Question: "How important are pictures in posts?" / myLot

@Shavkat (141906)

Philippines

April 14, 2022 8:45am CST

Personally, I am not satisfied if not attaching a photo to each of my posted discussion here. It is just an opinion that it can convey the real idea of the composition. As they said, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Pictures can make all ages know the flow of thoughts by a writer. What is your thought about it? Image Credit: images.saatchiart.com

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@DaddyEvil (174208)

• United States

14 Apr 22

One of the previous @GoAskAlice once said there was a higher possibility of getting responses on a discussion with a picture on it. I don't know if that's true or not. I've always attached a picture because of that comment, though.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

15 Apr 22

I think it is a myth. No offense to people concerned.

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@DaddyEvil (174208)

• United States

15 Apr 22

@Shavkat

I don't think it is.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

15 Apr 22

@DaddyEvil

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

14 Apr 22

It depends, if the picture illustrates the post it is important, to add a picture that has nothing to do with the post makes no sense in my opinion.

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@DaddyEvil (174208)

• United States

14 Apr 22

Once in a while I'll attach a nice photo that has nothing to do with the discussion, just because. *shrug*

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

14 Apr 22

@DaddyEvil - I can attach a nice photo that is not personal if it has something to do with the discussion. I do not think I ever posted without adding a photo.

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@DaddyEvil (174208)

• United States

14 Apr 22

@LadyDuck I attach things like my back yard if I don't have a picture pertinent to the discussion. I love looking at the trees and grass in my back yard.

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marguicha

@marguicha (230334)

• Chile

14 Apr 22

I used to do it every time. But now I don´t because I have less time to mylot. When Leticia came every day, I posted a lot mote. Now I have to do almost everything at home.

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much2say

@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

14 Apr 22

It's a nice addition to the post, but not always necessary. Most of the time I don't attach a photo

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much2say

@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

15 Apr 22

@DaddyEvil Hee hee - you mean everyone's name in general, not just wittle ol' moi, right

. You're the popular one though

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@DaddyEvil (174208)

• United States

14 Apr 22

I think a lot of people watch for your name to... finally... appear somewhere on myLot, just to be able to visit with you...

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@DaddyEvil (174208)

• United States

15 Apr 22

@much2say

Why would anyone look for me?

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Jo Ann

@akalinus (44366)

• United States

14 Apr 22

I sometimes attach a photo but it is such a hassle here that I don't often. They are always too big or too small or whatever. I use photos to let others know what I am talking about, ie, here is my cat, what is this mess on my laptop?, etc.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

15 Apr 22

@akalinus I agree with the resizing of the photos. If I am using my laptop or desktop, it is fine to deal with photos to be edited than using my mobile phone.

@DaddyEvil (174208)

• United States

14 Apr 22

I always have to reduce the size of my photos. The camera on my phone is a good one and makes nice photos. (I just use "Paint" on my laptop to reduce the photo size.)

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Apr 22

A personal decision here. I prefer photos.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

18 Apr 22

@CarolDM I agree

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

15 Apr 22

I also prefer photos. I felt the discussion is complete with it.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 22

@Shavkat I feel that way too. We are all different.

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May2k8

@May2k8 (19788)

• Indonesia

15 Apr 22

sometimes pictures can mean a language that can't be used with just words.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

15 Apr 22

You said it right. Some things can not be explained through words.

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Sanjeev

@sjvg1976 (42727)

• Delhi, India

15 Apr 22

I don't necessarily attach a picture with a post. Many times I have posted a post without a picture and have got lots of responses on them. I don't think it's true. You need to have an interesting topic and the content to attract people's attention here.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

18 Apr 22

I guess it is a myth then.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

15 Apr 22

I prefer to put pictures on my posts as well but my pictures aren't always about the content of a post.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

15 Apr 22

On contrary, I need to post photos related to my discussions as much as possible.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

14 Apr 22

I like to add a photo when I can, but it's not really necessary.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

15 Apr 22

I agree that it is not necessary. In my book, I felt content with a photo that goes along with the composition.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (91013)

• United States

14 Apr 22

I haven't attached pictures to my posts mostly because Im not sure how to. I usually go by the title rather than a picture but I do think pictures add something to the post

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

15 Apr 22

You have a point. Most of us are adults here and we can understand the compositions' main ideas. For some young learners, having images can bring life to their imaginations.