Safety Discussion - Profile Pictures
Hey hey everyone! 🩷
Welcome to the first Safety Discussion in forums! 😀
Your profile picture is one of the first things users notice when they stumble on your profile. It is something which shows who you are as a person, to members and listeners alike.
Many of you have wondered what is an appropriate and safe profile picture, and how to choose a photo for your profile picture, that does not violate 7 Cups’ site guidelines. If you’re confused about picking the right picture for your profile picture, then don’t worry! That is what this discussion is for 😊
Let’s dive in! 👇
What is a safe profile picture?
An appropriate and safe profile picture IS the one that:
Exudes warmth, positivity, compassion, and friendliness
Is unique - it should not be used anywhere else on the Internet
Something you feel comfortable showing to the entire world
An appropriate and safe profile picture IS NOT:
One of your social media pictures, as reverse image search is easy these days 😬
Representative of violent, sexually explicit, political or any triggering/graphic content.
A picture of celebrities, or flags [identity flags (e.g. pride flags) are okay!]
Now for the fun part - questions! 🥁
In your eyes, what is an appropriate and safe profile picture?
Are there any grey areas while choosing pictures for your profile picture? If yes, what are those grey areas?
A fun question for you!
What profile picture would you choose to represent yourself?
Tag 3 of your 7Cups friends to involve them in sharing knowledge about safety here!
If you have spotted a profile that needs to be flagged, feel free to message one of the Safety Patrol members with the username here
For any queries on Safety (profile flagging/outreaching/discussions), you’re welcome to message @Rebekah or @tommy!
Resources on profile pictures 👇:
Guide for Listener Profile pictures:
Profile Pictures - Staying Safe Online
Profile pictures - flags
(all text in blue are clickable)
Tagging members of Safety team:
@EvelyneRose @Rebekah @tommy @positivePumpkin22 @AuRewolf @KristenHR @KindnessMatters2020 @Lunaire00 @LightsFromDark @iPHOENIX @Comphi @EmotionsListener @Dystopiatae95 @blissart @LittleBirdie30 @SolaceCares @SirenOfSerenity @Lou73 @Jenna @MistyMagic @fruityPond7887 @Star001 @Hamstermum @MelodyoftheOcean @AffyAvo @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @kindheartedlily @richuyulin @florablossom3319 @blissfulSky8162 @sereneMirage8103 @courageousDreamer8927 @Jiminycricket91 @kyan1 @Raspberrycheesecake @MattForHelp @radiantLight33 @TabbyCat97 @LandOfHopesx3 @Daf8 @Optimisticempath @coco128 @jundaee @pandanfe @Artalistens @Bunnylovesyou @WatermelonLover22 @Suryansh @SparkyGizmo @rubyjane00 @niamh333 @lovelyApple6441 @LOOPHOLE @azuladragon34 @Rui00 @Ralien @fantasticJet1739 @Grace3012 @Mahad2804 @HachiBee @LoveMyMoonflowers @OllieRNLI999
❤️ To me, an appropriate and safe profile picture is one that: doesn't include anything inappropriate (like sexual content, graphic content, discriminatory content and/or triggering content), is untraceable (as in, it cannot be used to identify and/or find you offsite), doesn't put you in danger (like a picture of you in front of your home, therefore revealing your home address), doesn't lie (for example, a picture of someone that isn't you), doesn't include political content (because of exclusion and chances of arguments), you are okay with (literally) everyone seeing (even your grandma!), reflects who you are as a person and member/listener, and radiates compassion and support (especially for listeners) ❤️
❤️ I think one grey area is using pictures of ourselves, since they can convey compassion and help to connect with members, but they can also lead to stalking, actual danger, and inappropriate comments from users that are here for the wrong reasons. Some other grey areas are using content that could be triggering for some (like a picture of food, religious content or certain phrases) and plain or black photos: both are allowed and okay to use, but the former may trigger some people (which is not what we're looking for) and the latter doesn't emit support ❤️
❤️ My own! I made it by myself (I made it especially for 7 Cups!) when I signed up ❤️
@Daf8
I agree. Using pictures of ourselves can be a tricky area, and a fine line to balance between being supportive and being triggering.
Also, your profile picture is lovely!
❤️ @AuRewolf ❤️
❤️ Yes, it's a dilemma: To use that photo or not to use that photo? Haha. At the end of the day, it's about choosing the safest and most supportive picture we can find ❤️
❤️ Awww, thank you! It means a lot (because making it took a lot of work haha), so thank you so much for your sweet words and for being so lovely ❤️
@AuRewolf Very informative. Thank you!!
@ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp
Glad to know that the post was informative for you!
