ThaiPauly Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Just playing Devil's advocate here. Peder has so kindly offered to give many of us that want them more stylish and approriate Avitars to the ones we already have. Now to be perfectly honest there are many TV members (Trolls etc) who post what I personally consider drivel. (Naming no names-some may think my posts are drivel ): However there are certain well informed and very good helpful posters that can give some very good responses and post very interesting comments. My point is that the majority of us do not have the time to read all the posts on every subject, and if this is the case I would imagine that we scroll down, picking out the Posters who's opinion we value (or make us laugh). I do. So if Avatars are changed often then we sometimes miss these, especially if they are changed regulary I for one scroll down some threads and the first thing to catch my eye is the Avatar, be it a Poster whose rantings I like or dislike, I often read posts from Posters who I think generally talk rubbish, but there may be a time when they have a valid point to make Those that do not have them at all loose out on their posts being read IMHO. It's like selling a car in a newspaper or magazine, you get a better response if you put a picture in, no matter how bad the picture is! I know this to be true. At the end of the day what I am getting at is SHOULD AN AVATAR ONCE CHOSEN BE UNCHANGEABLE?- for the benefit of Thaivisa.com and it's members? I may be talking complete <deleted> and I await to be cut to ribbons with my theory. What do YOU think? PS there could be a time period of a year or even less, or longer ! Cheers Thai Pauly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Probably would have been better to post in Horng Klaay Khriat... But anyway... I never used to change avatar... however I now tend to get bored of my avatars, so want a change... I agree that sometimes the first thing you recognise in the post is the avatar (and threfore who has posted) but IMO you can easliy get used to the new avatar... makes life a bit more interesting.. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 I have asked the Mods to move it, made a mistake. Chers TP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Agree with Totster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I agree with TP, I regard the avatars as a trade mark or sig, easy to recognise at a glance, one of the reasons I don't like the local flags, they all look the same....... at a glance. Just my 2 satang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I totally agree with you. You cannot help but use the avatar to identify the poster. I have also been trying to get an extra forum rule that prohibits using someone elses avatar but G will not agree. There is another member who uses the same avatar as me. He has had several posts zapped and had treads closed. I suspect many think it was me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 The reason I asked Peder to give me some good ideas for a new Avitar is really because I share the same one as Thai Flyer, and he has been around longer than me. Luckily enough I am in a better situation than you Thetyim because TF is a respected poster IMO TP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 The reason I asked Peder to give me some good ideas for a new Avitar is really because I share the same one as Thai Flyer, and he has been around longer than me.Luckily enough I am in a better situation than you Thetyim because TF is a respected poster IMO TP <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Any idea what you are after .. I've got some spare ones knocking around.. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Actually I scan the threads for the posts that interest me and when I read a thread I usually look at the posters name before the avatar. I have only had 3 or 4 avatars because I am basically too lazy to change them. My latest avatar is the flag of Khampaeng Phat which is the province where I live. If the post which pointed me to it was not there I would probably still be using Dan Dare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Thanks Totster, Something to do with England would be nice, I am on Peder's list but at the bottom Whatever I choose I will stick with, thats why I have never changed it as I said in my previous post. Viewers can either read or disreagard my posts. I agrree with Thetyme in that 2 posters should not share the same Avitar. Perhaps we should have a Poll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Thanks Totster,Something to do with England would be nice, I am on Peder's list but at the bottom Whatever I choose I will stick with, thats why I have never changed it as I said in my previous post. Viewers can either read or disreagard my posts. I agrree with Thetyme in that 2 posters should not share the same Avitar. Perhaps we should have a Poll? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I haven't got any England ones, but i'll keep my eye out... does it have to be animated..? totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Thanks Totster,Something to do with England would be nice, I am on Peder's list but at the bottom Whatever I choose I will stick with, thats why I have never changed it as I said in my previous post. Viewers can either read or disreagard my posts. I agrree with Thetyme in that 2 posters should not share the same Avitar. Perhaps we should have a Poll? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I haven't got any England ones, but i'll keep my eye out... does it have to be animated..? totster About as animated as me What yer got Totster? