And of course there's no accounting for what the advertiser thinks is exceptional. exceptional to them could mean rough as a badgers arse to anyone else.
There seem to have been a few threads examining the use of profiles. I still think the language available for such is within a fairly narrow bandwidth. And this is why I think a variety expressions have become convenient to use. I think in some cases people don't really give sufficient thought as to why they say these things, they see it written and probably think 'that sounds like a good thing to say'. Its in effect only one step away from cut and paste; then re-arrange.
But its all there is to work with in reality. There are some well written profiles which are actually quite an interesting read. But hey ho that's what works for some folks, so why mend what doesn't need fixing.
Its just a stock meaningless phrase that fails to communicate properly.
When it comes to profiles I think real words work best.
I think this use of expressions in the profiles is just like that of any other organisation that has developed its own language and 'systems'. A bit indecipherable at first, but once you have knocked about a bit with the regulars you pick up the sense of them and develop the understanding of how they are used.
But it does also create the added factor that people may not necessarily be using them in the same way as others at any given time, if their understanding does not have the equivalent consideration.
So I think a lot of the recent reactions on this topic are simply based on the fact that people aren't sure what others intentions are in using this language. Why have fancy expressions been used in place of simple english etc. But then I suppose that's the challenge in using any language.
Again its the difference between exceptional males welcome and no single males needed. being the two ends of the scale.
Somewhere in between is where most males will recognise themselves to be. They more or less take it on themselves to work out how undesirable they are by seeing such in a profile.
Which is often why they are found trudging back and forth hopelessly in search of something, at various adult outlets. Lack of confidence created by the non requirements of the society in which they believed would offer so much.
Its a vicious circle of unfulfilled longing. The more they are despised the more they come back to tap on the edges of the black widows web.
But the front of house of the site says 'singles welcome'. But therein are many who contradict this by being distinctly unwelcome. That there is a culture designed specifically against some singles, a subjugating and stifling practise. What is it that requires such self protection? Is it necessary for it to flourish in such a blatant way?
Would a singles not welcome or exceptional males tick box be more acceptable? because somehow the fact that one has to write it lends weight, and adds a personal quality to the discrimination.
I really want their to be a new category on SH for beautiful people. Then they could all fuck off there and leave the rest of us in peace.
A forewarning that the advertisers are not interested in any such types or aspects of swinging would deter the unwelcome from bothering with their adverts. At present one is lured in by the glib net of catch all phrases, which the advertisers feel they need to use. Then almost immediately into the advert; the warning, cum plea is thrown down. It puts both the advertiser and the respondent at odds with each other.
Its no wonder that annoyance mails are sent. The respondent feels crushed and having wasted their time etc. Equally the advertiser has to do something perhaps in a way they don't want to do ie give out a warning. This seems to be an unneccesary bug in the protocol. Quite rightly the advertiser needs to demonstrate their wants and needs, but is left with a clumsy mechanism with which to do it.
Unfortunately it seems to have gone on like this for years. Grinding down the hopes and desires of the singles and frustrating those of the advertisers. I'm surprised its not been reworked to prevent such repeated redundancy.
I think it would help in that people would recognise where they stood with each other without an ugly confrontation. Singles would set off with more confidence in their interests, and look more energetic and have better perspective and prospective attitudes at events and outlets. They'd probably have more chance of sex.
So would the advertisers.
I am interested in what people think I mean in my profile when I say 'exceptional single guys'?
I know what I mean, but it obviously creates the wrong impression.
We don't meet many single guys mainly because we generally prefer to meet with couples. But we don't totally dismiss it if someone nice comes along who I really fancy meeting. Therefore it is exceptional, perhaps in circumstance than the individual himself. Is that more clear or is it going to confuse even more?
So it's not something you can ask for. Its something that you find or discover by chance.
But its not something that's easy to put in an advert. Or at least its a clumsy way of saying 'I'd like to be completely surprised and swept off my feet by mister wonderful. But I don't want to have to deal with anything less than that kind of experience.'
But this is something beyond the simple practicalities of arranging to meet someone who may have potential. Whcih is what a site such as this caters for.
I just think that there is a limited useful language available to arrange sex in such a manner as this kind of site, without it seeming too functional and lacking in human warmth.
People's mixed thoughts and feelings are heightened in the pursuit of sex, and its easy for them to lose focus.
I tend to think that gorgeous, glorious sex is spoilt by a lot of wrangling and protracted overtures. Unless they are done in a delightful and accomplished way.
Unfortunately that is not one of the attributes of the British.
Its just not a very specific way to describe what you are looking for. Because in saying something like that you might be considering a fairly narrow band of people to select from. So this could be detailed, but perhaps in a one to one communication.
And again its not your fault for trying. It's just an aspect of the limited language we all have to work with.