Agreed. I get way more views than responses. I send out one message, and get one reply back before it fizzles. Then I look at my visitors and see the chick in question view my profile one more time before she has buyer's remorse. It's extremely annoying that it happens because women are getting dozens of messages from other guys that you're competing against; they have many options. And I say something interesting. I think I ask too many questions in the reply, so I've toned it down. I also stopped apologizing for sending a message a few days later as well.Seems like my messages are getting a bit better. I've started to make them less generic or business like and more personable. I've been able to put in my dry/smartarse humour and have gotten a few replies because of it. Though because of the improved messages I've gotten a lot more profile views with no replies. I know it shouldn't effect you but it sure chips away at your confidence.
This is a good mentality to keep in mind with online dating. Although it is tough trying to get more than one response chain going. Like I said, it's hard to gauge a woman's interest online because most people look at pictures first, profile second and I'm a fairly good looking guy. But otherwise, I completely agree; there are women that will be genuinely interested and give people a chance so that's why we can't get discouraged.
Your profile is pretty good. I would get rid of oxygen as things you can't live without because that's common sense and put something else that shows off your personality. Think about your hobbies, any obscure activities that you do, etc. I would also not repeatedly mention art so often throughout your profile; people know you're an artist from the first box. Mentioning that you go to art galleries is a fun activity so keep stuff like that without it being so obvious even though the pictures give away that you like going to art galleries.
In the "I'm really good at" box, put something more unique to you e.g. you can pop a mean wheelie on your bike with a passenger on the back (bad example). I'm guilty of doing myself because it's hard not to discuss what you're passionate about. My username has the word artist in it so yeah.
Overall though, it's pretty good and upbeat. I don't see why women have a reason not to reply more often (well there could be a multitude of reasons but ultimately, it comes down to personal interest). Especially since you have the looks to back up the personality. Ignore the "Replies very selectively" disclaimer; you do it because you want to do it. If she doesn't reply then so be it. So I would say roll the dice and see what happens.
