An Avatar of Yourself

[Darksmurf]

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I am trying to understand the motivation for people to use actual pictures of themselves for their avatar. Is it honesty? Vanity?

I mean, the word itself is derived from a Hindu word describing the incarnation of a god on Earth. Thus, (in a strict etymological sense) it shouldn't be oneself, but rather something representative of oneself, no?

 

[fugazism]

I am trying to understand the motivation for people to use actual pictures of themselves for their avatar. Is it honesty? Vanity?

I mean, the word itself is derived from a Hindu word describing the incarnation of a god on Earth. Thus, (in a strict etymological sense) it shouldn't be oneself, but rather something representative of oneself, no?

like a scantily clad cartoon character?

 

[Darksmurf]

like a scantily clad cartoon character?

Well, it embodies my view of life.

What's the story with your Avatar. Is it you? And why?

 

[cubbbie]

Well, it embodies my view of life.

What's the story with your Avatar. Is it you? And why?

I think that's the actor from 6 Feet Under. Wait, is Fugazism the actor from 6 Feet Under?!?

 

[morriske]

Well, it embodies my view of life.

What's the story with your Avatar. Is it you? And why?

That's Chris O'Donnell playing the vet on Grey's Anantomy-can't seem to remember his character's name...

 

[Darksmurf]

I think that's the actor from 6 Feet Under. Wait, is Fugazism the actor from 6 Feet Under?!?

That's Chris O'Donnell playing the vet on Grey's Anantomy-can't seem to remember his character's name...

So it looks like it's your picture, but actually it's a famous guy. That's even trickier.

 

[cubbbie]

That's Chris O'Donnell playing the vet on Grey's Anantomy-can't seem to remember his character's name...

No way. It's totally Peter Krause from Six Feet Under.

 

[FutureLegend05]

That's Chris O'Donnell playing the vet on Grey's Anantomy-can't seem to remember his character's name...

dr. finn dandridge. i'm a dork, i know.

i do have a cartoon avatar but people complained when i changed it. i don't have a cat or a dog, so i put up a mugshot of myself.

 

[microgal]

No way. It's totally Peter Krause from Six Feet Under.

Yeah I love that show I think its him too.

 

[fugazism]

No way. It's totally Peter Krause from Six Feet Under.

yeah, peter krause is awesome. so therefore my avatar is awesome

 

[JennyB]

yeah, peter krause is awesome. so therefore my avatar is awesome

and therefore, according to the OP, you are awesome.

 

[Darksmurf]

and therefore, according to the OP, you are awesome.

I cannot deny the truth.

 

[fugazism]

but this still does not answer our original question of why people put themselves on their avatar. Anyone?

 

[Darksmurf]

but this still does not answer our original question of why people put themselves on their avatar. Anyone?

Seriouisly.

I mean, don't you worry that adcoms will recognize you from that little picture you give them on interview day?

 

[Darksmurf]

dr. finn dandridge. i'm a dork, i know.

i do have a cartoon avatar but people complained when i changed it. i don't have a cat or a dog, so i put up a mugshot of myself.

How do you mean 'people complained'? They loved looking at your mug so much that they asked you to put it back up?

 

[mdvargas]

dr. finn dandridge. i'm a dork, i know.

i do have a cartoon avatar but people complained when i changed it. i don't have a cat or a dog, so i put up a mugshot of myself.

Keep it, you look pretty damn hot 😍

 

[JennyB]

Keep it, you look pretty damn hot 😍

I second that. 😍

 

[112258]

Seriouisly.

I mean, don't you worry that adcoms will recognize you from that little picture you give them on interview day?

Hahaha....no? And if they do I don't have anything to hide. I put up a picture of myself just like I did on facebook, myspace, etc...even though its different I still like seeing people's faces that I talk to on a regular basis. This post is the most thought I've put into my avatar honestly

 

[Depakote]

I am trying to understand the motivation for people to use actual pictures of themselves for their avatar. Is it honesty? Vanity?

I mean, the word itself is derived from a Hindu word describing the incarnation of a god on Earth. Thus, (in a strict etymological sense) it shouldn't be oneself, but rather something representative of oneself, no?

But it's not actually you. It's a picture... representing... you.


It's not for reasons of vanity that I put my amazing visage in my avatar, but out of compassion for my fellow man. For to deny man the right to look upon my amazing face is an act of cruelty that can only cause pain... this is not the act of a future physician. So, in a tremendous act of personal sacrifice, I thrust my picture upon the web and let humanity bask in my glory.

 

[Darksmurf]

Hahaha....no? And if they do I don't have anything to hide. I put up a picture of myself just like I did on facebook, myspace, etc...even though its different I still like seeing people's faces that I talk to on a regular basis. This post is the most thought I've put into my avatar honestly

So you posted your face because such action is habitual, having done it on all those other websites?

I seem to remember, though, that your Avatar wasn't always yourself.

 

[Darksmurf]

But it's not actually you. It's a picture... representing... you.


It's not for reasons of vanity that I put my amazing visage in my avatar, but out of compassion for my fellow man. For to deny man the right to look upon my amazing face is an act of cruelty that can only cause pain... this is not the act of a future physician. So, in a tremendous act of personal sacrifice, I thrust my picture upon the web and let humanity bask in my glory.

Fortunately, you covered up the scariest part.

 

[Depakote]

Fortunately, you covered up the scariest part.

You're right, perhaps some day... the people of this world will be prepared to see me without pants.

