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Old 03-19-2004, 11:18 PM   #31
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I DID find one interseting thing there:
Looks like a maniacal snake playing Yahtzee.
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Old 03-20-2004, 12:33 AM   #32
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Here, Jim, look at this if you dare:

http://bbs.fuckedcompany.com


Afterwards you'll appreciate The Cellar even more.
I found the discussion regarding sex on the holodeck to be quite interesting.
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Old 03-22-2004, 09:39 AM   #33
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Avatars are too often distracting, obnoxious, and wince-inducing. And like UT said, they change perceptions... an avatar tends to promote preconceived notions about the intelligence level and personality of it's owner, often to negative effect.

For instance, imagine if the Cellar did start supporting avatars, and some of the people you've considered to be intelligent, well-rounded, and witty put up Pokemon avatars. Could you ever respect them again?
Seriously??? Avatars are *that* influential? *shakes head* I've always found avatars to be funny, quite honestly, because most of them are really "tongue-in-cheek". Actually, I would find it refreshing to see a funny avatar from someone that I had found to be too serious and think, "Wow, I didn't know that they liked that!", and hold them in higher regard.

Not that an avatar should alter perceptions either way...they're just pictures.
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Old 03-22-2004, 09:22 PM   #34
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Actually, I would find it refreshing to see a funny avatar from someone that I had found to be too serious and think, "Wow, I didn't know that they liked that!", and hold them in higher regard.
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Not that an avatar should alter perceptions either way...they're just pictures.
Uh,...choose one.
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Old 03-22-2004, 09:23 PM   #35
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Reread it, dummy.
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Old 03-22-2004, 09:39 PM   #36
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I did,...several times.:p
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Old 03-22-2004, 09:52 PM   #37
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I see what you mean, Bruce...my apologies. I understood it one way at first, but she's actually contradicting herself.
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Old 03-25-2004, 04:38 PM   #38
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here's a lovely self portrait. when can i make it my avatar?
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Old 03-25-2004, 04:56 PM   #39
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get a haircut, hippie
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Old 03-26-2004, 10:02 AM   #40
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I see what you mean, Bruce...my apologies. I understood it one way at first, but she's actually contradicting herself.
I supposed I did, but I didn't *quite* mean it as to say that I would completely judge a person by a mere graphic, but perhaps see them in a slightly different light...

oh fuck it. I don't know how else to explain it...

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Old 03-26-2004, 10:18 AM   #41
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Avatars are fun for about three days then they become (and remain) goofy and annoying, imho.
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Old 03-26-2004, 10:25 AM   #42
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A thought just occured to me and I don't want to waste it...

Avatars are clearly out, but what about an image on the profile page?
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Old 03-26-2004, 10:28 AM   #43
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That could be interesting.
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Old 03-26-2004, 10:32 AM   #44
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It solves both the bandwidth issue as well as the fear of prejudice and predisposition issue.
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Old 03-26-2004, 10:35 AM   #45
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oh fuck it. I don't know how else to explain it...
God, if only I had a nickel every time I felt like that.
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