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Gene Pimentel

14 years ago

I feel the same about avatars, but I also feel it gives you much more credibility when you use your real, full name.

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Nathan Rufus 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Gene Pimentel

I feel the same about avatars, but I also feel it gives you much more credibility when you use your real, full name.

Very true Gene.

I actually made a whole new profile so that people could see "the real me", warts and all.

We don't have anything to hide and integrity is an "integral" part of doing business.

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- mcmahanusa 14 years ago
  
  I prefer to use an avatar (well, actually a picture of one of my heroes), not because I'm trying to hide anything, but as soon as I put up my real picture, then the usual comparisons with George Clooney arise, and then things just get complicated.
  
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  Okay, I lied just a little bit there. Actually, the comparisons are to Gabby Hayes, but the problems are still there.
  
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Lucky500

14 years ago

Have to agree with both of you.

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Maddi

14 years ago

I've always had my real name here, but had my cartoon avatar since day 1 on the WF.

Don't know why I didn't put my picture up - no particular reason. But yes you gotta be yourself and be personal.

Funny you started this thread here, as I had something very similar earlier today. Check it out here, http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...o-earlier.html It has a funny twist to it

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Brad Gosse

14 years ago

Me and my 2 siamese twins agree

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David Jackson 14 years ago

Applehead agrees. That's what my childhood friends call me...Applehead.

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14 years ago

It's the only way to fly!

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Winlin

14 years ago

I thinks that if that's what you like that's awesome, but you shouldn't cast a negative light on those of us who prefer an Avatar... and by the way how do I know a photo is anymore a real the my Avatar?

I could easily switch to a photo at some point, but certainly not because the council of elders think it should be so... LOL

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14 years ago

I agree. Being yourself is the way to go.

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mcmahanusa

14 years ago

Originally Posted by ProductCreator

It's not about having nothing to hide. Some people here on WF prefer to protect their privacy.

For example, I'm just amazed how some Warriors publish their home addresses. A quick copy and paste into Google maps shows their nice picket fences.

I know of at least one Warrior who has been stalked by someone dangerous. I have heard of this happening with many other business owners too.

Thanks for that advice. Something I had never considered.

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Sandra Martinez

14 years ago

Originally Posted by jozzer

The most important aspect of being an Internet Marketer is Honesty and Integrity. In my opinion we should all show our personal picture in the Forums. I've got nothing to hide. What you see is what you get guys, so let's all start getting real and get those avatars up.

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Sorry, I disagree.

To show a pic or a name does not guarantee Honesty or Integrity... coherence of what you say with what you do does.

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MrDay 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Sandra Martinez

Sorry, I disagree.

To show a pic or a name does not guarantee Honesty or Integrity... coherence of what you say with what you do does.

Sandra

Totally true....
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Scott Kennedy

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Sandra Martinez

Sorry, I disagree.

To show a pic or a name does not guarantee Honesty or Integrity... coherence of what you say with what you do does.

Sandra

Exactly. Besides, I can understand why females on this forum would maybe prefer not to show a profile photo. Look at the ones who do, then go into their profiles, they often have 10,000+ views and very "nice" visitor messages.

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NikkiS

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Scott Kennedy

Exactly. Besides, I can understand why females on this forum would maybe prefer not to show a profile photo. Look at the ones who do, then go into their profiles, they often have 10,000+ views and very "nice" visitor messages.

Really? I think I need to change my pic :confused:

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Christophe Young

14 years ago

I always take people who have professional pics of themselves a lot more seriously.

Most of the more knowledgeable warriors around here happen to do just that.

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Sandra Martinez

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Christophe Young

I always take people who have professional pics of themselves a lot more seriously.

Most of the more knowledgeable warriors around here happen to do just that.

Paul Myers, Allen Says, Big Mike... do they ring your bell?

to put an image and/or a real name are business decisions. What is true is that if someone comes here looking for business and jvs, it will help to have a nice looking picture and a name people can relate with.

Some use pic even if they don't need it, some don't even if they need it... but in general, that is what I have seen in this forum and others...

