Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile? ( Archived) (119)

Dec 17, 2009 5:31 PM CSTWhy do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Juneau
JuneauJuneauBlairgowrie, Tayside, Scotland, UK87 Threads 34 Polls 2,947 Posts

Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?(Vote Below)

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lack of confidence
24
26%
no recent photos & can't be bothered to take any
6
7%
don't own a camera
2
2%
working in the Secret Service 007
4
4%
married & don't want their identity given away
31
34%
don't want to be recognised in their home town
17
18%
you are a vampire & would melt with the flash
1
1%
you are "Wanted" by the police!
2
2%
OTHER
5
5%
Total Votes
92
I am just wondering why so many men on here (loads of British men!!) don't put a photo on their profile. I, for one, tend to ignore the profiles without photos, just because I think it's strange! After all, they say that your eyes are the windows to your soul! I know that you can't judge a book by it's cover, but it's nice to see someone's face when you are messaging them or reading about them.

I am just curious to know!

The more photos the better I say! peace peace peace
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Dec 17, 2009 5:45 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
BlainX
BlainXBlainXmansfield, Ohio USA205 Threads 188 Polls 1,424 Posts
Automatic Reject is a NO photo profile! scold
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Dec 17, 2009 5:46 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Juneau
JuneauJuneauBlairgowrie, Tayside, Scotland UK87 Threads 34 Polls 2,947 Posts
do you mean you wouldn't even consider someone without a photo?
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Dec 17, 2009 5:50 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
darren9030
darren9030darren9030Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England UK56 Threads 1 Polls 9,665 Posts
I would have just thought it's because they do not have a digital camera.
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Dec 17, 2009 5:51 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scousedon
scousedonscousedonLiverpool, Cheshire, England UK14 Threads 4 Polls 1,643 Posts
I agree married or no confidence. But if mainly British, they dont know how to use a camera.
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Dec 17, 2009 5:51 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Englishman55
Englishman55Englishman55Salisbury, Wiltshire, England UK31 Threads 2 Polls 6,405 Posts
Based on the fact that I have posted the maximum alllowed photos... it makes no difference...

You ladies think that a photo will give the true meaning of a man !.... I don't think so





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Dec 17, 2009 5:52 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
BlainX
BlainXBlainXmansfield, Ohio USA205 Threads 188 Polls 1,424 Posts
Juneau: do you mean you wouldn't even consider someone without a photo?

The last One I accepted on another sight, she sent me her photo after about a week of emailing her. Well, After seeing her photo
YIKES! She was wearing a hood and looked like a man.

So yes- I say NO to No Photo profiles!
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Dec 17, 2009 5:54 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scorpiochi
scorpiochiscorpiochiAlbuquerque , NM, New Mexico USA16 Threads 2 Polls 342 Posts
well the british ones spend all their money getting there teeth fixed and don't have money for a camera . laugh laugh
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Dec 17, 2009 5:55 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Ambrose2007
Ambrose2007Ambrose2007BFE, South Dakota USA67 Threads 10 Polls 8,881 Posts
Juneau: I am just wondering why so many men on here (loads of British men!!) don't put a photo on their profile. I, for one, tend to ignore the profiles without photos, just because I think it's strange! After all, they say that your eyes are the windows to your soul! I know that you can't judge a book by it's cover, but it's nice to see someone's face when you are messaging them or reading about them.

I am just curious to know!

The more photos the better I say!


One could ask the same question about women. In the case of men, it's probably equal shares of laziness, lack of creative/artistic aptitude and/or detail-orientation, and/or an unwillingness to show how fat/homely/etc. they truly are.

I think I may have broken the record for using slashes above....blushing wave
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Dec 17, 2009 5:55 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scorpiochi
scorpiochiscorpiochiAlbuquerque , NM, New Mexico USA16 Threads 2 Polls 342 Posts
BlainX: The last One I accepted on another sight, she sent me her photo after about a week of emailing her. Well, After seeing her photo
YIKES! She was wearing a hood and looked like a man.

