# Another one of these - critique my profile **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 25, 2008, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768 "2008-07-25T19:29:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/1 "2008-07-25T19:29:14Z")
I finally got off my ass (so to speak) and wrote up a profile on OKCupid. It probably sucks at least a little, so, please rip it to shreds for me along with my self-esteem. =^.^= [http://www.okcupid.com/profile/silvercat17/](http://www.okcupid.com/profile/silvercat17/) ---
**Author:** ![Belrix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/2 "2008-07-25T19:42:53Z")
I like it. The only thing I’d suggest is removing/softening the “cooking for someone” sentence - kinda sounds, desperate or something. Adjectives fail me. A woman cooking for a man is a big thing, I think. You’re in her home, she’s being domestic. If a woman invited me into her home to cook me dinner, I’d assume I was of great interest to her and I’d be very surprised if penis didn’t ensue for dessert. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/3 "2008-07-25T20:05:29Z")
I thought it was good. I’m not a dude but I’ve read plenty of geek dude’s profiles, and they’d all be clamoring to get that kind of geek cred in a chick. You’ll be fine - now you just need to not blow them off when they try to put the moves on you 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Bosstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Bosstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstone)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/4 "2008-07-25T20:15:23Z")
[QUOTE=ZipperJJ] I thought it was good. I’m not a dude but I’ve read plenty of geek dude’s profiles, and they’d all be clamoring to get that kind of geek cred in a chick. You’ll be fine - now you just need to not blow them off when they try to put the moves on you 🙂 [/QUOTE] As a geek dude, hell yes. Sadly, OKCupid says you’re a 66% match, **STG**. I only deal with 75% or better. _snooty_ 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/5 "2008-07-25T20:16:24Z")
I know my opinion is biased, but I think it’s extraordinarily charming – I think you’re likely to reel in a lot of folks based on that. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/6 "2008-07-25T20:19:59Z")
[QUOTE=Bosstone] As a geek dude, hell yes. Sadly, OKCupid says you’re a 66% match, **STG**. I only deal with 75% or better. _snooty_ 😉 [/QUOTE] Well, I wouldn’t go with you anyway - you’re too far away. \ =^.^= ---
**Author:** ![Phlosphr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/7 "2008-07-25T20:28:27Z")
I’m a married guy and I think your profile is absolutely perfect! There are plenty of guys out there who are 99.9% compatable with you - I know a few of them. I think the question comes in, how are **YOU** going to deal with so many dates? Post back when that becomes a problem! A good problem to have for someone your age. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![E.Thorp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/8 "2008-07-25T22:18:21Z")
Charming, attractive, bound to get responses. Under the “rip it to shreds” request in the OP, may I point out that if you specify You have good grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and understand why otherwise is a turn-off. then you should proofread. On a quick skim I found… [ul] [li]when I say some lewd, rude, or foul[/li][li]I’m usually my worse critic[/li][li]that’s turn-on[/li][li] go withdrawals sometimes[/li][li]You probably could’ve guess that one[/ul][/li]Have fun, play safe, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/9 "2008-07-25T22:39:25Z")
[QUOTE=E. Thorp] Charming, attractive, bound to get responses. Under the “rip it to shreds” request in the OP, may I point out that if you specify You have good grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and understand why otherwise is a turn-off. then you should proofread. On a quick skim I found… [ul] [li]when I say some lewd, rude, or foul[/li][li]I’m usually my worse critic[/li][li]that’s turn-on[/li][li] go withdrawals sometimes[/li][li]You probably could’ve guess that one[/ul][/li]Have fun, play safe, etc. [/QUOTE] Hey, at least they’re, um, properly punctuated! (Thanks, I’m fixing those now) (I’m not a complete bitch about it, but I expect a certain amount of, well, paying attention.) ---
**Author:** ![sugar\_and\_spice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e8c25b/32.png) [@sugar\_and\_spice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sugar_and_spice)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/10 "2008-07-25T22:54:00Z")
My only comment would be that the line “Everyone seems to expect me to be this innocent little angel.” seems to express frustration. If that’s what you want that’s fine, I mention it because some people like to keep it all cheery. but thumbs up. I love how you clarify that you are not a vegetarian. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/11 "2008-07-25T23:40:32Z")
I’m almost twice your age. I wish I had this tool when I WAS your age. Because I would have called you based on that profile. Bon chance. ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2008, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/12 "2008-07-25T23:45:02Z")
+1 ---
**Author:** ![Lust4Life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecc23a/32.png) [@Lust4Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lust4Life)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2008, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-of-these-critique-my-profile/457768/13 "2008-07-26T20:55:04Z")
It worked for me! If I weren’t a living fossil I’d be stalking you as we speak. Er you forgot to mention what colour underware you’re wearing…pant …gasp…!