And save me from the nude-from-the-waist-up selfie in the bathroom mirror. Really? You can't present yourself better than that on a dating site? Ewwwww......

My preference, particularly on a dating site, is that everyone post a picture of themselves. Appearances aren't everything, but they are something. So yes, pictures of the sunset, or the default, generic male or female avatar...not helpful.

Same problem with men. Several guys I've met/messaged with that have photos over 5 years old on this site. Mine is 9 months old now and I'm planning on new pics asap. People are afraid to post current pictures if they've gained weight, have a receding hairline or have a physical disability. If you really want to meet someone interested in the real you people need to be honest with each other. Women appreciate that honesty and I'm sure men do too.

I don't like it when anyone posts pictures with children. It's the internet...you never really know who you're talking to, and we have to protect our kids. I get it if your kids are a big part of your life (mine mean the world to me), but dating site pictures should not include them. Another pet peeve is when someone has sunglasses on in every single picture and you can't actually see their whole face. Seems..."shady"?

Maybe I'm a jerk but if their primary pic is them shirtless then I pass. If all their pics contain them holding booze/in a bar, I pass. And the gym pics with the flexed muscles.

I like knowing they have pets and children/grandchildren in their lives because it means they have roots or responsibilities.

I don't even consider it a deal breaker if they aid or live with thier aging parents either.

I hate the filters. Just post an accurate pic of yourself instead of trying to be "cute" with a flower reef around your head and bunny ears or a dog nose or dog tongue. Are you trying to land a pre-schooler? I'm cool with anything else really. I guess there are some more exceptions though.

I totally agree with you regarding the use of Snapchat filters. I have no clue why so many women think it makes them look "cute". It makes them look superfically dumb if you ask me.

I also agree with the group photo. More than two people in the photo? How am I suppose to figure which one are you? And how would that other person feel knowing they're on the site too?

But what bothers me the most is the absence of a photo, or the substitution of a photo for a meme. WTF? If you're that insecure, you shouldn't be looking on such a public venue.

I like the photos of the folks in their element, no not a Honda Element. If your into hiking a picture of you on a hikeing path. If your into scuba an underwater selfie would be awsome. I am more interested in a persons activities and personality than their facial features.

I don't like the photos taken in a bathroom (you can tell) profiles that say absolutely nothing. No photos at all ( no one is that ugly). Guys that ask a question about you and they could read your profile for that answer

Doesn't bother me. People can have any profile photo they want.

Photos of ANYTHING other than the person in the profile. Even though a photo including a pet tells me that the pet is their "god" and the most important thing in that person's life and to just skip and move on.

I'm with so many of these other ladies. Please put a shirt on, gentlemen. Too much information! It implies that you are more interested in getting naked than getting to know me, which seems horribly pushy, and gets an instant "Nope!" from me.

I always read the profile before looking at any pics. If the profile doesn't interest me, I am not interested. The ones that really get my attention are rhe ones that most guys would pass up. Either they are in jest but careful enough that most guys would take it seriously or they are so bluntly honest that most guys would move on. If there is a pic and I find the profile interesting, I suss the pic to see if it matches how I feel from what I have read. An older pic showing something important to her from her past can be interesting. Pics holding wine glasses or with an ex is obviously a no go.

I dislike shirtless pics, snapchat filters, and photo of people with things that aren't their own, you know the ones, inside or beside cars and such that aren't theirs. And yes, old photos.

I hate nearly every picture of me. So when I find one that actually looks human I stick with it for ages.

Mine are usually recent. Mostly head shots with no filters. I have full body as well. I tell you what I hate are the guys who take pics like the are looking down their phon3, and 12 chins and you can see up this nose. Seriously that is the best you got??

Go with your gut...if it doesn't feel 'right'...pass on by! Nature is speaking to you!

Agree with the snapchat thing

The picture of the fish or lobster the guy caught.

Spectator sport shirts and caps.

Bathroom selfies.

Nondescript or messy backgrounds

Not dressing nice

Unflattering angles

Motorcycles

The guy in the diaper (yes really!)

Underwear shots.

Photos in a bar or with beer

Love the answers I've read here ! I have friends who post nearly daily photos of themselves , so understand the term selfies . I don't . The one I posted , was taken at an event I attended a year ago , by a very nice lady , who noticed I was examining the background ( loved it ) . She showed me a box of accouterments , and asked for my phone , which I didn't have with me .
I tried to look fierce . She snapped the photo and forwarded it to my phone . I like the idea of including something you're interested in , in the photo . It says something more about your interests .

I get annoyed at excessive snap chat filters in peoples pictures, they just look dumb and I want to just see a normal person dammit. The uber up close face shots, like nothing but face, always give me the idea that they're hiding something. And just random body shots sans face are always weird for me, especially when you go on to read their profile and they more or less complain about being objectified. You know...you'll get less creeps messaging you if you don't just throw out a pic of your bust for all to see....just sayin.

Be wary of a woman who posts photos of her dog or cat.

A group shot at a bar, a lounge or at a party holding up drinks with glassy looking eyes.

Well, I don't have photos taken of me commonly. One picture is about 10 years old, another from a few months ago. Let's people see how I'm aging, which seems to be pretty well so far. The one great thing about my Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is that I'm not developing the usual wrinkles yet.