# Avatars **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [August 5, 2018, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133 "2018-08-05T16:29:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/81 "2018-08-08T02:48:30Z")
Thanks, PTB ---
**Author:** ![Panther\_Modern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac8455/32.png) [@Panther\_Modern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Panther_Modern)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/82 "2018-08-08T03:34:12Z")
And… they are live! > [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](#): > > Thanks for the advice. I can’t wait for the winning. So. Much. Winning. > [@Slash1972](#): > > Nice! By the way, is your username from the group in Neuromancer? Yes, it is! ---
**Author:** ![Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heffalump_and_roo/32/7691_2.png) [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/83 "2018-08-08T03:42:22Z")
> [@Panther\_Modern](#): > > So. Much. Winning. [. . .it’s too much winning.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daOH-pTd_nk) ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/84 "2018-08-08T10:48:16Z")
> [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](#): > > Then there are the groups that get together to coordinate avatars, creating more of an in-group, leaving others out. Group formed. If you did not get a PM and wish to join, contact me or one of the other admins. ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/85 "2018-08-08T12:18:42Z")
Are _ad avataram_ attacks permitted outside the Pit? ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/86 "2018-08-08T13:34:46Z")
> [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](#): > > While it’s personal preference to have avatars visible or not, it’s not always personal preference how it affects you. Yes. Avatars are the absolute worst. It remains a mystery why you use them at other MB’s, like The Gweeb. ---
**Author:** ![Panther\_Modern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac8455/32.png) [@Panther\_Modern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Panther_Modern)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/87 "2018-08-08T14:00:27Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Group formed. If you did not get a PM and wish to join, contact me or one of the other admins. I am interested. ---
**Author:** ![Panther\_Modern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac8455/32.png) [@Panther\_Modern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Panther_Modern)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/88 "2018-08-08T14:01:31Z")
> [@Drunky\_Smurf](#): > > Yes. > > Avatars are the absolute worst. > > It remains a mystery why you use them at other MB’s, like The Gweeb. Says the user with an avatar. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/89 "2018-08-08T14:14:31Z")
My main problem is that I don’t think any of the existing themes look good with avatars. The image is just out there. Though maybe this has to do with the avatars themselves: many are dark and boxy looking. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/90 "2018-08-08T14:20:55Z")
> [@Panther\_Modern](#): > > Says the user with an avatar. It’s safest to never assume ole drunky is being serious. ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/91 "2018-08-08T14:27:28Z")
> [@Panther\_Modern](#): > > I am interested. To qualify for membership, you need an average of at least 50 posts per day within your first five days of joining the board. You’re off to a strong start, but need to step it up a little. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/92 "2018-08-08T14:35:17Z")
> [@Panther\_Modern](#): > > This sounds like you might overthinking things. > > Who cares if people make snide jokes at your avatar? This is an Internet forum, populated by anonymous people. > > If some takes a jab at your avatar, and you interpret that as a personal attack against your character and self-worth, you’ve already lost. Then you may not like this board. We think about things. A lot. Naming the pros and cons is a good thing. Discussing the possible downsides is a smart thing to do. And, while we may not have rules about avatars (yet), our number one rule is “don’t be a jerk.” It is very likely that jabs against avatars would cross the line. Jabs against usernames usually do. You can’t call me “BigTurd,” for example. Well, outside our (mostly) free-for-all forum, The Pit. ---
**Author:** ![bordelond](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bordelond/32/150_2.png) [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/93 "2018-08-08T16:21:13Z")
> [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](#): > > Well, here are some ways off the top of my head I’ve seen them used that affects other people even if they’re not choosing to participate. While I understand it’s just a battle of anecdotes: All the things you mentioned don’t happen on the dozen or so boards with avatars I’ve belonged to over the years. Going back to the late 1990s. :shrug: An occasional comment about a provocative avatar. No more than that. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/94 "2018-08-08T17:36:32Z")
Remember, we’ve had them for less that 24-hours. I’m guessing the mods will work out the kinks in how they look and work with the various themes. > [@BigT](#): > > Tou can’t call me “BigTurd,” for example. > > Well, outside our (mostly) free-for-all forum, The Pit. You know now that you said that, that’s going to be your new nickname in the Pit, right? 😉 JK ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/95 "2018-08-08T18:02:30Z")
> [@Panther\_Modern](#): > > I am interested. I’ve assigned **Vinyl Turnip** as your mentor. ---
**Author:** ![Panther\_Modern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac8455/32.png) [@Panther\_Modern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Panther_Modern)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/96 "2018-08-08T18:17:39Z")
> [@VinylTurnip](#): > > To qualify for membership, you need an average of at least 50 posts per day within your first five days of joining the board. You’re off to a strong start, but need to step it up a little. Good luck! What about a blood sacrifice? Does expedite things so I get into the super exclusive coordinated avatar group? ---
**Author:** ![Panther\_Modern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac8455/32.png) [@Panther\_Modern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Panther_Modern)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133/97 "2018-08-08T18:20:00Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > It is very likely that jabs against avatars would cross the line. Jabs against usernames usually do. You can’t call me “BigTurd,” for example. I’d never result to name calling, but I will say the thumb tack is the superior monopoly piece 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/819133.md?page=4)