Discussion Regarding Avatars

The range of avatars on the Treasure Net site is fantastic...some are very clever and inventive while others are downright annoying...

The reasons why a member has chosen his respective avatar are broad and worthy of discussion...

I firmly believe that many avatars represent the ego or personality of the individual?  ...It's a personal logo...A mug shot...A relic...A coin...whatever...!

For instance does this logo represent a person who is aggressive...caffeine overdosed...living on the edge...or simply enthusiastic...?  Or could be making a statement...this is who I am!

Why did you chose your tag...your avatar, that is?  

Mine shows me showing the map (x marks the spot!) to the treasure... (it was either this one, or one of me knocking my head against the wall!)

Mine is the aftermath of my last 4-wheeling trip.

RIP, Bronco.

I was born In Rhodesia.
 

The response to my avatar is usually, "What the heck is  that thing?" 

It's the nib (point) of a fountain pen.  I chose it because I'm an editor, and even in these high-tech times editors still sling a fair amount of ink.

Yeah, I know it's a little old fashioned... okay, more than a little... but then, so am I! 

I chose a picture of my classic Porsche to be my ego-logo...

At the time I built my profile, I had a classic MG-TC that I could have used, but preferred the back-porch...sold the MG to a buyer in up-state NY...

Sometime in the future, I may change to this picture of a carousel horse that I carved which sits in my residential courtyard...or maybe a Hobo Indian Nickel from my collection...

Do these reflect my personality or ego...definitely

Often wondered the same thing and sort of leaned towards a personality connection. My avatar is simply all I could think of when I joined-found in my yard. Was going to post my Triumph TR6 but didn't have a decent picture.
PBK-always wondered what the heck that was but now makes perfect sense!!
Stefen-yours always caught my eye-beautiful car!! That horse is awesome. How long did it take to carve?
Rando-wondered about yours too-thanks for clearing up.
ESC-looks like a disaster. Hope no one was hurt.
Marc-still looking for that X!!!
 

For instance does this logo represent a person who is aggressive...caffeine overdosed...living on the edge...or simply enthusiastic...?  Or could be making a statement...this is who I am!

Why did you chose your tag...your avatar, that is?  Let's refrain from negativity...

If you hadn't cautioned against negativity, I would have sworn you were being negative against that poor little squirrel. And what's this about caffeine overdosed? Hey, we're people too.

 

Brain on Steroids

     I get bored easily so I change mine from time to time. I like to think of myself as having a good sense of humor so I usually try to come up with something funny, like my current "smiley in a microwave". I have only had one that anyone complained about...it crawls around when it's set as an avatar.

Never Forget!

 I choose a picture of my favorite shirt my daughter gave me!



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    I get bored easily so I change mine from time to time. I like to think of myself as having a good sense of humor so I usually try to come up with something funny, like my current "smiley in a microwave". I have only had one that anyone complained about...it crawls around when it's set as an avatar.

I'm surprised that someone had the hutspa to be critical of your darling cuddly spider

    I get bored easily so I change mine from time to time. I like to think of myself as having a good sense of humor so I usually try to come up with something funny, like my current "smiley in a microwave". I have only had one that anyone complained about...it crawls around when it's set as an avatar.

I'm surprised that someone had the hutspa to be critical of your darling cuddly spider

I know, some people...Geesh.

favorite; most valuable find

I tell people that I'm Sea'mus, "King of the Leprechauns."  I'm still trying to fill that pot of gold. I'm a little bit slow at it for being King of the Leprechauns.

I was just using a pic of my fugly mug standin next to my bike until X-Terra 70 Treasure Hunter
made me the one I have posted now.

The response to my avatar is usually, "What the heck is  that thing?"  

It's the nib (point) of a fountain pen.  I chose it because I'm an editor, and even in these high-tech times editors still sling a fair amount of ink.

Yeah, I know it's a little old fashioned... okay, more than a little... but then, so am I!  

PBK what kind of books are you an editor for?

I have had a few say my avitars are "too busy", but thats just me....

PBK what kind of books are you an editor for?

Although I've edited a few books (nonfiction, various topics), I work mainly as a editorial consultant on magazine articles, columns, ads, etc.  Sorry that I can't be more specific, but confidentiality is part of the package.

Basically, an editor is someone who identifies other people's mistakes and replaces them with his own! 

I think The Simpsons is possibly the most cleverly written program on TV.  Most everyone in it is seriously flawed in some manner.  But old man Burns is my favorite. One of my subordinates when I managed Code Enforcement for the City of Tulsa was a serious butt kisser and I got to calling him Smithers for obvious reasons.  He didn't get it and proceeded to call me Mr. Burns.  It just stuck I guess?  Monty

I like to change mine from time to time, as I get tired of one thing after a spell, and want something new. My Avatar represents my mind set of this period in time. When I get a new hobby I like to represent it with what I use, or like most.

