I am almost regretting writing this already because I have a feeling I am going to get a lot of calls and text messages that say “You don’t mean ME though, right?” So, to stop that from happening: YES! I MEAN YOU!!
I try very hard when it comes to online dating to not make a decision on a profile photo alone, because I understand that some people are not photogenic and others are too photogenic.
As you should all know by now, I have a tendency of finding people I know online.
Guys – would you freaking post a photo of you that you actually look good in?! Have a girl pick out your profile photo or photos for you. I had a visitor to my profile a few days ago, and it was someone I knew and could pick out of a huge crowd. I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS HIM! The picture was THAT bad. This has happened far too many times. This particular guy is super cute in real life – not so much in the picture.
I know you know some girls – if you don’t- email me the choices and I will tell you which to choose.. but I think it’s best if someone you know in real life picks it out for you. Or tells you it’s time to take some new photos. Personal preference for me: I don’t want to see you decked out in Zombie apparel. I have yet to see one Zombie be even remotely attractive. (I know it’s not the point – just save that one for the people who love you anyway and post it to Facebook.)
Also – lastly, just as a public service announcement: Don’t, under any circumstance, post a photo of your junk. EVER.
Seriously.
Definitely agree with you on all points! Here’s a list of my “dear lord, what are you thinking?” profile faux pas.
http://asianbadass.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/dating-202-screen-names-and-photographs-profiling-is-wrong/
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