Poll: Does your avatar affect your words

[Kavachi]

You could say that Candlejack influences my ability to spe-

 

[Grey_Focks]

Not really, but I do like to imagine the little renegade and paragon interrupts popping up every time I start to type a comment. Happy to say I end up hitting the paragon one most of the time...but the renegade option always just feels better.

 

[sidhe3141]

No, my avatar does not bring about my words. What a silly question.

Grammar Nazism aside, something's up with my account that I can only see avatars while logged off, which I'm usually not. Therefore, no.

 

[The Diabolical Biz]

When people have a non-human avatar, then generally no. But if it's a person I imagine them saying whatever their saying with the expression their avatar is showing.

Which is why I think I come across more pissed off to people than I mean to...

YEAH ME TOO!

Yeah, this, but as I realise it it influenced my own choice of Avatar. Which I, personally, very much like

 

[Simskiller]

If I start saying "MEMORIZED!" and that I'm better then god, and wanting to fight Arclight, please do let me know.

EDIT: and after actually looking at my avatar and remembering the scene: If I start going after loli's and saying that chicks are moe, then definitely let me know.

 

[tombman888]

Whats that HorseMann? Kill them all? Good idea! =D

OT: no, it doesn't affect the way i talk.

 

[FinalGamer]

I get this creeping feeling that people who read my posts read it in a dull patronising tone unless I'm going "DUDE THAT WAS FUCKIN' SWEET" because of the bored space reptilian.

 

[Gasaraki]

No
I don't really see how I could incorporate Soul and Black Star from Soul Eater bleeding profusely into my comments...

 

[astrav1]

Occasionally...with the help of KYOJI!!!

 

[GLo Jones]

When I read a post, the avatar often sets the tone of how I read it.

If I find the picture obnoxious, that causes similar undertones to the post. If I find it amusing, it might make the post seem more jovial.

I can't help it.

Plus it also works the other way. If someone is pretty stuck-up, I begin to associate that picture with that attitude. So if someone else shares their avatar with that person, I find myself tarring them with the same brush.

I can't imagine how mine comes across. :/

 

[ElTigreSantiago]

I can't imagine how mine comes across. :/

It is quite entertaining because it doesn't fit what you type at all haha, keep it!

On topic, anybody who voted "no" is lying to themselves. Maybe you don't notice it, but subconciously, it has too. Human beings have evolved into extremely judgemental creatures because back in ancient days, we had to make quick judgements on how threatening something was so we could save our lives. Therefore, we are always making quick, first impression judgements, even if we don't realize. That's part of why everyone is so nice to attractive people.

And you can't tell me that if you see a guy with an awesome avatar of some character that you love dearly, you look at him the same as if you see a guy with an avatar of a penis or something. No way.

 

[Anarchemitis]

There as this one time a user named HeyJoe got away with some kind of thread which his post entirely consisted thus:

The avatar makes it, does it not?

Took a bit to find the post. It's a bit old. It's funnier still that he got away with such a trite post without being put on probation. Then again, those were older funner days.

Any resemblance is purely coincidental.

 

[WrongSprite]

Nope, not me. Unless I start spouting Oblivion nonsense.

 

[GLo Jones]

I can't imagine how mine comes across. :/

It is quite entertaining because it doesn't fit what you type at all haha, keep it!

Oh, I assure you. The tapir is going nowhere. Thank you.

 

[Madara XIII]

So I found myself in a couple of situations recently where I believe somebody's avatar effected me.

In one, somebody made a semi-smug comment, something I don't think would have annoyed me as much normally. But thier avatar was this blond guy with his chin upturned and a smug smile on his face.

Another time somebody made a very serious remark which was also enhanced by a creepy faced Anime girl with a blank expression.

So my question is do the avatars we use influence the interpretation of our words? Would someone be surprised or put off if I used cutsey talk with my avatar looking the way it does? Do people lean towards certain avatars that reflect thier comments?

In a way yes, mainly because my Avatar reflects me. Deranged, polite, witty and a bit malicious here and there. All in all it's more of who I am that affects my post. My avatar is just a visual aid to do so.

 

[teqrevisited]

No. I stick to the text because usually someone's avatar & badges, et cetera, are irrelevant to the topic at hand.

 

[Gypsy Ninja Pirate Zombie King]

is that so

 

[Lem0nade Inlay]

People may see me as a fanboy, I guess. I mean, it doesn't help if I'm ever defending a Valve game.



That isn't to say I'm not a fanboy...

 

[xxcloud417xx]

My comments are amazing, they are brand new and incredible, you already know how to read them, my comments are trendy, my comments are affordable, my comments are...



...iComments

 

[Frozen Donkey Wheel2]

OK, someone on this recently reffered to Jack and Calumon as "Jack and Failmon".

Now, I can't quote you because this fascist police state glorious sanctuary of knowledge known as the Escapist deemed it neccesary to place you under probation. I can, however, salute you.

Not that I condone your violent, delinquent behavior. I naturally consider your post to be a disgusting blemish on the walls of these otherwise beautiful forums.

OT: Sure, sometimes. I have to admit, I'm more likely to dislike you if you have an avatar that is either a meme or anime. That includes, JUST FOR EXAMPLE, Digimon.