Its a bicycle I built that can carry a large Ice Chest.

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I've been a Steelers fan ever since I can remember. When football season is over, I will change it.

  It's just the way I roll...  and Sanjay Gupta was already taken. 

I wanted something reflecting the ocean since it's such a part of life here. 







 Jay

  well my nickname for the wife is the warden so there ya go. P.S. my girl trish made it for me.

Me and the wife with two of the grandkids outside a church in Arvada, CO, after Easter services.  An extremely rare photo of me in the proximity of a church, and photographic proof I did not burst into flames.

Me and the wife with two of the grandkids outside a church in Arvada, CO, after Easter services.  An extremely rare photo of me in the proximity of a church, and photographic proof I did not burst into flames.

I thought those were YOUR rugrats, R.

I do like that pic.

I have the same problems with churches.  Good friend of mine is a preacher. (He calls himself a pastor, hates it when I call him "preacher") 

I'm always afraid to shake his hand, and when he does, I make a sizzling noise and yell "it burns!!"

hi all, I use a late 1800's skin cream potlid because i,m a leper.Anyone got some duct-tape my finger just snapped off using the key-board again. lol

                                                  tinpan

Mine was just handy to put there at the time, started riding in 1970 and still am. 

I just put mine there because......
I don't remember....Guess I just liked the ammolite.

I was just using a pic of my fugly mug standin next to my bike until X-Terra 70 Treasure Hunter
made me the one I have posted now.

Yeap. Much better than the old one. 

Mine is my first eagle button. Probably get changed soon. 

My neighbor peacocks came up to property,  All of sudden had to learn. What fun.
PEAHENS

Just rambling...

Whenever I see an interesting post and it has an animated avatar, I generally will avoid it...the constant motion is extremely distracting to me and makes it hard to concentrate on the text of the message...

I do enjoy most avatars and try to figure out the person and the relationship of its implication...

Now, if its a mug shot...its easy to explain...duh

However, what I have noticed is that a half dozen or so people are using the same or similar avatar of a cartoon character using a MD unit...where is the originality in those statements?

A rare coin or a relic, on the other hand, indicates pride in the find...

Think I will stop while I'm ahead (instead of being a behind)

I think the animated ones with a metal detector are free to use from TNet?
Don't have to upload one yourself etc, easier for some users.

Sorry, I haven't posted in a while.

I try to change the avatar every 100 posts or so. Most are historic photos from near where I live and work. This one is from where I've been working all summer, doing restoration work.

I guess you could say that, in a way, it's egoistic/self promotional.

P.S.: Man, am I a dumba$$! I can't be promotional if you've got a postage stamp to look at.

  It's just the way I roll...  and Sanjay Gupta was already taken. 

IP... I have always wondered about your avatar.  Anytime I see one of your posts, I'm picturing this character swinging his Explorer.  Got any other "mug" shots? 

Oh.... My avatar is one of my favorite finds.  Counterfeit Machin's Mill KG III.  Best condition KG I've ever found. 

Mine fits me. probaly never change it

 I started a Karaoke Business called Wildcat Karaoke. Haven't got time for it now. Too much detecting to do...
Still have great parties at home sometimes. Plenty of lights and smoke... Made more money than detecting though.

The Cat

I'm a member of a bird watching club.

Whenever I see an interesting post and it has an animated avatar, I generally will avoid it...the constant motion is extremely distracting to me and makes it hard to concentrate on the text of the message...

Might I suggest using the Mozilla Firefox browser, with the Ad-Block Plus add-on?

I've been using this set-up (browser/add-on) for the exact same problem you have described. Not only can you block those annoying avatars...you can block the annoying flying bugs, crawling roaches and other annoyances in the signature/footer of the post as well!

Two Thumbs Up!    

Whenever I see an interesting post and it has an animated avatar, I generally will avoid it...the constant motion is extremely distracting to me and makes it hard to concentrate on the text of the message...

Might I suggest using the Mozilla Firefox browser, with the Ad-Block Plus add-on?

I've been using this set-up (browser/add-on) for the exact same problem you have described. Not only can you block those annoying avatars...you can block the annoying flying bugs, crawling roaches and other annoyances in the signature/footer of the post as well!

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Excellent, thank you.

On another note, I think a little common sense should be used on a site frequented by people unknown.
I think half naked women's crotch areas and babies smoking pot are a little much...

