Yes - I like to connect at more that the purely physical level, so a commentary is useful.

Commentary, along with subsequent photo and email exchanges can confirm whether a potential exchange partner is truthful and would be a match.

It has to be an honest commentary.

Commentaries tell me something about the other persons boundaries, which are essential to know, particularly for a sensual experience. Some merely want sensual sensations, but no
direct sexual touching. Some indicate tastefully they’d prefer direct stimulation to orgasm.

This gives me info about what someone is looking for, and if I don't fit that bill, I don't want to waste either of us time.

I gives me an idea who I'm dealing with.

I think a good commentary helps and then this is backed up by emails

I think some meaningful commentary at least tells me that the person has put some thought into what they want out of the community and out of the massage. It is very important to me.

Yes a good profile gives me an idea of what the person likes and what they are looking for and I put as much as possible in my profile so they know what I can do for them.

I prefer to find out with emails and phone comversation

Comments and attitudes help establish boundaries and compatabilty prior to contact .

Gives me an idea of the type of massage the person is looking for or what issue he/she is trying to correct

I don't think the profile should be just a "sales tool" as I prefer to think of it more as an introduction. Assuming the commentary is true until proved otherwise, its there helping us to find out a bit about each other and see what interests or needs we may share.
Offline in the "real world", the vast majority of massages I've given or received have been with someone who was introduced or recommended by mutual acquaintances.

Someone who takes the time to let you know who they are, is showing that they would take the time to connect with you. The massage is as much a part of connecting the body as it is the mind. Feeling that connection makes the experience so much greater.

I like to read the comments so I can make a judgement.

Yes...Always. The commentary is more important than the photos, primary and secondary. However, all, taken together, make up the whole picture and lend to the decision whether to contact or not.

I'm not going to agree to an exchange with someone without getting to know a little about them and what they hope to get out of an exchange. Commentary is a good way to start that conversation. Without it the conversation has to take place in emails which can be time consuming. Also some meaningful commentary tells me that the person is serious about exchanging. Blank commentary sends the message that the person isn't all that serious about an exchange.

The information given can help you decide whether to contact them or not

I want to know something about the other person. If a member doesn't leave any commentary, it's unlikely I'll reach out to them.

What use is their profile if it says nothing about them and probably doesn't even have a picture. Blank face male looking for female...UGH! Click hide.

some commentary to but messages back and forth will indicate how serious someone is.

Especially when you are a new commer like me need as much info as possible

People will tend to be good on commentary and can misguide the real personality

It is important as it gives an insight into what kind of a person he or she is. Personality, sense of humour and what their needs and experiences are all help.

Yes, I can't take anyone seriously that's not willing to tell me about themselves.

even if they are making up what they are saying, if they can write it still shows that they can have an intelligent conversation, which for me is important

YES so long as they are being 100% truthful,there is no point in lieing as its just pointless

Open andhonest

It is important at the very least to show your enthusiasum to give or receive a massage. You either have the magic touch or you don't. That touch can be different for each individual.

I'm happy as long there has been a solid effort put into creating a thorough and detailed profile.

First impressions count, and what people say about themselves can make a world of difference

it give some clue to who the person is.

No ., all that matters is there willing to meet & can actually give a massage

We like to get a bit of an idea of what the ppl we are looking to meetup with look like to guage if there is any attraction.............we don't like pics that are years out of date though ,,,,,,,please post current pics

Most important is the PHOTO .  Also seems to be what's always missing.  That's understood by this company.  Women are hard to get,  so they are holding back, thus the company sells lots of tokens to men trying to get a visual of who they may want to meet up with. Why,  because a picture is worth a 1000 words.

People can say what ever makes them look good...as long as you are willing to submit to my request and remain a gentlemen at all times...it's how you act that will leave a lasting impression.

I rely upon a person's commentary to help me decide whether or not to pursue a meeting.

Why Lie It makes You Look So Unproffesional  And I Wont Want To Communicate With You

Absolutely and makes it easy to talk about a topic without possibly offending.

