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Originally posted by Misoir
Do you identify people by their avatar and not so much by their name?
Does an avatar shape the way you think about that particular member?
Do avatars distract you in any way?
If you don't mind answering, what do you think of my avatar?
Originally posted by kinglizard
Avatars are great in the way they usually reflect some aspect of the owner. They don't make me think a certain way about an individual but they do make me aware of the individual. Scanning through a long thread you come across a familiar image, one that belongs to someone you have learned to appreciate so the scanning stops on their mini-profile and you take the time to read their post. Beyond adding beauty and expressing members individuality to the board it's a quick way to identify people.