I disagree. Profile pics IMO make each exchange feel more personal - like you learn just a little tidbit about the person you’re chatting to by what they chose to put out into the world alongside their username.
That and simply being able to recognize people here and there. Feels more alive. I don’t often take note of usernames, it’s the part of the message my brain overlooks. If I recognize you by name without an avatar, it’s probably not for a good reason
I fucking hated profile photos when that was added.
I disagree. Profile pics IMO make each exchange feel more personal - like you learn just a little tidbit about the person you’re chatting to by what they chose to put out into the world alongside their username.
That and simply being able to recognize people here and there. Feels more alive. I don’t often take note of usernames, it’s the part of the message my brain overlooks. If I recognize you by name without an avatar, it’s probably not for a good reason