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Is it necessary to post a picture to be successful on a dating site? I'm afraid some of my co-workers will find out that I'm on a dating site. (Especially Karl from accounts payable. He's a jerk) Is it necessary?
 
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Yes, it is necessary(to have success, I'd say)

and remember: Put your cover sheet on those TPS reports...you did get the memo right?
 
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Yes, put at least one !
 
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Most women will not respond to communication without a picture, so yes, it is necessary.
 
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Yes.

And if Karl bugs you, photocopy your weekly datebook highlighting Sheila - Tue @ 8pm, Nancy - Thu @ 7pm (HOT x2!), Missy - Sat @ 9pm (HOT!), and so forth. Leave one in the copier.

That or don't shower before going into work the morning after a hot date, and hang around Karl's desk as often as you can.
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I don't think online dating has the stigma it had maybe 5 or 6 years ago, so I wouldn't worry about the co-worker thing that much. I've seen some coworkers on online dating sites, and even been matched with some colleagues. If we talk about it at all, it's usually just for a laugh.

Most people will not consider communicating with, let alone going on a date with someone who does not have a picture.
 
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I would never consider a match who didn't take the time to post a picture, but that's me. There are a lot of other people out there who like me will close a match if the person doesn't post a picture. It's a lot less likely that the match is inauthentic when a picture is posted, and it shows that a person is putting effort into the dating process. It's unrealistic to expect matches to choose you based on the words in your profile alone.

Perhaps you should consider eH since the only people who can see your pictures are those with whom you are matched on the 29 or so dimensions. eH is not searchable like other sites are, so perhaps a non-searchable site would work best for you. That way you can review your matches and unless you're matched with an office mate, no one at work will know you're online and dating.
 
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Your personality shines like a rainbow so I wouldn't worry about it too much.
 
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Well, how interested are you in meeting women if you don't get a chance to see their picture first? I'm guessing not so much. Am I wrong?
 
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I think if Karl is one of your matches you have something else to worry about, unless you've decided to switch teams or double your odds.
 
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