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Posted by Stanward on 06-01-2002 12:41 PM:

Posting self portraits and pics as avatars

I have a question for you guys, why do you guys post pictures of yourself in your avatars and/or sig files? Is it conceit?

I just want to know, no flames here.

Stan

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Posted by ToolkiT on 06-01-2002 12:48 PM:

quote:
Main Entry: 1con�ceit
Pronunciation: k&n-'sEt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from conceiven
Date: 14th century
1 a (1) : a result of mental activity : THOUGHT (2) : individual opinion b : favorable opinion; especially : excessive appreciation of one's own worth or virtue
2 : a fancy article
3 a : a fanciful idea b : an elaborate or strained metaphor c : use or presence of such conceits in poetry d : an organizing theme or concept <found his conceit for the film early -- Peter Wilkinson>

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Posted by Yorick on 06-01-2002 12:59 PM:

I'm narcissistic.

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Posted by j762538 on 06-01-2002 01:32 PM:

I'm sure its cool to do but if it bugs you, go to Profile/Options and say no to showing Avatars (and Signatures) I havent seen them for years and it makes for cleaner and faster loading posts.

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Posted by bookrats on 06-01-2002 04:16 PM:

You thought that was me?

(I'm short and grumpy, but I'm not that short.)

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Posted by PDAENVY on 06-01-2002 06:22 PM:

I started doing it for 2 reasons:

I like seeing other people's photos because it helps me form a concept of them in my mind instead of just knowing them as a handle or name. So I want to give people the same chance with me.
My friend sent me the photo I use, and I think it's a pretty good picture of me

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Posted by septimus on 06-01-2002 08:43 PM:

I usually switch it up..

this one IS me, and was taken by friend/aspiring photographer. I know it looks pretty bad, but that's because of the squareness & size limits... it's actually not a bad photo aesthetically..

otherwise I dunno, whateva.

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Posted by dick-richardson on 06-01-2002 09:26 PM:

Re: Posting self portraits and pics as avatars

quote:
Originally posted by Stanward
I have a question for you guys, why do you guys post pictures of yourself in your avatars and/or sig files

Because I've got an important message for the kids.

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Posted by Yorick on 06-01-2002 10:02 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Yorick
I'm narcissistic.

Sorry; I meant to say "I'm necrosistic."

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Posted by Veloslave on 06-02-2002 12:52 AM:

Scooby doo...

Good one Shaggy

Just adds a little personalization... adds a little of that something that is always missing online.

That's why the "smiles" are available, to help add emotion to text.

IMHO, Rod

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Posted by thorin on 06-02-2002 03:19 AM:

to pimp my mad comic drawing skizzizzles.

word.

(ps. read my comic!)

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Posted by Hoser_back_home on 06-02-2002 04:18 AM:

because this is what i see when my dog greets me and it instills such a happy feeling that i thought i'd share it! Life is about being happy, isn't it?

As for other people, i value some people's comments more than usual on this board and it helps to scan down a thread to find what they say by simply looking for a specific avatar (which occasionally makes it difficult when you guys change them!)

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Posted by miradu on 06-02-2002 04:37 AM:

becuase duck-penguins are CUTE!

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Posted by Gameboy70 on 06-02-2002 07:09 AM:

Penguins rule. Not too keen on ducks, though.

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Posted by tantousha on 06-02-2002 08:41 AM:

MUWAHAHA

That's right folks! I AM A VISOR NEO (Blue) and I have been posting these messages using nothing but hotsync...
Alex.

Posted by Toby on 06-03-2002 02:22 PM:

Re: MUWAHAHA

quote:
Originally posted by tantousha
That's right folks! I AM A VISOR NEO (Blue) and I have been posting these messages using nothing but hotsync...

Yep, and much like The Artist Formerly Known As The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Who Is Currently Known As Prince Again, I am really a symbol.

Posted by Winchell on 06-03-2002 03:23 PM:

I actually find the avatars to be useful to remind me of who is talking. They are easier for me to remember than just the name.

Of course I have a cable modem, so load time is not an issue with me.

Posted by K. Cannon on 06-03-2002 03:44 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by j762538
I havent seen them for years and it makes for cleaner and faster loading posts.

Pretty interesting, in that you have a signature!

I don't put picture of myself as avatar, but I do like to have some picture. I agree with what has already been said--it's easier to know who's contributing by scanning avatars. I'm still confused by the new and improved septimus, who not only changed his avatar but threw in a different name!

Kelley

Posted by dick-richardson on 06-03-2002 06:34 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by K. Cannon
I'm still confused by the new and improved septimus...

Well, new at least.

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Posted by NeilMcD on 06-03-2002 06:41 PM:

i like fire. i like to cook.

As the chef in my house, I always love to work in some wine into whatever it is I'm cooking, tip the pan ever so slightly, and get a big *foosh!* wall of flame out of it.

dangerous? sure. tasty? yep. impressive? sure. Folks think you're Emeril's long lost cousin when they see you cooking around a flame like that.

Cooking tip for the day: if you're cooking something in a pan (eg. breaded chicken), just put 1/4 cup of white wine (red meat - use red wine) in the hot pan and let it reduce to half the amount you put in. If you want to impress someone and you're cooking on a stove with a hood and vent, tip the pan slightly AWAY from you toward the gas flame (of course, electric ranges won't work). Add a tablespoon or two of butter and voila.. instant delish sauce.

NJM

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