The "I am my own avatar" club!

[Jakalwarrior]

How many brave souls do we have? I know of a few people but most of the time I find myself wondering... is that the person or someone else they want to represent themselves with?

[curiousjane]

As of this moment (Friday, July 11, 12:51pm), Moi.

[spittingvenom]

Ok my avatar is definitely not me. But in my defense. I am a computer retard (very unINTJ). I don't know how to post pictures in threads, don't have a digital camera (and probably never will), don't chat/aim and dont know how, don't know how to make a website, don't know any computer languages, have never played a computer roll playing game, have never taken my computer apart, don't play any kind of video games, this is the first forum I have ever posted in etc, etc.

Luckily, I am a quick learner and as soon as I figure this game out, I will show my lovely face.

[ElstonGunn]

Mine is based on a photo of me, but I wouldn't say that I look too much like that. Of course, I'd probably say that about an actual photo of me, too.

[seoa]

yes, i am a small wooden boat.

wish that darn women would get off me though - she's heavy!

[Myrak]

Mine is not me, unfortunately.

[mkay]

This is me. I'm invisible.

[IgnoranceIsKind]

Mine is a reflection of who I dream of becoming.. or at least, something like him. For those who do not know, my avatar is Max Planck.

[UnBoxed]

My avatar is not me... but she looks just as disturbed, so will do for the time being :)

[ssrprotege]

Mine is a reflection of who I dream of becoming.. or at least, something like him. For those who do not know, my avatar is Max Planck.

IgnoranceIsKind = h

[IgnoranceIsKind]

IgnoranceIsKind = h

H? What's that supposed to mean?

[ssrprotege]

h = Planck's constant! :p

[IgnoranceIsKind]

Haha! Oh dear, so much for being a physics student.

Planck's constant can now be expressed as,

E = (Ignorance)x(Frequency)

I've made history

[Saint]

I think this is close enough.

Maybe closer.

[Motor Jax]

Mine is a reflection of who I dream of becoming.. or at least, something like him. For those who do not know, my avatar is Max Planck.

but he would be like... 150 yrs old... or dead...

oh, and my avy IS me... like it?

[demvesalius]

This is me.

[TheLastMohican]

This is me.

(He cropped it to a head-and-shoulders picture so that we wouldn't see his beer gut.)

[ElstonGunn]

This is me.

I thought that this is Sparta.

[Monte314]

Of course, this is me... about a month ago now. The symbology in the background is stuff I snipped out of some of the paper I'm working on right now.

[demvesalius]

I thought that this is Sparta.

...and SPARTA!!!

[yondyr]

Is me, cut out and dragged on to a solarized San Francisco house in my klutzy photoshop way.

[chogyam]

there I am, for all to see...taken from the end of one of my video art things...
after a cherry tomatoe flew into my mouth.

[SiMey]

I think the surgeon did a pretty good job of sewing my head back together after the accident.

[le Duc]

How do you define me? For anyone who spends their life in this real world, only a photo that loosely resembles what the police would use for a mug shot will satisfy. But for those of us who spend at least part of our time 'somewhere else'...

[Deraj0100]

Completely me. I don't get out in the sun very much, either.
Vogue. Diva. Confidant.

[Antares]

I'm... Amy Lee...

[TheLastMohican]

I'm... Amy Lee...

So that's who it is.

(Never heard of him/her.)

[Antares]

So that's who it is.

(Never heard of him/her.)

You've never heard of Evanescence? Google them. Their songs are a bit too dark for me, but I can handle some of them. Amy is the lead. I'm now a blob of burning gas.

[Terian]

Mine is definitely me.

[HeterodoxRobot]

^ We meet again!!!







<------ Yup, me.

[Terian]

^How exciting!

Have I ever mentioned how much I love ENFPs?

[HeterodoxRobot]

^ No, but it makes sense that you would, since we're so awesome, and humble. :surprised:

[Terian]

^I think your best quality is that you're never sarcastic.

[Elfrun]

You've never heard of Evanescence? Google them. Their songs are a bit too dark for me, but I can handle some of them. Amy is the lead.

Nooo, I love them, she has an amazing voice, sacrilege!

[PHS Philip]

Yes, of course. I'm really a cheetah!

But really, if I can find 'em, maybe I'll resize and use a picture taken by me. I have lots of cheetah ones, but they're buried somewhere on my HD, not sure where.

[TheLastMohican]

You've never heard of Evanescence? Google them. Their songs are a bit too dark for me, but I can handle some of them. Amy is the lead. I'm now a blob of burning gas.

I believe you have mentioned them before. I don't know them well enough to recognize her, though.

A blob of burning gas...that's very you.

[Seppuku Savant]

I thought that this is Sparta.

lol This would only appear as Sparta to other types that have to deal with us. For me, it's just comfortable here.

[Jakalwarrior]

I'm... Amy Lee...

Lol, and see I just thought you happened to look a lot like amy lee.

Good band, I just have to listen to them in moderation or her voice starts annoying me.

