Posted on May 13, 2014
Should a photo be required before sending a contact request?
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Do you think everyone here should post a profile picture before contacting you to be added to your contact list?
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Yes and IMHO, it should be a real picture of you, not a meme or avatar or doppelganger or caricature or anonymous icon, you can save that for facebook.
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Difficult to trust someone who chooses to stay hidden. What is the motive especially when you want to become a contact of an individual.
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Looks are irrelevant. If they are seeking advice or discussion a picture will not change anything.
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MSgt (Join to see)
Going back to the original question yes. If your wanting to connect to someone why are you hiding?
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PO3 Shaun Taylor
SFC Craig Dalen I don't think it's about their actual appearance. I say that because Rally Point isn't like the other social sites. I just believe it's more of a comfort knowing who you're talking with. It also helps to reconnect with familiar faces.
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SFC Craig Dalen
I understand that, my only question was simply does their comment hold less weight if you don't see what they look like?
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No necessary, but it's the standard good practice for social media. I treat RP like I do for LinkedIn, want to present a good first impression.
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While I believe having a photo is a good thing, and I'm not sure why anyone would object to having one, I wouldn't NOT accept a contact request solely due to not having a profile pic.
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I think yes due to the fact of one big thing. MULTIPLE NAMES. I have met a lot of people in the military with the exact same name. How am i going to know if its someone i know without seeing the person.
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I don't think it should be a requirement. However I believe that most are like me and would like to see who we are interacting with. It just makes it easier to identify with them.
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Photos are not important. Still seeking a recent photo in a suit which I can use.
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OK, I'm confused. The majority of the votes are for Yes, to have pictures, but the comments are for No.
I don't need to "see" someone or know what they look like to have a discussion or to connect with someone. Goodness, how long have phones, telegraph, letters, etc. been around, and we haven't been able to "see" the person until just recently!
I don't need to "see" someone or know what they look like to have a discussion or to connect with someone. Goodness, how long have phones, telegraph, letters, etc. been around, and we haven't been able to "see" the person until just recently!
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