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from the I-was-using-the-wrong-colour-all-along dept.
Rachel Nuwer writes in the New York Times that Dr. Sameer Chaudhry’s online dating persona was garnering no response from the women he reached out to so he synthesized 86 literature studies on the subject of online dating in the fields of psychology, sociology, and computer, behavioral, and neurocognitive sciences.in hopes of improving his odds. As it turns out, success begins with picking a user name. While men are drawn to names linked to physical traits (e.g., Cutie), the researchers found, women prefer ones that indicate intelligence (e.g., Cultured). Both sexes respond well to playful names (e.g. Fun2bwith) and shy away from ones with negative connotations (e.g., Bugg).
User names that begin with letters from the first half of the alphabet do better than those from the latter half. “As human beings, we have a tendency to give things at the top of a pile more value,” says Khan. As for your profile photo, pick a photo with a genuine smile, one that crinkles the eyes, and with a slight head tilt (it’s linked to attractiveness). And if you’re looking for a male partner, go for that photo of you in siren red—a color that enhances men's attraction to women.
"For those attracted to browse into the profile, a description of personal traits increased likeability when it: showed who the dater was and what they were looking for in a 70:30 ratio; stayed close to reality; and employed simple language with humor added. Invitations were most successful in obtaining a response from the potential date when they: were short personalized messages addressing a trait in their profile; rhymed with their screen name or headline message; and extended genuine compliments." And finally, don't wait too long before arranging a face to face meeting.
(Score: 5, Funny) by aristarchus on Sunday February 22 2015, @07:05AM
omg! I have to change my user name on Soylent, because I just realized that it is negative! I mean, it sounds foreign! Of course, it is Greek, and that should be sexy, if totally broke. But it is intelligence and humor that wins over conservative talking points and libertarian memes, right? And don't wait too long? I am Aristarchus of Samos, been waiting for millenia. At least I am at the front of the alphabet, both Phonecian and Latin. And I tilt my head a lot. That usually means I am asleep. And a photo of me in red, or a photo of me dressed in red? So confusing, the dating scene these days. Make me wonder why anyone would bother.
(Score: -1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday February 22 2015, @07:44AM
I miss the gold old-old-old days when dating involved beating each other with clubs, followed by rape, and then consent, in that order.
(Score: 2) by davester666 on Sunday February 22 2015, @08:06AM
Go for a bloody profile pic. It's red AND you'll automatically get sympathy. Chicks love fixer-uppers.
(Score: 4, Funny) by SGT CAPSLOCK on Sunday February 22 2015, @09:29AM
User names? Dude, I've got this. I'm like a freakin' Makefile; TOP of the PILE, baby!
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday February 22 2015, @02:50PM
At least you'e not Ethanol-Fooled
(Score: 2) by aristarchus on Monday February 23 2015, @03:51AM
We should all be thankful for the little things.
(Score: 2) by fadrian on Monday February 23 2015, @02:53PM
Well, on the plus side, your user name does start with a letter from the first half of the alphabet (Latin, Greek, and Cyrilic! That makes you a triple threat).
That is all.