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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings...

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

w

It raises many questions about what is and isn’t cheating

Women wear make up and push-up Bras, no one bats an eye lie

I put a pair of socks down my pants to create a nice bulge and suddenly I’m the weird one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It raises many questions about what is and isn’t cheating

Women wear make up and push-up Bras, no one bats an eye lie

I put a pair of socks down my pants to create a nice bulge and suddenly I’m the weird one "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It raises many questions about what is and isn’t cheating

Women wear make up and push-up Bras, no one bats an eye lie

I put a pair of socks down my pants to create a nice bulge and suddenly I’m the weird one "

Try putting the socks down the front instead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It raises many questions about what is and isn’t cheating

Women wear make up and push-up Bras, no one bats an eye lie

I put a pair of socks down my pants to create a nice bulge and suddenly I’m the weird one

Try putting the socks down the front instead. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings..."

Yeah it's cheating really but hey ho. Zooming in or cropping is cheating. Taking 3,000 pics and only posting the 1 that looks slightly decent is cheating too.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

w


"It raises many questions about what is and isn’t cheating

Women wear make up and push-up Bras, no one bats an eye lie

I put a pair of socks down my pants to create a nice bulge and suddenly I’m the weird one

Try putting the socks down the front instead. "

I thought women liked men with nice buns!

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"It raises many questions about what is and isn’t cheating

Women wear make up and push-up Bras, no one bats an eye lie

I put a pair of socks down my pants to create a nice bulge and suddenly I’m the weird one

Try putting the socks down the front instead. "

x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings..."

People accept them for their wedding photos.

I think they're fine, it only gets silly when using filters that change the way you look.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It raises many questions about what is and isn’t cheating

Women wear make up and push-up Bras, no one bats an eye lie

I put a pair of socks down my pants to create a nice bulge and suddenly I’m the weird one

Try putting the socks down the front instead.

I thought women liked men with nice buns!"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings...

People accept them for their wedding photos.

I think they're fine, it only gets silly when using filters that change the way you look.

"

I agree. A filter is no different to getting your make up done really well, and no one cares about that. So long as the photo still looks like you, it's ok. Presumably if you were going to meet someone you'd exchange "live" pics or video chat or something first, so they've had their chance to see the unfiltered you.

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Holibobs

No its not cheating, this is your portfolio to attract people, if however when you meet someone and you look nothing like those pics your meet may disagree

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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago

Stirling

I see nothing wrong in playing around with lighting and angles, if your cropping out bits of yourself or obvious photoshopping then that’s different! If you are just enhancing what’s already there it’s just like make up, a push up bra or a nice pair of heels xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think if people are using the apps that change their face, or changing their body shape, then that is most certainly cheating, if you’re just using filters to make the overall picture look better, then no I don’t.

I occasionally put a filter on mine, I’m pretty sure people don’t expect me to come with misty edges

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By *rivervaderMan
over a year ago

bolton

Even filters won’t help me so I was told off a woman she said use a paper bag

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By *onb21Woman
over a year ago

Cardiff

Let them, if they prefer being rejected to their face.

Personally I'd find that harder to cope with.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Even filters won’t help me so I was told off a woman she said use a paper bag "

I’d have said to her: “I can’t find a paper one can I use an old bag like you instead?”

There’s no need to be nasty.

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By *ryingitout19Man
over a year ago

Wales

I’d say that Doing your hair, cropping a pic etc is just presenting yourself in the nicest way. Putting a filter on that fundamentally changes your appearance is different.

As long as someone could look at you in person and look at you in a photo and say you look pretty much the same then that’s what matters.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

Yes, it’s cheating. When I go on the first meet I have to carry some amber backlights and a little blue spotlight to throw some contrast on me. It can ruin the spontaneity a little but it’s worth it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

when you see photos that are clearly photoshopped it's just silly, if you're not an expert in using it, it's obvious, blurred edges/distorted lines etc I think why bother. I've noticed hip's enhanced, legs slimmed down, waist pinched in. In comparison to that, the odd soft focus/enhanced lighting is nothing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I much prefer looking at nicely framed, tightly cropped, clean backgrounds and punchy colours... So long as the men haven't drawn on that 6 pack i have no issue with it

I sometimes desaturate mine to stay within fab guidelines for bruising etc

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach


"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings..."

It depends if your a purist or not. Phones and modern cameras (phones especially) use a technique called computational photography. Where you take a snap and the phone will automatically take a very fast series of photos. The image processor then extrapolates from the pictures all the best bits using computations and algorithms, produces a single good image from what it considers imperfections, focus camera shake, white balance etc.

You can argue that it takes all the skill out becaus it is camera doing the work not the person, which it does but like the modern age, with anything you have to judge it on its own merits.

You are back to being a purist or not whether it's cheating. The real give away is the construct of the photo. With modern phones and cameras you can get such high quality images but that doesn't make it a necessarily good photograph.

I pictures that stops people in their tracks, a picture that brings the subject to life, brings the viewer into the images or makes the viewer feel like they are part or in the image, tells a story. That is down to the actual person taking the picture, not the equipment.

I have done many talks and lectures on the subject. When I sit on judging panels, look at the merit of the picture not the equipment that was used to take it.

Doesn't matter if you have the best camera in the world, whether it traditional or phone. A meh picture will simply be a very high quality meh picture.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I read the thread title I was expecting something different, I don’t know why?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a photographer I don't consider it cheating, so long as the image still looks like you.

I have shot 100's of people in the past, and I always ask them how they want their pictures edited. Some just want the odd spot covering up, and some want to look 3 stone lighter and 20 years younger.

As far as i'm concerned, it's a picture of them, and I want them to feel happy about it. I've made women cry with joy before over the pictures i've taken of them, and I feel great pictures are very important to someone's self esteem.

Who wants to look awful in a picture.

