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Do you have friends you chat with that you have no idea what they look like?

So many profiles with avatars or Avis that give no indication of appearance.

Many "about me" pages empty.

So many trolls, how do you know if male or female
or do you even care?

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ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

I figure it doesn't matter, as I am not giving out personal info or other points of contact until I know someone awhile. By that time if they haven't shared a photo I know it's time to move on unless a really good reason is given.

Pfuzylogic · M

So it matters at some point of time that you know what they look like unless you think they are incredibly self conscious?

ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

Hmm. I have a male friend (not here another site) whom I have spoken to for over two years through occ emails. I have no idea what he looks like. I assume he is concerned about his appearance. I can respect that, but I suppose at some point a friendship is more solidified by sharing more of yourself, including visual images. I will continue a friendship with him, but just the surface type he seems to want.

SW-User

@ravenwind43: you do realize that a person can lose their job,if what they say online can be traced to them. having a face shown is just not a good idea.

ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

One. I doubt saying "I watched a movie and ate popcorn" is grounds for firing.
Two. Simply showing your face online is not inherently dangerous. What your say or do online is different. Use common sense.