[searcher]

If I can work out how to get photos onto here I shall become myself for a subtotal of maybe ten minutes. Then I shall go back to my arctic fox guise, because all the avatar switching stuff kind of freaks me out.

[Antares]

Lol, and see I just thought you happened to look a lot like amy lee.

Good band, I just have to listen to them in moderation or her voice starts annoying me.

Never so emo, I hope? I always thought she's the 'dark, Gothic' type. Which of my pictures look like her?

[zibber]

I'm Eric Clapton for now, just cause I dig the stuff he did with Cream and John Mayall and some of his solo tracks. You can easily find my pics in the members area, I just don't really need people I know offline stumbling upon this place and correlating my posts with my face instantly.

[Minxz]

Mine is a painting of me done from a photo for a color theory class (My husband painted it)

[MrMisanthrope]

My avatar is a startlingly correct representation of my short stay in South Park...

[ssrprotege]

I am Warner Heisenberg.....I am still obsessed with his Uncertainty Principle....

[searcher]

and it is me!

[Jughead]

I am indeed the Doctor. Queue for autographs over there. No, I will not give you a trip in my TARDIS.

Mine is not me, unfortunately.

Jason Mraz!

I once coloured in that photograph of him using Photoshop. It came out pretty awesome, too.

[weirdel]

I finally did it! Ahah. It is me. :O

L.P.E.

[Metaphor]

Of course its me.

Well, at least, one of them. The one up front, I think.

[Dave C C]

Me, after not shaving for a week.

[TheLastMohican]

It appears the club is rather small. The majority of the members are imposters.

[HackerX]

I am John Cleese, honest

[Karamazov]

It appears the club is rather small. The majority of the members are imposters.

I've always wanted to meet Clint Eastwood.

Dreams do come true.

[tzu]

My avatar is a symbolic representation of my personality, does that count? ;D

[Synamon]

Nope, but almost everyone else here is an imposter too. :p

[tzu]

Well then, as long as everyone's doing it... ;)

[Josh]

yup

[Avid]

I don't have any problem using my face as an avatar. I just really like seeing that cute robot with the cube.

[Airius]

This woman has taken over my avatar.
She's the imposter! Not me!

[TheLastMohican]

This woman has taken over my avatar.
She's the imposter! Not me!

Note: this post was not written by its author

[Autoptic]

The rule of thirds was unintentional, but any larger and my head tends to look bloated. 'Probably the hair.

[tzu]

The rule of thirds was unintentional, but any larger and my head tends to look bloated. 'Probably the hair.

Yes, definitely the hair. Personally, if I were you I'd trim back that jungle just a bit.

[Aerynna]

Ohhhh i did try to join this club but had trouble adding mine lol

[Max T]

Me on the daily commute to work. The entourage can be a problem sometimes.

[AliTree]

:D i'm in? ya?

[nrk112]

Ok, I added my face special for this thread.

[Hitorijime]

I am Keira Knightley, so yes, I am my own avatar.

[le Duc]

Yeah? Well I'm the extra who posed in this cape for the photo while Christian Bale was rehearsing...

[simoncpu]

I am Jesus Christ. I have come to save you, you heathen INTJs.

[mmm7789]

Ok, I'm trying to be my own avatar. I got the wording correct, for now. and while I do , on occassion, feel like that picture, I don't today. I must have selected a picture too large by pixel size. So, how do I fix it? My efforts, so far, have been abysmal failures. Oh, how nice it is to use a big word, and not have to explain it.

[Smoke n Mirrors]

Ok, I'm trying to be my own avatar. I got the wording correct, for now. and while I do , on occassion, feel like that picture, I don't today. I must have selected a picture too large by pixel size. So, how do I fix it? My efforts, so far, have been abysmal failures. Oh, how nice it is to use a big word, and not have to explain it.

Abysmal is one of my favourite words. ;D

And, to justify this post, I positively assure you that I really am a bright green tree frog. :wiseguy:

But I'm not joining the club. I don't do clubs. :scared:

Who just said I'm having too much fun with the forum smileys? :nono:

<glares around suspiciously>

[AliTree]

Ok, I'm trying to be my own avatar. I got the wording correct, for now. and while I do , on occassion, feel like that picture, I don't today. I must have selected a picture too large by pixel size. So, how do I fix it? My efforts, so far, have been abysmal failures. Oh, how nice it is to use a big word, and not have to explain it.

*sigh* non-computer nerd 0-0
upload it to tinypic.com, copy the image URL, then msg it via private msg on here to me & i'll fix it for you.

[mmm7789]

Abysmal is one of my favourite words. ;D

And, to justify this post, I positively assure you that I really am a bright green tree frog. :wiseguy:

But I'm not joining the club. I don't do clubs. :scared:

Who just said I'm having too much fun with the forum smileys? :nono:

<glares around suspiciously>

Who said this is a club? this is no club, we don't need no stinkin' club. We are an outlaw gang, so outlaw we show our faces, proudly, (ok, or not)!

[Smoke n Mirrors]

Who said this is a club? this is no club, we don't need no stinkin' club. We are an outlaw gang, so outlaw we show our faces, proudly, (ok, or not)!