So, what i'm trying to say is, if it makes you happy, do it, they are for you xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It raises many questions about what is and isn’t cheating

Women wear make up and push-up Bras, no one bats an eye lie

I put a pair of socks down my pants to create a nice bulge and suddenly I’m the weird one "

U kill me

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

We change the lighting, remove items out of pics (so you aren’t looking at the background), crop, however we never ever change us…that’s our bodies as they are.

Creating an image to make yourself look sexier is not cheating - it’s projecting yourself to look more appealing.

K

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By *nto My ArmsMan
over a year ago

Herts/London

I couldn't possibly comment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I personally don’t think it is cheating at all enhancing the colour/light sometimes it’s needed. I do think the apps that allow you to change and contour your body are definitely cheating though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No because if you like me and don’t have the latest iPhone the camera doesn’t do you justice in the slightest. Do your thing

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

There are people here that are completely unrecognisable by the photos they filter. To me that’s deception regardless of whether they meet or not. Why put any photos up of they’re not a true representation of yourself? I don’t get it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't say so as all that does is add a different colour to your picture. Would you say a black and white filter is cheating?

I'd only consider it strange if someone was altering their appearance so it doesn't represent the real them. You get apps now where you can give yourself bigger tits, give yourself a waist and also you see some people with huge eyes and ridiculously white teeth.

I'd never meet anyone from pictures alone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I wouldn't say so as all that does is add a different colour to your picture. Would you say a black and white filter is cheating?

I'd only consider it strange if someone was altering their appearance so it doesn't represent the real them. You get apps now where you can give yourself bigger tits, give yourself a waist and also you see some people with huge eyes and ridiculously white teeth.

I'd never meet anyone from pictures alone."

Agreed, it just makes it look a little more seductive, which is never a bad thing.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’d say that Doing your hair, cropping a pic etc is just presenting yourself in the nicest way. Putting a filter on that fundamentally changes your appearance is different.

As long as someone could look at you in person and look at you in a photo and say you look pretty much the same then that’s what matters. "

^^^^^^^ Quote - "As long as someone could look at you in person and look at you in a photo and say you look pretty much the same then that’s what matters."

Yes thankfully the peeps I've met or sent live Kik pics & vids to have said I look exactly like my photos. So that's good. I may use the in-built white balance setting if the lighting isn't good when taking photos.

Jeez to the peeps who commented about make-up as been a filter...I totally agree ...I know women who are unrecognisable without make-up yes true .

I don't believe in wearing a make-up mask. Anyway I know 2 people personally & their partners never saw them without make-up yes Very True . Said women would go to bed with the full make-up face on...Remove it when he was asleep & get up before he woke & apply it again...

A few around the world have also sued their wives for fraud when they eventually `caught` them without the make-up mask filter...Very True Google it...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’d say that Doing your hair, cropping a pic etc is just presenting yourself in the nicest way. Putting a filter on that fundamentally changes your appearance is different.

As long as someone could look at you in person and look at you in a photo and say you look pretty much the same then that’s what matters.

^^^^^^^ Quote - "As long as someone could look at you in person and look at you in a photo and say you look pretty much the same then that’s what matters."

Yes thankfully the peeps I've met or sent live Kik pics & vids to have said I look exactly like my photos. So that's good. I may use the in-built white balance setting if the lighting isn't good when taking photos.

Jeez to the peeps who commented about make-up as been a filter...I totally agree ...I know women who are unrecognisable without make-up yes true .

I don't believe in wearing a make-up mask. Anyway I know 2 people personally & their partners never saw them without make-up yes Very True . Said women would go to bed with the full make-up face on...Remove it when he was asleep & get up before he woke & apply it again...

A few around the world have also sued their wives for fraud when they eventually `caught` them without the make-up mask filter...Very True Google it... "

I mean even Kylie Jenner or Kim would look so different with no make up but that’s because we aren’t used to seeing them with no make up on x I think

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

social media full of it now selfies everywhere faces all blurred and flawless if your that full of yourself that you have to put about 6 or 7 selfies on social media twitter insta etc a day then put a real pic up not massively doctored flaws and wrinkles removed the pics are so obvious even blokes are doing it now some I know have faces as scraggy as a badgers arse but on social media look flawless

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach


"There are people here that are completely unrecognisable by the photos they filter. To me that’s deception regardless of whether they meet or not. Why put any photos up of they’re not a true representation of yourself? I don’t get it. "

That's a whole other debate, question is really what is the purpose of the picture? If you want to sell something whether it is an image or product you want show the image in the best light.

But on a site like this, is a photoshoped enhanced image a deception. It's the same argument as why people use old photos, when ultimately if you may be meeting an image rather than the person?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lol, no xx

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester


"There are people here that are completely unrecognisable by the photos they filter. To me that’s deception regardless of whether they meet or not. Why put any photos up of they’re not a true representation of yourself? I don’t get it.

That's a whole other debate, question is really what is the purpose of the picture? If you want to sell something whether it is an image or product you want show the image in the best light.

But on a site like this, is a photoshoped enhanced image a deception. It's the same argument as why people use old photos, when ultimately if you may be meeting an image rather than the person?

"

Yes it’s deception. If people constantly put up altered images purely to get false praise there’s something inherently wrong.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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Jeez to the peeps who commented about make-up as been a filter...I totally agree ...I know women who are unrecognisable without make-up yes true .

I don't believe in wearing a make-up mask. Anyway I know 2 people personally & their partners never saw them without make-up yes Very True . Said women would go to bed with the full make-up face on...Remove it when he was asleep & get up before he woke & apply it again... "

thats crazy and a sign of the times where its all about image so true about many looking unrecognisable without make up can google porn stars without makeup and see a huge difference

im as straight as they come but reckon the average bloke is better looking than the average bird without make up haha

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

For me, colour filters, background blur, light effects.... they're all completely fine and just enhance an image of the person.

Changing your shape, your size, your face, that's something completely different.

I don't understand why anyone would completely change how they look in a photo on here unless they absolutely aren't going to meet anyone.

