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Originally Posted by montsnmags
When you say, "if you couldn't find yourself", do you mean the same as "if you couldn't see yourself"? If so, well I have another avatar created by Neko which is quite wonderful. I tend not to use it as much, not because I don't like it, but because I'm not sure it's me (but, on the other hand, worry that it is how I might be perceived - it's just a very tiny bit "scary", you might say, and I am a bit self-conscious about perceptions).
All of which is, I think, your point, no?
(Sorry if I've misunderstood)
Cheers,
Marc
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Yep, that's what I meant!
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Originally Posted by Ea
Or perhaps the difference in opinion could be likened to an idea about interpretation of a 'text'. That is, that the meaning of that 'text' only really exists when it is 'read' (a dialogue) - or if there exist some meaning in itself, independent of the 'reading' (a monologue). I would agree more with the first point, thus feel that my 'reading' of the avatar gives me an impression of that person and influences my perception of him/her. I think....  |
I wouldn't say it's the "reading" of the avatar alone. Because you can read letters, you are always conscious of them. You can't "turn it off". The name of the person is above the picture. So, you see the picture but you will also see the name. I think together they say more than just the name or just the image.