Holiday ones for the occasion,  my kitty w/ toliet paper well its happened, and my other favorite I reallly like to use when the Rowdy Bunch going to get togeather the silote of the cowgirl in a tub and Jeff is the out house siloete!

Holiday ones for the occasion,  my kitty w/ toliet paper well its happened, and my other favorite I reallly like to use when the Rowdy Bunch going to get togeather the silote of the cowgirl in a tub and Jeff is the out house siloete!

I rather like that one.
Reminds me of vintage Christmas cards...

My avatar is a reminder and representation of my past life before retirement, always being ready and prepared to take action at a moments notice.  And it kinda looks like me too!!!!!

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Thanks I do like vintage also!  I have one I drew I need to have scanned to use as one too!

My avatar is a picture of a towboat that I used to operate, the M/V Arrowhead. 142 feet long, 35 feet wide and 4200 horsepower. Used to push 19500 tons of rock in 15 barges configured in a 105 feet wide by 1000 feet long tow. It was the boat I was on when I joined TNET. Never really thought about it but I guess in a way it represents a way of life for me as this industry is the only real job I have had as an adult, and the security that being involved in the same industry for 23 years has brought me. Today its a different company, different boat, same industry.

capt.

Mine is just a 3D image of my best coin find.
I have made a few for other members on here and
I think they are a great way to show coins off.

HH,
     Donny

 I change mine all the time. I fence Olympic style sabre so had a pic I made of that for awhile.Then my dachshund who stares at me as I type on here. Now I have the constellation Orion because I am thinking of doing a mammoth ivory inlay of it in a antique cap and ball pistol this winter.
 I always enjoy the avatars it should be what makes you happy .Wether it be a shiny car to a jumping bean bag or even maybe a dirty wheat Penney.
HH
TnMountains

mine is just me... well... right now its jeff and I... but mostly its always just me! 

I think this one and the one of you and your sweet little angles are my very favorite!   

Mine depicts the gold ring I found last year and my reaction caught on film. Since then I paid a visit to the barber shop and now have no hair

I just started MD'ing and haven't found anything avatar worthy yet, so I decided my Hayabusa in front of the local VFW would do just fine for now.......

Thanks for the many interesting reasons and meanings for your avatars...

Even a crotch rocket ricer Hayabusa (zuki) is as good as any avatar...it identifies who and what you are...

I dug mine in a ballfield just as it was getting dark. 10 inches down and looking
up at me , i had a good laugh. hh Mike

Someone keeping an eye out for ya!

I dug mine in a ballfield just as it was getting dark. 10 inches down and looking
up at me , i had a good laugh. hh Mike

Is that a REAL glass eye?

 No its aluminium , but it looks real.

No its aluminium , but it looks real.

OK, so you dug the signal it gave, I figured it was glass or plastic and you got it while digging something else..

I chose my avatar because I practicemeditation and yoga...Or I'd go nuts.

So it was either the current one or this:

That's funny Vibes- you're a real hoot!!

I just stole this from the internet, it represents my lifelong love of bacon . HH NEAL

I chose my avatar because I practicemeditation and yoga...Or I'd go nuts.

So it was either the current one or this:

Funny ! I thought I felt a breeze.lol.

I thought the little one was yours its a cute pic ~

Mine is me with the biggest halibut I've caught so far.  Hope to get a bigger one someday.

Mine is one of my best Hammered coins which got thrown out!

I have it there to remind me to put my stuff away

I like to post vintage photos - mostly depicting the mid 1800's - the period I would time travel to if that were possible, although the current one is just me (vintage-ized, of course)

Diggem'

mine is a big heavy huge 925 sterling silver chain that wieghed on at over 1/2 a pound ! -- its next to a foot long ruler for "scale" --sold it to a "freind" that had to have it for $ 80

mine is a big heavy huge 925 sterling silver chain that wieghed on at over 1/2 a pound ! -- its next to a foot long ruler for "scale" --sold it to a "freind" that had to have it for $ 80

Every time I see that, Ivan I think of a mid 50s Greek guy with shaded glasses, a cigar and a open collared shirt with lots of chains in his chest hair.

 

hey let em wear huge silver and gold "dog" chains so long as they are the real deal metal wize and they lose em, I don't care what kinda "thug" mobbed up wannabe they look like.

My avatar, no matter how many times I may change it, always pertains to something Colonial.  I kind of like my current one, so I may not be changing it for a while.

My girlfriend (SilverGurl) clipped my head onto a baby's body and sent it to me as a joke, so I said it would be my new avatar here on TNet, she didn't believe me....

[Just me....... before a trail ride into the mountains of Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina.]