Surely that's just deception.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's far too easy to over edit a photo now that it becomes an unrealistic representation of what you actually look like (those who've seen the 'fake' photo in my friends-only photo's can testify ), but a little use of lighting, good angles and tone doesn't hurt ...even if it does get you called a catfish

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"

Jeez to the peeps who commented about make-up as been a filter...I totally agree ...I know women who are unrecognisable without make-up yes true .

I don't believe in wearing a make-up mask. Anyway I know 2 people personally & their partners never saw them without make-up yes Very True . Said women would go to bed with the full make-up face on...Remove it when he was asleep & get up before he woke & apply it again...

thats crazy and a sign of the times where its all about image so true about many looking unrecognisable without make up can google porn stars without makeup and see a huge difference

im as straight as they come but reckon the average bloke is better looking than the average bird without make up haha "

^^^^^^^ Quote - "so true about many looking unrecognisable without make up, can google porn stars without makeup and see a huge difference."

So you get exactly what I'm saying...Yup... I don't mean to be offensive now or anything but when I first saw some peeps without the make-up mask I was actually quite shocked & tbh some looked quite scary OMG yes scaryb

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Jeez to the peeps who commented about make-up as been a filter...I totally agree ...I know women who are unrecognisable without make-up yes true .

I don't believe in wearing a make-up mask. Anyway I know 2 people personally & their partners never saw them without make-up yes Very True . Said women would go to bed with the full make-up face on...Remove it when he was asleep & get up before he woke & apply it again...

thats crazy and a sign of the times where its all about image so true about many looking unrecognisable without make up can google porn stars without makeup and see a huge difference

im as straight as they come but reckon the average bloke is better looking than the average bird without make up haha

^^^^^^^ Quote - "so true about many looking unrecognisable without make up, can google porn stars without makeup and see a huge difference."

So you get exactly what I'm saying...Yup... I don't mean to be offensive now or anything but when I first saw some peeps without the make-up mask I was actually quite shocked & tbh some looked quite scary OMG yes scaryb "

To be fair I look absolutely horrendous with no make up on

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach


"There are people here that are completely unrecognisable by the photos they filter. To me that’s deception regardless of whether they meet or not. Why put any photos up of they’re not a true representation of yourself? I don’t get it.

That's a whole other debate, question is really what is the purpose of the picture? If you want to sell something whether it is an image or product you want show the image in the best light.

But on a site like this, is a photoshoped enhanced image a deception. It's the same argument as why people use old photos, when ultimately if you may be meeting an image rather than the person?

Yes it’s deception. If people constantly put up altered images purely to get false praise there’s something inherently wrong. "

That is I guess, a moral or philosophical question. Spent a lifetime of, some could argue, deception and i'm very good at it.

But I think right or wrong is really todo with motive and intent. If you want to considered as genuine then why put up a false image? Are those not diametrically opposed positions.

To be trully genuine this would include any and all flaws, would it not?

Before i get set upon this is about rationale not judgement.

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Rummage Up The Jumper


"It raises many questions about what is and isn’t cheating

Women wear make up and push-up Bras, no one bats an eye lie

I put a pair of socks down my pants to create a nice bulge and suddenly I’m the weird one

Try putting the socks down the front instead.

I thought women liked men with nice buns!

"

I’m putting a ciabatta roll down mine - nice bulge & buns in one!! Ladieeeeeees!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There are people here that are completely unrecognisable by the photos they filter. To me that’s deception regardless of whether they meet or not. Why put any photos up of they’re not a true representation of yourself? I don’t get it.

That's a whole other debate, question is really what is the purpose of the picture? If you want to sell something whether it is an image or product you want show the image in the best light.

But on a site like this, is a photoshoped enhanced image a deception. It's the same argument as why people use old photos, when ultimately if you may be meeting an image rather than the person?

Yes it’s deception. If people constantly put up altered images purely to get false praise there’s something inherently wrong.

That is I guess, a moral or philosophical question. Spent a lifetime of, some could argue, deception and i'm very good at it.

But I think right or wrong is really todo with motive and intent. If you want to considered as genuine then why put up a false image? Are those not diametrically opposed positions.

To be trully genuine this would include any and all flaws, would it not?

Before i get set upon this is about rationale not judgement.

"

Oo so where do we stand on sucky-in undies that smooth /slim /enhance that are invisible under outer clothing, but are part of the 'deception' to be more attractive /appealing .. Where do you draw the line... push up bra? Underwired??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Jeez to the peeps who commented about make-up as been a filter...I totally agree ...I know women who are unrecognisable without make-up yes true .

I don't believe in wearing a make-up mask. Anyway I know 2 people personally & their partners never saw them without make-up yes Very True . Said women would go to bed with the full make-up face on...Remove it when he was asleep & get up before he woke & apply it again...

thats crazy and a sign of the times where its all about image so true about many looking unrecognisable without make up can google porn stars without makeup and see a huge difference

im as straight as they come but reckon the average bloke is better looking than the average bird without make up haha

^^^^^^^ Quote - "so true about many looking unrecognisable without make up, can google porn stars without makeup and see a huge difference."

So you get exactly what I'm saying...Yup... I don't mean to be offensive now or anything but when I first saw some peeps without the make-up mask I was actually quite shocked & tbh some looked quite scary OMG yes scaryb

To be fair I look absolutely horrendous with no make up on "

I look absolutely horrendous with make up on.

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester


"There are people here that are completely unrecognisable by the photos they filter. To me that’s deception regardless of whether they meet or not. Why put any photos up of they’re not a true representation of yourself? I don’t get it.

That's a whole other debate, question is really what is the purpose of the picture? If you want to sell something whether it is an image or product you want show the image in the best light.

But on a site like this, is a photoshoped enhanced image a deception. It's the same argument as why people use old photos, when ultimately if you may be meeting an image rather than the person?

Yes it’s deception. If people constantly put up altered images purely to get false praise there’s something inherently wrong.

