When somebody messages me and says "I found your profile really interesting" or "I really like your profile" I always ask them what they like about it and if it was something in my interests that jumped out at them or something?

I seem to often get the answer along the lines of "I am not sure, I just found it interesting and different" or "I dont know, I just liked it".

And this just makes me think have they even bothered to read it? Am I too cynical?

And before anybody asks, yes I do reply with questions about them and their profile as well.

I don't think you are being cynical at all scOttie! Relish the idea that at least you are getting mail from people of the oposite love!

Damn now i'm being cynical
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This guy is liscensed to chill, and thrill, but the opportunities to thrill are rather less than anticipated!!!!

I also ask them, was there anything specific they were interested in and usually there is, so it's easier to do a follow-up message. I think I'd be disappointed if the message was vague after having had a first message that implied that there was a genuine interest

I get them but then tacked on to the end is...."Can I have your msn and email." To me that's kind of like meeting someone and saying "Hi! What's your name? Wanna sleep with me?" I just send a reply asking what they liked so well about my profile and then tell them that I would have to get to know them a little more before I give that kind of info out!!

Ok thanks. I just think if somebody sends you a message saying that they really like your profile it is fair enough to ask them what in particular they liked about it. It has happened twice on this new profile on here and a few times on anotehr site too. I thought it was only men who copied and pasted messages....

I've had one of those but when I replied and asked what they liked, I got no response from her. Thinking of what to say initially is hard so I guess some people say they like your profile just for something to say.

One of the biggest problems I find is how to send a first contact email and be original enough for it to get answered. I guess after a fair number of emails along the lines of "hi, I think you're cute", some women tend to just hit delete when they get another one, although I do find it a bit ignorant. Someone has taken the time to try to contact you on a site that's designed for that purpose, the least you can do is respond, even if it's a negative response.

take it with a pinch of salt scott, ..i do. unless they talk to you preferably on the phone they cant really show an interest. your mainly end up in their, ok you look good but i'll put you in my maybe category and see if i can do better first

I'm sure they dont read profiles, i've had ones like that Scottie, also a lot recently have said they want to get to know me as i'm their fantasy woman, lol. I have put in my first line that i'mn in a relationship but no one seems to actually read past the pics, from what I can tell

I just joined here today, but I have found on other sites I have encountered what you are talking about. I don't see why it is so hard for them to say what they liked about your profile. Iam sure if someone asked you what you liked, you would have no problem saying what popped out at you.

I'm not sure that it's always easy to say why you like something, sometimes you just do. Why do you like that particular song? Why do you like that particular painting? It's easy if it's something you normally go for, but if it's outside your normal scope of interest then it's sometimes harder to pinpoint.
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Vidi Vici Veni

I got in touch with my feminine side. She emailed me back saying if I ever contacted her again she'd call the police.

One obstacle with the profile theories! What if the profile contains absolutely no information at all but you like the photo for whatever reason or perhaps your profile is largely a black hole and they like your photo. Messenging people cold in this manner leaves no room for manoevering!
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This guy is liscensed to chill, and thrill, but the opportunities to thrill are rather less than anticipated!!!!

if they say "i like your profile" without any questions or any form of conversation starter.. i just say "thanks".

they state an oppinion or make a statement, no real reason to start a conversation as it was just an observation, so show your gratitude and move on