At the risk of being called 'meanie' or worse, I have to say the following, and I do so with good intentions only.
1) If you're going to post pics then you really should be using your worst pics - or at least a combination of your worst and best - because we can't make a fair judgement if you only show us your best shots, from the best angles, with filters or photoshopping.
I look killer in many pics but I also know I look like a man-in a-wig in others and so I know just how varied we can appear and, sadly, we can't ensure people only see us from angles we approve of.
2) There needs to be more honest critiquing. Browsing this thread, it's apparent that too many are being far too polite and it's not fair to the person asking. You may think you're being nice and that the actual truth of 'no, you don't pass' is upsetting but it's not as upsetting as the realisation you've been lied to. We're talking about saving someone from deluding themselves and from negative responses if they decide to swan about in public thinking they're uber-convincing when they're nowhere near (whereas if they received truthful feedback they could work on their look before stepping out).
What's the point in people asking if all you're going to do is tell them what they want to hear?
Am I alone in being super-critical of myself and of not wanting to kid myself or stand out in public?
Like I said, I post this with nothing but good intentions. It's not fair to lie to others - not even when you're trying to be nice - and it's not impolite to tell the truth, especially in response to a question. Being honest (even with bad news) is not symbiotic with being a twat. Passing is so vital to our community that we owe it to each other not to lie or gloss over the truth.
