Anyone picky about their profile picture?

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   Originposted 8 years ago

   I've been flip-flopping between my robot head and pictures of myself. I just can't decide.
   
   On that note, do you believe having a real picture of yourself is more beneficial to your readership and the visitors to your pages because it gives it more of a personal touch? Or do you think it doesn't matter much?

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      Anna Evanswoodposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I go for an avatar as I am a teacher and I don't like the idea of my image being in the public domain. Some people claim that they have more hits with a real pic. Its up to you!

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         Originposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Hmmm, I think with being on Facebook and Myspace for years, it's always too late for me. My pictures have been in the public domain for quite some time!

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         rebekahELLEposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         I tend to agree. even on facebook, my pics are for my friends only. the avatar is a likeness, a representation of what I feel and what I write about.
         
         I used my own pic for a while, and even then it was not easily recognizable. but I like using an avatar better. some will disagree, but it's really a personal preference. I truly don't think it matters to your audience. there are many successful writers here who use an avatar instead of a personal photo.
         
         I like this one with your dog. is that a king charles cavalier? use whatever you feel most comfortable with.

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            Originposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, it is.
            
            I'll just give it some thought, usually I don't need a profile image for what I've been doing before since it's just not needed, but for here hmmm... decisions, decisions.

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               rebekahELLEposted 8 years agoin reply to this

               enjoy your time here and good luck.
               
               my son has a KCC also, his name is walnut!

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      goldenpathposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      It really depends on what exactly you want to portray to the readership.  Is it a character or situation of you?  Is it your genuine nature and appearance?  What you want to portray is what will be appropriate for you to use.

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   IntimatEvolutionposted 8 years ago

   I'm real picky about my avatar.  I want my profile here to reflect my writings, and give a sense of who I am.

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   Super Chefposted 8 years ago

   I prefer my current picture on all my internet accounts as you have to maintain a presence on the web if you are going to do well at this game.

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   Dao Hoaposted 8 years ago

   I agree with Anna Evanswood.
   
   "I go for an avatar as I am a teacher and I don't like the idea of my image being in the public domain. Some people claim that they have more hits with a real pic. Its up to you!"

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   Rafiniposted 8 years ago

   I am still on the hunt for the right avatar to represent me and my writing.  I like that idea better than using my own pic, kinda like finding the right logo for a business or the right cover art for a book.

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   mtsi1098posted 8 years ago

   I am not picky just tired of pushing the computer

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   mega1posted 8 years ago

   Its great to put your own pic up if you're good looking - if not, then why not be like me? and change it everytime you get the urge - from warrior princess to scantily clad poster girl to flower fairy - its all good!  I like to add variety and get sick of seeing the same image everytime I post.  But I like other people's to stay the same.  not knowing why. . .

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   GeneriqueMediaposted 8 years ago

   I think an avatar can express your individuality by it's self without being a picture of the writer.
   
   Especially if you're more of an entity...

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   myownworldposted 8 years ago

   In my case, it's been a rather difficult decision. I use a real pic of myself, but I find that our pictures do detract from our writing at some level or the other, esp. when one writes on serious and rather sensitive issues such as I do. Not only have I received some very patronizing comments on a few of my hubs, but I often get the most ridiculous requests for 'friendship' by people who haven't read a word of what I've written! But even that is nothing compared to the seriousness of ever being 'recognized' in a strictly muslim state for my hubs, (e.g. one that is against muslim veil)  which could easily put my life at stake or have a 'fatwa' passed against me in an Islamic court!
   
   So, yes, I do see some limitations to posting one's real picture here.... but then I tell myself, it's who i am...and why should I let anyone scare me into hiding myself...! At the same time, I would want to be recognized for my writing and not judged by my appearance... so it's dilemma in my mind in lots of ways...

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      Originposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      It makes me think that both ways are important, either my real picture to see who I actually am behind the writing.. or.. an avatar to express who I am.
      
      Perhaps I'll find a middle-ground, possibly some sort of characiture, where it's me.. but it's a hand-drawn picture of me.. Hmmm.. possibilities!

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         camloposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         I think that's what Relache has -- a sketch of herself. Good idea as a change from a photo.

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         myownworldposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         yes, I agree... something in the middle is not a bad idea... a sketch/caricature yes. Eventually, I'll probably do the same... certainly before any Taliban come looking for me!
         
         edit: hey, weren't you using a robot or something till yesterday?

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            Originposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            I used a anime type character for a bit, then the robot in the suit, then my picture, then back to the robot, and etc. I've been flip flopping lol.

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    camloposted 8 years ago

    I can't really think of anything to use apart from a picture of the 'real me'.
    There just doesn't seem to be anything else that 'says' something about me ... or do I lack imagination ...
    But I am picky about which pictures of me I use, even if I have made some bad choices in the past (or maybe not only in the past).

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    calpol25posted 8 years ago

    Im really picky when it comes to pictures, but I think it depends on you really whether you want to have your real picture or not.
    I use my real picture, but is your choice.

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