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I agree with TP, I regard the avatars as a trade mark or sig, easy to recognise at a glance, one of the reasons I don't like the local flags, they all look the same....... at a glance. My original av was the Thai flag... and whilst Boon Mee and I sometimes got confused by other posters because they assumed the user from the avatar, I quite liked it as it was fairly unique. I went along with the Provincial flag thing for a while but I became bored... Sriratcha John and I are both from the Chonburi province, but our preferred subjects and posting styles are decidedly different... I never used to change avatar... however I now tend to get bored of my avatars, so want a change...I agree that sometimes the first thing you recognise in the post is the avatar (and threfore who has posted) but IMO you can easliy get used to the new avatar... makes life a bit more interesting.. It is interesting to have a change and you've had some real bewdies Totster! Having said all that, I'm still undecided about the avatar thing... I must admit that as I'm scrolling through a particular topic and I see an avatar that I know belongs to a member that usually has a particularly worthwhile post, I'll stop and have a closer read. I am still decided on the issue... your username/avatar is really your ThaiVisa "face" to the rest of the Forum... more input and cogitation required... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TizMe Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 It is becoming harder to to determine what to read on TV. A couple of years ago I would just click on View All New Posts and them read them all. But the volume of data that comes down now is impossible to read it all. I need to employ 3 secretaries to scan all the new posts and filter what I might want to read/reply to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 The reason I asked Peder to give me some good ideas for a new Avitar is really because I share the same one as Thai Flyer, and he has been around longer than me.Luckily enough I am in a better situation than you Thetyim because TF is a respected poster IMO TP So that is two members with similar names sharing the same avatar. At the risk of appearing very stupid I have admit that I had not noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 (edited) Non-changeable avatars may present a problem, especially for newbies. A new member logs on and wants to put up an avatar right away. Maybe it's not the perfect choice, but he/she puts up what ever they have handy at the time (for example, my avatar. Haven't bothered looking for a new one, yet. This just happened to be handy when I first registered) After being here for awhile, they may decide to post an avatar that suits them better. Not being able to change could really suck, especially if you picked a lousy avatar in the beginning. Solutions ? How about a standard TV avatar for newbies. Let all members change their avatars once each time they go up a level (Standard avatar for newbies, change once at "Member", change again at "Advanced Member, Senior Member, ect). That might provide a wee tiny bit of incentive to post more, although it might encourage some people to simply post a smiley in reply to every message that appears (happens a lot as most of you have already noticed no doubt). Edited June 20, 2005 by Kerryd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 (edited) That might provide a wee tiny bit of incentive to post more, although it might encourage some people to simply post a smiley in reply to every message that appears (happens a lot as most of you have already noticed no doubt). (just kidding... I couldn't resist that one... ) Edited June 20, 2005 by Jai Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickerelastic Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Surely if you join a forum and notice a longer serving inmate has the same avatar as you...It's up to you as the No0b to change avatars. Anyhow I change my avatar regularly, maybe it's a girly thing ThaiPauly is this>>> english enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Surely if you join a forum and notice a longer serving inmate has the same avatar as you...It's up to you as the No0b to change avatars.Anyhow I change my avatar regularly, maybe it's a girly thing ThaiPauly is this>>> english enough? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Its FANTASTIC- Can I have it please? Monty Python were Gods to me Cheers TP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickerelastic Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockstar Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I used to change mine now and again but i like this one. So will stick with it. Though i'm still waioting on phazey doing me a new one. Hey Pauly. Heres something English for you. One of your women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreon Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I used to change mine now and again but i like this one. So will stick with it. Though i'm still waioting on phazey doing me a new one.Hey Pauly. Heres something English for you. One of your women. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> no, no, i want that one can i have it please, it's a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickerelastic Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 kreonI've resized it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Surely if you join a forum and notice a longer serving inmate has the same avatar as you...It's up to you as the No0b to change avatars. Unfortunately it does not work that way. I asked the newbie who copied my avatar to find another and he has not changed it. I have asked the mods to handle it and some agree with me and some don't Unfortunately those disgreeing outnumber those agreeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickerelastic Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 It doesn't say much for the no0bs perception of forum etiquette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 I used to change mine now and again but i like this one. So will stick with it. Though i'm still waioting on phazey doing me a new one.Hey Pauly. Heres something English for you. One of your women. I refute that allegation. She cannot possiblt be English. English Ladies DO NOT wear dresses (wee tents) and trainers, its most unbecoming. Try elsewhere old chap <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Take it <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks N.E. and thanks for the hints, will do it tomorrow. Cheers TP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickerelastic Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 You're welcome. I'm sure if you have any difficulties changing your avatar, one of the moderators will be able to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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