Avatars, why not our own pictures?

Mortis · 03-04-2011, 11:11 AM

After discussing the topic of avatars with someone recently we decided that it seems strange to not use a picture of our selves.

So my question is simple, why not use your real picture?

I'm not the best looking bloke about, but I figure since I'm asking the question I'll change my avatar to a likeness of me, sorry I have been known to scare small children, so please keep them away from the screen.

I ask anyone that wishes to, change your avatar and don't leave me being the only fool thats done it.

Cheers

dsvick · 03-04-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mortis

So my question is simple, why not use your real picture?

There are probably as many reasons for people not using their real picture as there are people themselves. I'd bet some of the more common ones would be: to add another level of anonymity to their on-line activities, embarrassment over their pictures, avatars are more fun and can be more expressive, or even that they don't have an image of themselves to post.

With that being said I'll change mine to a real picture, granted it is a few years old, but it is still pretty close, maybe a few pounds lighter in the picture.

DixieGal · 03-04-2011, 11:22 AM

Mine would probably break the server. Dogs have been known to go temporarily insane when they see my photo. My face could rust a pile of chains. Do you really want that sort of epic horror burned onto your retinas?

HarryT · 03-04-2011, 11:24 AM

You can have a picture of yourself, as I have.

DixieGal · 03-04-2011, 11:24 AM

Search out some of the "meet up" threads and you will find lots of photos of members from all around the world.

Mortis · 03-04-2011, 11:28 AM

DixieGal, I am sure you exaggerate immensely, but I never suggested that anyone should or must, I'm really more interested in why they don't

dsvick, the camera 10 pounds, but in my avatar I'm pretty sure it added 20. Thanks for the answer.

kennyc · 03-04-2011, 11:59 AM

What? You think mine is not real?

I'm hurt! Hurt I say!

Mortis · 03-04-2011, 12:04 PM

I'm sure you are much better looking in person Kenny, in a Bro sorta way :P

Asawi · 03-04-2011, 12:08 PM

What??? And not show off my pride and joy??

TGS · 03-04-2011, 12:11 PM

My avatar is, at the moment, a portrait of me by the famous Danish artist Michael Kvium...sorry to disappoint

jgaiser · 03-04-2011, 12:14 PM

Mostly because *I* dislike how I look in photographs. This one is kind of old (Oh, about 45 years old

), when I had more and shorter hair.

kennyc · 03-04-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mortis

I'm sure you are much better looking in person Kenny, in a Bro sorta way :P

Oh I don't know. Some have seen my self portrait. Here's a link:

http://www.kacweb.com/cgibin/emAlbum...rk&img=20&tn=1

Mortis · 03-04-2011, 12:40 PM

TGS, why would that disappoint anyone, I think your avatar is great.

jgaiser, I've a pair of glasses exactly like those, I doubt I have one of me thats 45 years old, there was that one of me on the bearskin rug, all nuddy, not something anyone should ever have to see.

Kenny, I saw the self portrait, and as I said about TGS' avatar, great avatar, in your case it could be a great avatar.

Xenophon · 03-04-2011, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mortis

After discussing the topic of avatars with someone recently we decided that it seems strange to not use a picture of our selves.

So my question is simple, why not use your real picture?
[SNIP]

I dunno... why not?

Xenophon
(hint: that's me in the pic)

Mortis · 03-04-2011, 12:47 PM

Xenophon, I'n mot the only one then, but your dressed much better.

Cheers

03-04-2011, 11:11 AM	#1
Mortis Canucklehead in Malaysia Posts: 1,633 Karma: 3127774 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: iPhone, Kindle	Avatars, why not our own pictures? After discussing the topic of avatars with someone recently we decided that it seems strange to not use a picture of our selves. So my question is simple, why not use your real picture? I'm not the best looking bloke about, but I figure since I'm asking the question I'll change my avatar to a likeness of me, sorry I have been known to scare small children, so please keep them away from the screen. I ask anyone that wishes to, change your avatar and don't leave me being the only fool thats done it. Cheers

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03-04-2011, 11:22 AM	#3
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Mine would probably break the server. Dogs have been known to go temporarily insane when they see my photo. My face could rust a pile of chains. Do you really want that sort of epic horror burned onto your retinas?

03-04-2011, 11:24 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You can have a picture of yourself, as I have.

03-04-2011, 11:28 AM	#6
Mortis Canucklehead in Malaysia Posts: 1,633 Karma: 3127774 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: iPhone, Kindle	DixieGal, I am sure you exaggerate immensely, but I never suggested that anyone should or must, I'm really more interested in why they don't dsvick, the camera 10 pounds, but in my avatar I'm pretty sure it added 20. Thanks for the answer.

03-04-2011, 11:59 AM	#7
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	What? You think mine is not real? I'm hurt! Hurt I say!

03-04-2011, 12:04 PM	#8
Mortis Canucklehead in Malaysia Posts: 1,633 Karma: 3127774 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: iPhone, Kindle	I'm sure you are much better looking in person Kenny, in a Bro sorta way :P

03-04-2011, 12:08 PM	#9
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	What??? And not show off my pride and joy??

03-04-2011, 12:11 PM	#10
TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	My avatar is, at the moment, a portrait of me by the famous Danish artist Michael Kvium...sorry to disappoint

03-04-2011, 12:14 PM	#11
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	Mostly because I dislike how I look in photographs. This one is kind of old (Oh, about 45 years old ), when I had more and shorter hair.

03-04-2011, 12:40 PM	#13
Mortis Canucklehead in Malaysia Posts: 1,633 Karma: 3127774 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: iPhone, Kindle	TGS, why would that disappoint anyone, I think your avatar is great. jgaiser, I've a pair of glasses exactly like those, I doubt I have one of me thats 45 years old, there was that one of me on the bearskin rug, all nuddy, not something anyone should ever have to see. Kenny, I saw the self portrait, and as I said about TGS' avatar, great avatar, in your case it could be a great avatar.

03-04-2011, 12:47 PM	#15
Mortis Canucklehead in Malaysia Posts: 1,633 Karma: 3127774 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: iPhone, Kindle	Xenophon, I'n mot the only one then, but your dressed much better. Cheers