Oh get a PROFILE Picture PLEASE

@Inlemay (17713)
South Africa
December 9, 2015 11:22pm CST
Looking for some new posts in the MOST RECENT folder, I found plenty of faceless people. Reading posts is like having a conversation - however there seems to be so many new connectors that have no FACE to their words. Its almost like talking to an answering service! If you want people to read your writings, It would be nice to show us what you are made of. It doesn't have to be the real you if you want some privacy, but then maybe an avatar, or comic pic, or just your beautiful Dog or Cat would do - but really people these [b][/b][i][/i]little Green myLot avatars with (!) are boring!! Ducks in a pond have more appeal!
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WorDazza
@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
10 Dec 15
Sometimes it's better not to have a profile picture. One of my connections has recently changed theirs to be a picture of them wearing a daft Santa hat. I mean, really??? Oh!! Ignore that!
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
Ha ha ha A Daft Santa Hat - what is she thinking!! wakakakakakakka
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
@WorDazza Its my fluffy Velvet Red Merry Christmas Sombrero
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WorDazza
@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
11 Dec 15
@Inlemay That sort of looks like Christmas in Mexico!!!!
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paigea
@paigea (36315)
• Canada
10 Dec 15
It is easier to find your friends if they have a picture you recognize. Love your Santa hat.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Dec 15
thank you - yes thats also true - like your OWL is synonymous with you - we have been seeing it since way back on Bubs.
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paigea
@paigea (36315)
• Canada
10 Dec 15
@Inlemay And the owls are back for winter. But I haven't seen the one from my picture. Unless they get much whiter as they get older. ?
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Dec 15
@paigea that one is Beautiful - if you get a chance you should do a story on them and remind us of how lovely they are.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
10 Dec 15
I have to admit I like seeing faces too.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
11 Dec 15
@Inlemay lol I do need to put a newer picture if I am honest, I am working on it.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
Hello fair lady - glad to see you too today!
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
@BelleStarr cannot wait so see a NEW YOU!!
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Robin Lamb
@troyburns (1405)
• New Zealand
10 Dec 15
Agreed. It doesn't have to be a personal photo (though that's preferable) but it should be something which says something about you. If you want your ideas to be respected, it helps to upload something which shows your individuality.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
Good morning Robin - yes something sincere too - i saw a profile pic from someone the other day which was totally inappropriate and I just passed the person over - I didnt even go there
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KnehKnah
@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
10 Dec 15
Yes. There are some who are still with no profile pics. I don't know what makes it difficult for them to find something to represent them, that is, if they don't like to show their faces. It's not a problem with me because I am using this pic which I did since my more than a year in B.
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DhelDama
@delyaj30 (613)
• Quezon City, Philippines
10 Dec 15
that profile u use is very inspiring Ate Knehknah, a picture of a strong woman with the sweetest smile in spite of her battle in cancer
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
Oh its not difficult - they probably are not as sincere as the other writers - but i do know of a few that I have met at another place, that wont use a pic at all.
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KnehKnah
@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
10 Dec 15
@delyaj30 Oh, thank you, my dear Neneng Dhel. In fact, I even asked my dearly beloved & our kids to use that pic, in case the inevitable happens. I want people to remember me very happy until my last on this beautiful earth.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342342)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Dec 15
I agree. As @paigea says, it's easier to find people by their individual avatars.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Dec 15
Not just that - its wonderful to put a face to the writings - they make more sense that way - Well thats how i feel. Every time my hubby changes offices, i get there the next day to see what it looks like, so that I can picture him working. Its kind of the same thing
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342342)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Dec 15
@Inlemay That's true and if I'm scrolling I'll often stop if I see one of my friends' avatars.