Just me....... before a trail ride into the mountains of Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina.

my current avatar is my best find to date

My avatar, no matter how many times I may change it, always pertains to something Colonial.  I kind of like my current one, so I may not be changing it for a while.

You avatar is one of my favorites on the board right now.

Mine is simply my co logo.  In no way can I begin to compete with La  VIBER's   'sqoil'  sheesh  Reminds me of Monty  - from what I have heard, naturally.

Don Jose de La Mancha       blushing

 

[My favorite button... I might change the avatar but the button is always in it someplace.]

My favorite button... I might change the avatar but the button is always in it someplace.

Found it ...saved it....used it.....I'm sure that's how my wife feels sometimes when I say I'm going detecting....

Mines a Korean war era photo of my grandpop, he got me into coins, military stuff, and history when I was a kid and I found my first coins and bottles digging in his yard.  Plus I like Jeeps. 

Just my mug shot or at least what I see in the mirror.

The avatars, in the majority of cases, really does represent each of us...many are very clever...

Although, there are several that are disturbing...but then, maybe these people are telling us something...

Mine used to be an eagle button, but, I like to show my school pride now...

HH
-GC

Mine used to be an eagle button, but, I like to show my school pride now...

HH
-GC

I graduated from an Ag school affectionately referred to as Cal-Plop...

I'll let your imagination soar as to the logo potentials

Because I could actually picture Elvis pulling up next to someone a stop light and saying AW DANG! I forgot to put mustard on my 7-11 Big Bite! Say uh, Pardon me, would you have Grey Poupon? Thank ya, thank ya very much.

I selected a large-lobed lover of latinum. It seemed appropriate since I, like most here, am on a continual quest of new acquisitions!
 

I like Japanese snow monkeys!

I wonder if anyone ever accidentally clicks PRINT at the bottom of the page? 

Oh .... Yeah ... The avatar thing. I used to have one from the show "Chilly Beach", but most people never heard of it. This one is basically a "get serious" satirical comment.

Life's too short to worry the little things and even the big things can usually be brought down a notch with a swift kick to the groin.

If I had an animated gif that illustrated every aspect of me, it would take lifetime's to view. I like to explore and view things in ways others, more often than not, have missed. It never ceases to amaze me just how much others miss. There isn't enough virtual film to collect and portray the images of my life of perceptions and perspectives, so choosing an avatar to portray myself, is more akin to a snapshot of a dust bunny in the limitless expanse of infinity, that is my universe. And yes, it is mine. Once I'm gone, it all goes POOF!

I know I could have used some cheesy picture of my bike, (but I'm not finished building it yet), or some other image, (like a hot red sportscar, or Lear jet), to portray a guy and his midlife crisis, or maybe a find that defines me in this existence as I relate to the collective that we refer to as humankind. But that would mean that we are alike in more ways than we are different. And if that were true, then I'd be willing to accept the continued contribution of the masses to the eventual destruction of civilisation and our plant's ecosystem as we know it.  Gotta love proto plankton.

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i choose mine because my nickname amongst family and friends is Berl the Squirrel and being a fan of LSU football what better than a tiger striped squirrel

Woof woof. 

Are those the trees from "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"?

                           I started with a carved 'mountain-man', now I use a different one when I need a change.   

                                                                                                         Fossis..............

Are those the trees from "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"?

Yes they are. Classic movie. 

My avatar shows tux(borrowed for educational use only   )diving. I enjoy water hunting, and since I run Linux, Tux fit the bill.
HH
Steve

Okay I am crazy, I change mine all the time just for the fun of it.
Yes, I changed my name a few times too.
I embrace change. 

Sticking with "ChrisP" for now.
Been my nick name for many years, and it is one I can remember! 
Avatar? you just never know whatwill be next.

Peace,
ChrisP

i change mine from time to time, my jaded sense of humor is responsible, some people actually can't see the humor in it i see.For those people i fear take things far too serious. Anway it reflects a former lifestyle i must have enjoyed

Mine is Sam Houston, The first President of the Republic of Texas. Probably not recognized by anyone except fellow Texans. I live on the other side of the Big Ball now and try to hang on to my Roots. If I still lived in Texas, I would not have chosen this avatar.  

It's kinda funny looking at this thread after people have changed their avatar to something other than what they had when they first posted it.
 

Some change is good...Huh?

Why did you chose your tag...your avatar, that is?  Let's refrain from negativity...

I usually avoid threads where the OP tries to "put limits" on the discussion.  What if my avatar portrayed something "negative"?  Would I not be welcome in your discussion?

As for your question, my avatar is meant as a statement illustrating my personal feelings toward our government and its daily infringement upon liberty.
Dan