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Old 02-23-2009, 10:32 PM   #1
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"Which avatar should I use?" - A Thread for Everybody

Can anyone help me out? I am stuck at a crossroads. I love my avatar. I have grown used to it over the months, but I see three others that I want.
If you'll look at the avatars, and look at the ones in the 1,000 post-count mark. You'll see one with Marcus Brody with his hat on, the Shaman, and the Australian Climber. I love all three of those also!
My question is this; should I keep my avatar, and if not; which of the other three should I choose?

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Old 02-23-2009, 11:16 PM   #2
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I'd say just alternate them every few months. That way you can use all of them and see which one you'd want to use long-term.
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Old 02-23-2009, 11:24 PM   #3
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If you really want to try a new one, I'd say go with the alternate Marcus; that way it'll be a change but it'll still be "you".
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Old 02-23-2009, 11:25 PM   #4
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Alternate like others said. I may stay attached to this avatar. I have grown so use to it.
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Old 02-23-2009, 11:48 PM   #5
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Me? I love people using something that nobody else does, which immediately says to me that you should change it to something new.

All three of these fit the bill, of course. You seem to have a fondness for Marcus, so I'd say that; although I think it's also a lot less likely that anyone else would ever claim the Climber or the Shaman, regardless of the fact that The Man used to use the latter.

In fact, if you come across this thread: what happened to the avatar, The Man? Seems a shame for someone so prolific to go without. (Especially someone who doesn't use an Indy avatar, which I applaud.)

Ultimately, I say pick something I stick to it. I feel like the point of avatars is negated somewhat if you keep changing it, barring cases when you've moved up and earned a higher level.
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Old 02-24-2009, 01:07 AM   #6
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What ever you think is best
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Old 02-24-2009, 03:03 AM   #7
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I shall miss my Marcus Brody avatar, but Atilla is right. I want a change, but I also want one that not many users have. I do not even recall seeing a user with my new avatar. Have you?
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Old 02-24-2009, 03:52 AM   #8
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As a completely offshoot note, in the future, could any of you please title a thread like this a little more descriptively?









...I'm sure the judge would have been understanding...
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Old 02-24-2009, 12:17 PM   #9
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As a completely offshoot note, in the future, could any of you please title a thread like this a little more descriptively?

I say we just use this one in the future, for everyone. Retitled.
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Old 02-24-2009, 12:24 PM   #10
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In fact, if you come across this thread: what happened to the avatar, The Man? Seems a shame for someone so prolific to go without. (Especially someone who doesn't use an Indy avatar, which I applaud.)

Yeah, I took it off yesterday while fiddling with my profile and forgot to put it back on. I may revert to using one of the good ol' Mola...
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Old 11-18-2010, 01:29 PM   #11
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Responding to a post in another thread...

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Raiders112390 should get an avatar. I'm curious to see what he chooses. 4 more posts and James can pick one, too...

Indeed. He, along with a few others, is one of our most prominent members that doesn't have one. You've got to respect that on some level, but I'd love to see what each of them would choose to represent himself.
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Old 11-18-2010, 07:22 PM   #12
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Ive used Satipo for a long long long time..... I will only switch him out for Jock
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Old 11-18-2010, 07:30 PM   #13
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Ive used Satipo for a long long long time..... I will only switch him out for Jock

That's how I know when you post, 'hachi. You've been using that avatar since I first joined.
And, after I re-read this thread; I don't think that I'll ever get rid of my avatar.
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Old 11-18-2010, 08:59 PM   #14
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It's only been like what, 1 year?
Heck the threads cold but lets just pop a defribrillator on this sucker.

CLEAR!

I would switch my avatar to the real Monkey Man but i've seen it around and I wish to be unique...
Hmm.... perhaps it is time to change the 'Lad.

You know, looking around I don't see many Finn or A. Prof. avatar copies anywhere... Hmm...
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Old 11-18-2010, 09:34 PM   #15
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Actually I wouldnt stich Satipo out for anything unless there is a Michael Jackson Avatar
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Old 11-18-2010, 09:41 PM   #16
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That's how I know when you post, 'hachi. You've been using that avatar since I first joined.
And, after I re-read this thread; I don't think that I'll ever get rid of my avatar.

I definitely agree...which I now realize is unsurprising, since you partly came around to that position because of what I said last year.