 

[baylormed]

Hahaha....no? And if they do I don't have anything to hide. I put up a picture of myself just like I did on facebook, myspace, etc...even though its different I still like seeing people's faces that I talk to on a regular basis. This post is the most thought I've put into my avatar honestly

Yeah right. 🙄

 

[FutureLegend05]

How do you mean 'people complained'? They loved looking at your mug so much that they asked you to put it back up?

people wanted it back up. i changed it initially because i was sick of getting pms that pertained to how i looked rather than my stats. after awhile though, i didn't care. it is still a compliment, so it's up again.

i do find your avatar entertaining.

Keep it, you look pretty damn hot 😍

thanks.

I second that. 😍

thanks.

 

[FutureLegend05]

You're right, perhaps some day... the people of this world will be prepared to see me without pants.

aren't you going DO, though? oh yeah, that's right, you get to wear shorts in omm. not like europe, where you have to wear a speedo or bikini briefs.

 

[112258]

Yeah right. 🙄

About the motivation, inner workings, and deepest thoughts about avatars? Um, yes it was actually.

 

[DoctorMom78]

My avatar is a picture of myself. I decided to put it there because I was always trying to picture what everyone looked like and I thought maybe other people were doing the same. I think it would be nice if everyone put their picture up so we could put a face to the comments everyone was posting. I agree with LisaMD. This is the most thought I have put into my avatar. LOL! BTW Lisa, love the new pic!😀

 

[airshad8]

My avatar is a picture of myself. I decided to put it there because I was always trying to picture what everyone looked like and I thought maybe other people were doing the same. I think it would be nice if everyone put their picture up so we could put a face to the comments everyone was posting. I agree with LisaMD. This is the most thought I have put into my avatar. LOL! BTW Lisa, love the new pic!😀

This thread is pointless.

 

[Darksmurf]

This thread is pointless.

So is life, ultimately. But we're not killing ourselves, you cunning linguist you.

 

[FutureLegend05]

This thread is pointless.

pointless it may be, but it lightens up the mood of a very stressful process. be and let be.

is your profile note implying something?

 

[Darksmurf]

people wanted it back up. i changed it initially because i was sick of getting pms that pertained to how i looked rather than my stats. after awhile though, i didn't care. it is still a compliment, so it's up again.

i do find your avatar entertaining.



thanks.



thanks.

Where are these girls when I post my picture?

 

[Darksmurf]

My avatar is a picture of myself. I decided to put it there because I was always trying to picture what everyone looked like and I thought maybe other people were doing the same. I think it would be nice if everyone put their picture up so we could put a face to the comments everyone was posting. I agree with LisaMD. This is the most thought I have put into my avatar. LOL! BTW Lisa, love the new pic!😀

I think it's better if we all don't know what we look like because that could color our interaction or opinions. For instance, your slighly salacious photo makes me less willing to contradict you.

 

[112258]

pointless it may be, but it lightens up the mood of a very stressful process. be and let be.

I agree. No harm in having a lil fun.

 

[FutureLegend05]

I agree. No harm in having a lil fun.

i see you all over the place! have you gotten in somewhere?

 

[112258]

i see you all over the place! have you gotten in somewhere?

see me all over the place as in SDN? yes I got into a DO school and had another interview this past week at a school.

 

[cubbbie]

I think it's better if we all don't know what we look like because that could color our interaction or opinions. For instance, your slighly salacious photo makes me less willing to contradict you.

Is that feeling offset by the fact that her name is "Doctormom"? Or does that just make it even hotter?

 

[BNSN]

I think I will make my avatar a picture of LisaMD.

 

[Darksmurf]

Is that feeling offset by the fact that her name is "Doctormom"? Or does that just make it even hotter?

Truth be told, the name doesn't bother, just the fact that she's got four children. Which fact makes the pic all the more incomprehensible.

 

[BNSN]

I think I will make my avatar a picture of LisaMD.

And it's done!

 

[Schaden Freud]

That's a mom I'd like to... respect.

Truth be told, the name doesn't bother, just the fact that she's got four children. Which fact makes the pic all the more incomprehensible.

 

[BNSN]

I think it's better if we all don't know what we look like because that could color our interaction or opinions. For instance, your slighly salacious photo makes me less willing to contradict you.

Agreed.

 

[Darksmurf]

Agreed.

To which part do you agree? You do use your own photo for your avatar, so it can't be the first sentence...

 

[JennyB]

To which part do you agree? You do use your own photo for your avatar, so it can't be the first sentence...

He's using LisaMD's picture, not his own. And that's creepy.

 

[MonkeyNuts!]

Darksmurf, I still can't find that pic anywhere...

 

[FutureLegend05]

And it's done!

since when did we clone people? haha. that's admiration or adoration?

 

[jstuds_66]

I am trying to understand the motivation for people to use actual pictures of themselves for their avatar. Is it honesty? Vanity?

I mean, the word itself is derived from a Hindu word describing the incarnation of a god on Earth. Thus, (in a strict etymological sense) it shouldn't be oneself, but rather something representative of oneself, no?

I feel this adequately represents myself.....

 

[jstuds_66]

sorry double post......

 

[dopaminesurge]

And it's done!

Hilarious. Now take it off. It's giving me chills.

 

[Jwax]

I feel this adequately represents myself.....

 

[Quix]

I think I've found a grand total of 3 pictures of myself that I actually like over the past 30 years, so I'll go with Dr. Cox, since he's a doctor from Pittsburgh, too. 😉