On February 19, 2008, Wendy (of Wendy & Rob) started a thread asking for people to post pictures of themselves in their profiles. Her objective at that time was to be able to identify people she would be taking pictures of at the Gathering in Savannah later that year. The original thread was entitled "The reflection of You!!" if you would like to go back and read the whole thing.

With so many new members, it would be nice to know who we're "talking" to, so as in Wendy's original request . . .

"So, could you attach your picture. How about in your favorite spot, that may be at home or on one of your travels.

Would love to see you.

Wendy"

I personally love to click on somebody's personal profile and see a picture. For all you newbies, check out some of the older (bad choice of words! ) more senior members' profiles and get inspired.

Would love to see you.

Thanks for posting this, Earline - good idea!

For reference, here's Wendy's original "Reflection of You" thread.

I'm going to link this to the Everything About Travel, GTG, and the Everything Else forums, too.

As Earline says, "Would love to see you."

Okay, please understand that I have no idea how to add a photo and usually have my daughter add pictures when needed. I went to my profile and didn't see how to add a picture. Am I missing something? I will ask her to help me post one.

Sharon J

No way I would post a photo, as profile photos are visible to EVERYONE who chooses to look. Same way that I don't make my phone number, or e-mail address, or even my granddaughter's first name public. Remember folks, not every bit of curiosity can be satisfied!

Sharon, that being said, if you're interested in how to upload a profile photo, the directions are here.

When you enter your personal profile page, on the right hand side is an Edit Profile link. Click it, then scroll down on your Edit Profile page to where the Avatar information is (the avatar would be your photo), then click edit and follow the information on the link provided in the above paragraph.

BTW, you can find this information if you click the Help button at the top of this page, then scroll down to the "How do I..." heading.

Terry, Thanks for your help. I'll give it a try. I, too, think it's fun seeing what everyone looks like.

Sharon J

Terry, My picture is now posted. Again, thank you.

Sharon J

Sharon, congrats on getting your picture posted.

It's nice to meet you!

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No way I would post a photo, as profile photos are visible to EVERYONE who chooses to look. Same way that I don't make my phone number, or e-mail address, or even my granddaughter's first name public.

Marian, I'm just curious as to why you are concerned about having your photo visible here. I would not put any of that other data you mentioned in public either. I'm pretty uptight about privacy too; even though I just signed up for Facebook, it was only so that I could see my kids' pages, and I haven't put any personal info of my own there.

I haven't figured out any reason, though, why I should worry about posting a photo here on ST. What do you think could happen as a result? I'm not trying to start an argument, just asking out of curiosity about your reasons, since the photo is not linked to your real name, or to any other information you don't choose to divulge.

- Roz

Because I'm afraid of the evil eye.

I grew up with worries about "malocchio". But we knew that with garlic strung around our necks and with old women in black praying quietly around us, we had no worry that "malocchio" would do us harm.

So, Marian, want to try some garlic strung around your neck?

Peter

As an avid italophile, I'll have to add that to the red ribbon that is part of my own tradition.

Hey Peter, when are you coming back to NJ? We need to have coffee, at least. You can bring the garlic.

Hi, I am glad this topic is being brought up ... again.

I have to say my original purpose worked. Uploading and identifying everyone in Savannah was easier with the cross reference of those who had a profile image uploaded - of course name badges helped, too.

This week I updated our image, the other one being 8/9 years old. Of course we haven't changed in the least

Marian, a question for you:
If someone really wants to know what you look like they can go to the "slow photos" and look at your image, so why not attach your own - your favorite, your choice, you're in control?

I do know someone who won't have any image of themself on-line and I totally respect that. There was a reason and so there are none out there, but that is the exception ...

Earline, thanks for starting this. W.

Folks, whether or not someone wishes to post their photo is a personal decision. Many of us enjoy seeing what ST participants look like, and showing ourselves humanizes our postings. To others their words are more important. As Wendy said, it simply makes identifying people at GTGs easier. Whether someone chooses to post a profile photo is a minor facet in the Slowtrav community.

I suggest that any inquiries between individuals be conducted privately.

Hi all-

I was successful in adding my photo

Jen

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Originally posted by MoJen:
Hi all-

I was successful in adding my photo

Jen

Pretty!

What a nice image of you, Jen. I am so glad you were successful. Thanks.

Gee thanks Wendy! See you in San Diego!

Jen, absolutely. Just got conf. for IP - party central .