So messaged a girl with a one line reference to a series of books she mentioned (several references in her profile stating you get bonus points for knowing it.) My message was a little obscure, and I didn't get a response so I messaged her back saying I wanted to change my reference because it could come off the wrong way if she didn't get it.

She replies back saying: "I got the joke but I don't usually respond to someone with no pic, sorry."

So at least I got a response this time. Question is, should I tease her to try and move things forward... or just abandon ship until I get some pics up. I actually could just put the pics up now... but then I worry I'd look needy and like I just put them up for her. So was thinking of something like:

"Ahh... and here I thought women weren't as hung up on looks as men. Or maybe I was just counting on those bonus points...

Seriously though, fair enough. I just haven't had a chance to dig through my photo albums yet. It's tough since I'm usually the one behind the camera!
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So... good? Bad? Should I just wait a while until I put up some pics then message her again?