Should I include a picture with my profile or a personal ad?
Yes, people will want to know who you are before answering your ad. A picture with a profile will greatly increase your likelyhood of getting a letter. After all you want people who will accept you for who you are. Remember, profiles without pictures get viewed at a fraction of the rate that ones with photos

What hobbies and interests should I list in my profile?
First of all you should not list them generally. Be specific when talking about your hobbies and interests. Don't say I like music. Say I like Linkin Park or Pink Floyd. List hobbies and interests that define you as being unique. Try to include as many of your interest as possible in the space provided. After all you want to make that special connection, not connect with everybody

What kind of pictures should I include with my profile?
You should have several pictures of you. They should be of you relaxed, but not laying on the couch or bed. You should have several pictures of you in nice clothes. A head shot or two a half length, a 3/4 length, and a full length photo. In addition you might want to have some of you in your favorite activities. Try and have a few pictures that display the unique person that you are

Should I include my real email address in my profile or ad?
You should get a free account at someplace that is not related to you in anyway like Yahoo or Hotmail. Do not use the email that your ISP gave you, or your email at work, or the email that you use for your business, or the email associated with your website.

Will bad grammar or spelling hurt me?
Bad grammar, bad spelling and bad language all will hurt your presentation as being a nice, good person that they want to know. Take the time to run your profile thru a spell checker and grammar checker before posting it. Be sure to re-read it before posting so that it does don't contain offensive language

Where should I meet someone for the first date?
You should pick a nice place that you are comfortable with. A public place that is filled with people. Be sure to tell a friend or two where you are going and whom you are meeting. You might even want to arrange to call a friend at a specific time or two during the evening

Can I post a picture of me with other people?
Only if the other people in the picture are very ugly and make you look very good. Really, you want the focus to be on you and not someone else in the picture. How will they know which person is you? Stick to pictures of just you for your profile. Later you can send pictures that include other people.