OkCupid: How Your Race Affects The Messages You Get

Mar 24, 2014 9:06 AM

senatormendoza

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There is fairly strong bias towards 'Middle-Eastern Female' going on here, who knew?

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

So Black females have the best reply rate but they are the least replied to. That kinda sucks.

12 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

We're all racist

12 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 3

More relevant:

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

TIL black women have it rough in the world of online dating.

12 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

Step 1: Be attractive

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Be attractive! Be-e attractive! A.T.T.R.A.C.T.I.V.E. I said to be attractive, be-e attractive! :D

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

But there are "hot asian sluts" looking for a good time in my area.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

TL;Couldn't understand... were all pretty good matches for everybody but everyone is a racist and women don't respond to shit

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

Or, women get flooded with messages, many of which are hostile and creepy, and have to be more selective who they respond to.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

There is a question on OKC that states "I strongly not to date outside my race/culture". IIRC, 55% of white females agree with that. :(

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

As a black woman I met my white bf on OKCupid, guess we beat the odds

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

As a "Hispanic/Latin male", I get a lot of black female attention though...

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

As a black girl I am sad to see that no one likes the black girls :(

12 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

As a white dude I am sad as well, but on the bright side you're beating me in every category but one... me responding to you :) lol

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

today i learned black females reply a lot...

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

but get replied to the least...

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

poor black chicks :( they're a lot of fun guys, just letting ya know

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Nobody replies to black females, but they reply to everyone.

12 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 1

It could be that less people are sending responses to black females, so even if it's the same number, it can be a higher percent.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

well I can't say, as a black woman, that I'm surprised

12 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

Explanation from Reddit: http://imgur.com/1nImWvr

12 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 0

White people like white people. Whoda thunk?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

how's it weighted?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

White males get the most replies of all males where as middle eastern females dominate their charts.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As an Asian male who like Black females, I should get on OKCupid.

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Honestly a lot more even spread then I was anticipating

12 years ago | Likes 58 Dislikes 0

I... Have no idea what I'm supposed to do with this information.

12 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 5

Critical thinking time! White men have more options. Black women have the least options. Desirability reflecting cultural norms? Probably.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Put your brain in it.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

No one responds to black women and Asian women respond to no one, that's what I noticed.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

and nobody responds to men

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

As a gay man, I find this broadly useless.

12 years ago | Likes 38 Dislikes 4

Same

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But do you have the problem of people not replying to you?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a straight man, me too.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

*sigh*.

12 years ago | Likes 745 Dislikes 6

My non-mouse hand: 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

12 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 1

I laughed uncontrollably for a minute. Then cried.

12 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

If nothing else, your chart helped me comprehend the axes of the other charts.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

As an unattractive person.... this hits closer to home than it should. excuse me whilst I go weep in my bed of fries and burgers.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Thief. Thats my statistics.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

*unzips*

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I know them feels

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That pretty much covers my experience, too.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Any other Imgurians on OKC? http://www.okcupid.com/profile/JamWaffles

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

yes but I'm also a dude and i'm not proud of okcupid.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mad life bruv.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I was, but haven't been on in almost years on account of me finding a GF. For the record I = white man and responed to several black women.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I don't understand these.

12 years ago | Likes 149 Dislikes 11

Me either. Can some smart science guys help us?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Women get a lot of responses. Black women get the fewest among women. Men gets fewer responses. White men gets the most. Black men the least

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I braved Reddit for a full explanation: http://imgur.com/1nImWvr

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

dude I saw a whole bunch of numbers and just scrolled down to the comments. Fuck numbers, I'm out of school damnit.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Pretty much my point of view too.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

amen

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Message was responded to that percentage. For example a Pacific Islander female has a poor response rate from Indian men at 35%. (2/2)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

For OKCupid messages. Look at the second two graphs. Sender on the left and receiver on the top. Big numbers(more green) show that the (1/2)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The high numbers mean more than the lower numbers cause theyre more than the lesser ones. The color is nice. And on the side theres words.

12 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 2

Ooh NOW I understand! bless you

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh du bist doch der Deutsche.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Genau der bin ich. Du ja auch!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So Indian dudes have big beef with Pacific Islander females? sup with that?

12 years ago | Likes 230 Dislikes 1

but strangely no problem with native americans or asians... two similar races

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

A too small absolute number of matches leading to inacurate stats?

