RillyNiceGuy: Far away pics tend to get looked at more by me over and over because I don't know if I looked at it or not. it could have been I just saw it in passing....so I click. The same for poorly taken pics. If a good picture is up and after I read the profile they tend to stick in the mind better. Face and information equals memory.
I too believe shyness is involved. My first go round here, that was me. Scared I'd be told to buzz off or ignored. Now, I don't sweat it. If I read something I like, and that person touches me in some way, I'll pop em a note. Just being friendly.
To all who are hesitating to give a "Hey" to someone, Go for it! I've met some great people here because they extended their friendship in a flower or e-mail. Now I do the same and enjoy it. Send a smile, it's understood in any language. If they don't answer, you're no worse off than you were. And jump in the forums. It's a Hoot!