It's only in the title of the thread; I suppose it was silly of me make assumptions based on such a tiny amount of evidence. <expression of mock penitence>

The frog is me; at least, it is me as I choose to be for the purposes of this forum. Does that mean that I am my own avatar? Now that is the question... ;)

[EdmontonAspie]

Count me in the "I am my own avatar" club, too.

At least, that looks like my shadowed, not-so-clean
shaven mug up there....

[Surion]

It's real me. The other avatar I had a couple of days before was also me. :) I like seeing faces so I put mine as well.

[phobus]

I would like to, but after a lot of trouble, I selected one from the gallery. Maybe later.

[Dave C C]

25% me, or a grandparent, I am a process of many dilutions.

[MerieM]

Hi grandpa !

:)

I am not "my own avatar".

[mrgreenwings]

I'm not Bill Cosby...yet. Just give me 50 more years. But until then..

[Onotheo]

Test ... test ... . .
My first post actually :)
[hides]

[Ligda]

i'm the ball python on the left. well, an incohate form of me... now i'm big and strong and will squeeze the shit out of the neck i'm on.

[Synamon]

I can finally post in here now that I'm free of the accursed spell which made me human. Yup, I'm really a dragon.

[Intergalactic]

It's me all right.
Down to the last titaniumate bolt.

[MonkeyMind]

Sometimes, in summertime, I am my own avatar, maybe.




It's me all right.
Down to the last titaniumate bolt.

Did you untangle that Rubik's Cube already?





MonkeyMind added to this post, 1 minutes and 20 seconds later...

I can finally post in here now that I'm free of the accursed spell which made me human. Yup, I'm really a dragon.

Recieved a small metal dragon as a gift just the other day, how cute.

[TheUndeadLawyer]

Yes, that is me. Right after I dropped my keys on the floorboard. Ugh, what a terrible day...

[TheLastMohican]

I have finally joined this club. I wonder how long I'll stay.

[Krazy P]

My avatar is me. A self portrait if you will.

[Terian]

I've been a part of this club for a while. Perhaps I should part ways...

[TheLastMohican]

I've been a part of this club for a while. Perhaps I should part ways...

But you're the only one with a (fully) upside-down avatar! And the t-shirt is great.
Eh...far be it from me to interfere with your avatar choices. :sulk:

[Cicatrix]

I recently joined the club too. I feel a bit on edge and exposed. Is this normal?

[TheLastMohican]

I recently joined the club too. I feel a bit on edge and exposed. Is this normal?

I can't say I feel the same way, but then again I'm abnormal.

[Synamon]

After much champagne and tequila I temporarily joined the "I am my avatar" club.

[PortInStorm]

Woohoo! Go Syn!

[TheLastMohican]

After much champagne and tequila I temporarily joined the "I am my avatar" club.

I suppose you'll renounce your membership just as soon as the hangover wears off. :disappointed:

[Synamon]

I'm much less scary as a dragon. Or even a dragon skeleton for Halloween. :laugh:


I pictured you with dark hair TLM, just not as a dead ringer for Erik Estrada. ;D

[TheLastMohican]

I'm much less scary as a dragon. Or even a dragon skeleton for Halloween. :laugh:

You do look pretty fearsome in that pic. I suggest adding some Joker makeup.


I pictured you with dark hair TLM, just not as a dead ringer for Erik Estrada. ;P

*Looks up Estrada* Okay, I can kinda see it...

[Synamon]

You do look pretty fearsome in that pic. I suggest adding some Joker makeup.


Um, add Joker makeup to the dragon skeleton or to the pic of me laughing last Christmas?

[TheLastMohican]

Um, add Joker makeup to the dragon skeleton or to the pic of me laughing last Christmas?

The latter. It would be awesome for Halloween.

[Synamon]

I'm not sure if I should be flattered or insulted that you think I look like Heath Ledger.

[TheLastMohican]

I'm not sure if I should be flattered or insulted that you think I look like Heath Ledger.

I don't think that. (I think you look like Diane Keaton, but that isn't really relevant.) The fact that you are laughing is enough to make it a good opportunity.

The art of the Joker makeup is making a convincing mimicry out of someone who looks nothing like Heath Ledger.

EDIT: I should clarify that I mean a younger version of Diane Keaton, since she is actually now in her 60s.

[Josephine1012]

I guess, I'm never the trendsetter. But I figure it would be kinda cool to be me for a little while. *sigh* the things I'd do to post to this thread :)

Wow, I'm way stepping out of my comfort zone here, hehe, feels kinda fun.

[Synamon]

Welcome to the club. I guess extroverts don't have to drink to post their face online. :laugh:

[Josephine1012]

Well, by the looks of it, I'm a fake extrovert... I'm playing a hermit these days, it's different :)

[TheLastMohican]

I guess, I'm never the trendsetter. But I figure it would be kinda cool to be me for a little while. *sigh* the things I'd do to post to this thread :)


All right, kudos for joining the club! (I wonder how much participation we can ultimately get in here?)
Comfort zone...p'shaw. You're pretty, don't worry about it!

