Photos can enhance your experience, so long as they don't get in the way of the experience itself and you're not solely planning to share them.

Not necessarily, but more research is needed.

Yes, many of us are.

Yes, the first few responses to online posts set the tone, for better or worse.

Yes, newcomers are more likely to participate when comments are civil and moderated.

Yes, they bias readers' evaluations.

Yes, but real names aren't a panacea.

Probably a little, but it's not clear why.

It can increase anxiety and depression by fostering unfavorable social comparisons and envy.