Dear Ninja
I recently began using a flashy pic as my default and I can't help but notice a correlation to flashy pic and fubar "popularity". I have read about simple "small minded" creatures such birds being attracted to shiny things. I wonder if it is my shiny pic that has brought all these "bird brains" to my profile or have some of the populations of fubar become aware of my Intelligence, Attractiveness, Sense of Humor, Confidence, Wisdom, Bulging Biceps, Bulging Crotch, Bulging Ego, .......................Nice Toes, Goals and Aspirations,...............Motorcycle, Cool Son, Dog......................................Swimming Pool, Nice Hair..................................................Bedroom Eyes, Smile...........Stop me at any time........
Dear Mr thinks-he's-wonderful,
I'll stop you right there.
The subconscious brain is attracted to things that move, flash, or sparkle. It's just what your optic nerves pic up on first. No one has become aware of all that other crap, probably because it only exists in your mind. And if it is all real, then those who actually take the time to find that out on their own are the ones worth yours.
If it takes sparkle and jazz for you to be acknowledged by "friends" then they probably aren't all that close to you. When the glitter and glamour is all gone, those who take the time to remain in touch are the ones worth building relationships with.
Good Luck!