Another post that is likely to be missed by those that need to see it, but here goes.
So you've written up a short post. It lacks too much information about yourself, and in it you say people should message you for more info. But surely this is okay, because you're going to tell them everything they want to know when they DM you, right?
This is a terrible approach that actually hurts your chances of getting responses. This is especially true when you're a man seeking women.
Women have a massive selection of posts to choose from on here, and adding extra steps when they're trying to decide who is worth their time does you zero favours. Thanks to the large number of guys online that view women as sexual objects, opening their inboxes to someone can be genuinely scary. For instance, there are guys that don't take no for an answer, that feel entitled after initial communication has been established. This can lead to real-world problems for the women in question, and it makes them less likely to start talking to someone if they want more information first.
All of this is to say, if you want results, put in a bit more effort. Treat your post a bit more like a dating profile. Include as much about yourself as you're comfortable with, to a reasonable extent (you don't want an actual essay), that's relevent to what and who you're looking for. Paint a picture of who you are as a human being, and when talking about anything sexual, carefully consider how you phrase things.
Yes, your phrasing is exceptionally important. When you talk about anything sexual, there's a very fine line between respectful and disgusting, and a shocking number of posts here cross that line.
For example, posting that you "need to have" your balls drained sounds like the person you're seeking is little more than a means to an end. Posting that you'd "like to have" comes across a lot better. Or better yet, don't talk about your genitals outside of very objective stats! Talk about yourself, and the ideal Redditor you're seeking, as normal people. Talk about the sexual things as a separate part of your post. Once someone sees that you're likely to treat them like a human being, and not as a means for gratification, they're more likely to be receptive to sexual content.
Take the time to read your post multiple times, rewrite things, and ensure that it comes across as respectful. Yes, there are people that enjoy being sexually disrespected, but guess what? That begins with finding someone that will respect them as a human being.
Crude and disrespectful posts shouldn't have a place here. Women should be able to read over the M4F posts on here and not feel disgusted, or question their online safety.
Be better, people. It's not hard, it just takes a bit of effort and being mindful of how we communicate with others.
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