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Post by anthony40 on Aug 16, 2016 20:32:22 GMT
So this random thought popped into my head regarding profile pics.
Of course this is only on a voluntary basis but what I am proposing is that if possible, everyone changes their existing profile image to a photograph of themselves. This need only be for a limited time, maybe for a week or so.
I currently have a profile picture of myself, as does Ali and WestEndCub
Over my time of this board I have met WestEndCub, BurlyBeaR, Annick, Ryan and Dan who are all extremely friendly and have communicated with others.
But I know of occasions where I have been at a show that others have been at and were not aware of each others presence. In one case, this person was but one seat away.
From reading your posts this has clearly happened to others as well.
So, if we all took the time to post a photo of ourselves, at least if our paths cross, you can say hello.
What does everyone think?
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Post by d'James on Aug 16, 2016 20:59:13 GMT
I'd rather not do that I'm afraid. I'd be happy to meet a lot of the people on this board, but not all. I guess it's the tone of certain posters in recent weeks that have put me off (coupled with horrible previous online experiences).
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 16, 2016 21:20:11 GMT
No, perfectly understandable.
As I say, it's purely voluntary and regardless of your reasons, these should be respected.
It's just a suggestion.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2016 17:39:37 GMT
I used to have my photo up on the old Board and a lot of the people on here still recognise me from that. The trouble with my photos is generally I edit them with lighting, blemish etc to make me look a bit more presentable than in person because I don't like my skin and certain parts of my face so where I can, I edit. So may not even make a difference as I don't know if you would recognise me in person  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2016 17:42:53 GMT
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Post by Nelly on Aug 17, 2016 17:48:41 GMT
Your post should have come with a 'chest hair and pout' warning. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2016 17:53:52 GMT
Your post should have come with a 'chest hair and pout' warning. It's a gift, it's gained me many opportunities!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2016 18:04:05 GMT
Danny, hello.... (said in a pervy Patsy voice) |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 17, 2016 18:21:22 GMT
If anyone wants to post a link to their Facebook or Instagram then that's one way of showing your faces.
If you don't do the social media thing but would like to "show and tell" you can put a pic in this thread but will need to do it via a photo hosting site. It's very easy, I use Postimage.org so will use that as my example.
Go to Postimage.org
Click Choose Images and follow the onscreen instructions to upload your photo.
The website will give you a selection of web addresses.
Choose the one called direct link - in other words right-click to copy it.
Come back to the forum and hit the reply button (You need the full reply, not quick reply!)
At the top of the reply box click the little button which is in between the 'mail' button and the forward arrow button. It looks like a square with a zig-zag line across it.
Paste the web address from Postimage.org into the box which appears.
Click Insert Image. This will put the web address into your post.
Type the rest of your post and save it as usual.
Sounds long winded but it's not after you've done it a couple of times. Bear in mind that once you've done this you've published your image on the www both here, and also on the postimage website so if you don't want that, don't do it!
Some of the mobile forum apps allow you to post a pic on this forum without going through the above faff. I think tapatalk does.
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 17, 2016 19:23:05 GMT
Well done danieljohnson14 for taking part. Thanks |
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Post by Stasia on Aug 18, 2016 6:51:07 GMT
I am one of these annoying people who always use their own photos as user pictures and takes lots of selfies  Also I will definitely like if you all say hi because of your cute accents, so please do! (In London starting tomorrow, would love to meet for drinks and discussing theatres!) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 10:51:50 GMT
My pic is of me but it is a portrait painted by my partner. Haven't lived in th UK for many years but visit quite often and am always at the theatre either in London or Stratford upon Avon. Please say hello if you recognise me.
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Post by viserys on Aug 18, 2016 11:28:08 GMT
I'd be happy to meet people in person and share a photo beforehand so that you'd recognize me but other than that, I HATE photos of myself as I usually look awful in them and you couldn't force me to take a selfie at gunpoint.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 11:40:53 GMT
I'd be happy to meet people in person and share a photo beforehand so that you'd recognize me but other than that, I HATE photos of myself as I usually look awful in them and you couldn't force me to take a selfie at gunpoint. I have to say I do love your current avatar. Every time you contribute to a thread it gives the impression that you're unutterably disappointed in everyone above you. |
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Post by viserys on Aug 18, 2016 11:47:31 GMT
Awww. It's more my general expression how I feel about the world But I can see about finding a sparkly unicorn instead. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 12:44:14 GMT
And in my case you need to look out for someone in a nice hat who accidentally came out without his skin. |
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Post by foxa on Aug 18, 2016 21:09:45 GMT
If anyone wants to see what I look like this is my twitter page twitter.com/anniekathfox Except I'm vain so I've taken off my glasses which I definitely wear at the theatre. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 21:12:10 GMT
If anyone wants to see what I look like this is my twitter page twitter.com/anniekathfox Except I'm vain so I've taken off my glasses which I definitely wear at the theatre. Hahaha don't worry, I am vain too, I wear my glasses to the theatre but my instagram doesn't have my glasses at all |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 21:35:37 GMT
Now it is Groundhog Day because I like it
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Post by andrew on Aug 18, 2016 22:23:23 GMT
I've taken up the challenge. The swans are gone. 2 people have been kind enough to message me over the past year when we've been going to the same show, and both times it was a lovely experience.
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Post by foxa on Aug 18, 2016 22:39:25 GMT
Goodness- you are all so gorgeous and young!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 22:47:20 GMT
You know what, screw it, there you go. Wanted to feel part of the movement. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 18, 2016 23:06:45 GMT
This is me, for a limited run only! Piccy courtesy of anthony40 That bloke in the background in a donkey jacket with the little mop of grey hair is @theatremonkey  [this photo has self-destructed] |
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 18, 2016 23:32:40 GMT
Wow Burly - I never thought you look like that. Your aviator remind me of 'the motherf***er with the hat'.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 23:48:25 GMT
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