That is I guess, a moral or philosophical question. Spent a lifetime of, some could argue, deception and i'm very good at it.

But I think right or wrong is really todo with motive and intent. If you want to considered as genuine then why put up a false image? Are those not diametrically opposed positions.

To be trully genuine this would include any and all flaws, would it not?

Before i get set upon this is about rationale not judgement.

"

To be genuine would not necessarily need to point out flaws but show oneself as is.. we see a lot of ‘this is me’ type comments here with a completely distorted image. It’s very clear that it’s far from them yet people still flock to complement. It baffles me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There are people here that are completely unrecognisable by the photos they filter. To me that’s deception regardless of whether they meet or not. Why put any photos up of they’re not a true representation of yourself? I don’t get it.

That's a whole other debate, question is really what is the purpose of the picture? If you want to sell something whether it is an image or product you want show the image in the best light.

But on a site like this, is a photoshoped enhanced image a deception. It's the same argument as why people use old photos, when ultimately if you may be meeting an image rather than the person?

Yes it’s deception. If people constantly put up altered images purely to get false praise there’s something inherently wrong.

That is I guess, a moral or philosophical question. Spent a lifetime of, some could argue, deception and i'm very good at it.

But I think right or wrong is really todo with motive and intent. If you want to considered as genuine then why put up a false image? Are those not diametrically opposed positions.

To be trully genuine this would include any and all flaws, would it not?

Before i get set upon this is about rationale not judgement.

Oo so where do we stand on sucky-in undies that smooth /slim /enhance that are invisible under outer clothing, but are part of the 'deception' to be more attractive /appealing .. Where do you draw the line... push up bra? Underwired?? "

And where do we stand when it comes to sucking in the belly, or twisting in a certain way, and right lighting?

There’s a powerful movie quote from a film called Assassination nation, its a teen film but it did make me thing:

“All you're looking at is the nudity. But this isn't about that. This isn't about the sex or the porn or even being naked. This is about everything that goes into it. The pressure. The endless mind-fuck, the 10,000 naked selfies you took before this one, trying to get it just right. Trying to make sure the light hides your left nipple because it's slightly inverted or it's smaller. Or maybe your labia's too big. But if you pull your pelvic bone up and bend to the left slightly in a lowlight setting, then you'll be beautiful. Hashtag flawless, body confident. But it's all one big lie. You can never be, because nobody is flawless, and all it takes is one fucking asshole to remind you of that. One guy to say, "LOL," or, "She's nasty." And you're right back at square one. So, OK, maybe it is explicit or extreme, but it sure as hell looks like life to me.“

Which I see, but don’t we all do that, so what’s real? What’s fake? What’s deception?

Curating 1000 selfies , with make up on, and perfect hair, with the right lighting, right pose…could be seen as deception.

I don’t know

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By *herry OnatopWoman
over a year ago

Just over there

It's not cheating, it's enhancing! Unless you alter body shape I don't see anything wrong! I feel a well taken pic, edited to enhance and focus shows care and attention and I enjoy seeing them. Snapchat faces however send me running! Especially if a guy has a puppy face

At the end of the day I post photos that I am happy with, filtered or unfiltered.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People can post whatever photos they like on their profile. They don't owe anything to anyone else so can't 'cheat' anyone. If they plan to meet then obviously it's a good idea to swap recent, realistic photos to avoid any awkwardness but again, that's an individual choice to make.

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


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To be genuine would not necessarily need to point out flaws but show oneself as is.. we see a lot of ‘this is me’ type comments here with a completely distorted image. It’s very clear that it’s far from them yet people still flock to complement. It baffles me. "

I think that's the issue I've got.... the "this is me" type comments with the distorted images scream hypocrisy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m not into filters, lighting and highlighting yes…. It makes a photo more interesting and brings out details.

We all have a preference of a side we like taken as a photo, or an angle!

I think as long as it looks like them then what’s the problem?

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Stamford

I cheat on my photos.

Im actually only 14 stone, but i Photoshop my pics to make me look fat so i don't get pestered.

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach


"There are people here that are completely unrecognisable by the photos they filter. To me that’s deception regardless of whether they meet or not. Why put any photos up of they’re not a true representation of yourself? I don’t get it.

That's a whole other debate, question is really what is the purpose of the picture? If you want to sell something whether it is an image or product you want show the image in the best light.

But on a site like this, is a photoshoped enhanced image a deception. It's the same argument as why people use old photos, when ultimately if you may be meeting an image rather than the person?

Yes it’s deception. If people constantly put up altered images purely to get false praise there’s something inherently wrong.

That is I guess, a moral or philosophical question. Spent a lifetime of, some could argue, deception and i'm very good at it.

But I think right or wrong is really todo with motive and intent. If you want to considered as genuine then why put up a false image? Are those not diametrically opposed positions.

To be trully genuine this would include any and all flaws, would it not?

Before i get set upon this is about rationale not judgement.

To be genuine would not necessarily need to point out flaws but show oneself as is.. we see a lot of ‘this is me’ type comments here with a completely distorted image. It’s very clear that it’s far from them yet people still flock to complement. It baffles me. "

Then the discussion is to why they are flocking to complement them? But i'm sure my views on fabbing and complementing are quite well known

Wasn't referring to pointing out flaws, saying being trully genuine would include them in the package, opposed to hiding them

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester


"There are people here that are completely unrecognisable by the photos they filter. To me that’s deception regardless of whether they meet or not. Why put any photos up of they’re not a true representation of yourself? I don’t get it.

That's a whole other debate, question is really what is the purpose of the picture? If you want to sell something whether it is an image or product you want show the image in the best light.

But on a site like this, is a photoshoped enhanced image a deception. It's the same argument as why people use old photos, when ultimately if you may be meeting an image rather than the person?

Yes it’s deception. If people constantly put up altered images purely to get false praise there’s something inherently wrong.

That is I guess, a moral or philosophical question. Spent a lifetime of, some could argue, deception and i'm very good at it.

