using an actual photo of yourself as your avatar

i do use my own pics and had the real pics of me in my profile.

i'm not really afraid since i have few friends and i think the chance of them stumbling to me in this forum is low, and even if they stumbled to it, like what would they do about it?

For my profile picture, I prefer a picture that describes my personality. I have my own photos on my profile. If someone I know is here, hi! We are both here for the same reason lol, nothing to be ashamed of

I don’t, personally, for professional reasons. If others choose to share their face here, more power to you.

That ain't ever happening, but more power to those brave enough to do so.