Why Men Use Such Horrible Photos in Their Online Dating Profiles, and What Women Want To See Instead After devoting lots of time and effort to crafting the perfect online dating profile, it’s finally time to sift through the myriad of men’s online dating profiles to find a match. But, if you’re like a lot of women, once you start the process, you probably come across more than your fair share of less than appealing profile pictures, causing you to wonder why a guy would ever post such unappealing photos of themselves.