I would like to kno where a person was in ther education as far as knowing the muscular anatomy or not

I guess commentary and a photo can be a lie, but you just have to give it a try. After a while you will know.

Yes. For if the person gives a thorough comment about themselves it tells me more of what tupe of person they are.

As long as they are genuine.

Yes

It shows you wether the person is serious about the site and its members and it also gives you a bit more about them even when describing or talking about something not pertaining to massage

Picture is nice but the commentary is critical. It may be the 21st century but some professions have to keep separate lives ie teaching.

Truth will be borne out once a meet takes place.

lt tells you about that person ,gives you a bit of an idea what to expect if you take things further,and helps you decide if you are interested in knowing more ,

DIFIENETLY! It is really hard to understand the personality of the other party if they don't write enough about themselves, what they like and expect!

So in brief, commentary is a MUST! :)

It gives a small clue as to the intellect of the person.

It's important to be able to pick out the genuine from the time wasters and it helps the masseuse to put a programme in his mind before the massage begins.

Yes

well hopefully were all here for the same reason ,meeting nice ppl for a relaxing enjoyable hopefully ongoing experience ,and picking up some massage tips along the way.

Yes. I think it's useful information

YES as it gives some idea of the person and will help you decide if you want to take things further ,ie meetup,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

It helps getting to know the person

Yes

No: as long as they match my search criteria it's enough

It helps to decide who is here for what.

no

It is important.

I get a very clear sense of a person from their commentary, which helps me decide if and how to go forward. But a brief commentary can also be fine so long as there is a detailed email exchange afterwards.

Profiles should be rejected if they don't have a meaningful commentary.
It would help sort out the genuine people from the time wasters.
A photo is nice too, but I understand why some would not want to have a picture on their profile

A picture can lie but commentary cn lie more.

Just looking for a bit of fun & satisfaction so matching my search criteria is important.

You need to get a feel for the person, whether you would have any kind of connection to them. I believe you need to feel comfortable with the person you allow to give what can be a quite intimate experience.

a meaningful commentary allows for more in-depth selection. It is important in a healing relationship that individuals are able to connect at a level allowing trust.

People are the same where ever I go... go. We learn to live and learn to give each other what we need to servive.

I like to get an idea of what makes people seek a massage..I am not here for sex

A truthful commentary reveals something more about a person. It tells me something more to make a decision as to whether or not to trust this person with my body. I like to know the boundaries so that the experience is mutually beneficial. A little give and take is good for us all.

It's essential to have some insight into approach and preferences before even first contact.

its very important.

Need to meet someone in person. They might make up some of the information to sound good to others.

Meaningful Commentary (More About Me) makes communication much easier since common interests can be immediately addressed as well as knowing boundaries. Without it, one can enter a frustrating game of 20 questions. If "Yes meaningful commentary AND Yes a primary photo OR photo gallery" had been a choice, I would have gone with that as I feel photos are essential.

You can get some idea of the type person by what they say in the commentary.

I have met someone on here only once and the commentary was very helpful in helping me make my decision to meet them.

Good to understand boundaries, interests etc. Some chat helps to flesh out.

one of the 2 is important, both is nice but not that important to me.

Yes, it's the basis we all start with to meet up, doesn't need to be a monologue just some details of experienc, insight to the person and preferences.  A face photo is essential and very meaningful and genuine.

do think so

Sometimes it is helpful, but sometime it could all just be made up.

A person can write what ever they want and you never know what their intentions are.

It doesnt have to be much, but if so eone has no commentary then I have no way of knowing if we might be a good choice for each other

a meaningful commentary tells me whether the person I am trying to connect with has similar interests and likes for a great massage exchange.

A commentary, stating what they want, and are looking for, is important and saves much time.