[Josephine1012]

I'm pretty candid around here... it's a bit worrisome but I guess I stand by all i say.

[Synamon]

Sure, she is pretty, and I look like the Joker, thanks much.

[TheLastMohican]

Sure, she is pretty, and I look like the Joker, thanks much.

I refer you to post #100 for clarification and consequential consolation.

[Synamon]

Gee thanks for the clarification, in her 60's, uh huh.

I look nothing like Diane Keaton.

[TheLastMohican]

Gee thanks for the clarification, in her 60's, uh huh.

I look nothing like Diane Keaton.

Maybe it's the angle of the photo. I don't know. What I see looks like Diane Keaton.

If not Diane Keaton, then second most similar is...Halle Berry.

(Feel better? ;))

[Synamon]

No.

Someone the other day said I look like Dana Delany, he got brownie points for that.

[TheLastMohican]

No.

Someone the other day said I look like Dana Delany, he got brownie points for that.

Well excuse me for having no idea who Dana Delaney is. :p

[Josephine1012]

You actually look like my friend Julie in this picture.... My friend Julie looks like Diane Lane ;)

[Synamon]

Ohhh I like Diane Lane, she was hot with Richard Gere in Unfaithful.

[TheLastMohican]

My friend Julie looks like Diane Lane ;)

And Diane Lane is a dead ringer for a younger Diane Keaton.

Full circle.

[Josephine1012]

Ahh, Canada - America's Hat

*hides in the corner from all the fall out about to come her way*

[TheLastMohican]

Ahh, Canada - America's Hat


You dare to insult the Mounties?

[Josephine1012]

I'm just joking around... but yeah, i dare (BUT only from the safety of my own home).

[vanidence]

Oh, I didn't even join this Club yet, even tho I am CLEARLY on my Avatar xDD
No, seriously. I AM a Demon (Okay, actually he is a Demon, a Vampire AND a Gargolye...but who cares. I am all of it *lol*). Oh, come on...believe me. You can. I AM "weird" like them =p

On a Sidenot: I LOVE your new Ava, Syn! >//<

[PortInStorm]

I'm just joking around... but yeah, i dare (BUT only from the safety of my own home).

:laugh:

http://www.intjforum.com/showthread.php?p=228309#post228309

[Pyrochan]

woo joining up. Gots me a self portrait drawing over there <--------

[Santana28]

this is me. for now. i prefer representative avatars, rather than faces. i tend to judge faces much more harshly, and as all INTJs know we would much rather be judged for our IDEAS and WORTH than our physical appearance. Blah.

[TheLastMohican]

woo joining up. Gots me a self portrait drawing over there <--------

A self portrait sort of counts. Nice!

this is me. for now. i prefer representative avatars, rather than faces. i tend to judge faces much more harshly, and as all INTJs know we would much rather be judged for our IDEAS and WORTH than our physical appearance. Blah.

Welcome to the club, however temporary your membership.
Were you by any chance pondering the economy in that picture?

[Santana28]

Welcome to the club, however temporary your membership.
Were you by any chance pondering the economy in that picture?

no, i was sitting on the back porch at my (now ex) in-law's home, during a "summer picnic," trying desperately to enjoy the peace and quiet of the back yard, and avoid the forced socialization inside. then my ex took a picture of me. probably the only good one i've ever taken...

you seem much more docile in yours... i have a feeling it is deceiving ;)

[TheLastMohican]

no, i was sitting on the back porch at my (now ex) in-law's home, during a "summer picnic," trying desperately to enjoy the peace and quiet of the back yard, and avoid the forced socialization inside. then my ex took a picture of me. probably the only good one i've ever taken...

He just had to ruin your day like that, didn't he?
The result was good, though.

you seem much more docile in yours... i have a feeling it is deceiving ;)

More docile than Clint Eastwood, I suppose; is that what you meant to compare it to?

[Santana28]

He just had to ruin your day like that, didn't he?
The result was good, though.



More docile than Clint Eastwood, I suppose; is that what you meant to compare it to?

i like it due to the color and depth. and i manage not to make a goofy face in it, which is my natural response to cameras or photographs :P

in regards to your photo - in comparison with your user name, and many many posts on this board which are always on-topic. i suppose i am analogizing a soft, round, non-imposing face with that of a soft-spoken, non-confrontational, limp-wristed male. you seem like none of these from your posts ;) interesting.

[TheLastMohican]

i like it due to the color and depth. and i manage not to make a goofy face in it, which is my natural response to cameras or photographs :P

Ah, reflex avoidance. I too suffer from a tendency to plaster on a forced smile for photographs; I look most normal when I'm the one taking the picture, with no one standing there telling to look a certain way.

in regards to your photo - in comparison with your user name, and many many posts on this board which are always on-topic. i suppose i am analogizing a soft, round, non-imposing face with that of a soft-spoken, non-confrontational, limp-wristed male. you seem like none of these from your posts ;) interesting.

