In my age bracket some guys are still trying to "look hard" aka look tough so they refuse to post any smileys pics just all trying to look like a pissed off badass pics. XD

I'm no longer on any and haven't been for some time. Too many reasons to avoid them to list them all. I just go do what makes me happy. No need for looking. If someone worthwhile comes along...fine! If not, I'll go on vacation, walk, go out to eat, etc, and do things that I truly want to do.

I have gotten off dating sites altogether because of this. The pic that still haunts my dreams was an extremely close up selfie of a man whose face was so red he appeared to be actively pooping

This actually goes both ways. I have seen women doing the same on dating sites, a scowl, looking mad, or many holding a drink. Drinking is big in the area I live, so I guess they want to make a point that they part of the crowd.

Some men look like they want to punch the person holding the camera. They look grim, sullen and/or angry.

Nobody wants to date an angry or depressed person. Every picture tells a story whether intended or not.

What matters the most with your online dating profile? One word: Photos.

You have 5 seconds to make a good impression. If your main photo is not clear, bright and attractive, they move on. A genuine smile is inviting, warm and appealing. Women want to see your eyes and smile.

If you look happy in your photos, women will see you as a fun person they will enjoy being around.

Never could figure that shit out , very puzzled by it

That's how I feel about snap chat photos. Yuck.

If I ever decide to use one of the dating sites, I’ll remember: to smile, no beer, show face. Got it.

Honestly I don't know what they're thinking.

I need them to at least have one friendly pic . Toxic masculinity is a part of it I think . Trying to look tough

It only worked when we were young, which was the last time a lot of these guys were single. They tend to fall back on what they know.

"Hi, I'm BOB! I'm looking for someone to tell all my problems to. I only sound angry ,,,,,,all the time because,,,,,I'm BOB! ,......Dammit! I hate cameras. I hate TV! I like meat.
Anyone want to go out?,,,,,,"

My thinking on that is...it is hard to know the real person in a picture! As for ‘smiling’..,that would be way down the list of admirable traits for a partner. A loving heart would trump a smile any day! But, that needs to be determined in person! Usually people are attracted to one another and they can’t easily put their finger on it! They will even miss the flaws at first, lol...keep looking there is bound to be someone who clicks with you!