It is and I have found that it is always better to meet first...

i dont know thats why i say maybe but maybe i am wrong

In your commentary please tell me what you want so I can determine if we are on the same page. Put some effort into this. I did. If all you write is, "I love massage but I can't afford it," I will probably not be as inspired to contact you as if you're open and show me how you communicate by saying what you want to share. There is some vulnerability in trading massage. A meaningful commentary helps establish trust.

you have to start somewhere internet or not we all have some initial reaction to what we hear.read or see

helps to know who you are meeting. Hopefully there is some honesty.

The specifics of the commentary are helpful, but in addition the command of the English language, punctuation, alliteration, and vocabulary all help identify traits of the writer. PLUS, it is a certainty that people who can't take the time to tell a bit about themselves aren't *really* interested in moving forward.

Nothing is certain - but it does need to invoke a beginning.

A commentary helps Gage what and whom I am about to connect with. A personal live chat would be helpful also. Pictures are nice, but live interaction prior to meeting is always cooler.

Looking for massage styles and goals in exchanging ...

Is a brief look at their interests, writing prowess, and desires.

If the owner of the profile has been open and honest

I don't believe everything I hear. I learn someone by meeting them. I am a great reader of body language.

Correspondence and dependibility are more important.

Helps me know what to expect.

I feel that a new member may wish to give ME a try before adding commentary. When I see this, I usually contact the member and recommend that he/she includes something and can always adjust it later.

It's the internet!
Folks have a tendency to use their internet height, weight and body type, instead of their 'real life' stats.
... And don't get me started on the 10, 15 or 20 year old photographs.

I use the commentary an an initial indication of the person's personality. The more personality that appears in the commentary the greater the likelihood that someone is going to be interested in an exchange. Many people are as shy as you and will find some warmth or humor to be a comforting suggestion that the exchange will be pleasant and rewarding.

It's the internet! Folks have a tendency to use their internet height, weight and body type, instead of their 'real life' stats. ... And don't get me started on the 10, 15 or 20 year old photographs.

That's true. But the most important things is it: about the person.
Who really are, and the personality of that person.
Character and Trustworthy. Kind and down to earth.

Words say a lot about ones mind, often the persons inner beauty or otherwise.

It helps to understand the person and know who you are chatting with

oh yes we can use words to break the ice, but the fingers will tell the rest.....lol oh yea. any takers in PA.

I would say it is important to know a little bit about the person's experience with massage and maybe a little about themselves along with a picture.

Helps me understand what he is looking for and willing to share in a massage.

It's good to hear something straight from the person. It's puts a personal touch on the profile.

Well most have very old pics and information .

Keep a smile in the face of adversity, It keeps people guessing. :)

If there is negative commentary, I do not show interest, don't need the drama.

primary photo and meaningful commentary is important i do not click on blank photos so therefore no commentary

It is very important. It helps to give me a vibe on the person.

it doesnt matter if your are goodlooking or not the most important to me as an individual is that i saw any pic or i have any idea whom i chat with,,i feel more comfortable on that

yes its good to know of the person

Being compatible is important for me. I want the experience to be enjoyable and fulfilling for both of us.

Commentary gives me vital information for a good exchange decision if the person uses her words to paint me a picture of herself. Words can be just as sensual as bodies and hands!

It can't hurt

A meaningful commentary is really helpful introduction to an individual - but also having a profile picture is important to give a more balanced insight into oneself. More than words - primary photo and basic body statistics are also important (to me).

It's important as time is always a priority for me. I don't have any to waste in all honesty.

The commentary is often my first clue that a person is seeking a massage goal that is similar or compatible to mine.

I like to meet with people who are good communicators in writing and in person. There are as many viewpoints about massage as there are people, so it is helpful to know what kind of massage someone likes, the person's level of experience, and what outcomes are desired.

A picture and basic body stats are most important

A meaningful commentary gives me some insight to whether the other person can carry on a conversation other than what the weather is like today.

A picture and a brief commentary say a lot and have energy attached to them that either attracts or repels the reader/viewer.

I want to know something about the member: likes, hobbies, dislikes, etc.

A picture gives a sense of who the person is who has contacted me or I am contemplating contacting and whether I wish to interact with them prior to a initiating a phone chat. I like to have an indication of a person's skill level (or enthusiasm level),any particular interests or tecniques they have from their commentary.