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Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Sandra Martinez

Paul Myers, Allen Says, Big Mike... do they ring your bell?

to put an image and/or a real name are business decisions. What is true is that if someone comes here looking for business and jvs, it will help to have a nice looking picture and a name people can relate with.

Some use pic even if they don't need it, some don't even if they need it... but in general, that is what I have seen in this forum and others...

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Like you said it is a business decision. You can position yourself how you want. There is no right or wrong answer.

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jozzer

14 years ago

Well, I didn't realise this new thread would generate as many comments as it has. Gene Pimentel is dead right about having your own name, instead of a nickname or something obscure. How do I get mine changed to Mark Johnson if it's available?

Thanks for all your comments so far guys and good luck to you all.

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sbucciarel

Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by jozzer

Well, I didn't realise this new thread would generate as many comments as it has. Gene Pimentel is dead right about having your own name, instead of a nickname or something obscure. How do I get mine changed to Mark Johnson if it's available?

Thanks for all your comments so far guys and good luck to you all.

Mark

I can agree on the name or the company name rather than something really obscure ... don't agree on photo at all. My avatar works for me. It's on domainingdiva.com and on domainingdiva.com/divadomains and on flipace. That's called branding and it's branding that has worked well for me.

It suits me. I enjoy humor and sarcasm and my avatar reflects both. It also eliminates preconceived notions that people have because of how you might look ... maybe you were born with a deformity, maybe you're old, maybe you're a bombshell and don't want to be perceived as an airhead. Maybe you work for corporate America and don't want your boss seeing you. There are many reasons not to use a photo at all or use an avatar.

I do use my real name, although it is shortened so it doesn't skew the formatting of the tables in the forum, as it is a long name, but sooner or later, people know me by my posts, as they do anyone who contributes regularly.

I instantly recognize all the toons here and know what to expect from them and many can guess what to expect from me. That is called reputation building.

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Phew managed to change pic before anyone saw it ....
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Andrew23

14 years ago

This thread made me change my avatar. I might be one of the youngest guys on the forum but I'm not afraid to show it. Just joined this forum, but I'm definitely here to stay. I have learned a plethora of information in just my short time here.

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Ryan UK

14 years ago

Who thinks me consuming a bottle of Bud as my avatar is inappropriate?

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JDArchitecture

14 years ago

Sorry, but I think it's nonsense.

One of the first rules in sales is don't give the prospect a reason to say no. Throwing your photo into the mix opens all sorts of doors to rejection.

Names and photos can be faked just as easily as sincerity & honesty.

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David Jackson

14 years ago

Originally Posted by JDArchitecture

Sorry, but I think it's nonsense.

One of the first rules in sales is don't give the prospect a reason to say no. Throwing your photo into the mix opens all sorts of doors to rejection.

I guess that means all those racists out there are going to stop using my services, once they find out I'm really a black guy. :rolleyes:

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JDArchitecture 14 years ago

Originally Posted by David Jackson

I guess that means all those racists out there are going to stop using my services, once they find out I'm really a black guy. :rolleyes:

David Jackson

Unfortunately, yes.

It would make for an interesting test.
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Laura B

14 years ago

Originally Posted by JDArchitecture

Sorry, but I think it's nonsense.

One of the first rules in sales is don't give the prospect a reason to say no. Throwing your photo into the mix opens all sorts of doors to rejection.

Names and photos can be faked just as easily as sincerity & honesty.

But don't you think having an avatar that people may or may not like opens just as many doors to rejection? Honest question.

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JDArchitecture 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Laura B

But don't you think having an avatar that people may or may not like opens just as many doors to rejection? Honest question.

No. People react to human faces much differently.
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- JDArchitecture 14 years ago
  
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  While limited, there is evidence that images of humans improve trust and general favorability of a website.
  
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  The important thing is humanizing the material/product/author. To that end, cartoons and caricatures can and do have the same positive effects. I think they may actually be better.
  
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  timpears 14 years ago
  
  I have had my real picture for my avatar for some time. And I put pictures of my little brother in my posts sometimes. Like this one for instance.
  
