How often do you change your avatar?

[Ellen]

Date: 7/9/2008 12:57:03 PM
Author: Upgradable
I like consistency, and I often scroll down a page quickly and recognize people by their avatar. It becomes part of their online personality. I know you''ve been changing up your ring alot, and that explains why a person may change their avatar up, trying it on for size.

I haven''t read anything on here of people thinking strangely of your picture. Where did you read that?

Yeah, I''d like to know who said something, as I find it hard to believe anyone would, and I haven''t read anything either.

 

[Elmorton]

Oh goodness, I change mine like I change my shoes! I just get bored with it.

 

[FrekeChild]

Um. I originally had a blue person, and changed that quickly to my dog (who got lots of compliments, seeing as how he''s rather handsome), and then I changed it to my Guess Harriet blue suede heel and haven''t looked back since. I''ve only been here 8ish months, but I don''t feel like I can change it because it''s become a big part of my PS identity. I don''t know that I''d want to change it anyway because it''s so easily identifiable and very much me.

Plus, I don''t have any amazing jewels, so no point it putting those as my avatar. (Shhh...don''t tell my loose stones I said that!!!)

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Freke, for some reason, your avatar always makes me think of Kim Cattrall as Samantha from S&TC . . . don''t know why!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 7/9/2008 3:30:31 PM
Author: gwendolyn

Date: 7/9/2008 12:33:17 PM
Author:beau13
I have ALWAYS had a pic of my ring(s) in my avatar until 3 days ago, when I changed it to a pic of myself (only because I am playing with special effects, and photography). It seems some may think I am being ''full of myself'' so, I posted a pic of my newest reset. I just wonder if anyone else likes to change it up from time to time, why stick to the same avatar for a whole year right? I know some members don''t like when you change your avatar too often, since they get used to the name/pic and it throws them off, when suddenly there is a new pic to associate with the member''s name. I love Skippy''s avatar, for obvious reasons, the symbolism there. I know alot of members don''t like to post pics of themselves for very good reasons, but I like to put a name to a face! I would NEVER post pics of my children on the internet,(on a public forum) while others have no problem with that. Anyway..just wanted to see what others thought about putting your own pic in your avatar. I am not seeking attention by doing so..I love seeing those members who DO have their pics posted in their avatar...remembering their face/name is easier than those with ring pics.

I don''t know why anyone on earth would think you were full of yourself for showing us your lovely face, my dear. Honestly, I think sometimes people over-analyze things. My avatar is usually of me, because I don''t have any serious bling yet--I certainly hope the assumption is not that I just love to look at myself, because that''s *so* far from the truth.

I personally think avatars should reflect some element of ourselves, whether it be our loves or our jewelry or our pets or our faces. Which one works best is purely individual; I can''t imagine anyone judging anyone else for their choice of avatar. Just use whatever you like! That''s one of the few visuals we''re allow to set ourselves apart on the big scary interweb! I, at least, want to take full advantage of that.

As for me, I tend to change my avatar every few months, just because I get bored with the same one. I have a photo I recently took of me sipping some tea out of my favourite mug, which I think might be my next avatar...hmm, or maybe my pig slippers...

Gwendolyn, I vote for the pig slippers! I heart your pig slippers!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 7/9/2008 4:42:13 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl
Freke, for some reason, your avatar always makes me think of Kim Cattrall as Samantha from S&TC . . . don''t know why!

Lol. I can see it.

 

[beau13]

I''d like to see a pic of Dancing Fire too! C''mon now, don''t be shy!!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Hee hee hee!

From the "first car" thread DF started:

 

[FrekeChild]

His wedding pics are in his Who's Who thread.

Which I had NOTHING to do with.

ETA:

 

[Dancing Fire]

don''t you ladies have better things to do?

 

[Skippy123]

Good one Freke and Irrishgirl!

Gwendolyn, I remember the day you changed your avatar from Tori Amos to you your beautiful picture!!! Remember?

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 7/9/2008 5:13:18 PM
Author: Dancing Fire
don''t you ladies have better things to do?

