Fun with #OkCupid: 3 different emails ... 3 different responses
First up, if you haven't read my OKC profile - you can check it out over yonder. Might make some sense to the things guys reply to, haha. But for reals, these are all actual emails I've received recently, and my actual responses back to them. It is through this transparent experience that I hope you all can take away some knowledge on what works and what doesn't in the hopes of making your online dating experiences that much more fanschmastically awesome. YAYYYY ONLINE DATING YAYYY!!! K ... cool ... here we go ...
Admitting that your a sex fiend in a first email to someone isn't a flattering thing to highlight. Yes, I do talk about running a site based on nerds, sex, and tech ... but bonding by admitting you're a recovering addict is not an attractive quality. I'm not mad at addicts, go on and rock on wit' yo' awesome - and should this be something you're dealing with save it for at LEAST the second meeting.
Actual Response: None
These emails never ever work. I get on average five a week saying, "if you were stranded on a deserted island and could bring one ..."
These questions are good on a first date when you're face to face and maybe have run out of things to say - but online, they're just SUPER FREAKING CHEESY!
A better approach for this would have been if he had picked one specific detail from my profile and asked me to elaborate.
Example: I see you like spirithoods, do you have a favorite hood?
Actual Response: None
This email is great! I mention the Alchemist in my profile, and then I laughed at his circumstance because the same thing happens to me ALL the time!! Again, one specific detail, then ask for elaboration.
Actual response: This happens to me all the time!!! A friend just borrowed my copy, which reminds me ...
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There ya go nerderinos. Best of luck out there!!!