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Laura B

14 years ago

I agree that it's professional to have a real photo and name, but also have to admit - as others have mentioned - that those can easily be faked. But I think for the most part you can tell which people are for real and which feel just a little "shady."

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Winlin

14 years ago

Let's just do away with any form of differentiation and we can all wear uniforms... sounds a little too familiar doesn't it?

I'm just curious why all the photo people are being a bit self righteous about the fact that they bare all.... what's next "Warrior Nudest Colony" ... "If you're not willing to bare all you're not to be trusted....lmao!

I've had my say... back to business here .

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sbucciarel

Banned 14 years ago

Absolutely ... get those real pics up there folks. Couldn't agree more.

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Gene Pimentel 14 years ago

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

Absolutely ... get those real pics up there folks. Couldn't agree more.

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Gene Pimentel

14 years ago

It's not as much about the photo or name itself as it is about transparency and trust. You can develop trust even without a photo of yourself, but speaking for myself, I'm much more likely to buy from someone who displays their photo and real name.

Yes, photos and names can be easily faked. But when you do choose to be transparent, there are many other things that prove you're for real. For instance, I attend seminars. Many photos get taken, many personal details are swapped.

The privacy issue is a false argument. If you're doing business online, All I need to know is a minor detail like your paypal address in order to find ALL your publicly available details, including your physical address, name, and photos.

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Gene Pimentel 14 years ago

Something I never understand is why people put their home address in their autoresponder. Why not use a box address?

Because it makes no difference. All you have to do is request the real address from the Post Office and they must provide it.

Like I said, I know of at least one Warrior whose family was stalked by a psychotic person. There was also a guy in the UK who was stalked by a German guy who posted on his gaming forum. The German guy came over and killed him and his girlfriend. Even in my old company, a crazy Canadian guy flew all the way to the UK to stalk the company because he believed that they were responsible for him losing money.

And just as many people have been stalked by loonies who were never given the personal details. That's why it's a false argument. Anybody who is going to stalk you will EASILY get your private information. There are hundreds of sources.

Perhaps in this day and age, it's impossible to be 100% private anymore. But that's not to say you shouldn't take any precautions at all.

I agree. But the simple act of "not posting your address" will only make you feel better psychologically. It's like locking your front door. It'll keep the innocents out, but anybody who wants to get in, will.
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Joel Gray

14 years ago

I have to agree with using a picture, and as far as stalking goes it would make for an interesting evening if someone was to show up at my house unannounced. This is if they get by the Pitbulls and the American Bulldog then actually make it to the door...LOL...I mean make it to the door unharmed.

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Michael Mayo

14 years ago

There is no way in ןןǝɥ I'm putting up my real photo or name.

¡pıp ı ʇooɥs ɥo

Hate it when that happens!

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Kevin Riley

14 years ago

That be me over there
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Transparency has worked well in my business. As one pointed out here, you could lose a few customers if they don't like your looks. I had one who told me I looked terrible and they'd never buy from me, that I should look more like Eben Pagan. I told them to go buy Eben's stuff. However, on the balance, I profit from having my picture up.

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mattlaclear

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

That be me over there
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Transparency has worked well in my business. As one pointed out here, you could lose a few customers if they don't like your looks. I had one who told me I looked terrible and they'd never buy from me, that I should look more like Eben Pagan. I told them to go buy Eben's stuff. However, on the balance, I profit from having my picture up.

Is that really you Kevin? I thought that was a pic of one of the original members of the Bee Gees.

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George Wright

14 years ago

Originally Posted by jozzer

The most important aspect of being an Internet Marketer is Honesty and Integrity. In my opinion we should all show our personal picture in the Forums. I've got nothing to hide. What you see is what you get guys, so let's all start getting real and get those avatars up.

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Mark

If it's your real picture it's not an avatar.

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NikkiS

14 years ago

This forum is the only place I have my actual photo, and reluctantly FTR.

Isn't this about branding and marketing after all? If your name and photo are part of your brand ie: Tony Robbins, then it makes perfect sense, but other than that I don't see it as a necessity.

I have no idea what the CEO at Coca Cola looks like but I still buy the product.

