When choosing an avatar...

[punkyplatypus]

Why did you choose your avatar?

Does your avatar reveal anything about you or is it meant to hide the real you?

Was there a different avatar you would have rather chosen, but it was taken?
Which one?

If you haven't chosen an avatar, why?



....I'm just curious :wiseguy:

[TheLastMohican]

I have been blessed in the avatar world. ;D
My first avatar was the best one for me in the gallery. I didn't find any others that I would have wanted instead. But after discovering that it was a cylon from a certain television show that I had never watched, I had second thoughts (though I was getting tired of it by that time anyway). Just around then I managed to upload a drawing of mine on the art thread. In a burst of inspiration, I edited the picture and posted it as my avatar (after a bit of adjustment thanks to some advice from Rei).

I have been quite content with it since then.

[Roy G Biv]

All the good ones were taken, and I'm too lazy to fiddle with the avatar rules.

[Lout]

My avatar was chosen for me by a certain demi-god...

[notoppings]

I chose my avatar because it best represented my spirit Icarus soaring to the heights. I only hope that I will end up with a better result.

[punkyplatypus]

Thanks for the reponses; they're interesting:)

As for me...
This was the first avatar I came across that I felt "fit" me that wasn't taken. There were other avatars I would have probably chosen instead, but none in particular that I remember. As for the avatar being a "fit" for me, I guess it sort of reveals a bit about me. I chose it more for the look on the cat's face; it seems to be day dreaming. I can sort of relate to the feeling of being something of a wild animal deep in contemplation. It's like he's supposed to be out running around being a leopard doing leopard things, but he'd rather be lost in his thoughts. Also he looks cool :cool:

[yondyr]

On the basis that I don't mount other peoples art work on the walls of my house I use my own avatar however flawed in quality it might be compared to those available from a pool.

[Lagawrd]

When people see, hear, or read anything, a certain memory is planted in their brain. People know others by their avatar and then by their name. The popular people around the forum are ones that generally have an Avatar. The others that lack an avatar are disregarded and not easily remembered. There are of course many that are rememebered and praised even though they have no avatar, but those are the smart ones, or the people that add alot insight into their posts or threads.

I want to be like those who are remembered not by their avatar but their insight. I want the name Lagawrd to be feared not because he has an appealing or colorful avatar, but because he is crazy and has a killer instinct among many other things. :cool:

[punkyplatypus]

^Nice :laugh:

[Homini Lupus]

When I saw that image on a huomur site I knew it would have been a perfect avatar for me so I worked on it to meet the standards without loosing its meaning and keeping it esthetically appealing.

[spiritdetectivegirl]

Hm, well I liked the art for my avatar to start with. But more so, it clicked with me in how I think others see me, as I've been told or as I would like them to see me as.

Mysterious, unaprachable, and quite.

Someone who is'nt to be messed with, unless you are permited otherwise.

He also looks to be someone of importance.

All in all, I like the idea of appearing strong, silent, and enigmic.

And I thought that this avatar spoke that to me.


Nice topic, I'd never thought about it; but it's true. An avatar can have a window into the person who's behind it--I like that consept.

[The Real Eagle]

I went through the 100's and half way through I knew this was mine, I completed the search but the answer was already decided.

I connected with it, it is mine now.

[John Galt]

Fits the name.

[Lrigyttiw]

Fits the name.


Are you as obsessed with the book as I am? I read it once a month... and yes, I do have a life...;D... contrary to what my other posts say.

[curiousjane]

Found this picture when browsing a free stock photo site I love. I actually was looking for an inspiring picture for the character of a book I was writing at the time. The book didn't take off; the avatar did.

I'm thinking of changing it, though. I think my little CJ needs to show the world she's capable of grounded thought.


p.s. I actually need to turn my avatar viewing capabilities back on, to see what all the new people are. I turn avatars and images off so that I can peek looks on the forum during mini-breaks at work without being too conspicuous (my monitor faces the open cubicle door).

[Antares]

My own peinture d'huile (oil painting)




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[AgentofGaming]

I like this avatar because vicious birds are really funny and I like seagulls. Like all funny things I probably should be changing my avatar but I have nothing better to replace it with and no I'm not artistic enough to make my own avatar.

