I didn't expect P411 to have options for images and BIOs for clients, kind of like a dating site. Does uploading this info make a difference? Do providers care?

I don't think that you are suggesting that clients put their photographs on P411. It is probably not a good idea to put too much information in the bio either.

slew of mixed emotions on this topic and I would just present what you are comfortable presenting. There are many men who have contacted me with their photos on p411 included and full in depth bios about themselves and what they like and expect kinda thing out of the women they choose to see. I think that's why it's there just like our profiles. So you learn who we are, we can also learn a little more about you. It's nice.  

Guys actually post pictures on their profiles or send them to providers?

After years and many P411 providers later, I've always had a statement on my profile to "let me know if you've taken the time to read this"....and I've never had anyone mention it. Most just check if you're LE and move along. Not sure why anyone would bother with a picture or time on detials.

That most ladies do not seem to read them. I think they check the number of OKs, who they're from, and how old they are. Rarely have I gotten a comment that would indicate they read more than that.

The photo is great, but I do not require it.

...dinner dates, etc, and I want to know more about whom I am meeting.

I guess I'm not surprised that some folks go all out on there: "...recently divorced, I'm looking for a lady to share candlelight dinners, long walks on the beach..." zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz snore.

This is good to know, so thanks for all the replies. I think I can tell which providers would care about such information and which would not.

maybe they just look at OK's on provider view to see who you've seen? At least 50% of them DON'T check my profile.

What information are you looking for? As you likely know a lot of guys are liars.  

I know some providers will refuse to see a prospective client if his race is listed as AA, Indian, or even Asian I suppose.

Personally I would rather have the woman just ignore my request or flat out refuse to see me if my race were ever an issue, when the alternative would be either a very poor session, or getting stood up at the door.

For the record, I don't really remember what the questions were that I answered when first signing up for P411, I am pretty sure I didn't leave any of them unanswered. JLS makes a valid point, about either filling out the profile or simply skipping on the service.

I guess, I've taken the meaning of really important differently then you do. Just because my profile says something is really important doesn't mean that its a MUST or that I always expect someone to do that something. If your profile says something like Greek Goddess and reviewers mention it, I'm pretty confident that we'll get around to it if that's what we want to do. If your profile says NO and I still contact you I'm not expecting that.