Seriousness Do avatar images influence your impression of personality? - Page 7

kazbates · 12-01-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Oh, I think Kazbates's avatar is just SOoo cute and sweet! I love the curls and the big eyes. Congrats to the artist! It's lovely.

Oh, and my avatar is kind of a "wannabe".

Awww

, thanks, Deb. To be honest, my avatar is kind of a wannabe, too!

I do have big eyes and curly hair (and yes even a nose) but Shannon took a bit of artistic license. After all, it was a picture on my Mother's day card, how exact could she really be and still make it a good Mother's day!

desertgrandma · 12-01-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

What? That's NOT YOU????

I'm shocked I tell you shocked!

Well, I"m kinda glad. I get jealous every time I look at her!

Its just not fair, I tell ya!

kindlekitten · 12-01-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

I go away for a few hours to do housework and you people start picking on me nose.

. . . oh, wait a minute. . .

. . . that didn't come out right.

Oh, fine!! That was wrong, too! ARG!!

Gma, just so you know, I've been accused of walking around with my snub nose in the air!!

well, you can pick your friends
and you can pick your nose
but you can't pick your friends' nose
(well you probably shouldn't)

desertgrandma · 12-01-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

well, you can pick your friends
and you can pick your nose
but you can't pick your friends' nose
(well you probably shouldn't)

eewww.........

desertgrandma · 12-01-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

well, you can pick your friends
and you can pick your nose
but you can't pick your friends' nose
(well you probably shouldn't)

eewwww....

kindlekitten · 12-01-2009, 10:07 PM

*snicker*

Wetdogeared · 12-01-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

eewww.........

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

eewwww....

Is that a double eewwww...?

desertgrandma · 12-01-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

Is that a double eewwww...?

'sigh.............

kennyc · 12-01-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

well, you can pick your friends
and you can pick your nose
but you can't pick your friends' nose
(well you probably shouldn't)

at least tomorrow is doughnut day!

Donnageddon · 12-02-2009, 12:08 AM

I've used the internet name "Donnageddon" for many years now in forums, and a quick google will reveal my secret identity. And that I am a vicious foul mouthed bastard.

I have used several themes for my avatars, and try never to repeat the same avatar. My favorites have been the incarnations of Vishnu, and currently, characters from the animated TV show "Home Movies".

I have also used historic monuments, and classical composers.

I have no idea what my avatars says about me, but I would trust google. I am a vicious foul mouthed bastard. But only when I get sucked into political debates. Otherwise I am a saintly soft spoken bastard.

GraceKrispy · 12-02-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

Ohhhh! So your real name is Ace! Got it.

Just so you know, when I think of GraceKrispy, I think of your name as Gracie which reminds me of Sanda Bullocks character in Miss Congeniality. So, when I read your posts, Gracie, I picture Sandra Bullock in my head!

My avatars were created by my artist daughter. I asked her to, "draw me an avatar" so that's what she did. She drew a picture of me for my avatar. I would like to say that it is an exact rendition, but I wouldn't want to lie.

I have recently asked her to draw a new one for me since I am getting bored with the one I've been using. It will be interesting to see what she comes up with.

I love to look at the avatars but rarely use the image as an indication of personality. I gain a much greater insight from their posts.

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Originally Posted by kennyc

no, no, no, it's "Cek"

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Originally Posted by Slite

Darn, I though it was spy ... That would have been cool though

Ok, first of all, the name is G. Just G.

Second of all, karma to you, kaz, for thinking of me and Sandra Bullock in the same thought! I <3 her. Just ask my wife. Sheʻs been told the truth about my undying love for Gracie Hart

So you can definitely call me Gracie. I used to hate that name, but now I like it. Sounds so affectionate.

And I believe I said it before, but Iʻll say it again- your daughter is a great artist. I totally picture you that way, noseless and all. Nicer that way- no need to worry about snot or boogies hiding up in there, in plain view to everyone but you.

nikkie · 12-02-2009, 01:48 AM

As to the original question - I'm going to have to go with "Very yes!" I am absolutely influenced to think a certain way about a poster by their avatar. And I think it makes sense that it is so - after all we humans are used to much more bandwidth out of our communication channels, via expressions, micro-expressions, the way someone dresses or wears their hair, their shoes, and even their smell! I think it's normal for us to have an inclination or another based on more things than diction and post content. Even a bland avatar says something about the poster - that they don't want one, and are bucking the trend for some reason.