Oh, I see what you meant. Just so you know, I probably look friendlier in my avatar than I normally do IRL (I refer you to my more realistic portrayal in the Member Pictures thread). Nevertheless, perhaps I can establish a new standard for face typing. ;)

[F6M13]

Just added mine today, nothing to hide here.

[ScurvyRose]

Just added mine today, nothing to hide here.

Complete with the classic INTJ stare!

[F6M13]

Complete with the classic INTJ stare!


I do look a little mean in that picture, but i like it. I usually have a pissed off look most of the time, but i'm either studying you and sizing up the situation, or i'm just full of love and cupcakes:cheesy:

[Algol]

Well, Halloween has passed and I am now my own avatar.

Disclaimer: I will probably change it again in the future, thus making this post obsolete.

[Deliberator]

oops, a little late but here I am.

[TheLastMohican]

You do look friendlier without the red pupils.

[moon]

This is me, therefore here i am.

[Marcus]

You do look friendlier without the red pupils.

And smiling.

[Zzyber]

You wanted it you got it.

[graciela224]

Nope, not me. Sort of sums up the Pisces aspect of my personality, though.

[Marcus]

You wanted it you got it.

Oh Zzyber, you reminded me of the Seventh Seal:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/45/DeathSeventhSeal.png/180px-DeathSeventhSeal.png

[Merle]

Well, yes, after being confused for a man one too many times, I am now my own avatar.

[altoid]

I am my own avatar too (at least for right now).

[azelismia]

I am my own avatar too (at least for right now).


me too, unless I change back to a kitten picture.

[Rudy]

I decided I wanted to join for a bit. I'll have to find a less grainy photo though...

[ClydeB]

Yep. The face is me. Everything else has been 'shopped'

[BostonIan]

I'm in, though I really do need to find a photo that doesn't look like a mugshot.

[TwinStar]

Yep, it's me. I'm not very fond of the picture, but it's probably the most accurate/recent one I have.

[SRVcardsfan27]

My avatar is from a New Years Eve party at my brother's house.

[probity]

I am now my avatar.
Unless I get bored and change it again. That happens a lot.

[Weirdo87]

This is me. Incidentally, I am a weird mass of energy.

[Jonathan Brewer]

Yeah I just couldn't settle for an avatar that wasn't me (unless I'm on a game forum). I recently shaved, but you don't know that.

[Terian]

I just changed my own avatar to a different image of myself.

[Jonathan Brewer]

Now I wonder how many members use their real name as well? I do, but you don't know that.

[Terian]

Now I wonder how many members use their real name as well? I do, but you don't know that.Not many. INTJs generally prefer a certain degree of anonymity.

[Jonathan Brewer]

Not many. INTJs generally prefer a certain degree of anonymity.

Is that why your type is listed as "xxxx"?

[Terian]

Is that why your type is listed as "xxxx"?No, I just like riddles. What type am I? You decide.

[Rudy]

Now I wonder how many members use their real name as well? I do, but you don't know that.

Just you and me, I think. Mine can be verified by going to http://atheists.meetup.com/686/, which is run by me, with a picture of me. I can also post something on rudyhenkel.livejournal.com verifying my identity here, if anyone wants me to. I am also on facebook.

I suppose, however, that it's possible that I have stolen the identity and photos of a real person, and am simply imitating him on all of these sites at once.

[BlackMita]

This should qualify me at least two thirds into the club.

[krapyrubsnif]

This phot qualifies me, but you cant really see my face.... ho hum...

[rara avis]

I'm being myself for the moment.

I'll be the librarian again soon.

[demvesalius]

My avatar is pretty much me.

It's probably more descriptive of me than a real photo.

[Jonathan Brewer]

Just you and me, I think. Mine can be verified by going to http://atheists.meetup.com/686/, which is run by me, with a picture of me. I can also post something on rudyhenkel.livejournal.com verifying my identity here, if anyone wants me to. I am also on facebook.

I suppose, however, that it's possible that I have stolen the identity and photos of a real person, and am simply imitating him on all of these sites at once.

I too am on Facebook (as well as MySpace). Though as you said I could have stolen someone's identity. Oh well, it's fun. ;D

[Brittle]

I'm me... albeit quite a manipulated version! As far as my name, it's a play on my real name (my SO came up with it - rather clever and approprite I thought).

[auriga vega]

Isn't it perfect, being your own avatar without showing your face?
:)

[Rudy]

Isn't it perfect, being your own avatar without showing your face?
:)

I suppose so, if your face was burned off by acid or something. Otherwise, no. ;)

[Harmony]

Well... Mine is my real first name... ;) Okay, not the real spelling, but my name nonetheless!

My avatar is usually me, but I opted for a cuter avatar at the moment. ;)

[auriga vega]

I suppose so, if your face was burned off by acid or something. Otherwise, no. ;)

haha haha haha.. umm :wreck:
it's actually mercury..
(just kidding!)

[Storm]

Yes, I have the honor of posting here. That is me on the cliff.
<--------------------------------

[Harmony]

Yes, I have the honor of posting here. That is me on the cliff.
<--------------------------------

Nice t-shirt. ;) That's about all I can make out. LoL!

