The Run Down

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the different features that PoF has to offer, let me break it down for you.  These are the many outlets within the site that allow you to interact with other PoF members…

*Disclaimer: this blog will not necessarily increase your interest in online dating or your faith in humanity overall. The writer does not take responsibility for the uncontrollable laughter you may experience from witnessing these fine specimens of the male gender. She also guarantees that the female gender is equally misrepresented on PoF, however, she does not have a fake male account in which to demonstrate this for you at this time. hmmm....*

1) The Profile

The basis of any online dating site is the compilation of user profiles, in which to display both a quick glance summary and an in-depth section as to what kind of fish are truly in this online sea. The frame of each page includes: a profile picture, a headline (or as I call it, their “Catch Phrase”), and their description of a quality first date. In the center of this is their bullet-point information, the What You’re Looking For section, & any details one would like to share more about themselves.

The Catch Phrase is located below the profile picture and is often used to demonstrate a person’s wit or declare some sort of disclaimer, sometimes of their intentions, or maybe their personal behavior.

j141***: "Fishing for a keep"

Westbound***: "I love bacon"

reldni***: "Greetings: I bite! :D"

Or the Catch Phrase can be used such as in this person’s case, to demonstrate how intelligent he is…

2) The Photo Gallery

The creators of PoF tell you to consider uploading photos that best demonstrate your life: activities you partake in, social settings, basically anything that shows what makes you happy. This guy took this as an opportunity to send a message about the activities & social settings he wants to take part in…

3) My Matches

This is where the geniuses behind PoF attempt to take the vague generic information of your interests and find your perfect match! Great, right!? Don’t be fooled. The only aspect they actually can narrow in on with any sort of accuracy is listing people who are in the same income ranking as you.

4) "Meet Me” -- easily my favorite feature

This is the online version of the Roman battle coliseum. The page shows you the profile pictures of various PoF members with the words “yes,” “no,” or “maybe” displayed across the bottom as to whether you’d like to meet them or not. But before you give your thumbs up of approval with a “yes,” or condemn your potential online relationship with the thumbs down by clicking “no,” you have the opportunity to view their whole profile or send them a message.

Now come on ladies, who wouldn’t want to meet these fellows? No judging, I pinky promise.



What a ladies man!



Oh he went there...



You can also click (or swipe if you’re using a smart phone) to see who has given you the thumbs up to indicate interest in meeting you. Let me tell you, reading the usernames listed in the email notification when someone wants to meet you can be hilarious. Fill in the blank with some of these usernames! “______ wants to meet you!”



Do I want to know....? No. I probably don't.

  Well that's all for now! If you want to see any more examples from a particular section, feel free to let me know in the comments.

Happy Fishing!