Feeling ground
down by Grindr? Perhaps
you’re due for a profile refresh.
Here are some
of the top pointers from Grindr users, lightly massaged for grammar and
brevity…
Be your
authentic self—and keep it positive
“Just state
what you’re looking for and whether you prefer to host or travel. Add any
preferences—positive statements only. ‘Looking to top. Can host. I prefer
smooth but am open to all types. Condoms mandatory.’”
“The single
most important thing you need to do is write a profile that within two or three
sentences explains what you are looking for, makes a little mention about what
you have to offer, and does not under any circumstances [say] what you do not
want. The first two can be hard, but just be frank with yourself and the words
will come. I recommend a collection of emoji about your hobbies for a screen
name. Dense information in a minimal package.”
Show your
confident side
“This is
similar to product marketing. You need to showcase the best in you. Pictures,
profile info, descriptions. Trust me, the way you market your profile is directly
related to the number of guys you hook up with.”
“As long as
you’re confident in what you [have] out as your display name and bio, people
will come to you.”
Know your
angles
“Use current
photographs and try to make yourself and surroundings attractive for whom
you’re into. (Looking at you dirty mirror/hard water stains bathroom guys.)”
“Bathroom
mirror selfies are the worst. Get natural pics. Ask friends to take photos when
you’re laughing, et cetera, and not posing. They always turn out much better
and give a better all-around image.”
“Ask friends
for honest feedback on your pics. Some guys choose the worst pics of
themselves.”
“This isn’t a
job interview. Lose the tuxedo, lose the long sleeve shirt. Overdressing in
your profile picture is a death sentence for your profile because what it says
is, ‘I want a long-term-relationship, I won’t just hook up, and I want lots and
lots and lots of your time before we get anywhere,’ whether that’s actually
true or not.”
Take a direct
approach
For bonus
advice, heed what Jaik Puppyteeth wrote for “The VICE Guide
to Grindr” back in 2016: “In my experience, there are two successful
types of Grindr profile to craft for successful responses: a sexy, mysterious
profile where you come off as a cool, mildly apathetic person who doesn’t look
as desperate as you actually are in real life, or the more direct approach. The
direct approach has a Tinder-esque face pic, maybe shirtless, and has social
media accounts linked to it. Personally, I opt for the face pic with social
media linked up, because in this modern age I feel like internet stalking is a
given with online dating.”
Jaik also
called out Grindr discrimination: “An important note about daily existence in
society: Don’t be discriminatory! If you’re writing things like ‘no femme guys’
or ‘masc4masc’ or ‘white dudes only,’ you don’t deserve to hook up with ANYONE,
and I hope you lose your phone in a taxi.”
SOURCE: QUEERTY
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