[Mozzes]

Well... Mine is my real first name... ;) Okay, not the real spelling, but my name nonetheless!

My avatar is usually me, but I opted for a cuter avatar at the moment. ;)

Yes, I don't think I've ever seen this side of you...

[Harmony]

Yes, I don't think I've ever seen this side of you...

It's just one of my cats. :cheesy: Figure I have enough pictures floating around here... And will eventually switch back to an avatar of me...

[dalidaisy]

I've decided to try being myself for awhile...

[Algol]

This is me, for now, in a stolen cat suit.

Edit: No longer

[ClydeB]

What the heck. Time to drop the optical illusion. Too many people were complaining in comments. Thought I would go back to me, way back. Been scanning in some old pictures for the family. This is me from Christmas 1973. I was 6.

[Rudy]

This is me from Christmas 1973. I was 6.

*records ClydeB's birth year in the creepy profile that he is keeping on the personal information of all members*

[freerangequark]

Now that I'm my own avatar do I get a secret decoder ring or something cool like that?

[Rudy]

Now that I'm my own avatar do I get a secret decoder ring or something cool like that?

No, it just makes you better than the "hiders," as we like to call them around here. Just run with it. ;)

[freerangequark]

If you can't be yourself who can you be? ;D

[LionsPride]

If you can't be yourself who can you be? ;D

Anything you want to be. ;)

Maybe if the club had benefits, or cheezies or something. One lousy thread doesn't seem like a decent offer to trade in my cloak for. :p

[ComradeK]

Mmm, a tasty disguise is the best. Or maybe it's just the costumes.. I mean, I'd much rather be a old scholarly british man but I guess you won't see that.

Instead you get the lack of mystery-the me, version fishbowl.

[Rudy]

Maybe if the club had benefits, or cheezies or something. One lousy thread doesn't seem like a decent offer to trade in my cloak for. :p
Get out of here! *kicks LionsPride out of the club door* Bloody gate crashers...

Instead you get the lack of mystery-the me, version fishbowl.

Welcome, ComradeK! Sit down by the club fire, have some club sandwiches, etc.

[ComradeK]

Good god rudy, way to make me feel like such a winner. ;)

Pass the cucumber sandwiches please.

[Jonathan Brewer]

Isn't it perfect, being your own avatar without showing your face?

Nice jeans.

Yes, I have the honor of posting here. That is me on the cliff.

Wait... let me get my magnifying glass. Ah! I see ya now.

I've decided to try being myself for awhile...

Meh... It has its little bonuses.

If you can't be yourself who can you be? ;D

That's an open ended question.

Pass the cucumber sandwiches please.

Alright, I'm leaving. I hate cucumber.

[SeaCzar]

Get out of here! *kicks LionsPride out of the club door* Bloody gate crashers....

Hey!! Behave yourself. Don't force us to have to belch up your liver!!

[Rudy]

Hey!! Behave yourself. Don't force us to have to belch up your liver!!

Does no one read the sign on the door!? Out! OUT!

;)

[SeaCzar]

*BURRRRRRRRRP*

Oh look. I'll save the big pieces and make soup.

[LionsPride]

SeaCzar, are you going to eat that? I'm feeling peckish. Rudy didn't even have the courtesy to offer me a sandwich before kicking me out. :irked:

Oh, right thread topic. Er...My pic's sorta close. We both have blue eyes. Can I at least get a club sandwich? :)

[SeaCzar]

LionsPride,

Help yourself to the leftovers. He gave me indigestion, be the truth known. You know how it is munching on those full of themselves. Got any Tums?

SeaCzar.

[Rudy]

Can I at least get a club sandwich? :)

*Gives LionsPride a sandwich for being polite.* Now, out! And take the lesser feline with you.

[LionsPride]

Thanks Rudy!

SeaCzar,

Let's leave these non-dreamers to their realities ;)

LionsPride.

[SeaCzar]

Alright, alright!! We're leaving. This whole episode left a bad taste anyhow. *BURP* Oh, and here's your liver back. You drink too much,

[Nordenstorm]

Yes since 00:40 21/2-08

[Rudy]

Yes since 00:40 21/2-08

Hmm. I suppose you can come in; it feels a bit like a technicality, though. ;)

[Storm]

You know, I think people have been nicer to me since I've revealed myself as a sage.

Technicalities are the best way to get in here! Oh, I brought tea to go with the cucumbers sandwiches.

[Rudy]

You know, I think people have been nicer to me since I've revealed myself as a sage.

The carnivorous doll was a little creepy ;)

[Storm]

If you had been paying attention, you would have noticed the sweet little girl was actually performing a Christian sacrifice. (or not, I guess it's up to interpretation)
http://www.markryden.com/images/painting/one/rosie/Rosies_Tea_Party.jpg


Ryden's site (http://www.markryden.com/paintings/index.html) for more creepiness.