As for the avatar revealing things, it doesn't say much to me. Although did grow up in an area with many seagulls. As the seagull was my elementary school logo. Obviously not things you can tell from the avatar.

[sriv]

My avatar: (in case I change it in the future)

http://************************/customavatars/avatar10147_1.gif

I love the Super Smash Bros. series and Viewtiful Joe was a great game.
The fusion of the two was too good to pass up. Captain Falcon is my most admired character in SSBM, but I don't play him.
"Show ya moves."

The avatar reveals that I like to be independent and focus my efforts on my mind. That's why he is pointing at his head. :cheesy:

[foroneonly]

I have not chosen an avatar because I have not gotten around to it. But thank for reminding something that I need to do :)

Typically I like an avatar to reveal something about me but leave something to the unknown as wel.

[brad]

Anybody know why so many avatars on this forum look like they're straight from Magic: The Gathering cards?

[murkrow]

I went with my namesake.

[Erika Redmark]

I looked through the gallery, thought the anime-like ones were cute, and picked this one because it looked slightly nerdy but cute, and thoughtful.

[Freak]

I descend from Genghis Khan ... :stunned:

[Moriarty]

Dr. Strangelove is one of the best movies ever made, IMO. Peter Sellers is one of the finest actors, and this character represents his pinnacle achievement.

Plus, he looks a little crazy and is smoking.

[Cuivienen]

I mostly chose my avatar because I liked the colour of that girl`s blouse. Plus, she has an expression I wear a lot, so I kind of identified with her because of that.

[Jezebel]

Anybody know why so many avatars on this forum look like they're straight from Magic: The Gathering cards?
Because Brom is awesome.

[Diamond8INTJ]

I chose my avatar when i was registering on this forum from the robot avatar collection, the reason i chose that robot is because it looks cute :loveeyes: , and holding a violin which besides piano's and guitar's is one of my favorite instruments ... thats all :blush:

note: maybe in the summer i might change it when i am in the mood for searching a new one ;)

[Synamon]

Hmmmmm most of the gallery ones were fantasy based and didn't suit me. I'm a flirt online so I went with this one, perhaps I'll get around to uploading something more appropriate later on.

[Starylon]

I thought the avatars in the galleries were a bit scary, and i already have an avatar i use all over the net, so the choice was simple. I consider myself naive and optimistic, and i think my avatar (which i made in Macromedia Flash back in 2007) is full of it. Pride is my sin.

[Genuine]

Reasons why I don't have an avatar

1. Having an avatar will attract more attention to myself.

2. I'm still a "newb"

3. I have a tendency to post in a manner that suits my avatar. Weird, but true. ...It's all freedom without one.

Future goals:

Once I hit the 1K mark on the # of posts, I would consider using a wonderfully designed artwork. I would choose artwork because it looks appealing to the eyes ... well it was meant to look appealing.

[Beery Swine]

I cropped my own avatar. Its fairly revealing of certain aspects of what I am, but not really so much who I am, if you recognize it, and providing I haven't changed it by the time whoever reads this, well, reads this.

[AMW]

I chose this because I saw a direct parallel to my life in it. The "robot" taking time to just sit and ponder the intricate little heart in his hand. I also like to think at any moment the robot could crush the little thing and go back to being a big bad robot.

I liked the splash of color against the subdued background as well

[Mercury]

I just used my actual pic. Because nothing represents me better than, well, ME :)

[anul]

I find fat cats adorable. They're so round, cuddly, and cute.

[sriv]

I find fat cats adorable. They're so round, cuddly, and cute.

Looks more like a rabbit. :p

[anul]

Looks more like a rabbit. :p

He was dressed as a rabbit, as you can tell he wasn't too keen on the idea.

[cBorg]

He was dressed as a rabbit, as you can tell he wasn't too keen on the idea.

No he isn't happy at all! he looks down right evil with those bunny ears. I love my fat cats too. They just beg to be cuddled when they sprawl like that.

I found my pic at a stock photo site and loved the combination of solitude, beauty, and simplicity with the wide open background. So many possibilities...

