The Start10 menu looks better without it.
Absolutely! In fact, all Start Menus look better without user pics. I generally will only download WBs without the user pic included.... that's how much I prefer NOT to see it.
BTW, I'm not knocking the work of skinners who do include it, I just don't like that square atop the Start Menu. I have on occasion downloaded some WBs with the user pic included, however, but they have been exceptional blinds and must haves for my collection.... would still like to be rid of the user pics, though.