Author	Thread: The reason for pictures?
Tulip89 View Profile History	The reason for pictures? Posted : 1 Sep, 2010 08:07 AM I recently came across a profile that had four pictures, all headshots from the exact same angle and with the exact same pose. The difference between the first and second was that the girl was wearing a different shirt, of which only a tiny bit was showing in either picture. I have a feeling 99% of guys would have thought she uploaded the same photo twice. The third photo was the exact same pose, but with her hair slightly wavier, suggesting that it was straight ironed in the previous two. The fourth was the first or second photo with some photoshop stuff done to make it hazy. My question is, why would a girl go to so much trouble to recreate the exact same photo 3x over with her shoulder showing only a hint of a different shirt, and then a different hair style, and then fuzziness? Really though, I think the more important question is, why do you feel like we put pictures up? I like to think that it makes us more comfortable with the people we're talking to. We feel like we know them better because they aren't just a floating head looking over a floating shoulder. People in real life aren't just floating heads over floating shoulders. Our mind knows something isn't right when we have lots of information stored about a person but have yet to attach a picture in our minds to it. People without pictures are no different than characters in books. We may like them, but they don't seem real because they have to be seen to exist to us. Now obviously, a person staying here while they're "taken" to still contribute to the forums can pretty much do whatever they want, since they aren't looking to attract someone anymore, or at least I hope they aren't. Those are just my thoughts. What do you think the value of pictures is? Post Reply
View Profile History	The reason for pictures? Posted : 4 Sep, 2010 08:42 PM I haven't seen this mentioned yet, but the reason I don't make mine available for others to see is not because of my image, it's for safety. We all want to think others are on here for the right reasons, but statistics suggests otherwise. Sorry, but I really rather not have a stalker. Now, if the guy I'm interested in wants to see a picture, and I have a good impression of him from e-mails or conversations, I have no problem. Post Reply
View Profile History	The reason for pictures? Posted : 4 Sep, 2010 08:44 PM Of course I realize this girl Tulip mentions is a little bit of a different situation. As for why she posted the similar pics, it's possible, she does not know what to post. Post Reply
Rabbit32 View Profile History	The reason for pictures? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 12:32 AM @ Jesus loves.. yes I would think a woman is secure about who she is in posting a full body pic. Posting one full body pic lets a man know who you are and if he will be attracted to you. Creepers are all over the place and I dont know of a method to filter them from the good guys, but I will say being immodest will certainly not get you what you want. Dont be afraid to...show men you as He created you. :) @ Pixy I know most women struggle with body image, some to various degrees. I have met women like you, and I wish I was more informed about your struggle so that I could help, but I barley understand it. If it makes you feel better I think you are a witty and inteligent woman, with a caring heart. I love you as my sister regardless even if I knew what you looked like or not, and willing to walk with you in this if I am able. Dealing with a woman who has major insecuity issues in a marriage, is a major undertaking for a man, but it puts a whole new spin on things when you let some like that into your family where they could potentially model that behavior for your children, especially a daughter/s Post Reply
View Profile History	The reason for pictures? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 10:09 AM I appreciate you saying all of that, Rabbit. Post Reply
View Profile History	The reason for pictures? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 05:25 PM So, I have to put at least one pic of my full body image just to show how I am secure with my body? I just removed my pics with my full body image and replaced them with the pics of Bali *crazy bout travelling at the moment*. I never think that having a pic of full body image represents me being secure of myself, until I read this. Outside this online thingy I am sure no one would categorize me as being insecure with my body. Yeah but, this is that online thingy anyway.. Post Reply
Tulip89 View Profile History	The reason for pictures? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 07:26 PM Honestly, I don't even pay attention to pictures that aren't of the person themselves. If I look at a profile with a picture of the person, a picture of their cat, a picture of their house, a picture of some vacation spot, and a picture of their niece, all I end up paying attention to is that one picture of the person. The rest just goes in the eyes and out the back of my head. Post Reply
Rabbit32 View Profile History	The reason for pictures? Posted : 8 Sep, 2010 07:58 PM You would put a full body pic up in hopes of attracting a man, otherwise you seem as vague as a man describing himself as nice. When a woman only has face pics or no pics, I usualy infer that its due to one insecurity or another. In real time it's possible for insecurities to show, but not evident at first glance. :) Post Reply

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