[Chisos]

First, it took me a while to realize that the photo avatars were not the actual photos of some of the members. Duuuh!

Once I figured that out, and that there were all of these various choices--and Ozzy was staring at me--who could resist?

I immediately began playing Iron Man in my mind (and silently sing it each time I see my avatar).

[Elfrun]

He was dressed as a rabbit, as you can tell he wasn't too keen on the idea.

That is simultaneously hilarious and cruel :sneaky:


Mine enchanted me, it’s the only one I wanted from the gallery and I don’t think I’d change it in the future.

She looks introspective and shielded but with a slight hint of exposing her vulnerability, I can see myself in her. Oh yeah, and I love tats, mystical figures and short hair ;D

[thegnat]

I like horses, and I like ones with a bit of interest. The last one had some tail craziness, IMO was a pretty horse, and the view was unique. This one's unique in the fact that the mane is so insanely crazy. It looks kind of cool, too.

[Danisty]

I chose my avatar because I like the character. That probably does say something about my personality.

[szaxazs]

I tend to choose either funny avatars, or avatars I can connect with, and I liked this one because it has some of both.

First of all, it kicks ass because he's so badass, just like me.
Second, the background rocks.
Third, he has some stupid indian hair and a funky hat.(I don't have either tho)

Now, the interesting part.
He has some evil smirk, I can see it, it pwns. So evil. Like me.
The glasses, or whatever they are, rock. If they are better than eyes, I would be interested.

Brown jacket/shirt, theese are normal, I like dark colors in my clothing anyway.
Now there seems to be something like a key there, not sure.

Actually I spotted some intense underground meanings/feelings when I saw it in the gallery, and I liked it.

If this dude over there is something more than human, he pwns.
I am interested in transhumanity for your information.
In the future someone said there will be two kinds of people.
H^+ and not.

Funky shit. Interesting to speculate about it, though.

[ElstonGunn]

Mine is a picture that I drew. I ripped it off from the cover of an album because I liked the way it looks, and I can relate to the image in a way.

[LionsPride]

The lion in mine is one I drew. The weathering is more for aesthetics, but I do love old paper. It's like being able to touch history. The card part is all about the double meanings:

Ace - Top-notch; first-rate
Spades - a black suit representing my black and white views on most things (I'm not violent enough for clubs;))
Single card = one-of-a-kind

[Linwenilid]

Does your avatar reveal anything about you or is it meant to hide the real you?

Interesting question, because I think mine does both: I'm an intellectual (I think), and it kind of shows in her wearing glasses, but I don't think I'm either cool or in control, which is what shows in her posture (to me). I made it myself, but it's only a temp thing until I find something more *me*. I could also get lazy and not change it, because it's pretty enough to stay, though.

Wait, no. I looked at it better and it kind of shows a certain inner struggle with things, which is a lot more *me* than I could have imagined. So yeah, it does show a part of me. :)

[Eth]

I cropped mine from a larger image but it still holds the same purpose, if not a bit more.

The characters are from Final Fantasy 7. The red haired guy is Reno(that would be me in this scenario). He's about as openly obnoxious as you get in the game. He'll tell it like it is and not care if others approve or not. Most people think he's stupid for that, but I don't. I appreciate that level of bluntness. He's honest, but not always forthcoming. If he doesn't think you need to know, he won't tell you. Everything boils down to a joke with him. He can be in the thick of battle, and he'll still crack a joke. He's neither the strongest nor the fastest person you'll encounter, but he survives, and that's what I am. A survivor.

The blond, Elena, is part of the organization Reno is in. She's overly serious and tends to beat herself up a lot. In this picture I see Reno's naturaly helpful yet playful nature, which is something I tend to do whether I realise it or not. There is also a hint of sensuality or seduction, things always present, if not ever-ready in my life. I cropped the image to show more of her then Reno since I tend to idolize important females in my life to a point that my own existence seems to shrink. My world is no longer my own nor should it be. But that is a way of thinking that has chained me down all my life, and by doing it that way I acknowledge my own err(if it so is).