A photo and idea of skills is always helpful

A photo is not important but a commentary does provide insights. A clever person may sometimes write stupid things, but a fool can never write anything new or interesting.

it is hard to make a decision out of 1 comments because you don't know if they are or not saying the truthbut it is the beginning of a new relationship really got to give a vote of trust To that person

I think a photo is important I would also just like to say a great site BUT to be carefull on here very carefull as in life some people on here have hidden a genders make rules and stick to them if you don't the consequences Dont bear thinking about.

Some information is good, the more the better. It helps with whether to contact them or not. Any profile without commentary is automatically ignored.

Yes: a meaningful commentary tells me something about the person
It is more important than a photo, since it gives us some idea of what a potential partner is really like, not by what they say but how they say it.

+ the photo - always useful so that you can identify the person when they arrive

Saves time to improve likelihood to connect well.

people need to be honest with themselves before they can be honest with other people, we take it on trust that what people say is true, but not everyone is

Photo and commentary is sufficient

It helps to get to know a little about a person It can tell you enough to know if you want to go further.

Need a photo also.

It is more important than a photo as you can always send a photo later like I do

it,s always good to know the person you dealing with

The more you know the better the decision you can make :-)

It is more important than a photo, since it gives us some idea of what a potential partner is really like, not by what they say but how they say it.

and a primary photo

If profiles are blank then I think they can't be bothered.

some details can be very helpful, honest people will fill in something if no information then they are not really serious for me

I believe that while there are a few that will lie about everything, most people are good and honest in their dealings. After all, they are looking also, and probably have the same concerns.

A photo is necessary , but written details are also helpful

Photo sort of backs up comment to some degree, people can still be untruthful unfortunately.

A meaningful commentary is just one step in getting to know someone and gaining trust

Picture is important but so is insight into who they are.

You always want to a little something and a picture means a person is serious about exchange

A commentary that is not meaningful does not disqualify a member from consideration as there will be more chances to interact; but an appealing commentary puts the member in the group to be considered first.

To me, it means quite a lot. It identifies what the person wants and their attitude about the experience.

meaningful commentrary and exchange of emails is sufficient to get an idea of what the person is looking for in massage exchange

I do not want to send a pic because I am
married.

commentary and photo is a good combination - i am a visual person and have to put words and images together.

You can't judge a book by its cover. What a member says in their commentary is make or break for me.

Picture is worh a thousand words! Enough said!!!

Absolutely, this is pretty vital.

I do want to know you! So what you say in your commentary section is important to me. With an abundant supply of matches, I now use the site's HIDE feature for profiles with blank or poor comments. No comment or weak comment means you'll never hear from me.

Massage is some thing very personal and private I ed like to see and know the person I'm spending that special moment with

Yes, a commentary indicates if I may be compatible with a potential partner. Profiles that are vague or too short are of no interest to me. I am going to be TOUCHING this person and this person will be TOUCHING me so a little ice-breaker and accurate information is imperative.

it is some times easer for me to see truth in a photo . than believe a Commentary.

Good to know what any partner is looking for

Telling me nothing is actually telling me a lot about your intentions. If you want to my keep my interest, you're better off telling me something about yourself. Besides, I've already extended you the same courtesy. Reciprocity is the foundation of any worthwhile relationship.

I like to see a photo but the commentary tells me more of what to expect and the intentions of the person. I go by my gut reaction at first and then see how the conversation and e-mails progress before scheduling with someone. I've actually blocked a couple of people but I've had great exchanges with many people overall.

Yes, a lack of information / pic makes you wonder whether they are timewasters. It doesn't have to be much, just a little to give vague insight.

You don't need a whole biography but anything that gives you a picture of why they're trading and what they're looking for helps.

Of course!I want to know something about the person

It is important to be honest, fair and actually answer messages,

I like to know something about a prospective massage exchange partner and the way they write their commentary does say something about them. Yes, there are liars on here but I don't dwell on that. I figure you just have to screen past them to find the ones who are serious about meeting.

