Current Avatars, including Sara & Zen

[Starfish]

Okay, so this might be a strange thread to start, but recently I have noticed how powerful avatars are on the boards. There are many that really impact me and my preconceived notions about the people they represent, but two in particular have made me really think recently.

1) Sara. Sara, when you started, you had that sunflower, and you remember the discussion about it...how happy and sunny it was, etc. Now that you have changed it to that very fierce and unhappy looking cat, I actually feel a little jarred when I see it associated with your name! I find it quite interesting how much I notice that.

2) Zen. I don't truly recall the one you had when I first started TE, but it was quite different than now. Now, I have to tell you, I have started associating that monkey's face with you almost as if that is actually a picture of you!! LOL...I sort of picture you actually as a monkey now! Bizarre or what!?!

Anyone else have strong reactions to avatars lately? Am I the only one who is nuts? (Or, bananas in Zen's case )

[lph]

I get quite confused when people change avatars, as I connect them with their avatars much more than with their names. (Especially when (like me) they call themselves bunch-of-initials-and-some-numbers.)

That being said, I really like both Sara and Zens avatars. I like all the cat avatars a lot

[DirtDiva]

I have the same username on three different cycling forums. I make sure I have a different avatar on each so I remember where I am and how many naughty words I can use.

[Mr. Bloom]

lph: I assume you look like your avatar

zen: I assume you don't

[SouthernBelle]

I don't look like a llama. I am much shorter.

[sundial]

I like your llama.

I'm a visual person so I do tend to associate avatars with personalities. I miss the sunflower, Sara. Probably because it envokes the feeling of warmth and it's also my favorite color.

Starfish, I hope you don't change yours either.

[Pax]

I get quite confused when people change avatars, as I connect them with their avatars much more than with their names. (Especially when (like me) they call themselves bunch-of-initials-and-some-numbers.)

That being said, I really like both Sara and Zens avatars. I like all the cat avatars a lot

Good point about the confusion, I had a stalker on another forum use my avatar for a few days, he went around saying terrible things to people...I received dozens of PM's from people wanting to know what I was doing. Avatars are very strongly linked to the poster (unless you change it often).

[RolliePollie]

Okay, so this might be a strange thread to start, but recently I have noticed how powerful avatars are on the boards. There are many that really impact me and my preconceived notions about the people they represent, but two in particular have made me really think recently.

1) Sara. Sara, when you started, you had that sunflower, and you remember the discussion about it...how happy and sunny it was, etc. Now that you have changed it to that very fierce and unhappy looking cat, I actually feel a little jarred when I see it associated with your name! I find it quite interesting how much I notice that.

Too funny! That's actually my cat yawning...it's a cool picture when it's bigger, but I guess it does look a little ferocious as an avatar! Sunflower is coming back....


I love all of yours too! There is one TE'er out there (can't remember who it is though!) with a tiger striped bunny. I really like that one. And I like Lisa S.H.'s too. And I can't forget your great starfish, Starfish!!!

[Starfish]

And I can't forget your great starfish, Starfish!!!

You know, I just picked the name Starfish because I was in a hurry, wanted to log on and post, and it does have some meaning for me, with the little story.

BUT...if I had realized how much I was going to see and hear "Starfish" because of it, I would have put a little more thought into my Username.

I don't really like my avatar, but I wanted one, because they are helpful (and fun!!) in using the boards...but this was what I found quickly and easily on the internet.

Someday, maybe, I'll find an avatar I really like. Maybe a pic of myself next year, on top of Shasta, thinner, and having finished the Super Century's 16,000 feet!!!