I am very new to this and right off the bat I received a picture with a guy exposing himself. Not what I signed up for!!! How do I delete the picture out of my inbox. I reported it. Will it automatically be dropped out of my inbox? Probably seems like a dumb question... but just learning how to navigate all this.

I believe as soon as you delete the message in your inbox, it will all go away. Also, do report to system operator, as that is quite disrespectful.

for your own safety for your computer also, I would not open attachments of any kind, photos or otherwise, and I would not click on any links - which are sent in your email via any online dating personals website. You never know if they could have or lead to viruses within them. There is no need open such things within email, or click on any links anyone sends or even posts in open forum community.

People can include pictures of themselves within their profiles.

For this reason also, I would not, nor do I see a need to, accept invitations to exchange personal email addresses, in order to exchange photos. Especially without getting to know a bit more about eachother, via email using this site. And no need to exchange personal information such as phone numbers or personal email addresses, unless you know someone a bit better first also.

Yes.

Mingle2, like all computer user groups, has a constant influx of undesirables. The good people here make the small problem of dealing with the jerks manageable.

Report bad behavior and the offenders will be removed. It only takes a few seconds. Then spend your time making friends and having fun in the forums.

Welcome to Mingle.

it has been my experience that when someone with no profile pic offers to send you a picture privately instead? ya it's usually one of those kind

sorry this happened
block him and move on