Maezawa here.
> When exactly are the profiles made public and then closed?
A man’s profile is shown only to the woman when he informs her that he has made her an offer. The profile remains visible for one week.
> Does having your profile public make it easier for women to accept your offer?
I think it depends on what you write in your profile, but basically, its main benefit is reducing mismatches after an offer is made.
As someone asked here before, suppose a woman doesn’t want to meet married men, but the woman a man likes turns out to be married. If his profile says, “I’m unable to date married women, so please decline my offer if that applies to you,” then a woman who doesn’t meet those terms will likely decline the offer, helping prevent a mismatch.
It can also be useful in other ways. For example, if you prefer to take things slowly and win a woman over gradually, simply writing, “Dinner only is fine, so would you like to enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation together?” may help her feel more at ease.
Some women may also think, “If I knew in advance what he likes or what his hobbies are, we could have a great conversation about them on the day,” or, “I’d like to bring him a small gift.”
Others may find it easier to choose how high their heels should be if they know the man’s height.
The profile feature was originally created based on feedback like this, so including various details may help the date go more smoothly.
Of course, some people may feel that none of this matters because seeing is believing. But a first date with a stranger—especially a man you’ve never met before—can be nerve-racking, so I think it’s kinder to provide some information in advance.