But I think right or wrong is really todo with motive and intent. If you want to considered as genuine then why put up a false image? Are those not diametrically opposed positions.

To be trully genuine this would include any and all flaws, would it not?

Before i get set upon this is about rationale not judgement.

To be genuine would not necessarily need to point out flaws but show oneself as is.. we see a lot of ‘this is me’ type comments here with a completely distorted image. It’s very clear that it’s far from them yet people still flock to complement. It baffles me.

Then the discussion is to why they are flocking to complement them? But i'm sure my views on fabbing and complementing are quite well known

Wasn't referring to pointing out flaws, saying being trully genuine would include them in the package, opposed to hiding them "

God knows why they do.. saddens me. It enables this to become the norm and feeds the issue. It’s completely false.

We worry about how the perfect images online affect our younger generations and yet here are grown adults doing exactly that. Just to hear the words ‘you’re beautiful’ which means nothing in the context of fake pics.

It shouldn’t bother me but it grates my gears. Spent years telling my daughter to embrace herself and all her oddities. Yet social media is saying something different.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

I do alter lighting in some photos and use B&W because they are more flattering.

But I also post pictures without any filters on whatsoever. I also post pictures of my cellulite, my stomach pouch so nobody can say they don't know what my body looks like. If I send a face picture to anyone, again it's minus filters and more often than not minus make up.

Skin is not supposed to look like a porcelain doll.

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish


"

To be genuine would not necessarily need to point out flaws but show oneself as is.. we see a lot of ‘this is me’ type comments here with a completely distorted image. It’s very clear that it’s far from them yet people still flock to complement. It baffles me.

I think that's the issue I've got.... the "this is me" type comments with the distorted images scream hypocrisy.

"

Ok - can I just point out that any ‘this is me’ images I do are me and rarely ever filtered. If they look distorted it’s because I really am that weird looking - just saying!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

If you’re here to just show off your pics etc then crack on but if you’re here to meet people then yes it’s deception. I don’t have issues with lighting etc, I do have issues with changing your face. I have wasted time meeting women who have done this and I think it’s bang out of order. These days it’s so obvious that it’s not too much of an issue. It’s not even comparable to a push up bra or wearing make up! I wouldn’t go anywhere without make up on and never have so how would that not be me?! I’ve even removed most of my pics recently and replaced them because I’ve put weight on. So yes if you’re meeting people and don’t look anything like your pics then in my opinion it’s cheating/deception/time wasting.

Although some of the face pics on here are bloody hilarious with these filters .

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

I'm not black and white in real life!

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma


"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings..."

The settings are there for a reason, white balance may need to be changed manually if you have a mixture of lighting in the frame, such as natural light from a window and a tungsten light. Your camera may pick up the tungsten lighting and set the white balance to suit, this will cause any natural light to look very blue.

You can of course use this effect for enhancing the ambience but it does not alter the subject like a smooth skin filter would. for that reason I do not think camera settings are cheating, more taking control

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It raises many questions about what is and isn’t cheating

Women wear make up and push-up Bras, no one bats an eye lie

I put a pair of socks down my pants to create a nice bulge and suddenly I’m the weird one

Try putting the socks down the front instead. "

Lol,that reminds me of a Kevin bloody Wilson song

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish


"If you’re here to just show off your pics etc then crack on but if you’re here to meet people then yes it’s deception. I don’t have issues with lighting etc, I do have issues with changing your face. I have wasted time meeting women who have done this and I think it’s bang out of order. These days it’s so obvious that it’s not too much of an issue. It’s not even comparable to a push up bra or wearing make up! I wouldn’t go anywhere without make up on and never have so how would that not be me?! I’ve even removed most of my pics recently and replaced them because I’ve put weight on. So yes if you’re meeting people and don’t look anything like your pics then in my opinion it’s cheating/deception/time wasting.

Although some of the face pics on here are bloody hilarious with these filters . "

I have a bit of a moral dilemma about some of my older, ‘slimmer’ pictures. I like some of them and think they’re good pictures so would like to keep them up. However - I’ve also posted more recent pictures (although my phone’s knackered so the quality is poor) which clearly show the weight I’ve gained.

If I meet someone I also take great pains to point out than I’m now larger than my earlier pictures - and I’ve mentioned the weight gain on my profile too.

However - I still feel a little like I’m deceiving people by showing the old pictures - because I know most guys perve the pics and take zero notice of the text.

I like the pics though - so I’ve kept them up.

See? Dilemma! Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings..."

Not at all, I use a professional camera and a phone camera. The only gripe I have with phone cameras is that, occassionally, they over-expose so when you're trying to take a picture, it looks faded.

But is it considered cheating? Naah not really.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just changed my profile pic....its me but yes I've changed the colour and hue...is it cheating?

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Stamford

I've seen some pics of ladies in blue underwear - but some have admitted to altering the light to make it look blue - I'll forgive them for that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings...

Yeah it's cheating really but hey ho. Zooming in or cropping is cheating. Taking 3,000 pics and only posting the 1 that looks slightly decent is cheating too. "

Oh well I'm a big old cheater then. There's more pics in my phone bin than ever make it on here

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"If you’re here to just show off your pics etc then crack on but if you’re here to meet people then yes it’s deception. I don’t have issues with lighting etc, I do have issues with changing your face. I have wasted time meeting women who have done this and I think it’s bang out of order. These days it’s so obvious that it’s not too much of an issue. It’s not even comparable to a push up bra or wearing make up! I wouldn’t go anywhere without make up on and never have so how would that not be me?! I’ve even removed most of my pics recently and replaced them because I’ve put weight on. So yes if you’re meeting people and don’t look anything like your pics then in my opinion it’s cheating/deception/time wasting.

Although some of the face pics on here are bloody hilarious with these filters .

I have a bit of a moral dilemma about some of my older, ‘slimmer’ pictures. I like some of them and think they’re good pictures so would like to keep them up. However - I’ve also posted more recent pictures (although my phone’s knackered so the quality is poor) which clearly show the weight I’ve gained.

