Interesting article on: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28542642

Basically just shows what we all already knew that what you write on your profile is next to worthless, its all down to the photo's.

My theory:

The key to success in online dating is:

1. Look attractive as possible in your photo's
2. Have some decent text game so that when she judges you might be worth speaking to (based solely on your pics) then you can close deal by not being chode.

I think I agree with this mainly with respect to pulling 9s / 10s.....

For me personally, I am trying to get buff these days. Going to the gym + doing weightlifting. I have no photos of my body because its pretty average. I would love to test out a photo of myself with a six-pack and muscles just to see what the reaction would be. I have number-closed many girls on there but they are usually of average quality -- 7 being my average, sometimes lower if they have just used their best photo on POF.... I don't seem to get many replies from extremely hott women, despite using more or less the same opener on every girl.

I think most girls on there appreciate a guy who can spell + form a coherent sentence though....as well as having something witty + interesting to say.

I'm not sure on the topless 6-pack photo's not unless your doing something on the beach etc.. Most women just see you as self centred twat when you post up topless selfies.

But it may work if you are really really hot!