Comments on: On Avatars

By: Cys Bronner

Cys Bronner — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:40:48 +0000

Oh Maria, here’s the day when I finally disagree with you. I’m a believer in principles before personalities, so my use of an avatar really represents what I am doing these days.

For you, that is being at the helm of a helicopter. For me, its cycling.

Trust me, no one wants to see me in spandex ::shudder:: but they do want to about what I am doing (I hope) and my zippy red bike avatar clearly lets you know who I am or what my passion is.

Of course, for business related networking I do use our logo, but unlike Millie, that doesn’t get me tickled under the chin.

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By: Marcia

Marcia — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:20:54 +0000

I've been procrastinating on getting one at all, and posted on my thought process after reading your post. Thank you. Marcia's last blog post..Gravatars, Anonymity, and Life

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Tumbled Words » Gravatars, Anonymity, and Life — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:14:33 +0000

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By: Nifty Galoot

Nifty Galoot — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:51:54 +0000

I agree, it's not good to use a logo or graphic that isn't yours. That's a big no-no in my book! Not good at all to get involved with trademark or copywrite infringement. Nifty Galoot's last blog post..Cute Illustrator!

By: Maria Langer

Maria Langer — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:53:46 +0000

I agree. Your dog is pretty cute.

By: David Parkes

David Parkes — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:42:07 +0000

Yes my dog is much better looking than me. Strangers never come up to me and tickle under my chin; they do it to Milly all the time. Cute Miniature Schnauzer or overweight middle-aged guy? David Parkes's last blog post..1st Prize in the 2007 RAF Photographic Competition Behind Enemy...

By: Maria Langer

Maria Langer — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:40:08 +0000

I definitely agree. A company logo is a great avatar — if you’re representing the company.

It could also get you in big trouble if you have nothing to do with the company, especially if you don’t have nice things to say about it!

By: Nifty Galoot

Nifty Galoot — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:16:59 +0000

Interesting thoughts on Avatars. As a member of a bunch of sites, I’ve noticed some of the same things.

Quite a few of my friends are running online business and us a logo as their avatars. When they’re networking as part of their businesses I think that can be a good and legitimate reason to use a logo and not a picture.

But, what do I know… I use either a picture or a drawing of myself.

Kent

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