vandorssen Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 I was going through the profiles of some of the forum members that have been on recently, and was somewhat surprised at the dearth of information in many of them. This led me to question whether or not anyone (perhaps besides myself and the moderators and admins) actually reads them. Not that I am criticizing those who do not more fully fill them out, or those that do not view them; It is mostly that I am curious as to who reads them and why? For myself, I believe it provides the necessary marketing data for my global domination plans. Not really, but it can lead to some insight as to who these people are. Besides, I already have all the marketing information I need… :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Of course I read them. It is the duty of every Comrade to study those around him in search of enemies of the People. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muennin Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 I, too, have a penchant for browsing profiles (myself), if for no other reason than personal amusement. Occassionally, you will locate a true gem! ;) I believe the lack of personal information you may encounter is owed, most likely, towards personal dispositions towards privacy. This is why I have hoped Dark One's suggestion to make greater use of alternate means of communication will be well met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelG Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 I personally don't read many profiles. If I read a post by somebody and I'm a bit intrigued, I will read the profile in hopes of getting in contact with them. Due to the incompleteness of many of the profiles it proves near impossible. That's why I read profiles. -[M] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiseasedPunk Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 nobody read my profile, it contains links to porn sites. Evil stuff ya know. Oh ...and i read most peoples profiles alot :D, too bad we don't have more females on the forum : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 nobody read my profile, it contains links to porn sites. Evil stuff ya know. WHERE? *dives for the profile link* That was just evil of you... you are guilty of treason against the People. Please report to your local execution office to recieve your sentence. And remember, Comrade Peregrine is your friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malchik Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 I read profiles if I'm trying to identify country of origin (to endeavour to establish probability of English not being a first language mostly). I am not especially bothered about privacy issues myself but I can understand how info could be misused. I frequently email stuff to forum members and that gives my real name from which more may be gleaned. However people could include country of origin without worry IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakkara Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Sometimes, but not random profiles, just in case I need to know more about someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argoren Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 I read profiles to have a deeper insight into what is written - it's mainly for age, gender and country of origin. It's easier to understand some posts if you know a little bit about its author. And I like those with real pictures! I don't think I would have the courage to publish one of myself - suffering from a little bit of "pursuit illusion" (ok, that's babel-English, don't blame me, if that is not the correct translation! :huh: ) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandorssen Posted March 11, 2004 Author Share Posted March 11, 2004 Guter Tagfräulein Argoren! Meine Familie kommt ursprünglich aus Deutschland (nahe Freiburg), aber mein Deutsch ist nicht sehr gut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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