I can see why allowing people who wanted them to have and see avatars would be so upsetting for you, given that it would have such a significant impact on your posting experience. I get just as angry when I find out cable channels I don’t get are showing shows I don’t like.
I don’t even read threads on this board. Since discussions are a pure “question” – “response” format, I just look at the thread post count. If it’s an even number, I know the question has been answered and there is nothing more for me to read. If it’s an odd number, I raise an eyebrow while mumbling “You’ve got a good point there…” to myself, and then skim down looking for the next odd numbered thread that I can raise an eyebrow to.
If I knew I’d be rewarded with an animated .gif of a penguin falling off an iceberg next to someone’s username, why I just might be encouraged to actually read one of these threads on this board. It’s like opening a present.
It’s a secret known only to those who have studied the mystical avatar. (Alt+13 =♪ and Alt+14 =♫)
There’s a picture I want to show everyone? I missed that. I don’t have any off the top of my head. Here’s a cute picture. Is it the one you wanted, Czarcasm?
I support the use of avatars and recommend they be implmented immediately, simply because they will infuriate the people who are so “worked up” about it.
I avoid this problem by wearing a blindfold in the store and identifying items by feel. Oh, sure, the stockboys hate me but if it means I won’t fall prey to the store’s attempt to make me notice shit I don’t need, I figure I’m ahead of the game.
My neighbors put up a picture on their bathroom wall. Of course, I don’t have to go to their apartment or their bathroom or look at the wall, but just knowing about it ticks me off.
I thought I was quite clear in saying I have no problem with allowing people the option to have avatars. In fact if the poll you started is public, you will see I chose that option when I voted. I even went as far to say in the OP that it wouldnt impact my posting experience. (Right at the end, guess it really was TLDR)
I just think the desire to have kooky pictures is strange. Its amusing to me. I am amused.