[Rudy]

If you had been paying attention, you would have noticed the sweet little girl was actually performing a Christian sacrifice. (or not, I guess it's up to interpretation)

That makes it more creepy, not less. =D

[Jonathan Brewer]

Now in my avatar I'm pretending I'm someone else... do I still qualify?

[xwalka]

All three of my avatars have been me.

[Rudy]

All three of my avatars have been me.
Then you are thrice welcome here, sir!

[Jonathan Brewer]

Rudy are you sure you still qualify? I mean it's you, but it's not the you you are now? If you understand what I'm saying. :)

I shaved.

[Rudy]

Rudy are you sure you still qualify? I mean it's you, but it's not the you you are now? If you understand what I'm saying. :)

Technically no photo anyone puts up is the you you are now. My last photo was several months old, for example. Where does one draw the line as to what is, and is not, you? :)

[Jonathan Brewer]

There you go getting technical again. I might just put an old picture of me up here. I've got several that would blow your mind.

Okay, maybe that is the wrong choice of words but you get the picture. ;)

[Storm]

Technically no photo anyone puts up is the you you are now. My last photo was several months old, for example. Where does one draw the line as to what is, and is not, you? :)

I would argue that all photos of you are you. You can't step in the same river twice, but every drop of water which passed determined the river that is now and so is part of now.

Deep thought for the day. Check.

[JTG1984]

DUH. "I am my own avatar"

[Harmony]

Technically no photo anyone puts up is the you you are now. My last photo was several months old, for example. Where does one draw the line as to what is, and is not, you? :)

Nuh uh... I just took this photo about an hour ago... I promise you, I haven't changed since then. :p

In fact, maybe I shall change my avatar every day now! You all will always know exactly how my hair looks, and what shirt I am wearing. :p

[Shy18]

I am me :)

[Rudy]

I am me :)

Welcome to the club, Shy! You're hardly living up to your name, you know? ;)

[rara avis]

Technically no photo anyone puts up is the you you are now. My last photo was several months old, for example. Where does one draw the line as to what is, and is not, you? :)

My avatar pic was taken when there was still a Christmas tree in the living room. So. I look two months older, now. I'm thinking about changing it out to my very first picture ever. I just have to scan it in, first.


The last one I put in the Pic thread was from this last weekend, though.

[Shy18]

Thanks. :) Maybe I am not so shy, but people definitely think me as such since I don’t talk much. And the nickname is just that- a nickname. I had to have one ;)

[dalidaisy]

Still me...

Was scanning some photos in & thought it would be groovy as an avatar.

[Harmony]

Still me...

Was scanning some photos in & thought it would be groovy as an avatar.

Is that a wig or is that your real hair?

[Rudy]

The last one I put in the Pic thread was from this last weekend, though.

What about your awesome, upside down pic?

[dalidaisy]

Is that a wig or is that your real hair?

Only my hairdresser knows for sure...

[Rudy]

Nuh uh... I just took this photo about an hour ago... I promise you, I haven't changed since then. :p

Not to be pedantic (lies, I actually love being pedantic,) but you have changed in the last few hours. You've lost some skin cells, your hair has grown, etc. It may not be detectable to our eyes, but still... ;)

[rara avis]

What about your awesome, upside down pic?

Oh, say, four weeks ago? 5?

[Jonathan Brewer]

Don't mind, Rudy; he is only ten years old. At least, from what I can make of his avatar he is only ten. ;D



EDIT: Okay, apparently he is twelve. :thinking:

[qwerty123]

I looked toward the initial reaction to most of someone in a gas mask. I would expect surprise and then fear. Is there something around me that maybe I can't see that's toxic? The panes of glass over the eyes are reflective, maybe someone will see something different about themselves when looking in the panes? It is also a shield for me to be protected from the rest of the world. It might be bulky and awkward (perhaps introversion) but it works, I stay alive.

I won't go on, but clearly my avatar isn't me, but it's often how I feel. It worked out well.

[Rudy]

*hands in membership card*

Sorry, but the talk of how hot Darcy is was too much for me; I had to revert to the first avatar I used here. I'll rejoin the club later. ;)

[Jonathan Brewer]

*hands in membership card*

Sorry, but the talk of how hot Darcy is was too much for me; I had to revert to the first avatar I used here. I'll rejoin the club later. ;)

TRAITOR! :beadyeyes:

[Harmony]

And here it is, today's image of the day... Until I get bored and change it an hour late or so. :p

EDIT: Hmm... after lunch I think I'll be changing my avatar completely. :p

[Samoan Corleone]

I'll join for now...

[JTG1984]

... good I like to see who I am talking with.

[Gaby]

Yes! That's me, hiding behind my big smile, as I always do... Because of that some people think that I feel very comfortable in parties, new places, but the truth is that I freak out in public places with lots of people talking. I hate the socializing thing, but what can I do?

[Maayan]

Cou-cou!

[Airfire]

<--- I'll join the club for the time being.

[Ermisenda]

Tis me

[Mathnerdkid]

I'm considering using my photo. The limiting factor is just how much I can distort the image and still have it be recognizable as a humam. I also like this avatar.

[Profalno]

<--- Not me. Would be a homeland security predicament if it was.

