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[Cystm]

There are a few that actually have caused me to be more judgemental of their posts.

The porn face guys, mlp dudes, the purposefully fabulous pop gaf avatars, chibi and loli dudes, Disney channel creepers, and... this one specific user. They have an avatar that is hard to specifically describe. It is the face of some creepy dude that looks like his face is lifeless, and he is starting directly at whoever snapped the picture.

 

[legacyzero]

ABSOLUTELY.

 

[KittenMaster]

I hate to think about what people must think of my crappy drawings as my avatar, especially my older ones.

 

[Toxi]

I try not to, but there are really some avatars I cannot stand.

Like this one?

 

[Snake]

Yes. And unless one is willing to disable avatars, it's unavoidable for the most part.

 

[Thug Waffle]

Wouldn't surprise me if a good portion of GAF does this honestly.

and i was just going to get a chicago bears avatar...






still going to. haters hold mah d

 

[FYC]

Nah

Possibly.
Avatarism.

Hey now, avatarism is a serious issue, just like heightism and lookism!

 

[TAJ]

Yes, absolutely.
Especially "Cyclops was right." ones.

 

[G-Fex]

Yes.

I'm suspicious of Horse Detective

 

[Bonobos]

Nope, I read the comment first before I'm looking to their avatar.

 

[wsoxfan1214]

and i was just going to get a chicago bears avatar...






still going to. haters hold mah d

Now's as good a time as any to hop on their bandwagon before it crashes after game 8 again.

 

[foxtrot3d]

Yup.

 

[Secret Fawful]

There are a few that actually have caused me to be more judgemental of their posts.

The porn face guys, mlp dudes, the purposefully fabulous pop gaf avatars, chibi and loli dudes, Disney channel creepers, and... this one specific user. They have an avatar that is hard to specifically describe. It is the face of some creepy dude that looks like his face is lifeless, and he is starting directly at whoever snapped the picture.

Is this the avatar you're talking about?

 

[ffdgh]

Rarely.

 

[cyberheater]

Folks with my little pony avatars. What's that about?

 

[Borgnine]

It is the face of some creepy dude that looks like his face is lifeless, and he is starting directly at whoever snapped the picture.

Is it The Everyman?

 

[Aquamarine]

Is it bad that I choose the avatars I choose because I know people will judge me for them?

The juxtaposition of a really stupid avatar and a very well thought out, intelligent post is quite funny to see.

 

[qq more]

Like this one?

God damn it, I thought I was actually safe this time.

Is it bad that I choose the avatars I choose because I know people will judge me for them?

I really hate your avatar.

 

[Silky]

ABSOLUTELY.

avatar quote

 

[Deadbeat]

Rarely. Names are another story.

How so?

 

[FairyD]

No I don't really pay attention to a persons avatar. Ever since .gifs stopped being used for avatars I stopped really looking at a persons avatar.

 

[IsntChrisL]

It's usually the anime avatars that stir any kind of judgement in me (for some reason?).

 

[Ultima_5]

Constanly.

Hopefully everyone does the same for me and realized how excellent I am

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

It's a bear vomiting a rainbow while wearing a W101 mask... I'd say you like colorful things.

well... in that case carry on!

 

[Sir Ilpalazzo]

AGH

I thought I was safe this time...

You're never going to escape that. May as well make it your avatar from now on.

 

[Acorn]

Only the creepy ones and some political avatars.

 

[Beats]

Nah. It just feels more reasonable to form an opinion of any individual here by looking at the content of their posts. I dunno. I do like to imagine avatars saying the post though, but it doesn't really work if there's no character or face in the avatar.

 

[Aquamarine]

Honestly, I recognize people more by their avatars than their names.

So when someone who's had an avatar for years abruptly changes it, it shakes me up all of a sudden.

I'm not a big fan of sports avatars (just because I don't like sports in general), but I never judge anyone based on it. Not even MLP / Anime gets to me.

 

[ABC]

Not really, at least not intentionally.

 

[Auron_Kale]

well... in that case carry on!

Indeed I shall. Thank you.

Only the creepy ones and some political avatars.

But... I love pigeon's John Boehner avatars. They're the best.

 

[Thug Waffle]

Now's as good a time as any to hop on their bandwagon before it crashes after game 8 again.

shut up you don't know the future!

Spoiler

i jumped on the bandwagon when i was 8 and they blew ass

 

[G-Fex]

Benedict Cumberbatch is evil and taken over peoples minds.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

I have lower expectations of some anime avatars. Mostly the moe type shit.

 

[VanWinkle]

Sometimes. It's hard for me to look at someone's posts as unbiased or not skewed when they are figuratively wearing their preferences on their sleeves (DAY ONE 2013 avatars, Kaz/Cerny avatars, Nintendo character avatars, etc).

 

[wastewater]

and... this one specific user. They have an avatar that is hard to specifically describe. It is the face of some creepy dude that looks like his face is lifeless, and he is starting directly at whoever snapped the picture.

Lol is it this one? I couldn't decide on anything so i just got the first thing that came to mind, i barely post anyway. It's not a real picture, just a cover to an album i was hyped for.

 

[Crageek]

Subconsciously? I like obscure ones that make me go look into them! Hence, my avatar.

 

[BGBW]

I really hate your avatar.

QQ more

 

[hey_monkey]

How's my monkey? I keep searching for the right avatar.

 

[Aquamarine]

How's my monkey? I keep searching for the right avatar.

 

[Trouble]

Exclusively.

 

[Evilisk]

Yes~

Spoiler

Of course not lol

 

[Toxi]

How's my monkey? I keep searching for the right avatar.

monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey

 

[VanillaCakeIsBurning]

I would be lying if I said avatar choice didn't influence my interpretation of posts on a subconscious level.

However I won't disregard a post if the substance is good.

 

[hey_monkey]

I like to think he's experiencing a slight existential crisis, or perhaps judging the viewer. Maybe he has a spot of ennui. Maybe he's over it all. Could have to poop. Multi-purpose.

monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey monkey

monkey

 

[Gattsu25]

Recently, I've started to read the contents of the post before I look to see who posted.

I think it's much easier to take a post on its own merit, this way.

 

[BGBW]

monkey

Monkey!

 

[Treechopper]

Well this is an internet forum where people can be entirely anonymous if they desire so it's hard to not judge a person based on their avatar just so you get a small idea of what they're like (or what they like). It's a snapshot of you for the world.

I have avatars disabled though. Makes Gaf look more professional and people stick out because of what they post.

 

[strafer]

Yes

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

Unless it's something grotesque, avatars don't really bug me. Post content is enough to do that.

Avatars with things I like get bonus points, at least until I read the post content.

 

[Snuggles]

How's my monkey? I keep searching for the right avatar.

Not offensive, but not very unique or interesting either. 4/10. Pass.