[chuddo]

i think the best, and easiest way to go is to send the most basic, simple message possible if cold-messaging someone.

the reason is, if that person looks at your profile and considers you attractive, then they will get back to you despite your simple email.

now that you know they are slighly interested, then you can attempt to be witty/funny/interesting.

this way you get to put out minimal initial effort, and if responded to, you know it is because of something other than your oh-so-clever message.

then again maybe my viewpoint is skewed, and most of you guys actually do need to try hard to differentiate yourselves and be "INTRIGUEING GUY".