The importance of a profile pic in myLot
By Katak
@submerryn (1304)
Malaysia
July 17, 2009 1:34am CST
Do you put up a picture in your profile? I find many myLotters not putting up any pictures in their profile. You don't necesarily need to put your picture in there. Just any picture will do. The more outstanding it is, the better. Why? As you can see, the number of myLotters are expanding by the seconds. As you are reading this discussion, the number increases again. So, to be SOMEBODY, to be NOTICED, you need to put up a profile pic. Otherwise, you'll be known by as another "Green Icon".
When I look through my responses, what catches my eyes are the profile pics. Those pics are the one that will remain in my mind and make me be familiar to YOU. And that helps me pay more attention to YOUR discussions in the future.
So, what are you waiting for? Go and load a profile picture now. Or do you have any other reason why not to do it? If yes, please tell me why we should not put up a picture in there.
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18 responses
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
20 Jul 09
This is so true... Having something there with your name besides the green guy icon does help people to get more familiar with a person and want to respond more to their discussions. Especially if it is someone requesting to be a friend so you can get more responses back from them as well. And since it is so easy to do as well, it makes you wonder why some stay so active here and never add one there as well.
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
22 Jul 09
So true, if they are reluctant to put their photos, they can opt to put any other pictures in here. Not necesarily need their face in it. I prefer to see pictures than that green icon thingy..
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
22 Jul 09
Yes, true. And I love your penguin! That is very distinguish. Now I'll remember you each time I see any discussions started by you as that penguin is really lovely!
@candy2306 (576)
• India
18 Jul 09
I don't like the 'Green Man'..he is too plain to look at! I like pictures of other MyLotters more as it feels very close to know the person. If not themself, I like their pet next... Pets are so cute and not tiring to look at also...compared to the 'Green Man'!
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 09
LOL. It's nice you have preference when it comes to the avatar pic. For me, the more outstanding it is, the more I like it. But please, no obscene pics for me!
@nehaagra (848)
• Singapore
18 Jul 09
Yep even i was thinking to put some nice profile picture, but till now, just diddn't do it..
Thanx for reminding me of being another green icon...
, Shall put up something soon, as its easier to remember someone by the picture than by the name...
, Shall put up something soon, as its easier to remember someone by the picture than by the name...@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
22 Jul 09
nehaagra, you are still a green icon. What happened? 
Still cant figure out what picture to put?
Still cant figure out what picture to put?
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
22 Jul 09
cwong77, you are still a green icon. What happen to your cake? Muahahaha.. waiting to see your profile pics.
@dreamangel01 (187)
• United States
18 Jul 09
I need to put my pic up but have no pics on my lap top.
@knrsekar (1009)
• India
17 Jul 09
Though the avatar images are attracting the users, I will not respond on seeing the attractive avatar images. We can respond to the discussions only if we are familiar with the discussions and we can find the discussions of our interest with the help of the tabs available. I am completely unaware of the interest "ford" and you are having the attractive child image. For that am able to respond to your discussion if you start about the ford?
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 09
I dont mean that we are sure to respond to a discussion if you have an attractive avatar. But I do mean that it is a plus advantage to be remembered. And when people notice you and remember you, they'll definitely more prone to responding to you compared to other Green Icon. 
@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 09
Hi, Submerryn, I have started a discussions with subject 'what is your profile picture in Mylot. I asking that question but funny I have not yet upload my own profile pic. At first I really have no idea how to do that. After all, many mylotters give response and teach me how to upload a profile pic. I get to know the correct way to do that, but I am now still using the Green Icon . LOL I am too lazy to upload my profile pic. After reading this post, I know the importance of the profile pic. I am going to upload it now. Thank you for sharing .
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
22 Jul 09
So I see you have a profile pics already vingyan. Nice pics there! Good for you, and good for me. At least now, when I am responding to you, I dont need to see that green guy ever again!
