Thought Bubble

Just the other day, I was thinking about really using my face pic as my profile picture in Planetromeo and Downelink.
But then again, I'm afraid of two things:
1. Somebody might tell
2. I'm not worth the time

I'm afraid that somebody might tell. But not to the extent of knowing, but rather, that they spread the news without me telling my closest friends first. I'm thinking of just one. My female best friend. Then maybe, when I do tell, I'll rethink my position.
I'm afraid that showing my pic can either up my ego, or kill it entirely. HAHA. I know what I look like and I know my imperfections. Until I lose those imperfections, then maybe I'll be willing to go out. But until I can be secure about myself, maybe I'll just lurk in the dark. Chatting people up. So yea, I've got the dreaded acne. And I've gained quite a bit of weight, compared to previous years.

My question is. How can you be so brave to show your face pic while pronouncing that you're discreet?
It just confuses me.
If you're discreet. Hide it. And show it to people you don't know right? Rather than shock your previous high school classmate. Right?

Is there like a gay-code? Or bi-code? Or CODE of ethics that tells people - KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT?

Hmm.