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A Poll - Should I Change My ICON - I'LL KEEP IT

TypetoneTypetone Posts: 1,621 ✭✭
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I use the Babe Ruth icon because I had a minor part in John Goodman's 1992 movie, The Babe. Now, should I keep the icon for that reason, or should I change to a coin related icon. Please express your opinion in the poll. And remember, there are no small parts, just small actorsimage.

Cheers

Greg

Edited to say thank you all for voting and giving your opinion. Yes, I know it's my choice to do what feels right, yet, I appreciate the thoughtful comments. After careful thought, I'll keep the Babe. Why not, being in a movie was a big deal for me, and I really love that era of baseball. It really was the great American pastime then. I'll try to just keep posting nice pictures. I think I would have used this dime as my icon, as it is my favorite image.

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  • kieferscoinskieferscoins Posts: 10,017 ✭
    Leave it. Mine is not a coin either, but still draws attention.

    Cameron Kiefer
  • MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    I saw that movie, and I thought Goodman was great! Very natural actor.
    I think that your icon should reflect something about you.
    Sometimes we don't want to play too much with our inspirations.
    Walt Whitmans "Leaves of Grass" was superb in it's first release, then he tried "improving" it, only to have Ralph Waldo Emerson send him a letter in protest.
    How I went off on that tangent.....I don't know, but thats what came to my mind as I read your poll.

    edited for spelling.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
  • cherrypickincoincherrypickincoin Posts: 1,760 ✭✭
    I say keep the Babe.
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I think that your icon should reflrct something about you. >>



    I agree. I also think that they shouldn't be changed very often because it confuses me. image

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  • cherrypickincoincherrypickincoin Posts: 1,760 ✭✭
    Hmm, I should get rid of my flag ribbon then. But what shall I put in its place?
  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,525 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's a good enough icon but it takes a long time to associate with a coin collector.
    Some of the later arrivals likely have a stronger opinion.
    Tempus fugit.
  • chuckfarthingchuckfarthing Posts: 158
    What babe? I only see Archie Bunker.
  • drainbamagedrainbamage Posts: 328
    Your icon is your own toy...... it is your call not the call of me or anyone else here but you.
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  • jeffnpcbjeffnpcb Posts: 1,943 ✭
    If it floats your boat and you are happy, keep it!!
    Altough, a Kodiak or, my favorite, a halibut would work!!image
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  • ursabearursabear Posts: 1,888
    My mind and heart says, "keep it."

    However, you should do what makes you happy.

    I'm used to seeing "you" as Babe Ruth, Russ as a '64 JFK DCAM, MadMarty on an island, etc.
  • ElectricEyeElectricEye Posts: 2,354


    << <i>I use the Babe Ruth icon because I had a minor part in John Goodman's 1992 movie, The Babe. Now, should I keep the icon for that reason, or should I change to a coin related icon. >>



    I had a small part in two adult movies. Should I use Jill Kelly or Stephanie Swift as my icon? image
  • MRKMRK Posts: 204


    << <i>

    << <i>I use the Babe Ruth icon because I had a minor part in John Goodman's 1992 movie, The Babe. Now, should I keep the icon for that reason, or should I change to a coin related icon. >>



    I had a small part in two adult movies. Should I use Jill Kelly or Stephanie Swift as my icon? image >>



    If you have a small part you shouldn't be making adult movies.image
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,023 ✭✭✭✭✭
    its cool

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭
    Greg - don't trade off the Babe or the Curse of the Bambino will befall your Frankies and you'll never score another FBL again!! image
  • khaysekhayse Posts: 1,336 ✭
    Please keep it. It's the only thing reminding me to rent the movie and look for you. image

    -KHayse
  • DAMDAM Posts: 2,410 ✭✭
    Collecting coins is s a hobby. Your icon represents who you are or what you feel. There is life outside of the hobby and the forum. In your case, your icon reflects that.

    Oops... did I say that? image
    Dan
  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Sure, change it for a while. I changed mine back to an old favorite of mine I uploaded last year.
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  • CoinResourceCoinResource Posts: 1,113
    There are coins everywhere on this site, I say keep it. It's unique. cm
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  • MoneyLAMoneyLA Posts: 1,825 ✭
    Keep it. That's how I know it's you. cheers, alan mendelson
    Cheers, Alan Mendelson
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  • relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570 ✭


    It doesn't matter - either way you'll still be the guy with the killer type sets image
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  • mercurynutmercurynut Posts: 3,207
    Since the Babe started his career in Boston.....I think you should keep it!
  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nothing wrong about using a DOG!!!
    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Greg,

    Change it only if you want to, not because you think others want you to.

    Jim
    Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 2 coins. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
  • bigbadchad777bigbadchad777 Posts: 1,835 ✭
    Keep it.
    I'll keep mine too!


  • jacktheknifejacktheknife Posts: 1,547 ✭
    Can I import a jpg from my desktop for my icon? If so, how?
  • legacycoinlegacycoin Posts: 231
    This may be slightly off topic, but I'm not able to find where to upload a new icon. It's been awhile, but I seem to remember there was a button right next to the "view icons" button on the profile page. Has it been relocated or is it something in the settings on my PC? I currently use Windows XP.....
    Paul Fillmore
    ANA LM5200
  • clw54clw54 Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Leave it. Mine is not a coin either, but still draws attention.

    Cam Kiefer >>


    True.
  • relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570 ✭

    Can I import a jpg from my desktop for my icon? If so, how?

    and

    This may be slightly off topic, but I'm not able to find where to upload a new icon.


    The feature is only active on the 15th of each month when you click on "Profile"

    Max size is 100x100 pixels and 10k on disk.
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