Taking Reno's mentality, or how I see it anyways, things simply are as they are. Either you survive or you don't. You make do with what you have, understood or not, and if you can you help others along the way. We may not always be right, we may not always be liked or understood, we may go through hell first. But at the end of the day, we're alive and just maybe we did some good to put a dent in the pile of bad we have stocked up. But that's getting into the organization, The Turks. I've said enough as it is. Hope that answered your question.

[Angellus]

My avatar is one I spent hours choosing. I love wolves, but I love cats more. Both of them are like me. But I always pay so much attention to the cats, so I decided to go with the more dominant of my favorites, the one that is more like my personality.

White wolf with blue eyes. The blue eyes are of significance to me other than my favorite color. Blue eyes to me, mean deep mystery and among other things. The expression and pose of the wolf is calm, which I am most of the time...

[weirdel]

My avatar, though it may change, is a photo of Michael Youn. The French Comedian/musician, and I love his sarcasm. He reminds me of my father. :]

He has created several music bands such as Fatal Bazooka, Bratisla Boys (in which they speak/sing in a made up language), and Les Conards.


L.P.E.

[mheart]

I chose this robot dressed in clothes because it's the unconventional ideal robot. And mysterious! Since I'm a new member, it fits perfectly! haha!

It will probably change in the future, though. I think the robot is from an Aerosmith CD.

[Antisocialite]

Well, I like Asian art and I love how the girl in my avatar seems a bit unassuming and docile. The devious side loves a good facade.

*laughing diabolically*

[Adufanion]

I chose mine because I've always had a thing for masks. This isn't due to an anonymity factor, however. I'm not really a fan of hiding oneself from oneself or from another. Many are quite striking, as this one is to me.

Oh... I also like the half dark, half light thing too.

[Tabemashoo]

Love Roxas. We're a lot alike. And I think the subdued colors and his expression are great, and kind of match with the forum itself.

[LionsPride]

The lion in mine is one I drew. The weathering is more for aesthetics, but I do love old paper. It's like being able to touch history. The card part is all about the double meanings:

Ace - Top-notch; first-rate
Spades - a black suit representing my black and white views on most things (I'm not violent enough for clubs;))
Single card = one-of-a-kind

I've changed my avatar since I posted this. This lion is also one I drew. I switched because after reading more posts I found I liked the avatars that had a face in them (animal, human or otherwise) because it was easier for me to apply the poster's personality to it. I loved the look of this lion because it has that INTJ stare we are so famous for and I hope it changes expression for other people like it does for me when I look at it. I find it's eyes look mischievous when I'm joking and piercing when I'm serious.

[current]

I picked my avatar because I wanted to have something image from nature. I had quick look in the gallery and found only big animals, not so my thing. So I looked around in my personal photo-galleries and after some paintshop I got this one. Also fits my username quite well :)

Now I might be supposed to make a story about how this relates to my character, but I think that for an image as this one, you can make the story go any direction, so that doesn't make much sense. Just mention the fact that I feel very attached to nature, which is expressed by it.

[Airius]

Well mine is just a picture of me, but I really fancied some of the (taken) avatars in the Robot gallery on here. I love machinery, cyberpunk, science fiction, etc.

And I'm an INTJ, so I am pretty much a robot anyway. :laugh:

[phantasma]

I picked mine because I found it striking, and reminded me about how I have the world at my fingertips, but am tied up in my self doubt.

[NephilimAzrael]

I created mine from a photo of myself. Black & white with glow to give the ethereal quality I associate with my tag. A mechanical expression with a superconscious apparel.

[zibber]

I created mine from a photo of myself. Black & white with glow to give the ethereal quality I associate with my tag. A mechanical expression with a superconscious apparel.

You remind me of Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruijff a LOT.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9360/zestig60171248gik0.jpg

In any event, great av.

[BlackMita]

I don't try to reveal my character through avatars... but I am conscious of how they might colorize the tones of my posts. It's more accurate to liken it to a mood ring. The image is usually something I drawn that is more telling about "what's going on with me right now" instead of my personality.

[weirdel]

I created mine from a photo of myself. Black & white with glow to give the ethereal quality I associate with my tag. A mechanical expression with a superconscious apparel.