So yes- I say NO to No Photo profiles!
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Dec 17, 2009 5:56 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
BlainX
BlainXBlainXmansfield, Ohio USA205 Threads 188 Polls 1,424 Posts
scorpiochi: well the british ones spend all their money getting there teeth fixed and don't have money for a camera .
rolling on the floor laughing laugh
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Dec 17, 2009 5:56 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Ambrose2007
Ambrose2007Ambrose2007BFE, South Dakota USA67 Threads 10 Polls 8,881 Posts
Ambrose2007: One could ask the same question about women. In the case of men, it's probably equal shares of laziness, lack of creative/artistic aptitude and/or detail-orientation, and/or an unwillingness to show how fat/homely/etc. they truly are.

I think I may have broken the record for using slashes above....


I have a dream: every person on a singles site will post completely clear photos in a variety of poses and angles that will reduce doubt about their appearance to a minimum. wink
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Dec 17, 2009 5:57 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
darren9030
darren9030darren9030Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England UK56 Threads 1 Polls 9,665 Posts
scorpiochi: well the british ones spend all their money getting there teeth fixed and don't have money for a camera .



And the Americans just put a picture of a carpet up confused





rolling on the floor laughing
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Dec 17, 2009 5:59 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Juneau
JuneauJuneauBlairgowrie, Tayside, Scotland UK87 Threads 34 Polls 2,947 Posts
Englishman55: Based on the fact that I have posted the maximum alllowed photos... it makes no difference...

You ladies think that a photo will give the true meaning of a man !.... I don't think so


... Give me SOME credit will you! laugh

Of course a photo doesn't really mean anything ... it could be anybody! I personally just think it makes for a friendlier, more approachable profile.

This isn't meant as anything nasty guys - I am just curious, that's all. I've never been on a dating site before, so don't know these things.
teddybear
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Dec 17, 2009 5:59 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scorpiochi
scorpiochiscorpiochiAlbuquerque , NM, New Mexico USA16 Threads 2 Polls 342 Posts
darren9030: And the Americans just put a picture of a carpet up
laugh

Actually I decided to put that up to draw interest . Maybe a carpet has more personality than me .

It's a sand painting .
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Dec 17, 2009 5:59 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Ambrose2007
Ambrose2007Ambrose2007BFE, South Dakota USA67 Threads 10 Polls 8,881 Posts
Juneau: do you mean you wouldn't even consider someone without a photo?


God no. I would never consider someone without a photo - not to mention falling in love with them or wanting to spend the rest of my life with them!head banger conversing confused heart beating
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Dec 17, 2009 6:00 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Jan1305
Jan1305Jan1305Sunshine and vino, Murcia Spain170 Threads 5,319 Posts
Englishman55: Based on the fact that I have posted the maximum alllowed photos... it makes no difference...

You ladies think that a photo will give the true meaning of a man !.... I don't think so


You´re right. There are also many women who don´t post a picture incidentally, so the question shouldn´t really be directed to men only.

Some people really do have valid reasons for not doing so, and I´m considering removing mine. Partly because I´m no longer interested in finding a partner here, but mostly because I´m a little worried about how easy it is for people to steal and use the photos we post for dubious reasons.
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Dec 17, 2009 6:00 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scousedon
scousedonscousedonLiverpool, Cheshire, England UK14 Threads 4 Polls 1,643 Posts
scorpiochi: well the british ones spend all their money getting there teeth fixed and don't have money for a camera .


No the british get by confidently enough with their wit, charm, personality,intelligence and humility. When women see the photos, it is an added bonus.applause cheers
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Dec 17, 2009 6:01 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scorpiochi
scorpiochiscorpiochiAlbuquerque , NM, New Mexico USA16 Threads 2 Polls 342 Posts
Jan1305: You´re right. There are also many women who don´t post a picture incidentally, so the question shouldn´t really be directed to men only.

Some people really do have valid reasons for not doing so, and I´m considering removing mine. Partly because I´m no longer interested in finding a partner here, but mostly because I´m a little worried about how easy it is for people to steal and use the photos we post for dubious reasons.



That is true . Scammers do it all the time .
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Dec 17, 2009 6:02 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scorpiochi
scorpiochiscorpiochiAlbuquerque , NM, New Mexico USA16 Threads 2 Polls 342 Posts
Kewl .

scousedon: No the british get by confidently enough with their wit, charm, personality,intelligence and humility. When women see the photos, it is an added bonus.
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Dec 17, 2009 6:02 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Ambrose2007
Ambrose2007Ambrose2007BFE, South Dakota USA67 Threads 10 Polls 8,881 Posts
Englishman55: Based on the fact that I have posted the maximum alllowed photos... it makes no difference...

