Reflections in the dark mirror

Bunnie - You could always just write a blog asking how best to respond :b

Aquarius Dom​(dom male) - Lol I thought I kinda just did !!

Aquarius Dom​(dom male) - A slight edit to the blog to elicit responses 😉👍

Bunnie - Lol I was being facetious, sorry.
Ok, more serious. I don’t know. Many people have different ideas of what “loving” someone’s profile means, that’s why I have it written in my profile to avoid confusion.
I guess there are three options…
Like theirs back… but that seems kind of like playing games (unless you like games).
Send them a message, and hope it’s what they were intending.
Or wait until they message you.

Aquarius Dom​(dom male) - I knew you were but it was a valid point lol

Voldemort​(dom male) - When I like a profile it's like a welcome to the Cage. If I get a message i respond and sometimes a friendship evolves from it. I don't expect a message back but I don't mind if I do.

Lady H​(dom female) - I love a well written profile. When I stumble across one I take the time to “heart” it. I think I’d prefer a “thumbs up”, but that’s not currently an option. I don’t expect a response.

Aquarius Dom​(dom male) - Thank you

A Cloud​(sub female){Owned} - Same, if a profile is interesting/different. Generally I take it as a gesture of acknowledgement and appreciation.

Curiousmind​(sub female){Owned} - Most of the time when i read others’ blogs or comments in forums and if i am drawn to the way they express themselves i often check their profiles and if the way the profile is written resonates with me i click the “like” button. By doing so i am not implying that i want to start a friendship or start conversing with a particular person but if i do then i would write a message:)

Likewise if someone likes my profile I don’t expect to receive a message from them :)

Ingénue{VK} - Yawns. Who cares? Do what you want. You will anyway.

ButterfliesAndCuffs​(sub female) - If I like a profile, there could be a few reasons. Sometimes it’s to express interest and I hope they message me. Others I just enjoyed reading. I never expect a response, but sometimes I hope for one.

Mama Bear JJ​(dom female){koa} - I don’t believe one should message every person who simply likes their profile without more from them or a basis for friendship or more after checking their profile and activity on the site out.

If it is someone who has interacted with you in chat, the forum, or on blog posts go for it. Take the chance to get to know them. The same would be true if there are things on their profile or in their activity on the forum/blogs that truly interests you in potential friendship or more.

Don’t be one of those guys who messages anyone and everyone without doing the work and saying the same thing to all lol … you are better than that and worth more than that 😊

Gelsemium​(sub female) - I’m late to the party it seems, and likely the odd one out. Often times I will like a profile because I’d love a chat but am also fairly shy and feel awkward about reaching out. I actually appreciate it when someone takes the initiative to write a little note. Everyone has their own views on this topic :-)

A Cloud​(sub female){Owned} - An additional response in response to your edit response.

As far as I am aware, there is no universal etiquette or reason for likes on a profile or initiating contact (referring to unattached members here).

As B&C said, she herself has varying reasons for liking a profile. It could be the information, how it is expressed, the perceived personality, compatibility, admiration or in the hope of developing further interactions. Many possibilities.

Therefore, I think it's up to you if you want to make contact and find out about the person. If it's respectful, I don't think anyone has a problem being contacted after they have liked a person's profile. Maybe they are hoping for it?! Concise, friendly and informed (read their profile/blog) messages probably work best.