Do people's avatars make a difference to how you see them?

fteale

I don't judge others by their avatars but, sometimes I do make a new friend if they have an avatar of something that I'm am into, like Dr. Who!

I LOVE DOCTOR WHO! ♥

I love David Tennant, does that count?

He is my perfect man, it's slightly scary.

solarpower03

I like keeping my "real pictures" tucked away in my profile. That way, I'm "here" but it reduces the chance that a casual acquaintance, friend of a friend, co-worker etc. might stumble across some embarrassing post I've made about cellulite or something.

I do the same.

Good idea and I should do the same!

MFPAddict

No matter what someone's avatar is I'm still going to remain friendless so I pay it no mind.

Major bummer. Those abs would look awesome on my newsfeed.

azazelrabbit

I don't judge others by their avatars but, sometimes I do make a new friend if they have an avatar of something that I'm am into, like Dr. Who!

I LOVE DOCTOR WHO! ♥

I love David Tennant, does that count?

He is my perfect man, it's slightly scary.

David is heavenly ♥

fteale

I don't judge others by their avatars but, sometimes I do make a new friend if they have an avatar of something that I'm am into, like Dr. Who!

I LOVE DOCTOR WHO! ♥

I love David Tennant, does that count?

He is my perfect man, it's slightly scary.

David is heavenly ♥

Hands off, he's mine.




(My own....my preciousssssssssssss)

qtiekiki

I don't worry too much.

My avatar was loaded by my 17 year old daughter after a recent holiday to Hawaii. She told me to be proud of the way I look "at my age". I always love that add on!

You look amazing.

duharvalgt

Not especially but funny ones are appreciated :laugh:

kaotika

I like my chubby penguin! Makes me smile

Maybe when I get to my goal weight, I'll find a pic of a fit penguin and do a before / after LOL

azazelrabbit

I LOVE DOCTOR WHO! ♥

I love David Tennant, does that count?

David is heavenly ♥

Hands off, he's mine.




(My own....my preciousssssssssssss)

It's on! Come at me, bro'.

LilRedRooster

I don't judge people by their avatars, but I do like people who put actual pictures of themselves. It seems like a more personal touch.

badgerbadger1

I changed my picture just so I could post here.

Mustangsally1000

I like my chubby penguin! Makes me smile

Maybe when I get to my goal weight, I'll find a pic of a fit penguin and do a before / after LOL

I like your chubby penguin too!!

MrDude_1

I don't judge people's pictures based on their weight - we're all here to fix our lifestyles anyway. I find that I can't help but judge the guys who have pictures of themselves flexing topless in front of a mirror. I know that everyone with success stories on MFP uses some sort of picture to show of their body (and I'm sure I will too), and that's all that these guys are doing. However, I can't help but associate those sort of pictures with the sort of guys who post pictures like that on their facebook profile picture, most of which (not all) tend to be the conceited-jerk type

I take offense to this. Just because I dont have ab pics up, doesnt mean I'm not a conceited-jerk.

Jezebel_Barbie

I wouldn't avoid someone without an avatar of themselves, but then I don't use one myself. I make snap judgements equally regardless of what the avatar is haha.

AntWrig

I don't judge people's pictures based on their weight - we're all here to fix our lifestyles anyway. I find that I can't help but judge the guys who have pictures of themselves flexing topless in front of a mirror. I know that everyone with success stories on MFP uses some sort of picture to show of their body (and I'm sure I will too), and that's all that these guys are doing. However, I can't help but associate those sort of pictures with the sort of guys who post pictures like that on their facebook profile picture, most of which (not all) tend to be the conceited-jerk type

Why yuo mad though?

lunglady

I don't really care unless the person has a picture of a character that I like or something and then I gravitate to them, because I know we have more in common in addition to diet & fitness.

Gaara is your avatar so you must be coo. :laugh:

capnwo85

I read the articles.

Ely82010

I like keeping my "real pictures" tucked away in my profile. That way, I'm "here" but it reduces the chance that a casual acquaintance, friend of a friend, co-worker etc. might stumble across some embarrassing post I've made about cellulite or something.

I do the same.

Me too!:laugh:

WanderingMe

I definitely dont judge based on what people look like, but I do like the recognition of knowing whose on the board. Mine is a pic of me. I was feeling wicked hot that day, so i used it. Give me a week or two, and it will probably be a kitty picture

SMarie10

I love looking at the variety of avatars that people come up with, but I will admit that there were a couple of friend requests that I turned down primarily based on the avatar photo - I know it's shallow, but they pics were really creepy and I could not see myself looking at them everyday, so I took the easy way out. I much prefer a cuddly bunny over a scull.

MummaSue

I think variety is a good thing, I love to see all the different avatars on MFP. I change mine from time to time and I guess others do too. Don't think it makes a ha'peth of difference whether it's a photo of yourself or a cartoon. Vive la difference!

firesoforion

I have a body-shot avatar because I finally reached a 'normal' BMI and I'm trying to see myself as others might and not as the chubby woman I've always been. Getting rid of that fat mentality is hard!

I take others' avatars as an indication of their personality. I love seeing all the fun, whimsical choices people make and I have friended people just because their avatar appealed to me.

This is me and I expect everyone else to put a photo of themselves as well.

Squirrel - I do wonder what gravity your home planet has that you have so much to lose!

:laugh: They don't have an ounces setting!!

MrDude_1

I definitely dont judge based on what people look like, but I do like the recognition of knowing whose on the board. Mine is a pic of me. I was feeling wicked hot that day, so i used it. Give me a week or two, and it will probably be a kitty picture

O_O you cant do that here!
i realize you probably feel super wicked hot the day you take that pic, but i already got a warning for typing the word, nevermind showing a pic.

ummlovelovesyou

When I friend someone, I like to know what they really look like. I don't care for the people who ONLY have pictures of random people or things up...I'd rather you at least have ONE picture of yourself! After I know what you look like, doesn't matter what body type, race, or creed, they can put a picture of the Easter bunny up for all I care.

I like my friends list to be personal, and to match a name with a face! :flowerforyou:

Luvmyboxerboy

Makes no difference to me which picture people choose to have up!

woou

This is me and I expect everyone else to put a photo of themselves as well.

Squirrel - I do wonder what gravity your home planet has that you have so much to lose!

:laugh: They don't have an ounces setting!!

rmwinters

People never put up fake pics of themselves, do they?

Debbe2

I actually like real pictures and I enjoy watching my friends slim down, bulk up etc... as they accomplish their goals!!! It's inspiring and it helps me continue to feel motivated as well.

MrDude_1

People never put up fake pics of themselves, do they?

some people do.

capnwo85

real picture, fake situation...LOL