You don’t have to display a photo, but it is recommended. Profiles without photos are often overlooked deliberately; therefore you are at a disadvantage right from the start of your online dating experience. People like to see whom they’re looking at and words on a page can’t do that the same way as a photo does. By not uploading a photo other members will jump to conclusions about you, such as believing that you’re not single or your personal appearance is off-putting.