Is it just me, or...

jennajava
jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
I think it's misleading to post a picture of an avatar, etc. as yourself on a weight loss web site. I think we're here to be honest about our true selves and what we need to work on. Thoughts?
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  • theome
    theome Posts: 101 Member
    i can undstand people not wanting to post pictures of themselves on the internet.
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    Ok, I guess you're right! LOL
  • skittybang
    skittybang Posts: 1,525 Member
    Some need to maintain some sort of professionalism and posting a photo if you're, say a boss, and then having thread posts available can sometimes spell disaster.
  • tonialeem
    tonialeem Posts: 42
    I can't understand not wanting to post personal photos of yourself but there are ways to be adults and professional about it, we don't need to be half naked to show progress. I kind of see both sides. Personally I get so motivated and excited watching the changes in people I've met on here and use that to fuel my days when I'm down in the dumps to perk me up and get back to it.
  • Bahet
    Bahet Posts: 1,254 Member
    This is me.
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    I can't understand not wanting to post personal photos of yourself but there are ways to be adults and professional about it, we don't need to be half naked to show progress. I kind of see both sides. Personally I get so motivated and excited watching the changes in people I've met on here and use that to fuel my days when I'm down in the dumps to perk me up and get back to it.

    Yeah, I don't agree with the half naked pics either!
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    This is me.

    LOL
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    I'm fine with folks using whatever pic they want for a profile pic...or none at all. I know for a lot of folks, its a big step just to try something like MFP. Folks will post their pics when they feel comfortable. I don't judge either way.
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    I'd rather see a cartoon character than T&A!
  • azQmaster
    azQmaster Posts: 448 Member
    I'd rather see a cartoon character than T&A!


    hold on, let me flip my I care switch.....sorry its broken
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    I'd rather see a cartoon character than T&A!


    hold on, let me flip my I care switch.....sorry its broken

    I was talking to the OP. I couldn't care less what you think, so go ahead and flip your switch.
  • jmruef
    jmruef Posts: 824 Member
    I don't like pictures of myself, really. I like them better *now* than I did 6 months ago, but I have a bazillion cute pictures of my dog and only 1 or 2 of myself. The dog wins. :laugh:
  • livnlite
    livnlite Posts: 520
    Can't say I even considered it an issue. I haven't uploaded a pic of myself either .. and don't really care to. But, that's jus me. I firgured it would be my perogative .. not a requirement.

    My avatar looks very much like me as it is ... xept, my hair is longer.
  • Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused
    Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused Posts: 935 Member
    I can really give two craps less as to what people want as their avatar. It makes no difference in my day or use of the site.
  • katkins3
    katkins3 Posts: 1,359 Member
    I use a cat picture because it's more cheerful for me. I don't like photos of me at 197 pounds. It's not so much dishonest to avoid personal photos, but less painful.
    When I can accept myself more, maybe I'll share myself more.
    I speak for myself only, of course. I'm sure there are many reasons to choose an avatar.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Why do you care? I certainly don't.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    I was a little younger in this pic, but it's me.
  • jamiesgotagun
    jamiesgotagun Posts: 670 Member
    Doesn't bother me either way....everyone has their reasons!!!
  • foremant86
    foremant86 Posts: 1,115 Member
    I don't necessarily care what people use as their avatars, though I could definitely do without seeing a bunch of scantily clad people.

    I do however get annoyed when someone has a picture of their avatar and i'm like wow what a nice body and so i go to their profile to check out what they're doing and then i see it's a picture of a celebrity >.> but whatever, i know people use pictures like that because it inspires them..
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    I fail to see the OP's point.



    Oh wait.....
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    Why do you care? I certainly don't.

    of course you don't
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    I think it's misleading to post a picture of an avatar, etc. as yourself on a weight loss web site. I think we're here to be honest about our true selves and what we need to work on. Thoughts?
    So no posting of what you are striving for?

    ...and I am sorry but expecting honesty on the interweb? BWHAHAHAHAHAHA! *snort*
  • deeharley
    deeharley Posts: 1,208 Member
    I don't think it's misleading. We often talk about how we are so much more than what people see on the outside - why shouldn't we be allowed to display that just as much as a photo of our outside? I currently have a photo of myself on top of a mountain - because it inspires me. But in my profile photo collection, I also have a photo of my son and his best friend holding up their basketball trophy last year. Am I misleading you? Sorry, those boys' glory that day inspires me and if that's what I need to look at, that's what you're going to have to look at.
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    I think it's misleading to post a picture of an avatar, etc. as yourself on a weight loss web site. I think we're here to be honest about our true selves and what we need to work on. Thoughts?

    Misleading???

    Just because YOU think people should face "our true selves" doesn't mean everyone is ready to.

    And who the hell cares if I'm "half naked" in my bikini! I worked my @ss off for that pic!

    I would appreciate being treated with the same politeness I used in my OP. I merely stated my thoughts, and asked for thoughts...not attacks.
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    I think it's misleading to post a picture of an avatar, etc. as yourself on a weight loss web site. I think we're here to be honest about our true selves and what we need to work on. Thoughts?
    So no posting of what you are striving for?

    ...and I am sorry but expecting honesty on the interweb? BWHAHAHAHAHAHA! *snort*

    are you striving to be dead? :p
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Why do you care? I certainly don't.

    of course you don't

    What do you mean by that?
  • lor007
    lor007 Posts: 884 Member
    Why do you care? I certainly don't.

    of course you don't

    I don't care either.
  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    It's my avatar, and I'll put what I want. Yes, even if it's a peanut making nut-butter, it's my choice. I don't pick my avatars to please you, thank you very much.
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    Let me clarify-- I'm referring to pictures of CARTOON characters. How is that inspiring to anyone?
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    I think it's misleading to post a picture of an avatar, etc. as yourself on a weight loss web site. I think we're here to be honest about our true selves and what we need to work on. Thoughts?
    So no posting of what you are striving for?

    ...and I am sorry but expecting honesty on the interweb? BWHAHAHAHAHAHA! *snort*

    are you striving to be dead? :p
    It is close to Halloween. This is a photohop picture i did myself in a photoshop tennis match. Seemed appropriate.
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