If I meet someone I also take great pains to point out than I’m now larger than my earlier pictures - and I’ve mentioned the weight gain on my profile too.

However - I still feel a little like I’m deceiving people by showing the old pictures - because I know most guys perve the pics and take zero notice of the text.

I like the pics though - so I’ve kept them up.

See? Dilemma! Xx"

But you have other pics too. My legs pic has been around since day dot! But the legs haven’t changed that much lol. It’s more the face ones I’m on about. I changed my body pics because I can really see the difference although a couple of people say they can’t. All your face pics are you I don’t think I’ve ever seen a filtered face pic in all the years I’ve known you! x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've seen some pics of ladies in blue underwear - but some have admitted to altering the light to make it look blue - I'll forgive them for that. "

What about ladies in blue underwear who have altered to a different colour? Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

it's more of an issue when someone is 25 in their first photo and 65 in their next. Or, between pictures or from different angles she moves from dress size 10 to 20! mum tums are fine but just be honest!

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By *isspurplechesterWoman
over a year ago

Chester

I think it’s cheating if you photoshop your body to change the shape etc, but not cheating if you use the basic filters for colour and lighting etc! I do look like my pics so there’s no deception there at all, yes my tits really are that small ! If using a simple b&w filter gives you the confidence to post your image to public, then why the heck not!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What about lens like telescope or wide angle or fish eyed lens

Or a slim line lens that makes everything slimmer

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish


"If you’re here to just show off your pics etc then crack on but if you’re here to meet people then yes it’s deception. I don’t have issues with lighting etc, I do have issues with changing your face. I have wasted time meeting women who have done this and I think it’s bang out of order. These days it’s so obvious that it’s not too much of an issue. It’s not even comparable to a push up bra or wearing make up! I wouldn’t go anywhere without make up on and never have so how would that not be me?! I’ve even removed most of my pics recently and replaced them because I’ve put weight on. So yes if you’re meeting people and don’t look anything like your pics then in my opinion it’s cheating/deception/time wasting.

Although some of the face pics on here are bloody hilarious with these filters .

I have a bit of a moral dilemma about some of my older, ‘slimmer’ pictures. I like some of them and think they’re good pictures so would like to keep them up. However - I’ve also posted more recent pictures (although my phone’s knackered so the quality is poor) which clearly show the weight I’ve gained.

If I meet someone I also take great pains to point out than I’m now larger than my earlier pictures - and I’ve mentioned the weight gain on my profile too.

However - I still feel a little like I’m deceiving people by showing the old pictures - because I know most guys perve the pics and take zero notice of the text.

I like the pics though - so I’ve kept them up.

See? Dilemma! Xx

But you have other pics too. My legs pic has been around since day dot! But the legs haven’t changed that much lol. It’s more the face ones I’m on about. I changed my body pics because I can really see the difference although a couple of people say they can’t. All your face pics are you I don’t think I’ve ever seen a filtered face pic in all the years I’ve known you! x "

True - but my face is somewhat more padded now - my bronzer and highlighter has to work damn hard to find some cheekbones to enhance these days! I do like the bigger boobies though - so it’s not all bad!

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"

To be genuine would not necessarily need to point out flaws but show oneself as is.. we see a lot of ‘this is me’ type comments here with a completely distorted image. It’s very clear that it’s far from them yet people still flock to complement. It baffles me.

I think that's the issue I've got.... the "this is me" type comments with the distorted images scream hypocrisy.

Ok - can I just point out that any ‘this is me’ images I do are me and rarely ever filtered. If they look distorted it’s because I really am that weird looking - just saying! "

Me too!!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"If you’re here to just show off your pics etc then crack on but if you’re here to meet people then yes it’s deception. I don’t have issues with lighting etc, I do have issues with changing your face. I have wasted time meeting women who have done this and I think it’s bang out of order. These days it’s so obvious that it’s not too much of an issue. It’s not even comparable to a push up bra or wearing make up! I wouldn’t go anywhere without make up on and never have so how would that not be me?! I’ve even removed most of my pics recently and replaced them because I’ve put weight on. So yes if you’re meeting people and don’t look anything like your pics then in my opinion it’s cheating/deception/time wasting.

Although some of the face pics on here are bloody hilarious with these filters .

I have a bit of a moral dilemma about some of my older, ‘slimmer’ pictures. I like some of them and think they’re good pictures so would like to keep them up. However - I’ve also posted more recent pictures (although my phone’s knackered so the quality is poor) which clearly show the weight I’ve gained.

If I meet someone I also take great pains to point out than I’m now larger than my earlier pictures - and I’ve mentioned the weight gain on my profile too.

However - I still feel a little like I’m deceiving people by showing the old pictures - because I know most guys perve the pics and take zero notice of the text.

I like the pics though - so I’ve kept them up.

See? Dilemma! Xx

But you have other pics too. My legs pic has been around since day dot! But the legs haven’t changed that much lol. It’s more the face ones I’m on about. I changed my body pics because I can really see the difference although a couple of people say they can’t. All your face pics are you I don’t think I’ve ever seen a filtered face pic in all the years I’ve known you! x

True - but my face is somewhat more padded now - my bronzer and highlighter has to work damn hard to find some cheekbones to enhance these days! I do like the bigger boobies though - so it’s not all bad! "

Haha you looked bloody great when I saw you a couple of weeks ago! x

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish


"If you’re here to just show off your pics etc then crack on but if you’re here to meet people then yes it’s deception. I don’t have issues with lighting etc, I do have issues with changing your face. I have wasted time meeting women who have done this and I think it’s bang out of order. These days it’s so obvious that it’s not too much of an issue. It’s not even comparable to a push up bra or wearing make up! I wouldn’t go anywhere without make up on and never have so how would that not be me?! I’ve even removed most of my pics recently and replaced them because I’ve put weight on. So yes if you’re meeting people and don’t look anything like your pics then in my opinion it’s cheating/deception/time wasting.

