What's all this caper?
There's no such thing as a fake avatar. The word "avatar" means an icon or figure representing a particular person.
Now my avatar is a cat wearing sunglasses. It's a representation of my persona because I'm a cool cat.
Except for when I'm making an idiot of myself, in which case I'm a cool twat. Unfortunately I can't find any pictures of cool twats.
If anyone finds a picture of a cool twat, please email it to me.
I hate those people who use cartoon images and try to pass it off as themselves... Typing with hooves is oft a challenge...
On a more serious note, (as many have said) I find a person's avatar is merely a representation of themselves - whether it's a pic of them or something else.
The av is not a make or break for me unless they are falsly claiming that it IS them in the pic. Lies only get you so far in life.
This is me, however, no problems with people using whatever avatar they want. I may change mine soon, but for now this is it.
I just changed mine for the first time since joining. And, I kinda like the self expression. My avatars haven't been me and I have no problem letting people know should they ask.
I have no problems with avatars, except when your celebrities...its sort of ego'ish.
Like or not. It is risky showing yourself online. Only my best friends see the real me.
Mine that I use are all real, the only reason I have a problem with a avator that is fake, is that it's very misleading, some of them could almost pass for real ones and who knows maybe I'm wrong and some of them are really real, but the person should be upfront with the one that your chatting with...
None of my avatars are me.. It also says it on my profile, that none are me, if I am asked I tell them it is not me... Why lie about it. My background and avatar are changed as my mood changes.. which is often, unless I find one I really like, then I may keep in a while longer... I find it a lot of fun changing your avatars and background.. Just me...
I change them just to attract different people, and my mood... if I want someone to know what I look like they will... but the world does not need to know
My avatar is a selfie taken years ago. I've changed a lot since then.
If you want to see the real me, you'll have to friend me!