12 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

Probably a small sample size.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yup. Fijian Indian girls don't have the best reputation with Indian guys.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Don't even get me STARTED with those fuckin' Indians." - My sister.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Indians in this stat is negligible. And most of them are foreign-born, unlike other races.

4 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Big beef"? It sounds like there's a Hindu joke in there somewhere.

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

I lol'd!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Poor black women.. :(

12 years ago | Likes 112 Dislikes 5

It's okay. They don't need no man.

12 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 5

Why, they get the most and send the least...

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 20

Good god people downvoted the fucking shit out of this misunderstood comment. Damn. I'll go upvote all your other stuff to make up for it.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

haha, its alright mate, i dont give a crap about it. But i appreciate!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I think you have that backwards.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

(2/2) they respond to more inquiries from men. That is to say...they take what they can get more often than other women do.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I think you're reading the graphs wrong. They receive the fewest responses when initiating. Their response column is so green because (1/2)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No, they reply the most to messages sent to them and get the least replies to messages they send.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

You're reading it backwards.

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

How appropriate that you explain it to me ^^ - but yea thanks. Think i got it now... the simple word "reply rate" changed my perception...

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And you know you can trust this guy, just look at the name!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They get the same amount of replies as they reply to messages sent to them

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

1) Well its okcupid. Guys are supposed to be ignored much more than women.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

2) I never get starters from women though, so I consider all these people hella lucky. o-o'

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Know how all the women complain about guys just saying "hey" or "wats up!?" Women are just as bad with that shit.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I always try to start conversation based on something on their profile but I just never get anything back x3x not even a hey xD

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

At least they're better off than ALL THE MALES. :p

12 years ago | Likes 45 Dislikes 2

I'm "In a relationship" and I still get like 10 messages a week. Trust me, quantity is not quality on OKC.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

It's a hard life out there.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

itd be interesting to see weighted %. im sure males flood messages out and females are more exclusive, but there are always exceptions.

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

on adult friend finder at least, women don't actually need to send messages out, 90% are men who flood messages out. 1/2

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

there is actually an evolutionary basis for this, men are generally less sexually picky because they invest far less in producing children

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I bet there's something cultural in there, too. Gender roles and stereotypes and all that. Maybe even more significant than biology.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Maybe. I bet a female friend who would have the most likes on Tinder.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

She "liked" 102 and got 99. I have stopped counting how many i have "liked" and i have three

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

So you’re saying… if I want a reply, I should message black women ?

12 years ago | Likes 547 Dislikes 0

I am a white male and my girlfriend is black. So I would say yes!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No, if you want a response, you should be a middle-eastern woman.

12 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

With this new information I might just try OKCupid!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

It looks like strong independent black women do need them a man after all.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 4

No, obviously its the weak dependent women.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I am a white man, and I love love love me some black women. Time to sign up on Okcupid.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Hello, I am a black woman. I don't know why, but I felt obligated to reply to this comment.

12 years ago | Likes 169 Dislikes 2

You are marvelous. Also, if you don

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

't reply. you must return your black female card.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Are you strong and/or independent?

12 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 2

Yes, and I also don't need no man.

12 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 1

well that kinda defeats the purpose of OKC

12 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

There lies the inherent problem in the system.

12 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 1

hi

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sup.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

worked for me

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

the fatter and sassier, the more replyier

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

or pretend to be a woman and message any man

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes. White women are too busy with Starbucks and yoga pants to message back anyone.

12 years ago | Likes 61 Dislikes 3

At least we reply slightly more often than the asian women.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

THERE ARE JUST SO MANY FLAVORS AND LEVELS OF STRETCHINESS. OUR LIVES ARE COMPLICATED

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It's okay. I understand. Just tweet the emotions out.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm tired, so I did a double-take when I read it as "massage back" not "message back."

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hey, some of us multi-task, drinking our Starbucks in yoga pants while replying to emails.

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

I need photographic proof of the yoga pants!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

But, how can you when you're supposing to be Instagraming? #Nofliter #Mintlatte #Somethingwhitegirllike

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh dear God I've forgotten the Instagramming! #Blondemoment #Caffeinehaze #TheseyogapantsarereducingmyIQ

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

#NahIthinkitsjustthebleachinyourhairdye #Lol

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I want to see the gay/lesbian rates!