You ladies think that a photo will give the true meaning of a man !.... I don't think so


No true meaning. It simply shows that you're taking the process seriously. No photos means you're not caring enough to make a reasonable effort at conveying whom you are to your potential demographic.
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Dec 17, 2009 6:03 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Juneau
JuneauJuneauBlairgowrie, Tayside, Scotland UK87 Threads 34 Polls 2,947 Posts
Jan1305: You´re right. There are also many women who don´t post a picture incidentally, so the question shouldn´t really be directed to men only.

Some people really do have valid reasons for not doing so, and I´m considering removing mine. Partly because I´m no longer interested in finding a partner here, but mostly because I´m a little worried about how easy it is for people to steal and use the photos we post for dubious reasons.



Yes - there are an awful lot of women that dont' put photos on either. May be I should do another poll for ladies!! confused
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Dec 17, 2009 6:04 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
BlainX
BlainXBlainXmansfield, Ohio USA205 Threads 188 Polls 1,424 Posts
Juneau: ... Give me SOME credit will you!

This isn't meant as anything nasty guys - I am just curious, that's all. I've never been on a dating site before, so don't know these things.


Answer.

Building interest with someone without a photo sets you up to have to reject them if they don't appear as you hoped?

ACKWARD! blushing
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Dec 17, 2009 6:05 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scorpiochi
scorpiochiscorpiochiAlbuquerque , NM, New Mexico USA16 Threads 2 Polls 342 Posts
BlainX: Answer.

Building interest with someone without a photo sets you up to have to reject them if they don't appear as you hoped?

ACKWARD!


Even though we don't want to judge someone based on their looks . For most people There is a physical attraction that has to exist .
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Dec 17, 2009 6:06 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Sandy0123
Sandy0123Sandy0123Kobe, Kansai Japan3 Threads 57 Posts
Englishman55: Based on the fact that I have posted the maximum alllowed photos... it makes no difference...

You ladies think that a photo will give the true meaning of a man !.... I don't think so


Hi,
It's true that many people dont have their picture posted but eventhough they did who knows that it's their own picture? There are many guys who post pictures which are not even theirs... How do u find out? confused
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Dec 17, 2009 6:07 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scorpiochi
scorpiochiscorpiochiAlbuquerque , NM, New Mexico USA16 Threads 2 Polls 342 Posts
Uh oh did I get booted ?
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Dec 17, 2009 6:07 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scousedon
scousedonscousedonLiverpool, Cheshire, England UK14 Threads 4 Polls 1,643 Posts
BlainX: Answer.

Building interest with someone without a photo sets you up to have to reject them if they don't appear as you hoped?

ACKWARD!


Usually after a few decent mail exchanges on here if they are genuine then photos are exchanged through regular email in my experience. If that does not happen then there is something fishy.confused
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Dec 17, 2009 6:08 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
scorpiochi
scorpiochiscorpiochiAlbuquerque , NM, New Mexico USA16 Threads 2 Polls 342 Posts
Sandy0123: Hi,
It's true that many people dont have their picture posted but eventhough they did who knows that it's their own picture? There are many guys who post pictures which are not even theirs... How do u find out?


Sometimes you can do an image search on the net . If it's a scammer it will come up .
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Dec 17, 2009 6:09 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Sandy0123
Sandy0123Sandy0123Kobe, Kansai Japan3 Threads 57 Posts
scorpiochi: Even though we don't want to judge someone based on their looks . For most people There is a physical attraction that has to exist .


very true, I am one of those... wink
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Dec 17, 2009 6:10 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
Outofafrica
OutofafricaOutofafricaPerth, Western Australia Australia5 Threads 1,296 Posts
Ambrose2007: No true meaning. It simply shows that you're taking the process seriously. No photos means you're not caring enough to make a reasonable effort at conveying whom you are to your potential demographic.


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Dec 17, 2009 6:11 PM CST Why do so many men not put a photo of themselves on their profile?
LaVerdad
LaVerdadLaVerdadBaghdad, Iraq1 Threads 1,897 Posts
Because CS gives us the option to do this, they give us a choice to either do or don't rather than dictating saying you must have a picture or you cannot join. We as individuals also have the choice to state in our profiles that we will not contact persons without a picture etc. Why we chose not to have pictures can be for many reasons. Perhaps privacy being one of many.
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