Please People.. post a photo

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  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Why is this such a touchy subject? I don't quite understand the harsh replies she's getting.

    I'm on the fence about it... its hard to get the tone from the posts - that's the funny thing about the internet. Your words might not quite come across as you want them to...then again, they might. :shrug:
  • alantin
    alantin Posts: 621 Member
    If not posting a photo of yourself is being ashamed of what you look like, doesn't it follow that not using your true name for screen name means that you're ashamed of your name? :smokin:
    Who is to throw the first stone and is this worth throwing stones in the first place?
  • pennfields
    pennfields Posts: 13
    my before pic...
    when i get to where i want to be i will post the after, i dont actually feel ashamed to post on a weightloss site whereas i would on any other with my before pics,

    i am 36lbs down so far and have the during pics
  • vbhoj74
    vbhoj74 Posts: 122 Member
    I've never posted photos to websites out of concern for security and online privacy.

    Still, all the comments here made me feel I should post one, since this is a very nice community and it will help strengthen the same.

    You have a beautiful family! Yes this is a very nice community and I wish you the Best on your weight loss journey. : )

    Thanks !
  • smithbuddy
    smithbuddy Posts: 9
    "Why is this such a touchy subject? I don't quite understand the harsh replies she's getting."

    People are touchy about this subject because, we as overweight people have been judged on the way we look for all or most of our lifes and some are looking for a place of nonjudgement. it is hard to put your pics up when you have been slamed for the way you look and it takes time to get the self confidence to do that AND THAT IS FINE. I am not made at the poster i understand her wanting to see the before and after pics but people should be able to post theirs at there own pace.
  • Fitzpoppa
    Fitzpoppa Posts: 66
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    Here i am.... LOL
  • T_R_A_V
    T_R_A_V Posts: 1,629 Member
    Its free and people have the right not too...but I cant remember who said it, I will not friend someone without a pic but thats just me.....I could careless if people throw up a pic or not because thats on them

    But most people are here for a reason and it baffles me why they wouldnt want too
  • Vivx
    Vivx Posts: 121
    i really dont get this

    this is a page to encourage each other and motivate !

    this is far from motivation !

    i have a picture but some people dont like it
    its always on the news that you get alot of weirdos on the internet
    there could be someone on this doing the same thing
    if u want to put a face to someone only add people with their pictures
    theres no point in agruing or acting witty its not the sight for that try facebook instead !

    even if u have a picture or not hope use are all enjoying mfp and feel free to add me as a friend for motivation


    THATS WHAT THIS SITE IS FOR !!!!
  • Vivx
    Vivx Posts: 121
    If not posting a photo of yourself is being ashamed of what you look like, doesn't it follow that not using your true name for screen name means that you're ashamed of your name? :smokin:
    Who is to throw the first stone and is this worth throwing stones in the first place?



    exactly !
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    I am not ashamed of how I look. I am not ashamed of my name. I HAVE however been on the bad end of of a vengeful SOB who could not take no for an answer. There were pictures posted on multiple websites that were intended for private viewing. There were multiple "singles/swinger" accounts made using my real name that were NOT made by me. This SOB stalked and harrassed me for years. I have been left in peace for 2 years now, and would like to stay that way. No name, no pic to be googled.
  • daryls
    daryls Posts: 260
    Yup, I'm for privacy. No Facebook either.

    But, you can enjoy a picture of my adorable kitty cat!
  • karenjoy
    karenjoy Posts: 1,840 Member
    well, this is my real name, and this is me (and my three children) on my Wedding day last year -

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    and this is my Husband and I

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    and this is us last month on our delayed Honeymoon!

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    Anyone can see me when I walk down the street, anyone can see my house of Google Street View, and I wear a badge with my name on it all day at work and people can see that too. I am proud to share my pictures with you all.

    :flowerforyou:
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    "Why is this such a touchy subject? I don't quite understand the harsh replies she's getting."

    People are touchy about this subject because, we as overweight people have been judged on the way we look for all or most of our lifes and some are looking for a place of nonjudgement. it is hard to put your pics up when you have been slamed for the way you look and it takes time to get the self confidence to do that AND THAT IS FINE. I am not made at the poster i understand her wanting to see the before and after pics but people should be able to post theirs at there own pace.

