If all you want to do is talk, don't post a picture at all. Write it in your profile or header that you are not seeking anyone. You're only here for, well, like these forums. If you are looking for your soulmate, you need a picture of yourself.


If Mingle 2 were JUST a DATING SITE & openly opposed to any other social function[ i.e. friendships, ect] besides DATING, than I could see the rational of this new policy. The other concern is that "This New Photo-Policy" is enforced for "some" but not for others?!?
Check out the images that appear on the forums-clearly not "EveryOne" is displayed with a clear, grinning profile picture... INQUIRING MINDS NEED TO KNOW...WHY HAVEN'T ALL SUCH IMAGES BEEN REMOVED?
As my last set of pictures were, again- removed, photos which CLEARLY illustrated my face [albeit with the use of light neutral texture]- the "mug" was clearly visible. It is Not my purpose on this site to DATE but "ONLY HERE FOR THE FORUMS" is clearly written in the profile & now- clearly stated in the profile header. As I've already met someone on this site who I'm really into but why should I be mandated to either remain-"without an image" or place an enticing, smiling image of myself when it is not my intent to entice?
I initially really enjoyed this site for the fact that individuals could express themselves, freely, using whatever avatars they wished to use in terms of self-expression. I enjoyed many of the images that various members selected to portray their presence & it would be a shame to see that display of creativity-taken away for no good reason.

I filed a "bug" complaint with the management.
I complained about the uneven enforcement of the image policy.
I was told that it isn't a bug . . . it's a feature.

I understand what you are saying. And to a point I agree. It is a shame. But they do have good reason. Right now this site is under attack. And it's been under attack for a while. I've been getting 30 or more scammers a day trying to get my attention. I don't know about the women who use this site. But if other men beside me are getting as many scammers as I am, that hurts the site. A lot of men will just leave. That is taking money out Mingle2's pocket.

I still see many profiles using porn stars photos. That's way too many that are a potential threat to this site. So yes, they have a good reason to enforce having a real picture of the sub, or not at all. If they ever decide to delete all these profiles that use pornstar photos, That in itself will go a long way with cleaning up this site.

There are people on here that are in a relationship and don't care. They should not have a say in what happens.