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David Jackson

14 years ago

Originally Posted by NikkiS

I have no idea what the CEO at Coca Cola looks like but I still buy the product.

That may be true. But you can bet your bottom dollar, a lot of consumers purchased Chrysler products in the 80's, because of Lee Iacocca. Personal branding can be extremely powerful.

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NikkiS

14 years ago

Originally Posted by David Jackson

That may be true. But you can bet your bottom dollar, a lot of consumers purchased Chrysler products in the 80's, because of Lee Iacocca. Personal branding cab be extremely powerful.

David Jackson

I agree with you David, personal branding can be very powerful. The avatar you use here portrays (to me anyway) a very businesslike, professional image and someone who I would feel comfortable taking advice from/doing business with.

However, not all are as polished as you. I recently watched a marketing video in which the guy was sitting around a pretty messy looking place in a crumpled tracksuit. The info was ok but his credibility went out the door for me. I would have paid more attention if he had used a cartoon character and a voice-over.

I'm still a new person in these forums and my avatar is just to make me look friendly (I hope) until folks get to know me.

When I start selling my services and developing WSOs then the lights will be brighter and I'll be in a suit

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JDArchitecture 14 years ago

Originally Posted by NikkiS

I recently watched a marketing video in which the guy was sitting around a pretty messy looking place in a crumpled tracksuit.

Some people take the "work in your underware at the kitchen table" a bit too seriously.
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David Jackson

14 years ago

Originally Posted by NikkiS

I agree with you David, personal branding can be very powerful. The avatar you use here portrays (to me anyway) a very businesslike, professional image and someone who I would feel comfortable taking advice from/doing business with.

Thanks, Nikki. I appreciate you saying that. I dress that way, because of the clientele I'm targeting. If you're going to target high-end clients, you'd better look the part.

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Chris Worner

14 years ago

Originally Posted by David Jackson

Thanks, Nikki. I appreciate you saying that. I dress that way, because of the clientele I'm targeting. If you're going to target high-end clients, you'd better look the part.

David Jackson

Hello David,

there is just 1 major risk making yourself the brand, if you make some kind of mistake such as accidentally killing somebody or you wind up in an institute for whatever reason because you went insane, then what do you think is going to happen to all that work you did to build up the brand?

Where as had you not made yourself the brand and instead based around a company name and slogan, then the backlash would not be so great as people would not associate your name with the brand(Hope that made sense)

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David Jackson

14 years ago

Originally Posted by skyfox7

Hello David,

there is just 1 major risk making yourself the brand, if you make some kind of mistake such as accidentally killing somebody or you wind up in an institute for whatever reason because you went insane, then what do you think is going to happen to all that work you did to build up the brand?

Where as had you not made yourself the brand and instead based around a company name and slogan, then the backlash would not be so great as people would not associate your name with the brand(Hope that made sense)

Hi Chris:

Nefarious events can sabotage a company, with or without a personal brand. Case in point: BP.

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Originally Posted by skyfox7

Hello David,

there is just 1 major risk making yourself the brand, if you make some kind of mistake such as accidentally killing somebody or you wind up in an institute for whatever reason because you went insane, then what do you think is going to happen to all that work you did to build up the brand?

Where as had you not made yourself the brand and instead based around a company name and slogan, then the backlash would not be so great as people would not associate your name with the brand(Hope that made sense)

Chris

Branding is in vogue and being anonymous isn't. Little do most people know some of the greatest successes are the people you never heard of. They are the ones who keeps the engines running in companies. Some of them finance some of these companies you associate with a face. An example is the guy who financed Tony Robbins. Most people don't know his name without googling. The people who currently is financing the Tony Robbins tv project, don't know their names either, but, they sure is rich.

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DogScout

14 years ago

I have been DogScout to more people and longer than I have been Mark. Google my real name and you get a Edgar Casey follower who wrote several books, not me. Google Dogsscout or DogScout and get me. Which is more transparent?

