If my team proposed removing the profile photo upload step in the onboarding flow, I would look at several metrics to determine the impact of this change. One metric to consider is the completion rate of the onboarding flow. If removing the profile photo upload step leads to more users successfully completing onboarding, then that could be a positive impact. However, it's important to also consider the impact on user engagement. Profile photos can be an important way for users to personalize their experience and connect with others on the platform, so removing this step could potentially lead to decreased engagement. Another metric to consider is the impact on user retention. If users are less likely to continue using the platform without a profile photo, then that could be a negative impact on retention. Ultimately, the decision to remove the profile photo upload step should be based on a careful analysis of these and other relevant metrics, and should be made with the goal of improving the overall user experience on the platform.
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