Is it just me, or...

jennajava

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?

theome

i can undstand people not wanting to post pictures of themselves on the internet.

jennajava

Ok, I guess you're right! LOL

skittybang

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

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

This is me.

jennajava

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

This is me.

LOL

H_Factor

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

I'd rather see a cartoon character than T&A!

azQmaster

I'd rather see a cartoon character than T&A!

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

macpatti

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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

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

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

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

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

Why do you care? I certainly don't.

taso42

I was a little younger in this pic, but it's me.

jamiesgotagun

Doesn't bother me either way....everyone has their reasons!!!

foremant86

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

I fail to see the OP's point.



Oh wait.....

jennajava

Why do you care? I certainly don't.

of course you don't

binary_jester

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

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

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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

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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?

Contrarian

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Why do you care? I certainly don't.

of course you don't

What do you mean by that?

lor007

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Why do you care? I certainly don't.

of course you don't

I don't care either.

voluptuous_veggie

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

Let me clarify-- I'm referring to pictures of CARTOON characters. How is that inspiring to anyone?

binary_jester

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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?

It is close to Halloween. This is a photohop picture i did myself in a photoshop tennis match. Seemed appropriate.