<-----(BTW, That is Patrick Mcgoohan in the car, not me)
Edit, talked me into a real pic of me. Not changing the name though.:rolleyes:

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Chris Worner

14 years ago

A photo makes you more credible? You ladies and gentlemen must be very easily manipulated if that is the case.

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WinsonYeung

14 years ago

yeah! it's important to build a reputatble in evey business including intenet marketing.
<=== there's goes my profilt photo ^^

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tamalanwar

14 years ago

This is the real me, since I began my online journey, I never used n alias or a different avatar.

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dremora

14 years ago

I would if I could. I am not free from the corporate cubicle yet and if you read the rants featured in my blog, you'll understand. I'll put my name and photo once I no longer have to work for 'the man'.

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2stace

14 years ago

I agree. A photo brands the person. If you are in internet marketing, you must brand yourself to get people to know, like, and trust you.

Then, you will succeed online.

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jozzer 14 years ago

You may even get a few from the blokes as well !
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NicheMayhem 14 years ago

I don't find much weight in anyone's photo to be quite honest. I associate the chosen avatar or picture with their style and know what to expect based on what I have seen them have to say.

On this forum, your words surely have a much more specific effect on your overall reputation then any picture ever will. A running record of who you are is easily attained by visiting your profile and backtracking your posts. The image associated with your words will only give me an easier time remembering what I think of you regardless of a face or smiley or whatever.

To be completely transparent though, my intention with my avatar image is to get you to remember Niche Mayhem because it is me and I am awesome.
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CBSnooper

14 years ago

I totally agree. I always dress like this....

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jozzer 14 years ago

Nice shirt CBSnooper. I've got a few like that from my 70's days
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jlxsolutions

14 years ago

Hey your right gonna crop and rezise some pic of myself to scare anyone even thinking of talking whit me

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jlxsolutions

14 years ago

does it show yet....

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jlxsolutions 14 years ago

why do i feel like i am going to regret this ....

trying to find a human pic of myself..........
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Karan Goel

14 years ago

Mine's on the left..

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Winlin

14 years ago

This has gotten interesting. Outside of the fact that I believe in certain freedoms there is one glaring reason you would not find my real name and photo on here any time soon...

I get paid a salary as an executive level employee for a manufacturing company. I can assure you if my employer had any thought that I was working on my own ventures it would send up red flags immediately.

We always hear think outside of the box, but sometimes we need to remember to think as if we are in someone else's box as well...

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jlxsolutions

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Winlin

This has gotten interesting. Outside of the fact that I believe in certain freedoms there is one glaring reason you would not find my real name and photo on here any time soon...

I get paid a salary as an executive level employee for a manufacturing company. I can assure you if my employer had any thought that I was working on my own ventures it would send up red flags immediately.

We always hear think outside of the box, but sometimes we need to remember to think as if we are in someone else's box as well...

A splendid day to all - WinLin

I will NEVER work for someone else in my life even right now i might be facing economic disaster lol

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Gene Pimentel

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Winlin

I get paid a salary as an executive level employee for a manufacturing company. I can assure you if my employer had any thought that I was working on my own ventures it would send up red flags immediately.

That is a very valid reason to remain anonymous.

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Gene Pimentel

14 years ago

Very good points Chris.

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mcampbell075

14 years ago

Yeah you're right and because of that, I just finish uploading my picture here!

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Sylvia Meier

14 years ago

I have always used my name and my picture here on the WF. When I first started online, I wouldn't use either. My reason was that I was really young (I was only 19 when I started online), and I look even younger than that, and I thought those things combined would hurt my credibility.

It wasn't until years later I realized how much better it was to use my name and photo, both because of online and offline. (I have gotten jobs as a result of using my real photo and name online, where someone can Google me and see what I've done and do their own research on me.)

Am I afraid some creep will come find me? Not really. The chances are so slim of that happening, I don't really feel it a risk.

Sylvia

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Kay King 14 years ago

I agree. A photo brands the person. If you are in internet marketing, you must brand yourself to get people to know, like, and trust you.

But some photos make me wonder what the marketer sells...

That's my picatar - Mikey Mayo sends them to me when he decides what I should look like this season This summer it's pastels:p

Real name, though.

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