RSVP Blog
Video Profiles
Given that most members now have access to either a web cam or a video capable phone, we thought we would be flooded with video profiles, but to date not many members have posted one.
Have you included one? Why not?
Have you posted a video on YouTube or another site?
Did you know that you could post one on your RSVP profile? Do you know how?
What would you do? What would you say?!
Posted April 13, 2007 12:43 PM
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Although I always search by photo, putting my own on was a completely different matter. I would consider a video one of the scariest things in hell. I reackon we are all voyeurs at heart, but that ain't a two way street. Nightmares are definitely not part of the package deal.
Posted by: salve at May 23, 2007 6:57 PM
Try to look at the positives rather then the negatives. I believe the best way to have a video would be as a "ask for video" option. If the person likes your profile and then your picture, why not show them the vid? I believe it could be fun!
Posted by: Shnugglie at May 12, 2007 12:58 AM
A picture is worth a thousand words, and first impressions are usually the best. However you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. But a visual will tell you if you may be compatible and save time and embarrassment.
Posted by: philip leslie carroll at May 6, 2007 8:08 PM
I agree with Jeremy the video would forsure show you who the person is. Everyperson I have meet off this site is way different from photo I am wondering if you have to be dishonest to be on site?
Posted by: sydney at May 2, 2007 3:40 PM
I have a viewcam that can also video but I wouldnt initally use it but as I got to know the person on rsvp I would happily do so. I am sure a lot of people who use rsvp are fairly nervous enough and once they are confident then they would use it.
Posted by: agoodfriend1 at April 23, 2007 10:07 PM
What's stopping me from uploading a video that's 10 years old or more? Web cams are not new after-all.
Personally I perform better when I can edit my words, so a photo and some text work best for me.
That said, some of the limitation would be to the poor quality you get from webcams is not flattering
Posted by: Anton at April 19, 2007 9:59 PM
Mystery is fine, but not when it is a mystery WHO is meeting you as their photo is so old they are unrecognisable! Three of the last four metings I have had were nothing like their profile photo, one was totally unrecognisable. Photo's can be 10 or more years old, you can't hide behind a video clip like that! It is hard to overcome the initial surprise (shock) so let's get to know you as you are now please.
Posted by: Rose at April 18, 2007 11:25 PM
I think what rsvp need to do is set a criteria for the video's.
e.g. and Introduction, suggestion things people can say about themselves sure it might be the lame old "Hi I'm 21 looking for..." etc. and if that's the case jazz it up a bit, put some weird questions in there, and not the general rundown everyone can get from looking at a profile.
Like I can make a video, but I have no idea what to say or do.
As for the girls, the majority I have seen (and not only on rsvp) are just pics of them showing off, sure it's nice, but it doesn't really add much to their profile.
Criteria imho will make it work!
Posted by: Jeremy at April 17, 2007 11:48 PM
I think the fear of public speaking that most people have is akin to the fear of filming oneself, despite being alone or getting a friend to film you.
I do however, wish more guys would include a video profile so that I could eliminate the ones who aren't well-spoken.
Posted by: Mendelssohn at April 17, 2007 4:45 PM
I think it hard enough just to get people to reply now. Making a fool on video would be a dame shame thing to do unless you are a super star. We all hate the holiday video, so why put it to the public to laugh at.
Posted by: john at April 17, 2007 12:49 PM
I think it would be giving too much away and possibly spoil my chances. Whereas if you get to the meet stage personalities will play a big part. Video can't do this or it might give the wrong impression.
Posted by: Illawarra at April 17, 2007 6:52 AM
I can well understand why people (particularly women) don't want to use the video capability. Profiles can be a work of pure fiction, particularly if the person is suffering self delusion or is a bigger lier than pinnochio. Still photos can be optimised with good lighting and clever angles, but it takes a lot of skill to set up a flattering video sequence. Very hard to gild the animated lily. Then there's your voice. You might be a beautiful flower but if you sound like an angle grinder cutting through cement then you'll be a kiss-free-zone. I reckon if videos were compulsory then there'd be fewer illusions, fewer RSVP members, and a lot fewer visits to Gloria Jeans to find out what our love interests are really like!
Posted by: Peter Lewis at April 16, 2007 11:01 PM
Sorry, You have a photo and a general run down of what you are like that should be enough im afraid. Why Not have A Video?, You might as well send your computor on the meeting as well ,That is if the other party has the gut's to meet in the first place.Just so tired of these e mail game player's and dud Kiss sender's "Stop wasting my time" You will never get to know the person unless you meet . If you do not want too, Hug your computor and have a romance with it and see if it hug's you back.
Posted by: Sandy at April 16, 2007 9:08 PM
We need to have a little mystery. You will find out what the person is like when you meet.
Otherwise, if you have email, photos and videos it might only ever be an online affair rather than a real life affair.
Posted by: Amelia at April 16, 2007 4:59 PM
Blog now closed; thank you for your comments!
Posted by: RSVP at May 26, 2007 10:50 AM