I did initially have a picture on my profile page, not my avi I hasten to add! however I have since learned that it is best to remove any such images.
There have been a number of points made both for and against, some possibly more valid than others, however each point made is, I am certain, a feeling held strongly by their respective posters.
Unable as I am to speak for all fellow doms and mistesses, i feel their rational may well be the same as mine, in that it can be time consuming as well as annoying responding to numerous unsolicited posts from those image obsessed individuals, again I am unable to speak for any mistresses, however I feel that the female subs in particular place much emphasis on this and have shall we say consumed more of my time than I feel they merit.
My views may be personal and are based solely upon my own experiences, I also feel that from my own perspective there is much more excitement in allowing ones own mind to create the imagery, the use of avis assists in this greatly.
I do not feel the need to impress anyone, those that I require to have my picture have it, all others, well tough!
of course my experiences may be as a result of my devastatingly good looks and charm..................but then you would not know that would you !