The new offer for a free first letter could've been great ..except, you can't send any photos (for free, I mean)! Looks like who's gonna answer such letter must have lots of faith! Dating-ru seems not to let us guys make a fist impression...at least not a visual one! Regards
Yes, that's one good suggestion. I, myself would like to have first photos free also. They are not, at least now.
But things change, already you may receive more than one photos for free from the ladies - this was not always so, as dating-ru.com veterans may recall. Let's hope for another change in policy
Dear Sirs! The case is not that nobody wants to give you a chance. The case is that almost all ladies that are on the site , dont have private e-mail addresses and they uses the addresses og their marriage agencies. It is completely impossible for the agency to
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all first photos for free. Nobody will agree to do it. As yopu dont have a 100% guarantee that the lady will respond you for sure positivly, nobody can guarantee us that you will write again tp the same lady and pay for your message and forwarding of the photos. Thats why first message is free but no phptps to the ladies are allowed.. If you want tp send her a photo, just pay 3$. Thats not too much for having a chance? ;-))) Right? ;-)))))
I think we should give users have ability to send one photo with first introduction letter. It is really a must. Also, we will make it is easier for users. But it cannot be absolute free. Every body who pays small membership fee will have access to store up to 3 photographs, first introduction letter templates, and personal advertisement. so, every time when first letter is sent, photos form the list can be attached, and text inserted for modification. Agencies and women will have access to your ads and will be able to initiate contact themselves. But, for some men it is better to keep photographs for later , he, he… and try to get an interest by writing, so then appearance wont matter later..
replies are your FREE. you send your first letters fro free., then you receive answers for free. you do not need to pay or do anything. just pick up your letter and decide if you like to continue using our mail forwarding system or get her address and on her own. I know some sites let you to send letters, then ask you to pay for each answer. at dating-ru.com we do not do it.
I've reviewed the responces to my comments on not being able to send free photos with the "first letter free" offer.
May I summarize the responces and also share a few thoughtswith everybody? Thank you very much indeed!
1) Its clear the "offer" as it stands- while being better than nothing- is actually pretty lame. The clients seem to favor having the ability to send free photos with their free letters.
2) Olga's reply assures us that its not possible to print free photos for delivery to girls because of sheer numbers.
3) Olegnay seems to favor an incognito approach without photos, presumably for a subtle yet honorable (again presumably)"angle of attack"!!
May I share these thoughts?
1) Olga..Many other agencies do indeed offer both a first letter free AND free photos. No problem what so ever. Please don't use the "large numbers" excuse. This will make us believe that your agency is experiencing the same problem which led to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire: huge size! Can't be as bad as that Olga. I am sure you are innovative enough to offer this "if you really cared".
One option would be let the girls see on your PC the photo of the gentleman when she visits your office to pick-up his letter. No printing here, but, yes, busy PC!
2) Olga's suggestion for a chance at $3 a shot seems misplaced. I am sure she did not mean it this way!!
3) Why does Dating-Ru seem to be so very sensitive to fees and costs and what have you. A simple principle is that if you increase traffic you also increase revenue. You started by "one free letter to only one specific lady"..didn't get you anywhere, did it? Then you made an improvement with the "first letter free for every lady", yet aborted your possible success by refusing to allow free photos. Presently, you see the responce from clients asking for free photos, yet you guys still insist on swimming against the current. You are offered counters and solutions to whatever obstacles you say prevent you from offering free photos, yet you don't transcend into a "viable offer" to your clients (which will indeed generate more revenue for you)and insist that what other agencies do indeed offer without any fuss is simply not doable at Dating-Ru. I fail to see the management logic in your position,if at all.
4) Why, Olegnay, you can still abstain from sending free photos (if and when they are offered)yet extend your solidarity to fellow members in seconding their requirements for this "major admistrative reform": free photos for all!! I mean, if it works for you sans photos you must be a pretty smooth operator but lots of us do not have as much talent since we can't articulate ourselves as lucidly, and feel we need to make a visual impression and hope its gonna be one of those clear nights with stars and everything and the lady- having nothing particularly better to do at that night- might look up at the stars and see us up there among them- long shot, I'd say, but some still trust in such divine interventions!! The Lord works in mysterious ways. I am reminded of St. Augustine's prayer: "Oh God, give me chastity..but do not give it". Amen!
hal, I almost agree with you.
we will give the ability to send free letters with I free photo. be ready to use it.
our developers are integrating new feature.
OK, Olegnay, that is nice...but, its been like a month since you said that and no results so far!! Did you guys forget about it or simply changed your minds? Again??
I hate to say this hal but sometimes business in any country only exist through profit. I'd hate to see the letters you send to Bill Gates. Apart from that, I think it's about time that bee in your bonnet is let loose. It is making you sound like a bad move.
How many time (generally) take to receive the answer to free-first-message of the ladys? I´m waiting for one answer 20 days and 7 for another. Thanks, and sorry for my horrible english.
I have e-mailed to dating.ru to see what any delay there may have been on their behalf or someone elses. Some sites do have the facility where if the lady is not interested she will tell you. Most of these ladies are through their own agency and if you persist then maybe someone will be able to tell you without having to throw $10 away.
If the lady is not interested we always ask her agencues send us decline messages,but sometimes it doesnt work. So if you dont get response in a week-just forget about it.If its a paid message then contact our administrator and we'll find out whats going on.
Going back to the original comment made by Hal.... I don't know about you but I only send my picture because it seems the only way I can make sure the lady won't get a fright meeting me at the airport!!!