No, actually uploading a profile pic works better than for other websites, Be sure it is png, gif or jpg, that's the only requirement You can upload bigger files in size, but only the central part will be shown.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.