You may be downvoted because it sounds like an ad hominem. I agree that it is an unflattering choice and do not understand what makes people use images like th

You may be downvoted because it sounds like an ad hominem. I agree that it is an unflattering choice and do not understand what makes people use images like this to represent themselves to the largest audience possible (i.e. anyone with internet access). There is no easier way to positively influence what others imagine than by not choosing an unflattering image. If someone really does not like any image of themselves, they can still leave it away and let people's imagination run free instead.