Profiles with no pics or generic pics

FraggleRockerFitnessLover
FraggleRockerFitnessLover Posts: 307
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So, you're new to MFP, why do people not put up pics of them, who they are? Granted, you're looking at what I just consumed in my main avatar, but show your face, I love getting to know my friend list and seeing who they are, I'm nosey :) And it makes for a better connection for me. Don't be embarrassed of how you look, hell, I have got some issues myself, but have my profile slammed full of random kodaks. Anyhow....that's my Monday AM digesting thought of the day....:drinker: :drinker:
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  • Fitastic14
    Fitastic14 Posts: 30
    So, you're new to MFP, why do people not put up pics of them, who they are? Granted, you're looking at what I just consumed in my main avatar, but show your face, I love getting to know my friend list and seeing who they are, I'm nosey :) And it makes for a better connection for me. Don't be embarrassed of how you look, hell, I have got some issues myself, but have my profile slammed full of random kodaks. Anyhow....that's my Monday AM digesting thought of the day....:drinker: :drinker:

    I'm guilty, but you persuaded me. And you're beautiful! And fun! =) (Not being creepy, just nice.)
  • ajmaupin
    ajmaupin Posts: 44
    I do not take pictures of myself (never have) and usually access on my phone or at work so it is not important to me.
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    some people do it for privacy reasons...
  • librarianjenne
    librarianjenne Posts: 66 Member
    It took me a while to figure out how to do it.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    The interwebz can be a scary place and people are nuckin futs around these parts. That's why people do it.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Wait, does this mean the OP is actually a plate of food?
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    some people do it for privacy reasons...

    I'm not embarrassed about how I look. I just don't want my face all over the interwebz.
  • calibriintx
    calibriintx Posts: 1,741 Member
    Says the breakfast plate.:laugh:
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    They must be hiding something.
  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    Some people just want to use this website to log, keep themselves in check and accountable, maybe browse the forums from time to time and contribute to discussions occasionally, not for social purposes. There are also people who just don't feel comfortable taking photos of themselves and uploading it to the Internet, some people have no confidence whereas others are just cautious about what they share on the net.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Come on OP, you put a breakfast plate as your pic and then have your profile set to private? I guess your reason for doing so could possibly be the reason why others do it too, but that's just conjecture on my part. :huh: :noway:
  • FraggleRockerFitnessLover
    FraggleRockerFitnessLover Posts: 307
    And my breakfast was damn good, hence the Kodak. I shared to show the nutritional content. Gotcha, thanks for the feedback peeps. Have a good day! :bigsmile:
  • cookiealbright
    cookiealbright Posts: 605 Member
    Your profile is private so no one can see your pics. I can't understand why people are always posting pictures of food. :huh:
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    So, you're new to MFP, why do people not put up pics of them, who they are? Granted, you're looking at what I just consumed in my main avatar, but show your face, I love getting to know my friend list and seeing who they are, I'm nosey :) And it makes for a better connection for me. Don't be embarrassed of how you look, hell, I have got some issues myself, but have my profile slammed full of random kodaks. Anyhow....that's my Monday AM digesting thought of the day....:drinker: :drinker:

    well.... there is that thing where any picture you put on the interwebz is fair game for anyone, including advertising companies, to take and use as they see fit...... and stalkers/creepers......
  • handyrunner
    handyrunner Posts: 32,662 Member
    Why i admit it would be nice to see a person...it certainly does not dictate whether i freind a person or not. Ill give anyone a chance. people need to do whats comfortable for them.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Come on OP, you put a breakfast plate as your pic and then have your profile set to private? I guess your reason for doing so could possibly be the reason why others do it too, but that's just conjecture on my part. :huh: :noway:

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • ThinkInOregon
    ThinkInOregon Posts: 283
    The interwebz can be a scary place and people are nuckin futs around these parts. That's why people do it.

    Thank you for saying this!!

    I live in a rural area. People being 'helpful' will give others your address, detailed directions to your home or phone number. I have had patients call me at home, and one persistent patient showed up at my home. I live 25 miles out of town, so it takes EFFORT for the creepers to come here... And even MORE effort for the law to show up.

    I keep my FB quite private as well, with no pictures of my children on it. Remember, whatever you put out on the interweb is there forever.
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  • FraggleRockerFitnessLover
    FraggleRockerFitnessLover Posts: 307
    Why i admit it would be nice to see a person...it certainly does not dictate whether i freind a person or not. Ill give anyone a chance. people need to do whats comfortable for them.

    Very good point. I suppose I shall change my perception on MFP:bigsmile:
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    I guess I don't see what the problem is with showing a picture of yourself?
  • SephiraRose
    SephiraRose Posts: 766 Member
    Some of us are shy....
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    I guess I don't see what the problem is with showing a picture of yourself?

    What's the problem with not showing a picture of yourself?
  • sandyluvsfall
    sandyluvsfall Posts: 12
    I just joined today and put one heck of a face close-up...chubby cheeks and all from December 2013. I intend to take the same face pic in the same spot in Big Bear, this December 2014, so that I can see the difference. :)
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    I don't even have photos of myself on my Facebook or LinkedIN. Why? I just don't feel the need to do so.

    And honestly, if not having a photo makes a person not want to be my "friend", then they are most likely not someone I want to know all that well anyway.
  • FraggleRockerFitnessLover
    FraggleRockerFitnessLover Posts: 307
    Well the good news is this forum generated a new friend on my list and I'm all Ren and Stimpy butt slapping in happiness because of it.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • damilcho
    damilcho Posts: 2
    putting up a pic JUST FOR YOU!!!
  • Nachise
    Nachise Posts: 395 Member
    I am who I am, and proud of it!
  • SEAFOODMAN
    SEAFOODMAN Posts: 342
    Wait, does this mean the OP is actually a plate of food?


    She's Yummy
  • GradatimFerociter
    GradatimFerociter Posts: 296 Member
    I'm too aesthetic and don't want to make people jealous.

    Understandable really.
  • FraggleRockerFitnessLover
    FraggleRockerFitnessLover Posts: 307
    Wait, does this mean the OP is actually a plate of food?


    She's Yummy

    OMG Beeeejeeeezers! lol, you're too kind :flowerforyou:

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