New Match Feature: Highlighted Members?

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Registered: 05-16-2004
New Match Feature: Highlighted Members?
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Sun, 03-20-2005 - 7:13am

Looks as if Match may be testing or preparing to launch a new feature that spotlights members. I think they surveyed on this previously and were asking if people would pay extra for a special position around their profile.

Take a look.

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Registered: 06-14-2004
Sun, 03-20-2005 - 8:57am
They did do a survey on that, I remember posting something about it, asking for the board's thoughts (most people said they wouldn't pay extra and said they'd be concerned by a profile where the member is paying more to be showcased)
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Registered: 01-01-2004
Sun, 03-20-2005 - 9:37am
What would this do to "help" you get dates?
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Registered: 05-16-2004
Sun, 03-20-2005 - 9:50am

So far I've only seen it on one photo so I don't know if it's a goof on Match's part (similar to how they seem to mess up the picture from time to time) or whether it's a new feature that's coming soon.

Seems like if many people bought the "featured" that it wouldn't be very unique. Could this also be a way to tell who is paying and non-paying? I wonder if they'll allow non-subscribers to purchase the spotlight.

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Registered: 07-03-2004
Sun, 03-20-2005 - 9:53am
lg, does being spotlighted mean your profile comes up all the time, regardless of search parameters? Is this the big deal, being seen by even more members?
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Registered: 05-16-2004
Sun, 03-20-2005 - 10:00am
I only found the spotlighted profile by searching haphazardly. I don't know if it means your profile is positioned higher or whether it just stands out. Seems to me you can get much more mileage from a unique photo. I'm presently using my WDW Splash Mountain photo to compete against the tuxedos and wifebeaters.
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Registered: 03-17-2005
Sun, 03-20-2005 - 10:03am
I like the new photo of Letterman's alleged kidnapper.
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Registered: 01-01-2004
Sun, 03-20-2005 - 10:08am
Good choice.
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Registered: 05-16-2004
Sun, 03-20-2005 - 10:25am
Thanks - nice catch.