Credibility

[Papa Smurf]

Hey Board,

I have given this much thought since I,ve been back on the boards about making this comment.
Mods, if you feel like this is the wrong place for this, by all means remove it.

I see alot of young people coming on the boards looking for advice and even inspiration on lifting, diets, and yes steriod use.

I see alot of good advise and knowlege passed on to others from our members both young and old.

This is a great place to learn and educate yourself on the wonderful sport of weight training.

Now....... the hard part.

Wouldnt you be more credible to a person seeking advice if you would post a pic of yourself and your results in your profile.

I read alot of really great comments from guys on here, only to find when I visit their profile, I only see stats, like 6'1" 235 lbs 12%BF but no pics.
I know we want our privacy, but we tell kids what they should and shouldnt do,then we put up avatars of bodybuilders and the hulk, but nothing to show all the hard work and effort we all put in day after day.

At 50, I am very proud of what I have been able to achieve and maintain through many kinds of setbacks.
Am I were I want to be? of course not, but I dont mind sharing were Im at either.

Please.......... guys..............before you start the flames Im not knocking anyone that dosent have pics up on their profiles, thats you busniness not mine.........Just tryin to point out what alot of these guys seen when they come on the board looking for help.

Flame Away !!

Papa Smurf

[xTato]

as a new member i would love to see some real life photos. Would help me greatly take someone more seriously seeing the true results of thier hardwork and dedication

[austinite]

There is a members pictures section packed with photos and motivation.

[Bio-Active]

There is a members pictures section packed with photos and motivation.

Agreed look at the members pic section and there are plenty of members with pics in there profiles

[Dukkit]

Some guys post pics and some dont.

I tend to listen and learn from the guys who...

A. Sound like they know their shit. And by knowing their shit I mean they have EXPERIENCE. They didnt just read a bunch of crap off different forums. I want real life experiences.
I want to hear about their mess ups and their successes. Thats how we learn best. From our mistakes.

B. Have pics and are in great shape.

[Lunk1]

Some ppl simply are not willing to risk things outside of this board by giving up their anonimity! Many can be easily recognized by tattoos, scars and other features.

By the way....the fatter than I would like to be pic in my AVI is me!!!!

[austinite]

Who let dukkit out?

[Papa Smurf]

Yes I know There is a picture section, and yes I know lots of members have pics in their profiles.....

My point was:

If your a person asking a question about a cycle, and you get this really great, well thought out answer, wouldnt it be nice to click on that persons avatar and see some pics, just so you would know, that person really knows what they are talking about and not just regurgitating something they read or found on the internet?

[Papa Smurf]

Some ppl simply are not willing to risk things outside of this board by giving up their anonimity! Many can be easily recognized by tattoos, scars and other features.

By the way....the fatter than I would like to be pic in my AVI is me!!!!

Good One !!

[panntastic]

Good One !!

I for one am very recognisable by friends family etc as nearly all of my body is covered in ink.
But also I haven't used steroids in some time now and devote myself to the science of brewing them an helping others out with my experiences with this.
I have brewed for 5+ years and feel I can contribute via my experiences this way and not the way I look.

[Papa Smurf]

I for one am very recognisable by friends family etc as nearly all of my body is covered in ink.
But also I haven't used steroids in some time now and devote myself to the science of brewing them an helping others out with my experiences with this.
I have brewed for 5+ years and feel I can contribute via my experiences this way and not the way I look.

Point taken............... if I were a brew master, I wouldnt want my pic up either, for ALL kinds of reasons!

[panntastic]

Point taken............... if I were a brew master, I wouldnt want my pic up either, for ALL kinds of reasons!

I wouldn't go as far as master but thank you.
I'm still learning new things everyday but it certainly opens your eyes to things.

[Lunk1]

Its simple...this site is an open public site viewable by anyone, including LE! In many countries AAS is illegal. Is it worth the risk so that some 19 year old kid believes you when you tell him steroids at his age carry numerious health risks!

[warmouth]

While I want to see pictures of members, I also have to take into consideration that most of us do this illegally, and if the wrong person saw a tatoo or other telling sign, it could end up with a lost job or jail time. I respect others privacy,so I normally dont question. I do need to see somepics Austinite however.

[< <Samson> >]

This "place" is not the only representation of juice. But, I agree it would be cool to see a juicer with their stats - full stats = Age, size, weight, in-depth cycle history along with their diet regimens along with supplement history.


But, it's just not gonna happen. These are very illegal substances we are talking about here. If I was in any public eye(i.e. work, life) I would not be here posting nonsense or at least posting pics of myself.

Look at it this way, we are recognizable - head shots or not. This gets somehow brought up anywhere around your work or life and your shit can go sideways real quick.

Look at the guys at the gym, there are a lot of gyms. This place possibly has 1/100th of their population.

[songdog]

Ok who is got the next big thing

[MickeyKnox]

Of the 12 different members in this thread alone, there are no less than 6 members showing their true self ion their avi's. Thats half the members here.

[< <Samson> >]

Of the 12 different members in this thread alone, there are no less than 6 members showing their true self ion their avi's. Thats half the members here.

