Play Up That Ugly Trait: Data analysis from the popular online dating site OkCupid finds that the women who get the most attention from men are rated by many men as unattractive.

tejmin · 2011-01-17T16:33:31+00:00

Please give those folks credit where credit is due. Not someone else's version of the same thing in 6 paragraphs.

msgs · 2011-01-17T16:38:12+00:00

Notice that the article doesn't say ugly, it's women who get a balance of attractive and ugly ratings.

Maybe explained by guys (who on average are of average looks themselves) going for more attainable average looking women, as a general strategy. This is done to avoid the risk of wasting time pursing above average female sexual partners.

They don't call them A(vergage)FCs for nothing.

HumbertHumbertHumber · 2011-01-18T00:02:10+00:00

No surprise. Would you really want to waste your time with a girl you know isn't even going to bother to read your message or do you keep your expectations at a reasonable level and hope for the best?

2StandardDeviations · 2011-01-18T02:59:05+00:00

"OkCupid’s math lords theorize that maybe men think they have a better chance with the more extremely rated woman, since there is something about her that is only attractive to some men, hence less competition. Maybe. Whatever the reason, the ultimate advice to single women: Embrace that unique trait. It’s what is going to get you the attention."

Bingo

2011-01-19T00:24:28+00:00

My problem with this blog post is, what woman out there simply wants more attention? I don't want more attention, I want quality attention, and greater quantity of attention != greater quantity of high quality attention.

How can I expect quality attention if I'm targeting men who are attracted to what I consider to be my most unattractive traits?

gimms · 2011-01-17T16:11:53+00:00

Ugly girls need loving too

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