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Ultimate_Gaara · Feb 22, 2006, 05:52 AM // 05:52

I always look at the avatar before the name, so many people have names that all look the same to me all they have is their name an underscore and a number such as "Generic_Forum_member11"

One more thing, keep the names short, I hate when people's names stretch the forum, it looks ugly.

Accurax · Feb 22, 2006, 07:41 AM // 07:41

It seems avatars arnt the only problem

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PieXags · Feb 22, 2006, 07:50 AM // 07:50

I will say I agree with EchoSex, people need avatars---and avatars that stick. If I can't recognize you by your avatar you don't make it into the "I Will Remember This Guy Or Girl" part of PieXags' mind. When I'm running through threads, I don't care about names, I look for avatars when I want to find a post. Or use the search button...but mainly avatars. I also agree that changing one's avatar is not such a good thing, EchoSex and Old Dood, having not changed their avatars in just about forever, IF ever, are easily recognizable as long time forum members with silly looking avatars. Changing your avatar can be alright, so long as it's within range of recognition from the old one. PieXags for example switches out from different flavors of pie, but always people know of PieXags. Chris, well...you just know it's Chris.

And about my good list, uh...I don't remember who's all on it and who's not. I actually started taking that pretty seriously though, so chances are if you're not on it, you won't get on it soon.

(Besides, I'm not supposed to favor people as a mod!

)

Shinsei · Feb 22, 2006, 07:59 AM // 07:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoSex

New people - You NEED avatars, or else you wont be recognized as anything more than "The new guy" or "Some other idiot with 3 posts." Not saying you ARE, I'm saying that's how you look unless you part yourself from the others. It's not that hard - just take a pic, make it 100 by 100 and upload it under the User CP. It's amazing how much more people will respond to you if you just have a tiny picture under your name.

I disagree. I've been lurking here on and off since the week guru went live, (a few months before you echo) and avatars mean nothing. If it were up to me, I'd remove avatars as an option. It just seems messy, and I never pay attention to them. If someone says something smart (which is a rare occassion on guru these days), then I'll recognize their name. Other than that, avatars are just a messy way to try and establish a unique persona on an online forum full of anonymous people. If you think you're worth recognition, say something smart. A random picture says nothing to me.

Soul Shaker · Feb 22, 2006, 08:23 AM // 08:23

Remind me to like that posting and you to my avvy....now..how to do that...

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i always thought there may have been a way...ah well...unless the o mighty mod/admin/ultimate powerful gods want to change that?

*bows down in worship*

*cough* sucking up *cough*

Accurax · Feb 22, 2006, 09:34 AM // 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinsei

I disagree. I've been lurking here on and off since the week guru went live, (a few months before you echo) and avatars mean nothing. If it were up to me, I'd remove avatars as an option. It just seems messy, and I never pay attention to them. If someone says something smart (which is a rare occassion on guru these days), then I'll recognize their name. Other than that, avatars are just a messy way to try and establish a unique persona on an online forum full of anonymous people. If you think you're worth recognition, say something smart. A random picture says nothing to me.

QFT

In all the time youve been here.... have you yet managed to create a post that isnt in some way derogatory to someone?

I havnt seen evidence of this from you yet.

However sometimes i am guilty of judging people on first impressions & subsequently not giveing them a chance to redeem themselves.

Oh, and avatars are important... if only for quickly and efficiantly finding your own threads and therefore replies and answers that relevant to you.

Ijs Konijn · Feb 22, 2006, 10:37 AM // 10:37

Avatars are only important when you plan on posting regularly on the forum.
people will notice you with a nice avatar and they will treat you differently.

but that's only my opinion, and I have no reputation on this forum so my post will probably be ignored

(I think only Dutchspeaking people will get the link from my nickname to my avatar)

Gonzo · Feb 22, 2006, 10:42 AM // 10:42

I took on one of my avatars to be able to pick my own posts out of the big pile of posts.

D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E · Feb 22, 2006, 10:53 AM // 10:53

D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E noticed PieXags doesnt talk in 3rd person while on forums.

D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E thinks PieXags is an interesting guy ingame, The 3rd person cracks D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E up into laughter.

D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E agrees with EchoSex about avatars.

Kassad · Feb 22, 2006, 11:01 AM // 11:01

I dont really feel like changing my Avatar, seeing as i've had it since I joined GWG, and I came from the C&C Series to GW. Feels weird from RTS-RPG, meh i'll get used to it.

Xenrath · Feb 22, 2006, 11:04 AM // 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_nin00

If you see any kind of Pokemon or Black worded paint in an avatar... That's me.

no! I am nin00!

Makkert · Feb 22, 2006, 11:27 AM // 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accurax

QFT

In all the time youve been here.... have you yet managed to create a post that isnt in some way derogatory to someone?

I havnt seen evidence of this from you yet.

However sometimes i am guilty of judging people on first impressions & subsequently not giveing them a chance to redeem themselves.

Oh, and avatars are important... if only for quickly and efficiantly finding your own threads and therefore replies and answers that relevant to you.

Shin has a sharp tongue, but he tends to hit the truth more often then George Bush makes mistakes in his speeches.
If anything makes me remember someone, it is smart comments. There are a million avatars on guru, a sole avatar won't make me recognise someone. It helps though, I'll remember Monty as the one that pulled a fast one on Echosex easier if he keeps his avatar.

BTW: guildavatars are nice, for connecting people fast to each other.

~ makk

Accurax · Feb 22, 2006, 11:28 AM // 11:28

I think im pretty settle don my avatar now.... its brigh, it stands out & helps me find my own postes pretty quickly.

Also Mr T is my hero

I kinda miss my old dog.... but im settled with this one now

Oh Btw.... lovin your picachu being shot avvie... makes me smile

Accurax · Feb 22, 2006, 11:33 AM // 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makkert

Shin has a sharp tongue, but he tends to hit the truth more often then George Bush makes mistakes in his speeches.
If anything makes me remember someone, it is smart comments. There are a million avatars on guru, a sole avatar won't make me recognise someone. It helps though, I'll remember Monty as the one that pulled a fast one on Echosex easier if he keeps his avatar.

BTW: guildavatars are nice, for connecting people fast to each other.

~ makk

Fair enough... as i said i am sometimes guilty of judging people harshly on first impressions.

Benefit of doubt is a skill i guess i need to learn ....

I pwnd U · Feb 22, 2006, 01:14 PM // 13:14

wow Kassad you havent been on the OFT for awhile, glad to see you have come back. We do need an update on what you did to keep your son from scamming people on your account. Anyways, im still searching as i already stated, for that one avatar. Mine more often then not have the word Pwnd in it to distinguish it. But i am still waiting for that one avatar...

Accurax · Feb 22, 2006, 01:21 PM // 13:21

i liked your T2 avvie best

hmmm... why not try something from alien?

I pwnd U · Feb 22, 2006, 01:24 PM // 13:24

All those are a lil dark, and there isnt any real pwning going on in the pictures they have. basically its the alien standing over the chick with its mouth open. whoooo... though this one doesnt have any real pwnage either thus the words The Pwner... like i said im still looking though the T2 one kinda is grabbing my attetion...

Old Dood · Feb 23, 2006, 02:26 AM // 02:26

I liked the "Ohhh...nooooes" one the best! Laughed everytime I saw it...

I pwnd U · Feb 23, 2006, 03:05 AM // 03:05

lol i still have that one saved on my comp... let me find it and ill change it just for you Dood, though it will be edited to have PWND on it

{IceFire} · Feb 23, 2006, 03:11 AM // 03:11

<3 my avvie