For the life of me I can't see the point of uploading photos to trees that will remain private - doesn't that mean nobody else will be able to see them, and if you have uploaded them you already know what they look like.
Why are you putting them out there then?
Pheno
We all have different reasons for putting trees on Ancestry, public or private, with or without photos, and, just because one person doesn't understand another's motives, doesn't make those motives wrong or stupid, which is how your post comes across, even if it wasn't meant that way.
I can only speak for myself in saying I get great comfort in seeing my family's faces in my tree as I'm working on it, and so they are there for my benefit, not anyone else's. And my tree is kept private largely because there are some acute sensitivities with it, but it is searchable so ThruLines can find common ancestors, both for me and others looking for family.
I'm also willing to help others who approach me, and always do this, although it is rarely reciprocated, even by those with public trees who you might think would be more likely to assist others.