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I'm pretty sure dating sites don't charge anything different. It'd be kinda discriminatory.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing :D

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I have seen the snobbish preference that white gay males seem to have. Pretty pathetic, but I think it's usually just looking for sex.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a white man, I'm not really sure what to do with this information. (Other than talk to more black women.)

12 years ago | Likes 843 Dislikes 6

I just wrote this and went back to work. I came back and I was like

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

If you're into Native American girls, pretend to be from the middle east.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Oh, hey there!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This data supports why we don't like commonwhitegirl. And commonblackgirl would be a terrible idea for an username.

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

It's already a twitter account

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I'm not even going the question that, it seems you are much more qualified to make that statement.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

As a middle eastern woman currently with a white man... idk either... but I'm happy ;P

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Well, white guys look like they get the least replies when they send to middle eastern females, even though the data suggests they (1/2)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

prefer them. So from his position he's lucky to have you and from your position he's the *ahem* diamond in the rough. (2/2)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

lol well, I absolutely love him to death. I was lucky to have had the opportunity to meet him xD

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I've decided to feel more guilty than I already did about my privilege... while I message black women...

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

You better. Cause they won't text you.

12 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 2

Or... do they ? I still dont get the graphs...

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Black females respond to everyone more than any other woman. They also get the least amount of responses from me across the board.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

They do, more than any of the other listed demographics. Actually, it looks like they respond more in general by this information.

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Yeah.... got it now ^^ I was reading it backwards.... ...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hi

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

TIL white females dont like white males.

12 years ago | Likes 88 Dislikes 13

Um, no, they like them more than they like any other race...

12 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 1

Why don't you have more upvotes for being right?

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

White females don't like anyone.

12 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 1

TIL you don't know how to read these charts.

12 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Ah, but they dislike them the least. On the other hand white males like white females less than all other males do.

12 years ago | Likes 43 Dislikes 0

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12 years ago (deleted Oct 15, 2017 5:30 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

How about me big guy?

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I'm a short white dude from KS living in DC and on Match am only ever hit up big black chicks. It's like a superpower or something...

12 years ago | Likes 74 Dislikes 1

Tell me more

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12 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

As another white man, black ladies love getting attention from us, b/c they think most of us are too intimidated to approach them while out

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 20

Sweeping generalisations based on gender and race are bullshit. As a black woman, I don't appreciate you speaking on my behalf.

12 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 3

Likewise.

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12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

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12 years ago (deleted Mar 25, 2014 4:53 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

First of all, if you're serious, I half-agree and think no one should have advantages and it sucks that one race does over any others. (1)

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

That's why I'm cool with programs like affirmative action or anything which promotes racial or gender awareness b/c it is sorely needed. (2)

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

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12 years ago (deleted Mar 25, 2014 5:02 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

The reason for affirmative action is the people who hire pick the white person even if the other person is more qualified. GJ for ignorance.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

At the same time, I'm not going to feel like shit because of the color of my skin b/c (3)

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

At one time I would have assumed this was sarcasm but time on the internet has robbed me of that confidence

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

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12 years ago (deleted Mar 25, 2014 5:02 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

What bothers people about what you said is that "society should give preference to literally anyone else." They shouldn't give it to anyone.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

actually according to the numbers above, women reply to white men at a higher rate than any other category

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

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12 years ago (deleted Mar 27, 2014 3:16 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

tl;dr White males reply the least, Black females reply the most, and for some reason everyone replies to middle-eastern females

12 years ago | Likes 184 Dislikes 1

Because they're gorgeous.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Uh, that's because middle eastern women are gorgeous.

12 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 2

I got with a Iranian burka derka before. Skin smooth as silk and body fine like presidential wine. Basically they're exotic and appealing.

12 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 13

Middle Eastern women don't tend to date outside of their race. I think we should because most Middle Eastern men are jerks and selfish

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 5

lol what? Middle Eastern men have always treated me the best. Especially the one man from Iran I dated.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Now think critically about what this means.

12 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 1

Middle Eastern women are da bomb!

12 years ago | Likes 61 Dislikes 3

....okay, that one took me a minute. Damn you.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

LOL oh no

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

I mean, yes they're awesome

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

As a middle eastern woman, shame on you...lol but I still laughed

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

As a white male...how you doin'? ;)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Ouch....

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0