I rarely need to look over to the left, because my eyes flash over the avatars and I'm able to tell. There's a few folks who cause trouble - the whole Brotherhood, I suppose, but it's still usually Rocket Surgeon; and Montana and roundshort, but Montana is around much more frequently, and they have different styles - but by and large, it's an effective system.

Just to catalog this, these are the currently repeated avatars in the top 50 posters:

Staff of Kings Indy (2)
Head Tilted Raiders Marcus (2)
Indiana the Dog (3)

And then, in the next 50, we add:
Young (Corey Carrier) Indy in pith helmet (2)
Raiders Indy (2)
Panama Hat Belloq (2 - though one is a mod, and hence in blue)
Idol-regarding Indy (2 - same situation as the above)
Cruciform Sword symbol (3)
Vanity Fair Spalko (2)

It's possible I've missed one or two variant Indy avatars in this - they do run together, somewhat. And, of course, none of this is a directive from the staff, not in the least; it's just interesting. Also, a lot more duplicates, even triplicates, arise once we're looking at the 150 posters with the most posts; again, almost all of these are Indy variants.

Make your mark! We'll remember you!

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Old 11-18-2010, 10:09 PM   #17
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If by "Make your Mark" you mean "Add your two cents frequently" then I won.
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May I ask, Attila; who else has the "Head-Titled-Raiders-Marcus?". I only ever recall seeing one other chap. But, I've never seen them post that much.
And, yes, your words that you spoke last year and because I am so attached to this dumb avatar lead me to not ever change it (Until I can get my hands on that bearded Indy avvy!).
But, even then I doubt that I will change. Marcus is my favorite character from the movies, and I just like this plain ole avatar.
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Old 11-18-2010, 10:28 PM   #19
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May I ask, Attila; who else has the "Head-Titled-Raiders-Marcus?". I only ever recall seeing one other chap. But, I've never seen them post that much.
And, yes, your words that you spoke last year and because I am so attached to this dumb avatar lead me to not ever change it (Until I can get my hands on that bearded Indy avvy!).

Jay R. Zay is the other one in the Top 100, but he hasn't posted since Halloween 2006.

By the way, if you don't know how to take any easy look at this list, you can just click on the posts column after going to Members List. Or you can just click here.
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Old 11-18-2010, 10:30 PM   #20
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Jay R. Zay is the other one in the Top 100, but he hasn't posted since Halloween 2006.

By the way, if you don't know how to take any easy look at this list, you can just click on the posts column after going to Members List. Or you can just click here.

Yup; Jay R. Zay was the one I was thinking of. And, thanks for the link. I have been wondering how one can look at the top posters, but never knew how.
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It's not so much getting used to an avatar as much as it is becoming a part of your style.

I mean who looks at names anymore.
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Old 11-18-2010, 11:20 PM   #22
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I just changed mine.

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Old 11-19-2010, 01:34 AM   #23
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I've had three avatars in my time here, and they've all been non-human, living creatures, as they seemed to be kind of neutral.

First there was the Prairie Dog, then the Crystal Skull. I finally settled on Indiana the Dog as he was the most neutral Indy icon of all, and he doesn't imply favouritism for KOTCS like the first two.
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Association by avatar.
I have to say I usually identify the poster with their avatar before name.
(I mean folks that post regularly anyway)
So many recognizable ones like Finn, Attila, Pale Horse, Moedred, Stoo, Dr. Sartorius, The Man, Nurhachi1991, Montana Smith, Resident Alien, Lonesome_Drifter, Rocket Surgeon, Indy's Brother, Doc Whiskey...
There's a bunch more but poster's like the above mentioned I instantly recognize from their avatar... no need to look at the names for me.

Just made me think, I'm I the only one using the "butler"?
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Association by avatar.
I have to say I usually identify the poster with their avatar before name.
(I mean folks that post regularly anyway)
So many recognizable ones like Finn, Attila, Pale Horse, Moedred, Stoo, Dr. Sartorius, The Man, Nurhachi1991, Montana Smith, Resident Alien, Lonesome_Drifter, Rocket Surgeon, Indy's Brother, Doc Whiskey...
There's a bunch more but poster's like the above mentioned I instantly recognize from their avatar... no need to look at the names for me.

Just made me think, I'm I the only one using the "butler"?

Left out your old pal Disco.

No im just kidding.
But I believe I have seen one other person a long time ago with the Butler. I mean there's bound to be a few, They just arn't regulars.
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