No, I often dress up in coats of many colors in real life.

Mostly, though, I use words and actions to express my individuality. I have that option.

That's homophobic!

Is your name Joseph? Do you interpret Pharoah's dreams?

Wow, I think that's Donnie Osmond playing Joseph.

I don't think an avatar would take away from someone using words to express their individuality here. But again, that's just my opinion. The consensus seems to be no avatars, so it's really a moot point.

Exactly the reason why they add ZERO.

Yoseph, to you. ;)

Then why is it that 95% of forums use them?

Most other forums suck?

Yeah, that's it. Most other forums suck, and appeal to a lower common denominator.

OK, if you say so. :rolleyes:

I'm cellar-centric. ;)

Pay me no mind.

If you are really clever/bored, you can use text art in your Location to create an avatar.... maybe?

I had one on my old forum. I've grown used to not having one. I kinda like it now. Fortunately the posters I generally ignore have easily recognisable names.

....and what is wrong with wearing all black?

Next time THE world cup is on, i'mm'a put up flags of all the participating nations and delete them as they get knocked out.....

I was just trying to make a point. There is nothing wrong with wearing black. I wear it quite a bit myself.

If this is a serious thing we're talking about, I wonder if it's possible to have the "sterile for work" view not include avatars? I'm not saying it's a deal breaker for me, but having avatars all over the screen is going to make discreet browsing from work more difficult.