Although some of the face pics on here are bloody hilarious with these filters .

I have a bit of a moral dilemma about some of my older, ‘slimmer’ pictures. I like some of them and think they’re good pictures so would like to keep them up. However - I’ve also posted more recent pictures (although my phone’s knackered so the quality is poor) which clearly show the weight I’ve gained.

If I meet someone I also take great pains to point out than I’m now larger than my earlier pictures - and I’ve mentioned the weight gain on my profile too.

However - I still feel a little like I’m deceiving people by showing the old pictures - because I know most guys perve the pics and take zero notice of the text.

I like the pics though - so I’ve kept them up.

See? Dilemma! Xx

But you have other pics too. My legs pic has been around since day dot! But the legs haven’t changed that much lol. It’s more the face ones I’m on about. I changed my body pics because I can really see the difference although a couple of people say they can’t. All your face pics are you I don’t think I’ve ever seen a filtered face pic in all the years I’ve known you! x

True - but my face is somewhat more padded now - my bronzer and highlighter has to work damn hard to find some cheekbones to enhance these days! I do like the bigger boobies though - so it’s not all bad!

Haha you looked bloody great when I saw you a couple of weeks ago! x"

Bless you - it was bloody wonderful to actually SEE friends again wasn’t it?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"There are people here that are completely unrecognisable by the photos they filter. To me that’s deception regardless of whether they meet or not. Why put any photos up of they’re not a true representation of yourself? I don’t get it.

That's a whole other debate, question is really what is the purpose of the picture? If you want to sell something whether it is an image or product you want show the image in the best light.

But on a site like this, is a photoshoped enhanced image a deception. It's the same argument as why people use old photos, when ultimately if you may be meeting an image rather than the person?

Yes it’s deception. If people constantly put up altered images purely to get false praise there’s something inherently wrong.

That is I guess, a moral or philosophical question. Spent a lifetime of, some could argue, deception and i'm very good at it.

But I think right or wrong is really todo with motive and intent. If you want to considered as genuine then why put up a false image? Are those not diametrically opposed positions.

To be trully genuine this would include any and all flaws, would it not?

Before i get set upon this is about rationale not judgement.

"

^^^^^^^ This Quote - "If you want to considered as genuine then why put up a false image?"

I agree totally..."a false image" as in a heavily photo-shopped photo is Cat-Fishing to me...& I met 1 person who did this & all I'll say is shock horror...I did a quick exit tbh.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Angles can be more concealing than filters at times.

Met a few people in the past who just didn't look like their pics and it was because of the angel over anything else. Actually double checked the pictures after as well it was that far away on one person.

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By *oney_Bee_xTV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester


"If you’re here to just show off your pics etc then crack on but if you’re here to meet people then yes it’s deception. I don’t have issues with lighting etc, I do have issues with changing your face. I have wasted time meeting women who have done this and I think it’s bang out of order. These days it’s so obvious that it’s not too much of an issue. It’s not even comparable to a push up bra or wearing make up! I wouldn’t go anywhere without make up on and never have so how would that not be me?! I’ve even removed most of my pics recently and replaced them because I’ve put weight on. So yes if you’re meeting people and don’t look anything like your pics then in my opinion it’s cheating/deception/time wasting.

Although some of the face pics on here are bloody hilarious with these filters . "

I’m completely with you on this one !!!

I’ve had a few meets where I was completely disappointed when the person I was meeting didn’t look anything like their recent photos.

(They had had their ‘Beauty Filters’ on to the absolute Maximum for the photos).

It’s an instant turn-off for me when that happens.

It does waste people’s time and it is Very Dishonest. But that’s just my opinion.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you’re here to just show off your pics etc then crack on but if you’re here to meet people then yes it’s deception. I don’t have issues with lighting etc, I do have issues with changing your face. I have wasted time meeting women who have done this and I think it’s bang out of order. These days it’s so obvious that it’s not too much of an issue. It’s not even comparable to a push up bra or wearing make up! I wouldn’t go anywhere without make up on and never have so how would that not be me?! I’ve even removed most of my pics recently and replaced them because I’ve put weight on. So yes if you’re meeting people and don’t look anything like your pics then in my opinion it’s cheating/deception/time wasting.

Although some of the face pics on here are bloody hilarious with these filters .

I’m completely with you on this one !!!

I’ve had a few meets where I was completely disappointed when the person I was meeting didn’t look anything like their recent photos.

(They had had their ‘Beauty Filters’ on to the absolute Maximum for the photos).

It’s an instant turn-off for me when that happens.

It does waste people’s time and it is Very Dishonest. But that’s just my opinion."

^^^^^^^ This Quote - ("They had their ‘Beauty Filters’ on to the absolute Maximum for the photos)."

There's no other word for it...It's a form of Cat-Fishing...They've filtered their pics so much that now their photos are actually faked outta it. These people are actually only fooling themselves...they must be sweating it when they've arranged a meet...turning up looking nothing like their photos...

& it is a form of deception also...roping someone in with heavily filtered photos.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Every picture tells a lie....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings..."

Very rarely use the Camera on my Phone, much prefer my Proper camera..

And then it's all manually set-up for whatever I'm shooting be it a Person, Animal or a Jet flying at 500mph at 500ft in Wales..

But it is handy for most where having the cameraphone is better for quick pics where it's content not quality .. I think that's where You have to look for the difference

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach


"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings...

Very rarely use the Camera on my Phone, much prefer my Proper camera..

And then it's all manually set-up for whatever I'm shooting be it a Person, Animal or a Jet flying at 500mph at 500ft in Wales..

But it is handy for most where having the cameraphone is better for quick pics where it's content not quality .. I think that's where You have to look for the difference"

Unfortunately have to disagree, one of my top selling pictures was taken with my phone.