@justbeingtiffany (1156)
• United States
17 Jul 09
i think putting up A picture is important just because i want to find my questions quicker when i'm in a spot to see what people answered. i also like pictures because i think its always fun to see the face of the person you have been talking to. and last but not least it makes you want to visit their page it catches your eye.
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 09
tiffany, i agree with you on it's always fun to see the face of the person you are responding too. But as you can see, my avatar is not the one of me. I just dont fancy putting up my face here or anywhere for that matter. :)
I just dont fancy putting up my face here or anywhere for that matter. :)
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
17 Jul 09
Good topic of discussion. I am feeling guilty already because I am still nobody,
still green...lol. By the way, I need to think what kind of photo to put up that
best suit my character, that is catchy and fun, that people will say "Wow, I like it!" or will fall in love at first sight.. and be my friend and live happily ever after ...lol.
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 09
Live happily ever after. You should get some fairytale icon then. Quick put up an avatar pic, I'll surely remember you then and you'll live happily ever after!
@Anandhh (389)
• India
18 Jul 09
hi submerryn :)
I wont give that much importance to profile pics....if m seeing any response to question.....i will see only the discussion that he/she has posted...i will try to gain my knowledge my seeing good posts.....tatz it!!let it can be any profile pic!!i can say that its only a waste of time....!!this is my opinion....!!
happy mylotting
happy mylotting@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 09
Anandhh, I appreciate your frank and honest opinion. But in my opinion, you have a NICE avatar pic! It sure stands out and people will definitely remember YOU. So, the next time you put out a discussion, it will stand a little bit above others so you are at an advantage there. That is, after all, my opinion. Happy myLotting too! You'll definitely see ME in your next discussion.
@minhminh0604 (342)
• United States
17 Jul 09
The profile picture is as important as the username.
I always put up my picture, so my friends can notice and recognize me easily.
I think it is a good and helpful thing to have a profile picture.
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 09
Yes, the avatar is indeed as important as your username. You have a nice avatar there and I'm sure people will notice you easily. Happy myLotting.
@cheque123 (41)
• United States
18 Jul 09
submerryn you are absolutly no doubt about it 100% right about this im ena im new and i cant think of a pic rright now but i will
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
22 Jul 09
cheque123, I see that you have uploaded a pic in your profile! Good for you. Keep it up and happy myLotting!
@lizzrr (135)
•
18 Jul 09
Good idea and so true, but then picture doesn't catch my eye, it's what people's write or respond.
I would upload pictures but I'm new so I don't really know much how everything works. I'd probably put something not personal (e.g. your example, ha-ha) as this place widely used by different people whom I may not know of.
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 09
That's exactly what I meant. You dont need to put a picture of you, just put some interesting pic, it is way better than that Green Icon. At least, when I see you and your cat, I know that you care enough about your account to at least put up a picture. Happy myLotting!
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 09
Totally agree. It is easier to remember a picture than a name as there are too many myLotters here. But then again, dont go and keep on changing the avatar! Right?
@koalapenguin (2707)
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
I agree with you submerryn!Ü I am kind of attracted to moving pictures and i find cute. i usually add them as my friend. he he! Having a picture is like having your own character here. So i totally agree with you.Ü
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
17 Jul 09
Oh yes, you said it like a pro. Totally agree with that line of having a picture is like having your own character here. So myLotters, please upload a pic soon if you want to be noticed!
@surveygeeek (189)
• United States
17 Jul 09
This is a great point. Thanks for sharing this, it honestly never would have occurred to me to put a picture up. I'm not sure why. But I'm going to go put one up right now.
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
17 Jul 09
Alrite surveygeeek. Dont waste anymore seconds, go get it done rite now! LOL. Then at least I can remember you better.
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
17 Jul 09
dephie, picture is only a picture, but the impact it does to the readers are uncountable! If you keep it blank, it seems... GREEN! LOL..
