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Off-putting photos on dating sites!

113 replies

ExtraOnTheSide · 18/02/2018 19:35

of course there's the obvious ones - in full motor cycle gear.

But why the ones showing them when they're younger?

e.g. 50 year old man (not terrible looking), a few photos, fair enough. Then one - when he's 35 i.e. 15 years ago. Why would I want to see that? Some men even put photos of themselves when they were children Confused.

Sometimes I wonder ...

Still, I guess it saves time ...

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isthismylifenow · 21/02/2018 11:11

'sedated big cats'

I must have missed this upthread. Who would think that would make a good frigging old picture for a start!! Its hardly a cute puppy type of photo.

Oh, it must show that he is ever so macho as he can take down a drugged defenceless animal. Grrr, sorry this hit a nerve. Pity I haven't seen any of those profile, as I would message them. Not a pleasant message dare I say it. Angry

murphys · 21/02/2018 11:13

Thanks Zaphod, made a note of that site. Never even crossed my mind to be honest.

EagleRay · 22/02/2018 07:40

The big cat pics would be taken on big 'adventure' holidays abroad. I saw a couple during my years of OLD!

thistoosha11pass · 26/02/2018 21:50

I had a message from 'stonker' (WTAF???) this was one of his profile pictures, I kid you not...

VetOnCall · 26/02/2018 22:03

MeetMe drugged tiger photos are mostly taken in Thailand. The original 'tiger temple' was closed in 2016 after the bodies of 40 tiger cubs were found there, but another one has since been opened nearby Angry It's disgusting and should not be allowed.

www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/thailand/articles/thai-zoos-are-grotesque-concerns-over-countrys-latest-tiger-attraction/

There are some places in Africa that do 'lion walks' as well. Despite how it is dressed up there is no conservation, only exploitation

africageographic.com/blog/walking-with-lions-good-conservation-probably-not/

Anyone who participates in these activities, swimming with captive dolphins, visiting Seaworld etc. disgusts me.

adayatthebeach · 26/02/2018 22:14

So depressing! Makes me feel sorry for both sexes. Sad

Summercat · 27/02/2018 01:23

@Candlewithhair

Any sort of selfie taken at an angle to make it look like it’s not a selfie - the “oh I didn’t realise you were taking a photo of me” pose. Come on, I’m not stupid.

Like this one?!! Grin

Off-putting photos on dating sites!
Summercat · 27/02/2018 01:23

@FailingTheBoyfriendExam

I hate the snapchat filter pics. Why would I care what you look like as a fawn???

Grin

This made me PMSL!!!!!!!!!!!

Off-putting photos on dating sites!
CandleWithHair · 03/03/2018 10:17

@summercat EXACTLY! Grin

Bloodyuselessatthinkingofaname · 03/03/2018 11:57

Or there are the photos of old blokes with some poor Third World children when they are off on their "Gap Year ".....

DismayedAnnoyed · 03/03/2018 14:08

Yeah useless I've seen those.

More weirdness.

Look, I'm so charitable Hmm.

Downwiththatsortofthing252 · 03/03/2018 19:38

I was on POF and only came close to meeting up with a guy once. We arranged to meet up on the Saturday, and on the Wednesday before he changed his profile pic. He was dressed up as the Joker in black and white with a knife between his teeth?! I was a bit weirded out with the knife bit, so sent him a jokey message saying that some women might be put off by the new pic. He sent a sarky message stating 'I wouldn't be interested in any women who cared about such things'

I left it there! And did not go to the date

Bloodyuselessatthinkingofaname · 04/03/2018 09:09

Oh and the photo with the "old Mum " AARGHHHH!!!! Look at me I am such a good bloke - I put her photo on POF Grin

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