of a shorter profile

Who knows ?

Is that woth or with?

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