No profile pic = bad idea?

Tweaking_Time

Do you find it hard to accept a friend request, or send a friend request, to someone with no profile pic?

I do.

annleg83

Depends on if they are active or not.

cmriverside

hahahahahahahaha.

Of all the things to worry about.

No. But then, I'm not here to collect "friend" requests.

Afura

I personally prefer to have some sort of an interaction (like a comment on request), or something written on their profile, but I don't hunt down friend requests either, most of my friends are real life, or from challenges.

MissTattoo

I like to see a face. Makes them real.

WendyLaubach

I don't care about that part of it so much, but I do know it was an important step in my becoming serious, when I faced what I looked like and included a picture--not just here but on other sites where I'd been accustomed to use an impersonal avatar.

RoxieDawn

This is a funny question, because I no longer get friend requests now that I have taken a real pic of me down from my profile (although it was a headless pic, it had my body only in it).. now that it is just a meh avitar I have not received friend requests in months..

emdeesea

RoxieDawn wrote: »

This is a funny question, because I no longer get friend requests now that I have taken a real pic of me down from my profile (although it was a headless pic, it had my body only in it).. now that it is just a meh avitar I have not received friend requests in months..

I think it's because a lot of people treat MFP as a dating site as well as a fitness site.

Also part of the reason I don't have a photo.

Fit_Happens_2021

I do prefer to see an image of who I am talking with, but it isn't an absolute must, the message coming with the friend request is important to me too.

sanfromny

HappyCampr1 wrote: »

I can't even have blank silhouette heads in my phone contacts. I need pictures of every person and every business. Blank silhouettes are creepy to me.

yep ^^this^^ not like they can't find a fake picture online and use that..oh, and when people don't make a comment, just send the request. Makes me feel like who are you? How'd you find me? idk, all a bit irrational.

Sabine_Stroehm

Nope. Not an issue to me. If I want to know more about a poster, I look at their posts.

lorrpb

A lot of people use graphics or pics of kids etc, not themselves. Any image helps me remember who they are. Even some of my real life friends are very sensitive about posting their pics anywhere. With all the creepers out there and the experiences some have had on MFP, I understand.

benzieboxx

I prefer a profile picture mostly because I feel like that means they actually put effort into their profile and maybe will take this seriously...? I don't know lol that's my weird logic. I just prefer to have active friends on here. I don't want people who slack off and don't log often. I mean we all get busy but I like to have motivating people on my list. I'm actually in the process of deleting a few people who haven't been on in ages.

L8model

I prefer to see a real person. It just means more to me... I don't care what anyone looks like, a picture just adds personality.

I did think twice about posting my picture. I'm happily married & not interested in finding a hook-up, so I really didn't want anyone to get the wrong idea when they saw my 225 lbs (then) of sexiness. Lol!

I tend to be fairly open, which is why I also have my food diary open to the public. I know that nobody really cares what I eat. I just figured that it might help me hold myself more accountable.

CChen8520

I will be adding a profile pic tonight!

This week I found that I never accept connection requests on linkedin from users without a profile pic. BUT! I myself am one of the uses. uploading tonight too.

DavPul

emdeesea wrote: »

RoxieDawn wrote: »

This is a funny question, because I no longer get friend requests now that I have taken a real pic of me down from my profile (although it was a headless pic, it had my body only in it).. now that it is just a meh avitar I have not received friend requests in months..

I think it's because a lot of people treat MFP as a dating site as well as a fitness site.

Also part of the reason I don't have a photo.

Or maybe it's because people feel a greater connection with other people? And having a profile pic of an actual person makes it seem more like you're interacting with an actual person?

cerise_noir

benzieboxx wrote: »

I prefer a profile picture mostly because I feel like that means they actually put effort into their profile and maybe will take this seriously...? I don't know lol that's my weird logic. I just prefer to have active friends on here. I don't want people who slack off and don't log often. I mean we all get busy but I like to have motivating people on my list. I'm actually in the process of deleting a few people who haven't been on in ages.

