[jrflowers]

> If you told me you spent this much money on your profile to meet me, I would immediately subtract whatever smart and attractive points I unconsciously added to you and add them to your insecurity score instead.

Yeah for two thousand dollars a person could go on a trip and bring back an interesting story, or get therapy, or a puppy. Could probably do all three, actually.

[sn9]

Notably none of these matter on dating apps where profile pics actually help you get matches so you can actually talk to a person.

[jrflowers]

My man for two thousand dollars you could get a picture of yourself holding your Bichon Frisé at Livraria Lello

[sn9]

I don't have a dog and it would be very weird to get a dog for the sole purpose of having one for dating profile pics to meet women.

[jrflowers]

Yes. You should not get a dog if you don’t want a dog. It is a broad example because it is common for people to enjoy having a dog.

It would not be weird though, for example, to visit The House on the Rock and take pictures while you’re there.

[sn9]

But the point is that taking bad pictures doesn't help.

[CSSer]

You don't take photos on trips or with dogs?

[sn9]

I don't have a dog and it would be very weird to get a dog for the sole purpose of having one for dating profile pics to meet women.

[CSSer]

The idea was getting a dog to improve your life, but agreed. That would be quite weird.