Sad to say, but we don't look as cool as the fake ones.

[Sfla80]

Hey Board,

I have given this much thought since I,ve been back on the boards about making this comment.
Mods, if you feel like this is the wrong place for this, by all means remove it.

I see alot of young people coming on the boards looking for advice and even inspiration on lifting, diets, and yes steriod use.

I see alot of good advise and knowlege passed on to others from our members both young and old.

This is a great place to learn and educate yourself on the wonderful sport of weight training.

Now....... the hard part.

Wouldnt you be more credible to a person seeking advice if you would post a pic of yourself and your results in your profile.

I read alot of really great comments from guys on here, only to find when I visit their profile, I only see stats, like 6'1" 235 lbs 12%BF but no pics.
I know we want our privacy, but we tell kids what they should and shouldnt do,then we put up avatars of bodybuilders and the hulk, but nothing to show all the hard work and effort we all put in day after day.

At 50, I am very proud of what I have been able to achieve and maintain through many kinds of setbacks.
Am I were I want to be? of course not, but I dont mind sharing were Im at either.

Please.......... guys..............before you start the flames Im not knocking anyone that dosent have pics up on their profiles, thats you busniness not mine.........Just tryin to point out what alot of these guys seen when they come on the board looking for help.

Flame Away !!

Papa Smurf

Who's also to say, it's really their pic in profile anyways. Kinda like the "catfish" game going around. Some young kid can copy and paste a pic.

[MickeyKnox]

Sad to say, but we don't look as cool as the fake ones.

Speak for yourself. lol

[< <Samson> >]

Speak for yourself. lol

Maaaaan, I'm just gonna lie and out up a pic of Cutler with the face blocked out.

[MickeyKnox]

Maaaaan, I'm just gonna lie and out up a pic of Cutler with the face blocked out.

Why not...MI does it..lol!

(MI, if you see this, just kidding of course..haha)

[xTato]

Understandable about the tats and markings. But still cool to see the whole story and transformation. Im prepping for my first cycle and its nice to talk to knowledgable people. Help aleviate some of the worries and issues associated with steroids. Ans yes AAS is illegal but still cool to see the story from those who are brave enough to show the progress. Not like anyone askin you to show ur mugs.

[xTato]

Oh and my av is me

[< <Samson> >]

Why not...MI does it..lol!

HA HA HA HA! ! ! ! !


I forgot about that till now! ! ! !

[Lunk1]

Why not...MI does it..lol!

(MI, if you see this, just kidding of course..haha)

Daaaaammmmnnnnnn!

[bigZthedestroyer]

Who let dukkit out?

Who let dukkit out?

X2?!

I get wht your saying op. it does make sense. A mentioned above there is a members pic section.
Also as mentioned it is a board that deals with issues frowned upon by the law and the uneducated population. There is tons of knowledge on this board, but that doesn't mean members an guest should just take it an go. We may dish out info but we also push for posters to do their own research. A quick read through previous members posts can show you they know what they are talking about. Thts enough proof for me. Now with that said I do like to see members pics and I like to show mine off, but I understand and respect that some are not comfortable with it.

[Atomini]

While I want to see pictures of members, I also have to take into consideration that most of us do this illegally, and if the wrong person saw a tatoo or other telling sign, it could end up with a lost job or jail time. I respect others privacy,so I normally dont question. I do need to see somepics Austinite however.

And therein lies the problem with posting pictures and such.

I can understand someone's decision to not post up a picture of themselves though. Who am I to judge on an internet forum that centers on the discussion of illegal use of a substance (in the United States anyways, which is where most individuals here are from).

[Lunk1]

And therein lies the problem with posting pictures and such.

I can understand someone's decision to not post up a picture of themselves though. Who am I to judge on an internet forum that centers on the discussion of illegal use of a substance (in the United States anyways, which is where most individuals here are from).

I thought we were a minority compared to you Canadians and Aussies!

[MickeyKnox]

I thought we were a minority compared to you Canadians and Aussies!

Only when it comes to healthcare....badda boom! lol

[Atomini]

Whaat? I thought the demographic of this forum was mostly Americans.

[panntastic]

Only a handful of us Brits here

[frank13]

I wouldn't go as far as master but thank you.
I'm still learning new things everyday but it certainly opens your eyes to things.

i want to know how to brew my own stuff teach me man what a convenience

[Lunk1]

i want to know how to brew my own stuff teach me man what a convenience

Follow the same instructions located on the side of the Mac and Cheese box...only replace cheese powder with AAS raw!

[Papa Smurf]

Ok........ Thanks guys!! Great replies and points and not one flame job...................This board has really matured since 2009

Very proud to be a part of this and I respect everyones decision to post their pics or not....

[frank13]

then blend the mac and inject? ill do that right now

[Papa Smurf]

Follow the same instructions located on the side of the Mac and Cheese box...only replace cheese powder with AAS raw!

Did I say mature? I may have meant grown lol

[xTato]

then blend the mac and inject? ill do that right now

Finally a use for those untouched boxes in the pantry!