I'm not sure I see a relation between no profile image and slacking off. I've seen many with no profile images or images that aren't them and they're active. Perhaps they're too busy to change it, or maybe they have their profile pic set to private? Maybe they're shy or not very computer savvy?

It's just a profile photo. What's more important here is support and knowledge.

Yeah, I have Archer as a the visible profile pic, so what? I just found it funny and even a little relevant. My fitbit profile pic is of Dean Winchester yelling "pudding". I also have pics of myself, but one would have to check out my profile.

kissedbythesunshine

I prefer to see a person.

zyxst

I don't care. I do appreciate the inventiveness of people who jazzy up the standard issue avatar. Someone here as one with shark teeth smile.

OhFudgescicles

How do you know it's their real face? Case in point, look at my avatar.

TR0berts

DavPul wrote: »

emdeesea wrote: »

RoxieDawn wrote: »

This is a funny question, because I no longer get friend requests now that I have taken a real pic of me down from my profile (although it was a headless pic, it had my body only in it).. now that it is just a meh avitar I have not received friend requests in months..

I think it's because a lot of people treat MFP as a dating site as well as a fitness site.

Also part of the reason I don't have a photo.

Or maybe it's because people feel a greater connection with other people? And having a profile pic of an actual person makes it seem more like you're interacting with an actual person?

You are now interacting with a cat.

becky10rp

I don't care so much about the pic - but for me - if they haven't filled out their profile - even the basics - I'm generally not interested. I'd like to know that this person has a vested interest in MFP and is willing to share. It's like going out on a date with someone who won't talk.....why bother?

GaleHawkins

Since there are so many fake ids used in SM it is hard to trust their validity. I use my real name and photo to help insure I do not act like a 'donkey' as much but then I am an old man. In this day and time some may not should use a real face photo.

serenity1097

I could care less about the profile picture, I pay more attention to what the person has in their profile or what they are posting. I personally use my pup because a) he's much cuter than I am and b) has waaay more personality ;-)

aub6689

Nope. If they become a creeper later, you can always delete them

cerise_noir

GaleHawkins wrote: »

Since there are so many fake ids used in SM it is hard to trust their validity. I use my real name and photo to help insure I do not act like a 'donkey' as much but then I am an old man. In this day and time some may not should use a real face photo.

Using a real name and profile pic wouldn't work for me due to certain people of my past who still think it is awesome to harass even though it has been many many years since I've interacted with them. It's best to keep that facet of my life away from the present. I'd rather keep those idiots away from me, but at the same time I'd like to interact with new people, too. I don't bite, I just don't feel very comfortable sharing personal information until one gets to know me.

I have other accounts with 'cerise_noir', particularly art and photography (except getty images, the only place I use my name).

allaboutthecake

OhFudgescicles wrote: »

How do you know it's their real face? Case in point, look at my avatar.

lol

Strong & funny first post!

ald783

I don't care who sends me friend requests, there doesn't seem to be any real downside to accepting people as far as I can tell. I don't care if they have a picture, if they never log, etc. I'm happy to "like" stuff and whatever else but I don't really care who friends me and who can see my stuff. I don't entirely understand the ups and downs of who you MFP-befriend.

Scamd83

Yes, I'd never accept a friend request from someone who didn't have a face. And for that same reason I never send any out. But also because I've just never found a reason to be friends with anyone on here except for one person who I have something in common with which gives us something to talk about. I would never send any more friend requests out unless I made my profile a bit more human.

JeromeBarry1

Tweaking_Time wrote: »

Do you find it hard to accept a friend request, or send a friend request, to someone with no profile pic?

I do.

I have mercy on you. Therefore, no profile pic.

nutmegoreo

I can think of many reasons why someone would choose to not have a pic up. I have some in my profile, but those are for friends only. I work with a lot of people, some of whom I am certain are on here, and I like privacy. I'm here for me, and although I've made many great friends along the way (several I really want to meet), this process is for me and about me. I try to help out where I can and provide support, but it isn't my main priority. I like interacting with my friends, so I try to keep the list small and cut it down regularly. I enjoy their support and I don't think a lack of personal information is a deal breaker for an internet forum friend. I also disagree that level of commitment is related to profile pics or info.