@Calibrate715 Yes, and they are blue!
Ok people, everyone says no, that seems to be the instant gut reaction! It was a hypothetical anyway. Maybe without judging by our faces, we would use more written descriptions to define ourselves. ⭐️⭐️⭐️I stated a few times that we would still require photos before meeting. Common Sense! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s still an individual decision. If we already are willing to talk to someone with no photos and no written description, then this would at least reveal more info anonymously. Some people already do this!
@WestsideMarc lol - I really don't care what people post on their pic but, prior to meeting, I'd want a face pic. It's my thing to read the eyes along with other safety precautions. But again, not really concerned with the profile pic - it would just be nice to see a face since sooooo many people don't even bother putting anything in the "about me" section.
I'd be immediately put off if I were to join a site that only allowed body photos and face photos had to be requested privately. That's incredibly objectifying and I would have to assume that the site was not all that platonic and not all that safe. Even if it was an individual decision, I feel like I might actually be less inclined to cuddle with someone with a torso photo vs no photo at all (who sends a face photo privately). Again, to me it can imply non-platonic intentions.
I agree with @Calibrate715 that, in addition to it being a safety precaution, I appreciate being able to see someone's eyes. It is often said the eyes are windows to the soul, and for good reason, which is another reason I specifically request face photos without sunglasses.
Pros really should not be judging based on appearance at all and there's nothing that's really going to prevent other cuddlers from having their own preferences. In fact, I could imagine someone ending up in a dangerous situation if the other feels like they've been catfished.
I understand you were trying to suggest something helpful, but this is a very bad idea for so many reasons.
I think a face pic is way more important than a body picture. There is an old saying something about one’s eyes are the window to their soul?. I look at one’s smile or the lack of one. I have seen some pictures were they look angry or upset, for me that is not appealing and puts off negative vibes. I want to share my cuddle time with people who put out positive vibes. I would not meet for a cuddle without seeing a face picture.
@Calibrate715 and others- what’s not being addressed here are all the other/additional steps that one goes through prior to meeting with someone, whether it be organically or professionally. One doesn’t go from profile to couch immediately.
There’s messaging on the site. Then an actual telephone call- like real human beings talking to each other and getting a feel for each other which is super important.
And you can do a FaceTime as well. Plus you can meet for coffee prior as well. Too much emphasis on what’s just in a profile pic.
** Not to mention just asking for a more detailed pic privately. **
There are a variety of professional and personal reasons people don’t want to publicly post a pic online INITIALLY. Me being one of them. I address this in my profile.
I have one or two body shots (plus a bunch of cool cuddling position graphics (that anyone is welcome to look at for great ideas) but my point I state in the very first sentence that I’m happy to provide additional pics on an INDIVIDUAL basis.
Although I’ve had some amazing cuddles here, my biggest issues on this site are 90% of women not even responding to a thoughtful intro message with a detailed profile and lots of good karma reviews, and even then, it being like pulling teeth to just have an actual conversation, but I don’t wanna hijack the topic thread as that’s a whole different vent session…
Face photos please, imagine communicating with someone and then after sending a face photo being ghosted. I’d rather be ignored from the get go then after sending a photo. For me the face is very important. More important than body.
@WestsideMarc that's actually exactly how my first cuddle session happened. We communicated via text several times prior to having a public meeting/having breakfast. I felt comfortable enough at that first meet to have some cuddle time.
He was ok providing his i.d. (just pic/name) and car info. which I sent to my friend. To clarify, he was welcome to the same info. from me.
As I mentioned before, I'd only want the face pic prior to meeting. But can we have a profile info. tutorial for some hopeful cuddlers? Just a smidge of details about someone's personality is great compared to just stats.
@Calibrate715 too bad you live so far! I was going to PM you but it says you muted your account/messages….
@WestsideMarc Yes, I just had to pause and take time to research the intricacies of the cuddle dynamic. I'm fairly new to it and wanted to educate myself as well as get a better understanding of the different personalities I might meet. But my cuddles so far have been lovely☺️
@Calibrate715 well once you unlock your account, feel free to PM me and I can give you my number and we can exchange heaven and horror stories and I could share some of the dynamics!
@WestsideMarc Oh god, I have to go into it already knowing I'll be traumatized?😆
One thing that is true about face photos. 90% of women who are 5'8 or taller do not smile.
@BgstickTeddyBea That is such an interesting observation. I'd like a thread about things like this.
@BgstickTeddyBea as a woman who is taller than that, I'm curious where you get that statistic....
@WestsideMarc But, but, but...look at your inbox... Ain't doin' nothin' but sayin'. 😊
~ Sunset Snuggles