# What's your opinion on the new Avatars on this board? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 9, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365 "2018-08-09T21:54:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![steatopygia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steatopygia/32/3132_2.png) [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/161 "2018-08-11T18:43:37Z")
**drad dog** you have a little weirdness going on. Your avatar is visible in this thread, but not in the ATMB thread. In my case the avatar showed in ALL posts, including old ones. Not sure what is happening. ---
**Author:** ![drad\_dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/162 "2018-08-11T18:45:25Z")
> [@steatopygia](#): > > **drad dog** you have a little weirdness going on. Your avatar is visible in this thread, but not in the ATMB thread. In my case the avatar showed in ALL posts, including old ones. Not sure what is happening. Got it now. I turned it on in options. I think I’m resolved now. It should be showing up in all posts now incl older ones AFAIK. It is funny that I saw avatars (some of dead people) before I opted in though, at least I think I did. ---
**Author:** ![steatopygia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steatopygia/32/3132_2.png) [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/163 "2018-08-11T18:48:02Z")
> [@drad\_dog](#): > > Got it now. I turned it on in options. I think I’m resolved now. It should be showing up in all posts now incl older ones AFAIK. > > It is funny that I saw avatars (some of dead people) before I opted in though, at least I think I did. Yeah, visible in all threads now. ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/164 "2018-08-11T18:59:13Z")
A few days ago I was reading a thread and _one_ poster had an avatar. I was shocked. Then I looked in ATMB, & saw that **Tuba** had turned them on. I don’t hate avatars in general, but they seem out of place here. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/165 "2018-08-11T19:29:16Z")
> [@John\_DiFool](#): > > Mmm! Chocolate ice cream! > > [I think. I hope. For your sake…] Well, specifically, it’s a swirl of Mr. Softee type soft chocolate ice cream (or perhaps frozen yogurt or custard). … what else could it possibly be?!? ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/166 "2018-08-11T19:33:48Z")
I’ve noticed its easier to identify a Zombie thread quicker now that avatars are visible. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/167 "2018-08-11T19:37:57Z")
Oooh, Gato…new one! Again. You tickle me. ---
**Author:** ![Aquadementia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aquadementia/32/555_2.png) [@Aquadementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aquadementia)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/168 "2018-08-11T19:51:32Z")
They make it easier to navigate through a thread. The only problem is at 50x50 it’s hard to see how pornographic my avatar is.(you know, if you’re into that kind of thing.) ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/169 "2018-08-11T20:10:17Z")
> [@Tibby](#): > > Well, specifically, it’s a swirl of Mr. Softee type soft chocolate ice cream (or perhaps frozen yogurt or custard). > > … what else could it possibly be?!? You know who (what) else was confused with [that](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/quetzalcoatl-sculpture-park-god)? ---
**Author:** ![octopus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/octopus/32/3716_2.png) [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/170 "2018-08-12T00:12:19Z")
I like them and if I didn’t I could opt not to see them. My only beef is 50 x 50 is small and that some of avatars being used aren’t suited for 50x50. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2018, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/171 "2018-08-12T05:27:31Z")
I’m not happy with avatars turned on even if I can’t see them. But I don’t want to appear a bad sport. I’ll even do something nice. Whoever’s idea it was to do this, I know a priest I can get to marry your parents. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2018, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/172 "2018-08-12T06:19:18Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > I’m not happy with avatars turned on even if I can’t see them. But I don’t want to appear a bad sport. I’ll even do something nice. Whoever’s idea it was to do this, I know a priest I can get to marry your parents. Have him do yours first, as soon as you can identify them. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Projammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/projammer/32/559_2.png) [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2018, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/173 "2018-08-12T07:26:03Z")
I just found out about them tonight and turned them on. I’ll leave them on for about a week and then decide if I really care one way or the other. Leaning towards turning them off again. Get off my lawn! ---
**Author:** ![septimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/septimus/32/410_2.png) [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2018, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/174 "2018-08-12T09:18:57Z")
I might renew my membership if Members were allowed animated gifs. As is, the 50x50 size is just right for a 7-pointed star. (Good thing my name isn’t Decimus, or even Octavius — then I’d be campaigning for 60-x-60 or at least 55-x-55.) My problem is that I have a perfectionist’s OCD. Do the green and cyan in my avatar show as too similar on your monitor? The orange should be a tad more yellowish, shouldn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![yo\_han\_go](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yo_han_go/32/130_2.png) [@yo\_han\_go](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yo_han_go)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/175 "2018-08-13T00:43:00Z")
They do have a couple of practical uses. Besides aesthetic one. Which is debatable. Primarily I found them helpful locating my own posts. Just keep them small and simple. No gifs, please. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/176 "2018-08-13T00:46:55Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > Have him do yours first, as soon as you can identify them. 😉 Well, that ain’t Twixy’s great grandma!😉 ---
**Author:** ![CookingWithGas](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cookingwithgas/32/485_2.png) [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/177 "2018-08-13T02:58:38Z")
> [@yo\_han\_go](#): > > No gifs, please. Do you mean no _animated_ GIFs? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/178 "2018-08-13T03:55:48Z")
> [@yo\_han\_go](#): > > T No gifs, please. > [@CookingWithGas](#): > > Do you mean no _animated_ GIFs? I am moved by your impassioned pleadings. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/179 "2018-08-13T04:45:58Z")
I’m rather enjoying them, but at the same time, I’m glad that they are not mandatory. I’m a member of another board where they are, and if you don’t put up your own, you get the default one. So I put up my own over there–I don’t like the default one–but I’m glad I have the choice here. Like I said, I’m enjoying them here; but for now, I’ll do without. After all, what would I do except display flatware that we all use every day? ---
**Author:** ![GESancMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gesancman/32/2923_2.png) [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365/180 "2018-08-13T05:31:28Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > After all, what would I do except display flatware that we all use every day? Well, there’s always something like [this](https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-69a06b25778eedb16f293d07e98486e2-c)… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365.md?page=10)