[Rudy]

<--- Not me. Would be a homeland security predicament if it was.

One must then, ask the question, as to why you are in our club? One does not enter the clubhouses of various groups to inform them that you are not a member; it's very gauche. ;)

[rara avis]

I find that I'm having trouble really wanting to go back behind my librarian. I kind of like being me. :undecided:

[Rudy]

I find that I'm having trouble really wanting to go back behind my librarian. I kind of like being me. :undecided:

Fun, isn't it? I could barely tolerate being Darcy for a day, even with how awesome Darcy is. Stay with us, Rara!

[dalidaisy]

Fun, isn't it? I could barely tolerate being Darcy for a day, even with how awesome Darcy is. Stay with us, Rara!

I've found that I'm enjoying being myself as well. Kind of defeats the purpose of an avatar, but I'm so unique that no other representation really fits, you know?

[Rudy]

I've found that I'm enjoying being myself as well. Kind of defeats the purpose of an avatar, but I'm so unique that no other representation really fits, you know?

Indeed; what other picture could capture our magnificence? ;D

I don't think it defeats the purpose of an avatar, though. The function of an avatar, in my mind, is to be an image that one can visually associate with a poster in order to better recognize their presence in a thread. Photographs of oneself serve this purpose very well.

[Storm]

Yes, being your own avatar is a bit addicting. I've been thinking for a few days of changing it to a picture of an agave harvester, but, even though I'm barely me in my avy, I haven't because it wouldn't be me anymore.

[Airfire]

I don't think it defeats the purpose of an avatar, though. The function of an avatar, in my mind, is to be an image that one can visually associate with a poster in order to better recognize their presence in a thread. Photographs of oneself serve this purpose very well.

Plus, it is nice to actually see who you are talking to. If someone does not display a photo of themselves, I always visualize that I am talking to a single brick [person] amongst a giant wall of bricks [forum], and some are more decorated than others... which signifies some individuality.

[idem]

As of now, I am my own avatar.

[JTG1984]

As of now, I am my own avatar.

way to make it mysterious.

[WaeV]

The function of an avatar, in my mind, is to be an image that one can visually associate with a poster in order to better recognize their presence in a thread.

Stop changing yours then! Heh, change it again and I'll use stylish (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylish) to make it whatever I feel like.

[rara avis]

As of now, I am my own avatar.

lovely photo, idem.

[Jonathan Brewer]

Stop changing yours then! Heh, change it again and I'll use stylish (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylish) to make it whatever I feel like.

Another one loose in our thread again. :irked:

[Storm]

I think this is becoming quite popular. Soon, everyone's avy will be of themself. At which point, I will change mine, of course.

[WaeV]

Another one loose in our thread again. :irked:

I may join your club soon enough.

[Mathnerdkid]

Does it count if the image is distorted or obstructed?

Nice photo, idem. What is it that captured your attention? (Or are you just hiding from the camera?)

[Rudy]

Does it count if the image is distorted or obstructed?

Yes; but you don't get the Gold Membership ;)

[Mathnerdkid]

Pfft, gold. Too gaudy. I think I'll be joining the ranks pretty soon, at least as a bronze member.

[Cyr]

Yes; but you don't get the Gold Membership ;)
LOL

<-- With colors like that, I'm applying for RUST membership!

Any color calibration guru here? Colors look ok on my computer but get washed when photos get published on the net. Plz pm me if you can help.

[WaeV]

Is this good?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/WaeV/Cyravatar.png

[Cyr]

Is this good?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/WaeV/Cyravatar.png
Oh no. My shirt looks black while it's brown. You changed the color temperature, right?

Thnx for trying... :)

[WaeV]

I changed color balance, levels, hue, and saturation. I was trying to get the fridge in the background white and the wood an appropriate brown.

How's this iteration?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/WaeV/cyravatar2.png

Personally, I think you look cooler in a black shirt.

[Cyr]

I changed color balance, levels, hue, and saturation. I was trying to get the fridge in the background white and the wood an appropriate brown.

How's this iteration?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/WaeV/cyravatar2.png

Personally, I think you look cooler in a black shirt.
The lights were dimmed, so the fridge actually did not appear white. But that's good enough, I like your latest version. Thanks for that! Now I have 674527 more photos to correct, where do I upload them? :laugh:

The black shirt makes me think of a pirate. All I need is a giant skull in the back, a hat, and I'm ready for some action... Ahoy, Captain! :skull:





Cyr added to this post, 42 minutes and 36 seconds later...

Sorry for invading this thread with technical issues... Last post about it to explain what the problem was, just in case others experience the same issue.

My problem was related to the browser. I'm mostly using Firefox which does not support embedded ICC profiles. Found out while using Safari which does support ICC profiles. You can test your browser here: http://www.color.org/version4html.xalter

[WaeV]

Wait, so your reddened avatar looks fine on safari?

[dalidaisy]

Hmmm... I'm wondering why there are posters here who are NOT their avatar. Is this not an exclusive club? Is nothing sacred? Geez!