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Janet Anderson
@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
10 Dec 15
@Inlemay My mum was just the same. When at uni she used to like to see where we were living so she could imagine us
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
10 Dec 15
This has always been my feeling on the subject. No disrespect intended towards those without avatars, but it does give the impression of taking no real interest in the site. When I first joined Mylot so many years ago, my first act was to upload an avatar.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
11 Dec 15
@Inlemay Over the years I have used several different avatars and even vary mine to suit the season or occasion, but I feel that it is important to at least give the impression that you intend to stay.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
exactly - make an effort I say - Give the readers at least some inclination as to who you are. Good Morning Barry
celticeagle
@celticeagle (168622)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Dec 15
Yes, I like my celtic knot avatar. it says a lot about me. My Irish and Native American heritage plus my hippie back history when I was young.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (168622)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Dec 15
@Inlemay ...Sounds fun.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Dec 15
I think i did mention to you that my daughters Bowls have a Celtic Knot on them - in light pistachio green = they are the envy of all bowlers
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Angel
@Angelee_27 (3460)
• United States
10 Dec 15
I am feeling the same way! I just submitted a few discussions and now they are lost on the "most recent" page in a sea of faceless posts! There are so many! It's usually like this late at night my time.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Dec 15
there seems to be a FLOCK coming in - but they are all faceless and to me that is so impersonal - so why would I read anything? So i am glad that its not just me seeing it! thanks for pop in.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Dec 15
I have always used my own picture, I have nothing to hide. Lol. But I don't like seeing those green avatars either. Even if it's not a person, something is better than those!
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
well I love to see your own picture too - good on you - Green avatars are eeeeeeky
Anna
@LadyDuck (472182)
• Switzerland
10 Dec 15
Of course ducks have appeal, they are cute animals. The right use of myLot codes is the following (example for bold) the first "square brakets b" must be put in front of the phrase, then the at the end. you add the ([/b])
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Dec 15
Oh no - not lessons again - eeeek off to schooling at mylot I go!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472182)
• Switzerland
11 Dec 15
@Inlemay I did not want to teach lessons, but I noticed that you tried to make a phrase bold and italic and it came out garbled.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
10 Dec 15
I don't like those green faceless ones either - anything is better than those, even my flowers
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
your flowers are beautiful - i look for them first thing every day - and then my BEST 20 other faces which you can find on any of my posts - you are all fabulous people
Mary Guice
@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
10 Dec 15
Sorry I only have very basic computer skills and don't know how to upload a picture (which will not be me). Maybe one day I make it to the library where I can get help.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Dec 15
we look forward to seeing your pic soon
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
@Bluedoll you are like a night in shining Armour - thanks for helping Mary with some directions to the Profile Pic section. I wish there were clapping hands - you get them
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PLETHOS
@Plethos (13581)
• United States
10 Dec 15
im not that brave in using a real pic of me, so to hide my fear i have the man of all men, chuck norris, as my avi. i envy his machismo.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
maybe you should put on a brave face and show the world
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PLETHOS
@Plethos (13581)
• United States
11 Dec 15
@Inlemay - um, i dont think so
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Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23412)
• United Kingdom
10 Dec 15
That is very true. It is nice to know who you are connecting with. Even if it is a cartoon character you then become to associate the person with the picture.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Dec 15
I believe we all have the same sentiment about the EMPTY green men with !!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220488)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Dec 15
Is my beautiful horse sufficient? Once in awhile I show my face, but she's prettier than I am.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
13 Dec 15
your Horse is Handsome
Rohvannyn Shaw
@Rohvannyn (3098)
• United States
10 Dec 15
Totally agree with you!
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Dec 15
glad you do!
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Janet Anderson
@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
10 Dec 15
I like to see faces, and sometimes to see the photos change slightly as they are updated
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
I am about to give mine an update sometime today - keep watching and Good Morning to you
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Janet Anderson
@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
11 Dec 15
@Inlemay You did it already. Love that smile !
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goodluck
@anamika5776 (250)
• New Delhi, India
10 Dec 15
A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Dec 15
but we are yet friends - people here need to make friends not presume it!
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Gabe Turner
@gabeturner (56)
• Crossville, Tennessee
10 Dec 15
Amen! I'm brand new here so I haven't explored much... but it always blows me away how people can go so long without a profile pic. Social Media 101 stuff. Come on...
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
11 Dec 15
well hello to you Brand New - happy writings - enjoy the chatter and fun.