Dwarf – I spent a bit of time looking at the competitions profiles, and then did something a bit different! My profile is open and honest, doesn’t have a list of likes and dislikes and is longer than a few lines. I’ve chosen a few things that I am passionate about and written about them. I’ve made sure that what I have written includes my personality if that makes sense. I’ve also chosen photos of me that aren’t torso shots, just regular photos!
As for messaging, I make no reference to a girls looks and use phrases like ‘you sound interesting’, or quote some bit of their profile that I like back at them followed by ‘sounds like a good start’, or some such.
Only time will tell if this approach works….somethings got to, right?!