Maybe another thing to add on to the poll would be men that look proud or powerful. Like the stereo typical picture of a policeman or someone in uniform.

This actually goes both ways. I have seen women doing the same on dating sites, a scowl, looking mad, or many holding a drink. Drinking is big in the area I live, so I guess they want to make a point that they part of the crowd.

They must be! The girls certainly don't seem to go for the nerdy, musician type...

Based on the numbers so far, as expected, hot guys can get away with anything they want. Someone posted recently, would you rather be rich or good-looking and I picked good-looking because you get whatever you want, you have a chance at anything you want and if all else fails you can be a model and make a fortune.

My straight toothed smile (time to change pics) I have a Santa but probably should shop something for the interim (Turkey, pilgrim?)

Honestly I don't know what they're thinking.

Heroes do not always smile. Anyone can smile for a camera, even a complete psychopath or fruitcake. All the same, everyone judges the book by its cover.
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In the photo, Vanunu Mordechai, in case you are wondering . . .

If he’s sitting on a beautiful bike? Perhaps - but I wonder if he’s hiding bad teeth? Eh....

If I see a beer belly button full of lint, with a crappy-ass trailer park in the background, that’s a hard pass.

Photos aren't everything.

I've looked at so many photos since I arrived here - because of scammer hunting - almost everything I can now excuse as someone trying to look like themselves. As long as they aren't scammers.

Better than trying to look like someone else or stealing a whole bunch of photos from a politician in another country - or a porn actress. Both of those happen a lot btw....

However men over 50 posing shirts off? No.

Anyone using a filter to look 20 years younger.... ugh. It's like you've met the crypt keeper when they remove it.

Finding a date on a photo that means it's at least a decade old... oops!

And the ones catching a fish or killing any animal are going to piss off the vegans... so just avoid it unless hunting is your favorite activity and you can't live without it. (But ever since a vegan explained their view on fishing to me - I can't look at those either).

Pictures of you and your pet? YES! It makes for a relaxed picture. And we'll love you for it.

I've bin drinkin' again,
And thnkin' of when,
You left me
But that was so long ago.

I've been havin' a few,
And whishin' that you,
Were here right by my side,
Oh yeah, oh yeah - I'm drinkin' again.

Some people feel uncomfortable smiling for a picture. My younger daughter is this way. Someone may not smile in their pictures; but, in person, can actually have a very nice smile--when its natural--not forced.

I think this goes both ways. I’ve noticed a lot women don’t have a photo with them smiling. Some have a smiling photo, but with a filter. Some look like they are making faces. Maybe it is all selfies, but I wonder if they are afraid to post nice photo.

he whole planet is a potential dating site. there all about money which is obvious. laughing is everything in the end really with honesty and respect. if you can't make an effort right at the start it doesnt look good for the future really.