Disregard Please! Real picture in avatar!

Discussion in 'The Chatterbox' started by S Barnhardt, Sep 18, 2019.

  1. S Barnhardt

    S Barnhardt Old, Crusty Barn

    Good Morning,

    In looking over the postings this morning of this "lofty" and "distinguished" group, I was struck by how, with seemingly rare exceptions, we all use, as an avatar, something that carries some significance to us.

    What if we designated a "real picture avatar" day/week/etc. similar to how certain "challenges" are proposed. During that particular period of time, each participating member would change their avatar to show an actual photo, hopefully a recent one, of themselves. Give the rest of "the crew" a chance to put a real face with the name.

    Thoughts? Comments?
     
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  2. BlueShaver

    BlueShaver Premature Latheration Sufferer

    I wear a hat and smoke cigars all the time tbh.

    One of the greatest benefits of the Internet is the ability to speak with relative anonymity. This gives one a rare freedom to speak and act as one wants, rather than as one should.

    I would, in my case anyways, and especially so in this modern era of eternal outrage and offence, like to keep it that way. :)
     
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  3. S Barnhardt

    S Barnhardt Old, Crusty Barn

    I understand wholeheartedly! You have a valid point!
     
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  4. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    This IS my real photo!
     
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  5. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Ditto!
     
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  6. americanshamrock

    americanshamrock Let's Make a Deal! Staff Member

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    While it has lay dormant for a while HERE is a thread that addresses this very issue.
     
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  7. S Barnhardt

    S Barnhardt Old, Crusty Barn

    I have but one thing to say to you both!! Listen well??

    laughing and crying.jpg
     
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  8. S Barnhardt

    S Barnhardt Old, Crusty Barn

    Ah well! T'was but an early morning, first cup of coffee fueled thought!
     
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  9. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    This is what I look like when I crawl out bed. Can I help I work second shift?

    :eatdrink013: Aaaaahhh much better!
     
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  10. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    If I'm out and about, me too. But a pipe rather than a cigar.
    Mine's not a recent photo. Once you get my our age, all the complimentary photos are prints or Polaroids, not digital.
     
  11. johnnyflake

    johnnyflake Well-Known Member

    This photo is really me and to honest, that's the way I believe it should be!
     
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  12. Shaver X

    Shaver X Well-Known Member

    Some folks prefer to limit what they make publicly available on the Internet, including their photo. Others don't mind so much. Many forums have a "What do you look like?" thread where members can post full size photos. The Shave Den's is here: https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/what-do-ya-look-like.59/. There are member photos going back six years.
     
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    :D
     
  14. brit

    brit in a box

    i change avatars like my razors, if its funny i use it..love darts,beer,cars.monty python,old gillettes, well you know..;)
     
  15. ghostlife

    ghostlife Well-Known Member

    Nah I live in a country without freedom of speech and prefer to stay pseudo-anonymous online, down to purposely picking a common/generic username.
     
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  16. S Barnhardt

    S Barnhardt Old, Crusty Barn

    Folks, I meant no ill will with my idea.

    As far as I'm concerned, it's a moot point. May it fade away!!
     
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  17. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Nooooooo, this is a good thread.
     
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  18. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Are you a barn???
     
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  19. S Barnhardt

    S Barnhardt Old, Crusty Barn

    LOL! An old, crusty according to my wife, sometimes grouchy semblance of a barn at that! Oh well! Too late to change now!!
     
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  20. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I already post my picture HERE #1499.

    :eatdrink013:
     

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