Diaries without any form of verification are really not that helpful

Due to the increasing number of shills, it would be better for diaries to have a proof that its one doing the surgery? A simple photo of the legs with the LL forum username or website wouldnt really be that intrusive to privacy as no identifiable part of the individual is revealed.
Less verified diaries>>>>>>numerous unverified text only diaries(could be shills)

Agreed in principle but it's important for this forum to be as anonymous as possible.  LL patients are very reluctant to share anything.  That requirement may keep legit diaries off the site.

You just have to take what you get and use your own judgment.