Do You Look at People's Profile on Here?

Updated on July 16, 2011
F.H. asks from Gilbert, AZ
29 answers

I have been on here for years and until Rachel D got married and I wanted to see her wedding pic, it occured to me that I NEVER go and look at people's profile.

I do have mine updated and wondered if anyone looks at mine. And I wonder if anyone else updated their profile or didn't and why not?

So do you look at people's profile if you're curious about them after they asked or answered a question?

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So What Happened?

Haha! Thanks Scarlett! I actually had to look at miine to see what pic I had on there! I think that's why I didn't look either, I sort of assume no one has a pic or any info listed.

And now I have looked at all 29 of your profiles! And yes P S, I am flipping you off becauase you don't have a pic or profile info! Lol!

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D.P.

answers from Pittsburgh on

I look at the profile if they ask something about a child and they don't mention an age in their post--to see if we're talking about a toddler, school-ager, tween, teen, etc.....that's about it.

OR if it seems like a troll and it's the first and only question they've asked and have never answered a question....that confirms it.

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L.G.

answers from Austin on

I do all the time, it just puts a face to the question. ( or sometimes a face to an answer )
I wish more people would have their pics up. I used to have a flower on there but I have posted a pic. ;))

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T.K.

answers from Dallas on

only if there is some reason to. If they say something referring to thier profile pic or if I have some other reason to go to thier profile, like to send a message or look at previous posts. But - hey - feel free to go to mine. I have my kids as my profile pic, just because this is a mommy site. I promise, I have my own identity. ;)

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M.L.

answers from Houston on

sometimes I do. it would be fun if we had a little avatars by our names

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S.J.

answers from St. Louis on

I just looked at you!

Great hair, btw. (love the dark color)

I just updated my pic as well. I look occasionally if someone says something about themselves that I want to check out (ie I have long hair, should I cut it?).

Before you asked this question, I had just looked at mechanicmama in hopes of seeing her hippie skirt!!!

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P.S.

answers from Houston on

I just looked at yours ;) No offense but it kinda looks like you are flipping us off in your pic? Other than that, its a very nice photo.

tbh I only look a the profiles of the people who have pissed me off responding to any of my questions. I wanna know who I'mdealing with if I need to respond back to them. Most of the time there isn't alot of info.

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C.S.

answers from Kansas City on

I do sometimes. Mainly if someone PM'd me or asked a question about hair or personal appearance I will go read their profile or look to see if they have a picture up. I had a crazy little doll up at first (for crazy little reasons) then I changed it to a cupcake and am thinking about putting up a recent picture. :)
Funny thing is I have found myself disappointed when someone didn't have a photo at all up or a photo of themselves. :o)

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M.M.

answers from Washington DC on

Because you said you updated I did just look at your profile.

If someone says I updated my pic, Lee, Rachel, then I do check.
If someone sends me a pm then I look them up.
I do like to put a face with a name, so if I am bored I will look at profiles.
That sounds like I am a stalker. Most have no info except for previous questions.

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C.F.

answers from Boston on

I do :-) its like when you talk to someone on the phone you've never met but get a picture in your head of what they look like by their voice ~~ I'm never even 'close' LOL

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A.S.

answers from Detroit on

I do sometimes. Just not everyone.

ETA - You probably won't see very many actual pictures of me. : O
Thanks Scarlett.

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R.J.

answers from Seattle on

I look on other people's profiles all the time.

I update my profile twice a year (to change my and my son's age) and periodically add a 'blurb of the month'. Usually a "stock" answer I'm tired of typing. During a particular month where every other Q was a "Am I pregnant?" Q (not actually, but at least 5 times a day one month, that Q was scrolling down), is an example of that. ((If you've had sex, then yes, you could be pregnant. No form of birth control is 100%, except for a hysterectomy. Buy a test. If the test is negative and you still feel pregnant make an appointment with your doctor. Because you may still be pregnant, or you may have one of half a dozen health issues that mimic pregnancy.)) ;)

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M.P.

answers from Sacramento on

I used to - but the majority of the time, there is no picture and very little information..... : (

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B.K.

answers from San Francisco on

First time looking at yours !! I have looked at the regulars or if its a very interesrting question,someone I am concerned about or suspicion of a trool.
B. k

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M.L.

answers from Chicago on

I do occassionally. I have a picture on my profile but it was a year ago - was the only picture I had at work of me that I could upload! So, not my favorite picture but like the way my sons face is dirty - as usual!! - and I actually have a smile on my face!!!!!!!!!!!

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N.A.

answers from Chicago on

Great question! I just looked at your profile pic too! Adorable! I don't have my "actual" pic on my profile, I think I just may put one! But I look at it in away where I may need to vent about something and sometime's don't want to put a face to my question only because what if I actually know someone on here and then one day they come up to me and ask me "so what happened with that rash" or something lol! Silly right?
Hope you have a wonderful day!

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B..

answers from Dallas on

No, I never have looked at a profile! I don't put any pictures or info up, for privacy reasons.

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J.B.

answers from Rochester on

Sometimes I do when I receive flowers and notice I keep getting them from the same ppl...then I check them out.
and BTW- what is a Troll?? and Why should I be aware?

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C.O.

answers from Washington DC on

There are many times I will look at their profile and previous questions before I answer the question...there are times that is not necessary - but over all - yeah - I do...

I love being able to "SEE" the people too!!!

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R.D.

answers from Richmond on

I always look at profiles! I wish more women were un-afraid of putting a little bit more personal info on here. I recently swear I was Pamela and Suz T at my local grocery store... mamapedia mind tricks!!!!!!

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N.G.

answers from Dallas on

I do, and I encourage people to look at mine! I like to put faces to personalities. I wish more people would put their pics up (of YOURSELF, not your kids!!!)

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S.H.

answers from Honolulu on

Yep I do.
Not always, but I do.
Sure, curiosity.

I update my profile once a year.
When my kids hit an age change.

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C.M.

answers from Washington DC on

sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. I just added a pic on mine, but it's been a while since I've looked at anyone elses

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A.G.

answers from Houston on

yes....if i think their question or comments are either completely bizarre or completely fantastic. I will check out the profile for different reasons for both instances.

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A.H.

answers from Portland on

I do if I'm curious about them in some way or another. I update my profile because I like to "show off" my child in a sense haha. Guess it's a habit from having Facebook.

If I look I too kinda assume no one has a picture or info. I love the cute pictures of family and the ladies here (and love Momma L's shirt in hers lol). I wish we had little avatars by our names too.

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J.H.

answers from San Antonio on

Rarely do I look at someone's profile unless I'm trying to figure out what other questions they've asked.

...I did look at your profile though when I read this. ;)

I only realized today that my profile pic on here is from my Facebook page. It's one of hubby and I from my sister's wedding.

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H.G.

answers from Dallas on

I do! I like to see who agrees with me!

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J.B.

answers from Boston on

I only look if someone asks a question where it would be helpful to know how old the kids are but didn't mention that in the question.

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C.J.

answers from Milwaukee on

I don't bother because 95% of the profiles are blank.

Mine links from Facebook so what ever my profile pic is the one that shows up here.

I DO look at questions/answers when I'm stalking out TROLLS! Beware!

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L.N.

answers from Flagstaff on

Sometimes I do. But you reminded me that I haven't updated my profile since I first joined 3 years ago! So I went and updated it.

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