Another P411 question for the guys and gals

[Guest102419]

OK, What is your opinion on uploading your actual picture, on your P411 profile?

Guys, Have you?

Girls, what is your opinion, when reading the guys profile?

[Cpalmson]

As a guy, I might upload a pic, but just like some girls, I'd blur my face. I do think it is some value. It at least gives the ladies something to go one. Of course, the pic I'd upload would be from 10 years ago and 20 pounds lighter-- LOL. Seriously, though, I do make it somewhat of a habit to describe myself in lieu of a picture when dealing with UTR girls and potential sugarbabies.

[Ansley]

Originally Posted by TheSearcher

Girls, what is your opinion, when reading the guys profile?

I see no reason for a man to post a photo. Why put yourself out there any further? The less information you reveal of yourself the better.

[Guest030824]

I have my picture on P-411 and have never had a problem. If a lady gets my pass word to my P-411 profile she will know me when I appear at the door. I always screen a woman before I give the P/W to her. My family all know what I am doing so there is no gain to try and black mail me.

[awl4knot]

Originally Posted by Ansley

I see no reason for a man to post a photo. Why put yourself out there any further? The less information you reveal of yourself the better.

Thank you. The voice of reason has spoken. Let them be pleasantly surprised.

[jaydalee]

When looking at a gent's P411 profile I have seen a few that have posted a picture.
I think it is a nice touch so the provider recognizes you when finally meeting.
Do what makes you comfortable if posting a pic you are not cool with it don't do it.

[London Rayne]

This is just an option, not a requirement so only do what you're comfortable with. Also, just know that whatever you put on the internet has a way of getting out there, regardless of how much security is in place...same with what you say on the net, I would presume. Just live by the rule of, not putting anything out there you don't want biting you in the ass later on. Many people know how to disable that "right click" thing and can copy photos.

I am actually uncomfortable when a guy sends a photo via email...I don't want to be responsible for any info. about you, other than what is necessary, and I don't much care what you look like.

[awl4knot]

Sorry, I'm not buying into "she will know me when I show up" rationale. Daily there are 1000's of P4P transactions where the two call system virtually guarantees that the guy who calls is the guy who knocks on the door five minutes later. Who is gonna pull a switch? Not LE cuz they'll post pic of an officer to complete the sting, but they don't want to work that hard.

I don't want anyone to have access to a picture that is linked to an escort site. Geez, it's bad enuff that it has your given name. If you think that membership to P411 assures that an escort is mentally stable or won't be vindictive, you should chuck that naïve belief immediately.

Also, if you think a photo will prompt a provider to accept your date request, you are probably too keen on yourself. Although good looks never hurt, cleanliness and good manners are more prized by vast majority of providers, and those traits are hard to capture in a pic.

Of course, a monger will do what a monger will do, but here the risk, even if minuscule, far outweighs the benefit. IMO.

[London Rayne]

True. There are numerous guys who admit to sending fake photos when a provider requests one, so what's the point? His photo won't reveal if he is a cop or a killer, but a background check will.

[pyramider]

I will post my taint when requested.

[Guest071313-5]

I have my pic up on 411, and in the bio I state "100 percent me or its free"

[Zimmie6942]

I have my picture up on P411. If you really love being a hobbiest then why hide it from other people you love in your life. There nothing wrong about it so why hide it. Unless you have guilt about it then your really just hiding from yourself. Live it - Love it.

[SinsOfTheFlesh]

I don't think I've ever come across a P411 profile that included a pic. I'm sure some men do, but they are definitely in the minority. As others have said, its up to the hobbyist to decide whether they are comfortable posting a pic or not.

I know some providers have made it a policy to require a face pic before meeting. I've never grasped their logic for requiring it, but they are free to require whatever they wish prior to a meeting. If their requirements run off more business than it attracts, then that is the choice they make.

In all honesty, I think I would prefer not to see a pic. Every now and then someone includes a face pic when they contact me. Its hard to explain, but getting a sneak peek at who I am about to meet actually kind of killed some of the fun for me. It wasn't about how attractive or unattractive the person was. Seeing a pic took away some of the surprise factor, and I do enjoy the 'surprise' of not knowing who I will be seeing when I open the door. That is part of what attracted me to escorting in the first place. Escorting is the ultimate box of chocolates!

So, for my part, I would prefer not to see a pic. Surprise me!

[Ansley]

Zappy would you please edit your post so that men without a P411 id won't steal yours. Women can get hurt if your id gets into the wrong hands.

[Guest082824]

I took care of it for him Ansley...guys, that's NEVER a good idea. Gina even talks about it on the site!

As for the thread, I feel it's up to the guy to do as he feels