Why do people ask to see a pic?

So I didn't have my picture as my profile. Now I do because I'm tired of people asking to see a pic of me and quit talking to me. How RUDE! If u think I'm ugly just say so. If you want fake you are talking to the wrong person. I tell it like it is. You also see what you get. To my true friends on here this is not towards you.

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PoetryNEmotion · F

Many people are curious and want to see what the person they engage with looks like. I have been asked for my photos so many times during my time on the internet. Very rare is the person who has it. I can think of 2 from EP. And a couple here who have access to it on another site. And it is safe with them. I want people to like me for my words, not for my lovely appearance. That is my way. No distractions.

Spoiledbrat · F

People ask me for pictures of me before they even get a chance to get to know me. I think most of the time they want to flirt or to get to that point. How do we know what they're going to do with our photos even? We don't even know what their intentions are and if we are even "friends" yet and they are asking for photos. I think it's a selfish gesture and one that I NEVER do. I think it's rude to ask for photos from a person you've just met. I personally have never asked for even one photo ever.

PoetryNEmotion · F

@Iamnolongerhere: I agree with you. People want everything now and fast. They are selfish. I have had on-line friends for more than 5 years who have never asked to see my photo. And many strangers who ask for it without a thought. I always told them forget it. I take time to get to know people. If they cannot invest time, they can hit the road. I have standards. Good for you!

PoetryNEmotion · F

@PoetryNEmotion: And what if you sent them a photo and then they rejected your friendship? Is it based on your appearance? That would be stupid for them and show you their worth as a friend. I say stop asking people for photos. And don't ask for naked ones either. And if you do share naked photos with someone, make sure they will not use them later to cause you anguish and despair.

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