I really like the new format here. I have a question though. Why do people post photos of models or celebrities and not photos of themselves? Is there any way to curb this trend. Can it be a RULE that you must post YOUR OWN, RECENT photo?

Rockysmom
Joliet, Illinois

Hello and welcome

be thankful some of these photos you dont want to see

Now what fun would it be if you knew what the person you were talking to actually looked like??

Rocky I agree with you. I would much rather see a photo of the actual person rather than their "portrayal" of themselves. However, you have to also keep in mind that it is a free site, and not everyone is looking for romance either. Some may only be seeking friendships or activity partners in which case, their physical appearance would not be an issue.

On a personal level, for myself, I will not meet a man face to face I have not seen a photo of simply for safety reasons. I can understand your point absolutely.

Most of us are hideous. That's why I use this picture of a paid, professional model to represent me.

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My personality is also fabricated. I am really a celebrity doing research for an upcoming film on mating rituals for recluses.

The thing is, it's always so obvious! The peole who do that must think the rest of us are idiots!!!

but this is what I look like my photos are in my profile. welcome and have fun

I’m not sure that they are attempting to fool anyone. I hope not. I think it’s simply that they are not comfortable with having a photo of themselves on their profile. Perhaps they want to better get to know a person before sending them photos by email? I don’t know. The problem with that is since I have photos of myself posted, it’s only fair and that will nip the correspondence in the bud.

What he said.

Notice LJ's use of Susan Sarandon's headshot from "Thelma and Louise."

She does look a little like her. I mean that as a compliment.

If we are not looking for dates, what difference does it make what we look like?

And some who are looking for dates are very careful because they are going through custody battles, or they are school teachers, etc. and just don't want people to be able to pull up their pic on an internet dating site.

nice pic!!!

i like ur point but it always better to see before date

I posted my real face & people got scared.

I think as long as they have their own photos on their profile somewhere it shouldn't be a big deal what the default pic is.

hey sol, I think you got the wrong end of the bargain.

oh, welcome to the bin
have all the fun u can stand

agreed.

This is what I really look like