Just like linguistic relativity, however, there is no reason for us to be bound by those impressions, particularly if someone's avatar changes a lot, or if their avatar doesn't give off a suitable personality indication. I have definitely noticed though that when what someone posts something vastly different from what I've learned to expect from them, I experience cognitive dissonance which just...makes my brain hurt. "Wait, that's a ...guy???"

An earlier poster mentioned that our avatars are what we wished we were like, and I think that's spot on. As for myself, I used to use a picture of a blue-haired anime chika in all my online activities. Then I dyed my hair blue. And here I am.

Donnageddon · 12-02-2009, 02:11 AM

When I think of Gracie, I think of penguins dancing on a Hawaiian beach.

It's her own fault, really.

GraceKrispy · 12-02-2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nikkie

An earlier poster mentioned that our avatars are what we wished we were like, and I think that's spot on. As for myself, I used to use a picture of a blue-haired anime chika in all my online activities. Then I dyed my hair blue. And here I am.

Hmm. Iʻm not sure about that one for me. I mean, I am black and white and all that, but I like to think Iʻm not quite that beaky....

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Originally Posted by Donnageddon

When I think of Gracie, I think of penguins dancing on a Hawaiian beach.

It's her own fault, really.

I hope you picture me wearing a coconut bikini. you do know thatʻs all we wear down here.....

I canʻt remember the way I used to picture you, but I do know I still think of you as Donna (but a boy Donna) and now I picture you as a funny looking boy with an orange aura (thanks to your two latest avatars). An orange-auraed boy with a 5th grade sense of humor. But in a nice way.

Donnageddon · 12-02-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

I hope you picture me wearing a coconut bikini. you do know thatʻs all we wear down here.....

I canʻt remember the way I used to picture you, but I do know I still think of you as Donna (but a boy Donna) and now I picture you as a funny looking boy with an orange aura (thanks to your two latest avatars). An orange-auraed boy with a 5th grade sense of humor. But in a nice way.

Damn, you coconut bikini wearing Hawaiian penguins are like, psychic! Or have you been spying on me?

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12-01-2009, 10:07 PM	#96
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12-02-2009, 12:08 AM	#100
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	I've used the internet name "Donnageddon" for many years now in forums, and a quick google will reveal my secret identity. And that I am a vicious foul mouthed bastard. I have used several themes for my avatars, and try never to repeat the same avatar. My favorites have been the incarnations of Vishnu, and currently, characters from the animated TV show "Home Movies". I have also used historic monuments, and classical composers. I have no idea what my avatars says about me, but I would trust google. I am a vicious foul mouthed bastard. But only when I get sucked into political debates. Otherwise I am a saintly soft spoken bastard.

12-02-2009, 01:48 AM	#102
nikkie Guru Posts: 614 Karma: 73700 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: WA, USA Device: Android, Kindle Paperwhite, lots of ancient readers	As to the original question - I'm going to have to go with "Very yes!" I am absolutely influenced to think a certain way about a poster by their avatar. And I think it makes sense that it is so - after all we humans are used to much more bandwidth out of our communication channels, via expressions, micro-expressions, the way someone dresses or wears their hair, their shoes, and even their smell! I think it's normal for us to have an inclination or another based on more things than diction and post content. Even a bland avatar says something about the poster - that they don't want one, and are bucking the trend for some reason. Just like linguistic relativity, however, there is no reason for us to be bound by those impressions, particularly if someone's avatar changes a lot, or if their avatar doesn't give off a suitable personality indication. I have definitely noticed though that when what someone posts something vastly different from what I've learned to expect from them, I experience cognitive dissonance which just...makes my brain hurt. "Wait, that's a ...guy???" An earlier poster mentioned that our avatars are what we wished we were like, and I think that's spot on. As for myself, I used to use a picture of a blue-haired anime chika in all my online activities. Then I dyed my hair blue. And here I am.

12-02-2009, 02:11 AM	#103
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	When I think of Gracie, I think of penguins dancing on a Hawaiian beach. It's her own fault, really.

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