    I completely agree. I don't have any close-ups of myself because I'm so insecure about my looks. I was called ugly so much as a child that even though I'm now 57 old (for crying out loud) I'm still very insecure. Hopefully one day when I feel I've taken a good enough photo to show on here I'll post a close up.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    or you could work for the dear govt who screens sites for employee activity & remarks...and no, not using a work computer. they do troll and you are advised when you are going thru your acceptance processing. sorry folks.

    So you're saying some folks who hide their image might be guilty of some punishable crime?

    this was the reason I was off-put.
  • MISTTIMG
    MISTTIMG Posts: 136
    Man! this thread went crazy! "KarenJoy" Your post/Pictures are absolutely Gorgeous!
  • philips123
    philips123 Posts: 1
    I don't know what all the fuss is about, I just cover part of my face so no deranged stalkers will go after me. I have issues with my ex boyfriend too, don't want him hanging around no more for sure. even when I go to the grocery store I wear this face shield, I mean you can't be too careful these days with all the weirdo's out there.
  • T_R_A_V
    T_R_A_V Posts: 1,629 Member
    I don't know what all the fuss is about, I just cover part of my face so no deranged stalkers will go after me. I have issues with my ex boyfriend too, don't want him hanging around no more for sure. even when I go to the grocery store I wear this face shield, I mean you can't be too careful these days with all the weirdo's out there.

    This has me cracking up.....
  • adsumodo
    adsumodo Posts: 38
    This is MYfitnesspal not YOURfitnesspal, we can do what we want without the judgement of others. If we don't have pics then that's our choice and don't need someone to tell us otherwise.
  • vbhoj74
    vbhoj74 Posts: 122 Member
    @karenjoy: amazing pics, and I can feel the joy spilling all over us, wish u all the best and keep it that way.
  • Vivx
    Vivx Posts: 121
    in all honestly i think it would be best iof this was deleted !
    we are supposed to be friends and motivate each other to lose weight !
    not to have a go at people for not having a picture !
    they might put one up when there ready they might not thats not for any of use to judge !
    so dont bother adding them as a friend if its a problem go moan on some other site not this !!!!!
  • karenjoy
    karenjoy Posts: 1,840 Member
    woah! People! She asked for pictures not your first born! jeez




    Thank you for the nice comments by the way :flowerforyou:
  • autumnbaby1234
    autumnbaby1234 Posts: 10 Member
    to me it was the way she asked, sounded harsh and judgemental
  • karenjoy
    karenjoy Posts: 1,840 Member
    I think that must be a perception thing, I thought it was fine. And the reaction from some people has been very uncalled for I feel. People could say 'I am not comfortable posting a picture of myself for various reasons' etc, no need for the vitriol.
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    I don't understand what is happening in this thread (I don't see what is rubbing people the wrong way), but it's ten minutes I'll never get back.

    You can see me in my profile... help yourself if you dare... :bigsmile:
  • pettmybunny
    pettmybunny Posts: 1,986 Member
    I don't know what all the fuss is about, I just cover part of my face so no deranged stalkers will go after me. I have issues with my ex boyfriend too, don't want him hanging around no more for sure. even when I go to the grocery store I wear this face shield, I mean you can't be too careful these days with all the weirdo's out there.

    This has me cracking up.....

    Me too.... still.... Yup, even now there's still snickers bubbling up.....

    Ok, I'm done

    Nope, still laughing!
  • Lillyofthevally
    Lillyofthevally Posts: 24
    I don't know what all the fuss is about, I just cover part of my face so no deranged stalkers will go after me. I have issues with my ex boyfriend too, don't want him hanging around no more for sure. even when I go to the grocery store I wear this face shield, I mean you can't be too careful these days with all the weirdo's out there.

    This has me LMAO!!
  • Lianne0987
    Lianne0987 Posts: 3
    I dont have a picture but that is because I am doing this for me and me alone, none of my friends/family know I am doing this as it is about the millionth diet I have been on and they will expect me to fail...

    I wouldnt want to be recognised and that is the only reason I am not putting my picture up :)
  • karenjoy
    karenjoy Posts: 1,840 Member
    I dont have a picture but that is because I am doing this for me and me alone, none of my friends/family know I am doing this as it is about the millionth diet I have been on and they will expect me to fail...

    I wouldnt want to be recognised and that is the only reason I am not putting my picture up :)

    Excellent reason, and thank you for explaining it in such a nice way :flowerforyou: Lots of luck in your weightloss
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