Nope, I''m coming down with something, and have nothing better to do to pass my time...except study, and we all know I''m not doing that!

 

[Fancy605]

Wow. I have never changed mine. How very dull of me!

Jcrow, your Avatar is one of my FAVORITES! I am glad it hasn''t changed.

 

[Maisie]

I don''t change mine very often.... I used to have a gorgeous picture of my husband and son.. that was a lovely photo.. I might bring it back...

 

[Dancing Fire]

Date: 7/9/2008 5:23:59 PM
Author: FrekeChild

Date: 7/9/2008 5:13:18 PM
Author: Dancing Fire
don''t you ladies have better things to do?

Nope, I''m coming down with something, and have nothing better to do to pass my time...except study, and we all know I''m not doing that!

Freke

two days ago i ask you to make me a banana cream pie and you didn''t even reply.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/hey-freke-can-you-make-me-a-banana-cream-pie.89429/

 

[princesss]

I''m on my third avatar. The first two didn''t really suit me, but I didn''t have anything better. Now I''ve got my Lola on a bookshelf, and as a cat mom and a book-a-holic I can''t think of anything more suitable.

And Freke, I can''t believe you''ve only been here 8-ish months! I''m starting to feel like I''m really quiet here on the boards, which is funny, because I''m on here all the time!

 

[VegasAngel]

Date: 7/9/2008 5:13:18 PM
Author: Dancing Fire
don''t you ladies have better things to do?

Nope, haha.

Ditto Skippy!

 

[Kaleigh]

Irina did my avatar, so it''s special to me. I won''t change it for that reason.

 

[zoebartlett]

I think I''ve only changed it a few times. The very first one I had I think was a yellow or green person, but I wanted something different. When I figured out how to change it, I changed it to my cat Henry. Then I had a snowman, which I love. I think I had a picture of my engagement ring, but I didn''t leave that one up for long. I wanted something that I could easily find if needed when I scrolled through threads. I love flowers, especially bright ones, so I changed it to the avatar I''m using now.

I do get used to seeing the same avatars for people, but a change is refreshing too.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 7/9/2008 5:13:18 PM
Author: Dancing Fire
don''t you ladies have better things to do?

Welllll, nothing that''s more fun than messing with you, DF! LOL!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Michelle, whatever you do, you can''t get rid of The Claw! I LOVE IT!!!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Date: 7/9/2008 8:44:41 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 7/9/2008 5:13:18 PM
Author: Dancing Fire
don''t you ladies have better things to do?

Welllll, nothing that''s more fun than messing with you, DF! LOL!

 

[diamondfan]

I never have because I cannot do it other than the stock ones here and none of them excite me. Smiley face was the best one to me at the time and that is it!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 7/9/2008 10:38:41 PM
Author: diamondfan
I never have because I cannot do it other than the stock ones here and none of them excite me. Smiley face was the best one to me at the time and that is it!

I had the same one when I joined PS.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 7/9/2008 10:42:20 PM
Author: Kaleigh

Date: 7/9/2008 10:38:41 PM
Author: diamondfan
I never have because I cannot do it other than the stock ones here and none of them excite me. Smiley face was the best one to me at the time and that is it!

I had the same one when I joined PS.

The Smiley face? I had the ladybug. LOL

 

[galeteia]

I've changed mine once, from a ring that was marginally like the kind I preferred when I first joined, to the ring I now have in my enamoured possession.

Freke, I can't think of a better avatar for you.

 

[diamondfan]

LADYBUG? Where? I love them. I found the cutest Hello Kitty on some sight but could not figure out how to get it onto PS. Yes, I am that computer challenged!

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 7/9/2008 10:48:29 PM
Author: diamondfan
LADYBUG? Where? I love them. I found the cutest Hello Kitty on some sight but could not figure out how to get it onto PS. Yes, I am that computer challenged!

It is one of the options under Personal Section. Where is the cutest Hello Kitty?

 

[diamondfan]

I think it was some avatar site. I can try to find it...

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 7/9/2008 10:50:48 PM
Author: diamondfan
I think it was some avatar site. I can try to find it...

Okay, honey! Maybe you can change it. hehe