I will offer a somewhat different answer than the others. Very simply, I have not, do not, and will not post a picture of myself online, in no way shape or form. Not on Spacebook,, Instaspam, Tweeter, etc... Period, end of discussion. I clearly state in my profile and other postings that I am not interested in "hooking up" online. I am a 50 (ish) year old, severely menopausal woman that got along just fine before the internet changed the way everyone gauged their own self-worth. I come here to offer advice from the mistakes that my husband and I made along the way, and possibly share ideas with like minded people.
If this makes you not want to talk to me, or take my opinions seriously, then that is your prerogative. I am not about to risk my professional license and practice just to satisfy someone from the interwebs that I will never meet in person. I have been a member of this site for 5 or 6 years and if you look at my posts you will see my intentions.
I do agree, that if a member is actively seeking men or women on this site, then verification of some sort is a necessity.
There it is. Let the Becky bashing begin.