No Profile Picture Hmmmm

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   babedoll50posted 14 years ago

   I dont know about everybody else but there is something about going to someones profile and seeing the generic Hubpages profile on there thats a bit creepy.
   
   When I dont see a profile picture to me it screams scam.  I know this isnt true in all cases but let me know how all of you feel about this.

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      AEvansposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Personally it is eerie to me as well, and you will not see me becoming a fan but only on occassion as something always seems to lurk behind it. I give newbies time, but if there isn't one there after a few weeks, I look the other way.

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   ProductReviewerposted 14 years ago

   I guess there has to be some picture. The generic one is not good enough (for me). But I would not like to show my real photo, since I don't want my colleagues and peers to know who I am.
   Also having your real photo might lead to prejudice. That's my opinion.

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      babedoll50posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Your picture to me is totally fine.  I understand if some people dont want to put their real pictures.  Its just that generic Hub picture that gets to me for some reason.

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   HealthCare Basicsposted 14 years ago

   It really doesn't bother me at all either way, real photo or some graphic picture. But after some time communicating in forums, I do think it would be nice to have a real photo of that person. I guess it is a choice.

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      RedElfposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Generic seems to be rather slap dash. I enjoy seeing an actual photo, but a well-chosen avatar can speak volumes about character.
      
      Not having an up-to-date pic, I opted to use a close-up of one of my pen and ink sketches that has resonances for my sisters and me.

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   JSwansonposted 14 years ago

   I think you are right.  I too dont like the generic picture not to mention its a bit of a trust issue.  If I see someone with a whole bunch of hubs, no fans and that picture I get feelings of someones up to no good.
   
   Anyways I guess altogether it is up to them.  I choose not to use my real picture while others like yourself obviously choose the real picture.
   
   It is what it is
   
   Jenny

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   RooBeeposted 14 years ago

   I can't say that I like a real photo more than a graphic image, or vice-versa. I do agree that I'm not fond of the generic default image myself. Such a hubber would have to explain their lack of an avatar right at the beginning of their bio (or have a really intriguing/well-written bio) or I'd probably click away.
   There does have to be something there for me, too.

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      ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I sure do like your picure. Woo-hoo
      I like the adventure in the many avatars, such fun and all that rot. But id one chooses a generic, it's their right.

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         RooBeeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         First, thank you - always making me smile!
         True, it is their right. Selfishly though, I want to tie something to the person - be it a pic of a flounder or a recent headshot. I really like yours, too ralwus!!

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         Mrvoodooposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         It looks like that donkey has bitten her hand clean off.

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            ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Now I always liked that one. LOL

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   ralwusposted 14 years ago

   Gee thanks RooBee, I like your name too.

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