I love it when a guy without a profile pic asks to see a pic, hmmm is that double standards?

People do lie, but what's the point, if you exchange they will be found out. I take everything at face value, so I do mostly go by the commentary although a profile photo is always good too

Lack of disclosure in one's commentary tells me that they are not really interested, so why should I bother? If I can't learn something about a person in 10-15 seconds of reading, I hide their profile and move on. ('Hide' is a nice feature by the way!) I've met many wonderful people on this site. But I won't waste my time if a member can't put forward a minimal effort to tell me something about themselves.

Yes it gives a sense of connection to the person if they are telling the truth. It is frustrating when I email people through the site and they can't be bothered returning the favor even a no thanks would be suffecient

Yes it's a way of knowing about the people, and what they do and don't like

Expressive comments can be identified and I would trust more, you know it when you read it.

at least some commentary is better than nothing it can provide some details of a persons ability or expectations

A commentary tells you a little about the person, their experience and what they are looking for.  Having a photo is good so you can see who you are meeting.

The profile is important, but having a real interest in meeting other people and exchange massage goes farther, many people have nice profiles and photos and everything and never bother to answer to emails o requests....

The genuin intention can be known by the words.and to be obvious makes both parties know limitations that leads to being comfortable and relaxed.

I currently find that people lie to get past limitations set in here. I understand the need to run a clean site, clean of riff raff. But they will never get rid of them. Best to allow more open commentary and allow the profanity filter or personal choice decide if they want to contact. Block works for most sites.

I like to see photo. Get to see who you might be spending several hours with.

Yes, commentary helps

It is very important as a place to start. Sadly, many of the descriptions are very short and generic. And let's face it, some are probably fabricated too, but there is no way to stop that.

I always check the profile comments AND the reviews - they tell me more.

A photo should be mandatory.

The way that a profile is worded/constructed tells me about the person. There are a lot of people in here that say they massage but all they are in for is to get something out of it for them.

I want to know something about the person I may be exchanging with. It determines if I contact them or not.

It only needs a few words, but taking the time to do that shows a genuine interest. I understand people have time constraints but if I can find the time to write anybody can!

The way they write can be instructive - and you often get an instinct as to whether there's likely to be any chemistry between you.
You can gain a lot from reading between the lines.

Yes there may be 'disappointments' when the photo and /or commentary don't equate with the person you meet. But surely the starting point is to be that of trust. What follows, follows.

Photos don't always do justice to the person, whereas a good or bad review gives you a true feeling about them

Yes, the commentary is important, at least as a way in to further communication. I would not contact someone where nothing at all is written.

it's always nice to read something about the person on their profile – if it strikes a chord I'd be more likely to get in touch.

A commentary tells you something about how a person wants to appear and be seen, the image they want to project. That is an important but not the only consideration in deciding whether to meet a person. If a person has no commentary of any description, I would need to get this from them in any event before agreeing to meet.

The way a person writes and describes what they are looking for, and what they are offering, assists me assessing if I wish to try an exchange with them.

Yes: The commentary provides me with an intuition into the person I am to massage. This allows me to provide an approach where we both feel comfortable and more at ease, especially for a first contact.

What a person writes reveals something about who they are. I would assume that everything they write is true, unless proven otherwise.

this is a massage site... no need to hide lie or scam...we improve each others health without going broke...this is not a date site.

Some information is better than nothing and if people want to lie then that is their problem, they probably won't want to meet up anyway.

A photo is necessary but written details are also very helpful.

You shouldn't be able to have a profile without a personal introduction. As it used to be when I first joined several years ago, if I remember correctly.
As for photos, I think as long as you have a private gallery you can send a link to, it doesn't matter....

The commentary, while not necessarily being the deciding piece of information, is still important and provides information that when taken with other information in the profile, is used to make a go or no go decision on the member.

Some commentary tells me about a person. Sure people can and do lie, but what and how a person writes is information I can glean something from.