PLENTY OF FISH
POF
POF = "Plenty of Fish" obviously. Now let's see how awful this is in comparison to Match.com.
STRUCTURE/WEBSITE DESIGN
I think I can describe it better with an image. Here's what Match.com is like:
POF on the other hand......
There is shit going on everywhere on POF; ads all over the place, in spots I didn't know ads could even be! This site is pure chaos in comparison to Match. The messages are buried in a hidden location and each message contains more ads. There's no preview or thumbnail image either so if I open a message, I have no choice but to view the full size photos, some of which are NSFW.
PERSONALITY TESTS
I think Match offered this as well, but I didn't utilize it there. I did here, because it was part of the sign up process. Here is a very trimmed down version of my results:
Self-Confidence: The confidence that helps you feel comfortable talking to people also spills into your own personal beliefs about yourself. ..You take full responsibility for your actions—you rarely regret things you’ve done in the past and are not embarrassed easily.
Self Control: As someone who exerts little control over your actions, you may find that you commit social blunders that might offend other people and get yourself in trouble.
Openness: As someone high in openness, you have a strong appreciation for beauty, both in art and nature.
Easygoingness: As someone who is neither rigid nor careless, you likely get along with most people well. On the one hand, you recognize the value of working hard and therefore consider such qualities in others beneficial. On the other hand, you know how to relax and thus appreciate people that know how to do this too.
POF MESSAGES
POF = "Plenty of Fish" obviously. Now let's see how awful this is in comparison to Match.com.
STRUCTURE/WEBSITE DESIGN
I think I can describe it better with an image. Here's what Match.com is like:
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| Everything is clearly laid out neatly. Navigation of the site is very intuitive. |
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| Whoa, wtf is going on in here?!?! Where do I look first?! |
There is shit going on everywhere on POF; ads all over the place, in spots I didn't know ads could even be! This site is pure chaos in comparison to Match. The messages are buried in a hidden location and each message contains more ads. There's no preview or thumbnail image either so if I open a message, I have no choice but to view the full size photos, some of which are NSFW.
PERSONALITY TESTS
I think Match offered this as well, but I didn't utilize it there. I did here, because it was part of the sign up process. Here is a very trimmed down version of my results:
Self-Confidence: The confidence that helps you feel comfortable talking to people also spills into your own personal beliefs about yourself. ..You take full responsibility for your actions—you rarely regret things you’ve done in the past and are not embarrassed easily.
Self Control: As someone who exerts little control over your actions, you may find that you commit social blunders that might offend other people and get yourself in trouble.
Openness: As someone high in openness, you have a strong appreciation for beauty, both in art and nature.
Easygoingness: As someone who is neither rigid nor careless, you likely get along with most people well. On the one hand, you recognize the value of working hard and therefore consider such qualities in others beneficial. On the other hand, you know how to relax and thus appreciate people that know how to do this too.
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| So basically I'm kind of an asshole, but at least I have values. |
POF MESSAGES
Unlike Match.com, there are no subject lines in these messages; every message subject is just "View Message".....this is forcing me to have to open every single one now, because I don't know what delightful gifts await me inside the actual message.
I signed up roughly 24 hours ago to POF, and I've already got quite a full inbox:
I signed up roughly 24 hours ago to POF, and I've already got quite a full inbox:
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| You've got to be kidding me...... |
That's right, I received 47 messages over 24 hours. Mother of god....what have I done...?
Just skimming through, I can already tell these messages are far worse than what I read on Match.com. I know, I know.. I can't complain because it's free. Check it out.
POF MESSAGES PART I
ONE: YOU LOOK LIKE A DOUCHE
"Hey im [name] nice to meet you:)...your pics you have of you make you look really beautiful i must say... sorry i know its cheesy.but im being honest ...oh btw i was recently told i looked like a douche which is totally opposite of what i am just to clarify haha"
Suuurreeee.....
Just skimming through, I can already tell these messages are far worse than what I read on Match.com. I know, I know.. I can't complain because it's free. Check it out.
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| Put on your reading glasses ladies and gentleman. |
POF MESSAGES PART I
ONE: YOU LOOK LIKE A DOUCHE
"Hey im [name] nice to meet you:)...your pics you have of you make you look really beautiful i must say... sorry i know its cheesy.but im being honest ...oh btw i was recently told i looked like a douche which is totally opposite of what i am just to clarify haha"
Suuurreeee.....
If it walks like a douche and talks like a douche, then it's probably a douche. Just sayin'
TWO: MORE FIREMEN
"HELLO MISSY.. HOW THE HELLO ARE YOU THAT CUTE AND ON THIS SITE?? LIKE YOU NEED HELP FINDING A DATE, BUT LUCKY FOR ME YOU ARE.. LOL Haha my name is [Name] and I came across your profile and I would like to know more about you.
Ps... I'm the 2nd guy in the group pic if you interested .."
This message has about 20 pictures attached to it. Photos of dogs, ATVs, fire engines (I guess he's a fireman?) and some blurry photos of concerts..I think...No....thanks.....
THREE: AREN'T I THE LUCKY WINNER
TWO: MORE FIREMEN
"HELLO MISSY.. HOW THE HELLO ARE YOU THAT CUTE AND ON THIS SITE?? LIKE YOU NEED HELP FINDING A DATE, BUT LUCKY FOR ME YOU ARE.. LOL Haha my name is [Name] and I came across your profile and I would like to know more about you.
Ps... I'm the 2nd guy in the group pic if you interested .."
This message has about 20 pictures attached to it. Photos of dogs, ATVs, fire engines (I guess he's a fireman?) and some blurry photos of concerts..I think...No....thanks.....
THREE: AREN'T I THE LUCKY WINNER
"Hi, I'm [Name] and I just wanted to say that any girl that likes cars, BATMAN, AND Star Wars deserves a message! :)"
Ohhh, aren't I the lucky winner tonight!
Ohhh, aren't I the lucky winner tonight!
*After clicking his profile*
I do not want this prize.
FOUR: DID YOU JUST CALL ME OLD?
FOUR: DID YOU JUST CALL ME OLD?
"excuse me i know your too old for me but my friend wanted to get a Harley Quinn costume. I was wondering where you got yours? I would get major points if i told her where she could get one."
I'm not clicking on his profile to see how old he is, but I'm insulted. Also, are you asking me to help you score points with another chick? Does my headline say Wingman? No! Get outta here.
FIVE: BOOTY CALL?
I'm not clicking on his profile to see how old he is, but I'm insulted. Also, are you asking me to help you score points with another chick? Does my headline say Wingman? No! Get outta here.
FIVE: BOOTY CALL?
"You seem like someone id consider spending all my free time with :) so get back to me lets get started :-P lol i get off work at 730 tonight if ur down for a redbox and snugglin? :) get ahold of me if ur down.... ########## [Name]"
Is this a booty call..err...message? Booty Message...haha. No, but really, is that what this is?
Is this a booty call..err...message? Booty Message...haha. No, but really, is that what this is?
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| I have no further words right now. |
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