One of the questions i get asked all the time is "What is the best camera to have" my answer always is "the one you have with you"

People get hung up on technology, apps, filters.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Unfortunately have to disagree, one of my top selling pictures was taken with my phone.

One of the questions i get asked all the time is "What is the best camera to have" my answer always is "the one you have with you"

People get hung up on technology, apps, filters.

"

You've got a better cameraphone than me then Guv..lol..

Totally agree that People rely too much on Filters and Apps, ruins the image in my eyes

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach


"

Unfortunately have to disagree, one of my top selling pictures was taken with my phone.

One of the questions i get asked all the time is "What is the best camera to have" my answer always is "the one you have with you"

People get hung up on technology, apps, filters.

You've got a better cameraphone than me then Guv..lol..

Totally agree that People rely too much on Filters and Apps, ruins the image in my eyes"

Nope my phone camera is nothing special.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Stamford


"I've seen some pics of ladies in blue underwear - but some have admitted to altering the light to make it look blue - I'll forgive them for that.

What about ladies in blue underwear who have altered to a different colour? Lol "

I'm not sure if I'd feel betrayed.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings...

Very rarely use the Camera on my Phone, much prefer my Proper camera..

And then it's all manually set-up for whatever I'm shooting be it a Person, Animal or a Jet flying at 500mph at 500ft in Wales..

But it is handy for most where having the cameraphone is better for quick pics where it's content not quality .. I think that's where You have to look for the difference

Unfortunately have to disagree, one of my top selling pictures was taken with my phone.

One of the questions i get asked all the time is "What is the best camera to have" my answer always is "the one you have with you"

People get hung up on technology, apps, filters.

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Yes all my pics are taken on my phone too... Buuuttttttt the camera on this phone isn't great...I had better phone cameras...I've a habit of losing my phones Or damaging them with water.

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

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"Hi, I'm just wondering & curious...Do peeps think it's considered cheating to use the in-built settings on your camera phone... i.e the white balance or cloudy camera setting.

I'm not on about photo apps just the phones camera settings...

Very rarely use the Camera on my Phone, much prefer my Proper camera..

And then it's all manually set-up for whatever I'm shooting be it a Person, Animal or a Jet flying at 500mph at 500ft in Wales..

But it is handy for most where having the cameraphone is better for quick pics where it's content not quality .. I think that's where You have to look for the difference

Unfortunately have to disagree, one of my top selling pictures was taken with my phone.

One of the questions i get asked all the time is "What is the best camera to have" my answer always is "the one you have with you"

People get hung up on technology, apps, filters.

Yes all my pics are taken on my phone too... Buuuttttttt the camera on this phone isn't great...I had better phone cameras...I've a habit of losing my phones Or damaging them with water."

I have my primary work cameras but the point was a great picture is not dependent on a technology/camera or how well you can use apps or photoshop.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No way is it cheating , professional photographer would use those tools ,

Why would anyone post the ‘worst’ picture ?

If you happy with yourself ‘pic adjusted or not’ first … who cares what anyone else thinks .. then fuck the rest of them …

Maybe the ‘how old is the pic’ is issue posting one from 1991 saying it current

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No way is it cheating , professional photographer would use those tools ,

Why would anyone post the ‘worst’ picture ?

If you happy with yourself ‘pic adjusted or not’ first … who cares what anyone else thinks .. then fuck the rest of them …

Maybe the ‘how old is the pic’ is issue posting one from 1991 saying it current "

OMG "posting a pic from `91" wtf 30yrs old. Don't tell me they're trying to pretend it's recent

Thankfully all my pics are very very recent.

I did meet 2 Cat-Fish before who had very dated pics on profile & kept sending dated pics in DM...long story...

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over a year ago


"No way is it cheating , professional photographer would use those tools ,

Why would anyone post the ‘worst’ picture ?

If you happy with yourself ‘pic adjusted or not’ first … who cares what anyone else thinks .. then fuck the rest of them …

Maybe the ‘how old is the pic’ is issue posting one from 1991 saying it current

OMG "posting a pic from `91" wtf 30yrs old. Don't tell me they're trying to pretend it's recent

Thankfully all my pics are very very recent.

I did meet 2 Cat-Fish before who had very dated pics on profile & kept sending dated pics in DM...long story..."

Yes unfortunately some try palm of old pics as recent .

All mine within 12 months,

As for catfish- nothing wrong in playing them at their own game !!!

What’s good for the goose

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I've just discovered that a Female that I thought had long blonde kinky hair has short ginger hair

She wore a wig for all her photos... Is that defo cheating or just an altered ego???

I'm a little confused now at this stage...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've just discovered that a Female that I thought had long blonde kinky hair has short ginger hair

She wore a wig for all her photos... Is that defo cheating or just an altered ego???

I'm a little confused now at this stage..."

Wigs definitely not cheating some off us look good in one

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've just discovered that a Female that I thought had long blonde kinky hair has short ginger hair

She wore a wig for all her photos... Is that defo cheating or just an altered ego???

I'm a little confused now at this stage...

Wigs definitely not cheating some off us look good in one "

Cool... I must get one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've just discovered that a Female that I thought had long blonde kinky hair has short ginger hair

She wore a wig for all her photos... Is that defo cheating or just an altered ego???

I'm a little confused now at this stage..."

I dunno honestly does it really matter? if she's being honest about it what's the issue?

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

Tbh I think the biggest issue currently is that a large number of people (myself included) have put weight on since the first lockdown - sometimes a significant amount - and in many cases are failing to mention it on their profile or update their photos.

As a regular club goer I’ve come across a number of men and women who are now several sizes larger than they are in their fab profile.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've just discovered that a Female that I thought had long blonde kinky hair has short ginger hair

She wore a wig for all her photos... Is that defo cheating or just an altered ego???

I'm a little confused now at this stage...

I dunno honestly does it really matter? if she's being honest about it what's the issue?"

Ammmmmmmmmm it kinda did matter to me as it was her hair that caught my eye initially. Yes thankfully she was honest about it though

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