Woah, I thought it was Tim Burton! xD

Okay, mine is a photo of me, I hope I can stick with this one now.. :|
If not, it'll rotate between Lotfi and this one. :]

L.P.E.

[jlines]

Mine is from the movie lawnmowerman. I always liked that movie.

[xeeeej]

I love the Family Guy, and I fancy myself to be an evil monkey. So this works nicely.

[PortInStorm]

I have not chosen an avatar because I have not gotten around to it. But thank for reminding something that I need to do :)

Typically I like an avatar to reveal something about me but leave something to the unknown as wel.
Funny, but yours always looks like she's got appendicitis, to me at least! Like she's passed out from the pain of it all :-)

[Karamazov]

I chose this one since I liked Rorschach from Watchmen

..even if he is a psychopath.

[zibber]

I chose this one since I liked Rorschach from Watchmen

..even if he is a psychopath.

I never looked at that closely enough to realise it was Rorschach, cool av.

So.. looking forward to the movie as little as I am? I won't be able to avoid checking it out, as I'm just curious how they did Dr. Manhattan and R's mask and all, but if the last Alan Moore comic-to-film is any indication..

[Liquid]

Al Pacino, one of my favourite actors.

[Karamazov]

I never looked at that closely enough to realise it was Rorschach, cool av.

So.. looking forward to the movie as little as I am? I won't be able to avoid checking it out, as I'm just curious how they did Dr. Manhattan and R's mask and all, but if the last Alan Moore comic-to-film is any indication..

Pretty much. They botched V for Vendetta and From Hell; watering the content down for mass consumption, taking out what isn't marketable and might "offend" the audience. If Alan Moore says it can't be done, I'll bank on his judgment. The trailer is out by the way. Anyway, I liked the picture so I sized it accordingly for forum use.

By the way, I always did like Clapton during that era.

[Grace]

Yes, My avatar wears the expression I wear alot, too, if a little less intensely. I am not especially creative with pics on the computer or I might have tried to create a custom one. I was disappointed that there weren't more to choose from. More artwork would be nice...

[Wuchak]

I'm just a Depp fan, and this was the only one left. Anyone need a haircut?

[TheLastMohican]

I'm just a Depp fan, and this was the only one left. Anyone need a haircut?

Could you bring him over to trim my shrubs? I heard he has a thing for topiary.

[Wuchak]

Could you bring him over to trim my shrubs? I heard he has a thing for topiary.

We could swap avatars for a day or two, just until you're caught up with the yard work.

[CaptainA]

I'm just a Depp fan, and this was the only one left. Anyone need a haircut?
I too am a Depp fan, and considered using a photo of the 2 of us from a movie. But I decided to remain at least a little anonymous for a while. I also have a lot in common with Jones, so you people can work out for themselves wether it is a physical or character likeness.

[Wuchak]

Wuchak is now Dreyfus. There's a Depp avatar available.

Richard and I look a lot alike, or so I've been told.

[ScurvyRose]

I don't know who I am now!!! But I think her laugh is rather evil! (maybe it is just the eyebrows!)

[moon]

I don't know who I am now!!! But I think her laugh is rather evil! (maybe it is just the eyebrows!)

You new avatar is like "made for you". Gives a good energy Scurvy. You gave me an idea for online test i did, i'll share if isn't posted yet.

My avatar represents who i am, it's meant to reveal something about me in mysterious way. It's better with sense, although is just an picture of profile.

[Allie]

I don't know who I am now!!! But I think her laugh is rather evil! (maybe it is just the eyebrows!)

It's you Rose. Although, I miss seeing your picture.

And, I notice the eyebrows first too :laugh:

As for my avatar. I like stormy seas.

I also like to play with the technical aspect of editing avatars (not much for others, but sure is fun for me). Jez made it challenging with the strict restrictions; I couldn't resist trying them out.

Sometimes I get the urge to update them constantly. This, I've got to resist.

[AliTree]

Dr. Strangelove is one of the best movies ever made, IMO. Peter Sellers is one of the finest actors, and this character represents his pinnacle achievement.

Plus, he looks a little crazy and is smoking.

Dr. Strangelove is an amazing movie.