Is it confusing when more than one person uses an icon ?

notlogical

If you see a certain icon do you think of a certain person? So if somebody else uses it too do you get those people confused or do you just look at their user name instead? I'm just wondering.





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I changed the title because I think people think I was complaining about other people using my icon. I was wondering if other people get confused like i do when more than one person uses the same one.

tmot99

I see people using other's old icons and it gets me confused. I also see people with some of my old icons.

Coxe

When new people join between icon upload days, they have to use what is available. Someone else uses the one I uploaded (an image of one of my gem dmpls) and it doesn't really bug me. SHould be flattering. Now, if some started using Lucy's winkie avatar, that would be different .... though I could, laughing, see a newbie do that not realizing it isn't just cool but pretty personal.

ColonialCoinUnion

The guy using Coinguy1s icon should cut it out -

I put my name in my icon to discourage others from using it.

notlogical

<< <i>When new people join between icon upload days, they have to use what is available. >>




Maybe they could do something like "being used" next to an icon when somebody is using it then people know.

Coxe

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<< <i>When new people join between icon upload days, they have to use what is available. >>




Maybe they could do something like "being used" next to an icon when somebody is using it then people know. >>



Might work sometimes. But I think a new member might not realize what that means and even that people upload their own periodically, that it just isn't some pool of random icons to choose from.

millennium

That's why I don't change my icon.......With my name in it, hopefully no one will use it.

fcloud

I think it cool when someone uses one of the icons I've uploaded. I look at the name below the icon to see whom is making a comment.

1jester

What's wrong with using other people's icons?

I think it's kind of flattering, personally!

Hyperion

depends... I remember a newbie started using comicdebris' and it would confuse me, reading the entry before checking the name of the poster...

jayboxx

The guy using Coinguy1s icon should cut it out -

That's the first one that has actually confused me, I keep thinking it's Mark when I see that, even though it has been modified so it is different from Mark's.

ellewood

I put my name in my icon to discourage others from using it.

So did I! Make something original Sam...so no one else can use it!

coinman420

i`ve switched my icon from when i joined after i saw another member using it, and i missed icon upload day.

solid

There is someone using my icon - he doesn't post very often, though, and I don't think
many people would confuse us as he has a very different writing style!

Ken

ScarsdaleCoin

with coin guy icon

speaking of which....Mark tell us where you thought the icon up etc...

cladking

I would definitely take it as a compliment.

There are actually three very logical icons now.

jdsinva

It's confusing but I believe the way CU is set up, it's not theft either. In most cases I don't think the people perceive the problem like those who have been here for a while.

JRocco

I have found that with time I try to not let the little things in life bother me notlogical. If it takes a 1/2 second to check the name under the icon---thats OK. It really doesn't take long after icon upload day to begin to put a name to a pic.
Now when those boneheads in public office decide to raise my taxes (property/school/paycheck/S.S./state/Fed/local/sales/investment/ DEATH etc etc) then I get a little worked up.

Stuart

Sam: In reply to your two questions:

1. If you see a certain icon do you think of a certain person? -- Yes
   
2. So if somebody else uses it too do you get those people confused ...? -- Yes

I'm just wondering. -- Me Too!

ILikeMercs

huh?

mgoodm3

There were a couple people a while back that were using my icon, but they have since stopped posting. i do find it confusing when two people have the same icon.

ellewood

Why not something like this????



I tried shrinking it in Photoshop so you could upload it as an icon, but for some reason it keeps distorting the image. Maybe someone on here can shrink it better for you???

Connecticoin

What's all the the commotion about?

CoinHusker

<< <i>Why not something like this????



I tried shrinking it in Photoshop so you could upload it as an icon, but for some reason it keeps distorting the image. Maybe someone on here can shrink it better for you??? >>




Hey now, that looks a lot like the old man's.

stiffy

<< <i>The guy using Coinguy1s icon should cut it out -

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I second that.

stiffy

But I think a new member might not realize what that means and even that people upload their own periodically, that it just isn't some pool of random icons to choose from.

So what they need is a pool of random icons to choose from... None that are being used or have been used... Better yet, you get a little red box until you upload an new avatar.. except me and others grandfathered in because well.... Go braves!

notlogical

<< <i>I have found that with time I try to not let the little things in life bother me notlogical. >>



It doesn't bither me, its just confusing sometimes and I was wondering about it.

I didn't know there were so many Mr. Spock's out there!




<< <i>Sam: In reply to your two questions:

1. If you see a certain icon do you think of a certain person? -- Yes
   
2. So if somebody else uses it too do you get those people confused ...? -- Yes

I'm just wondering. -- Me Too! >>




Now that's logical!

Steve27

"speaking of which....Mark tell us where you thought the icon up etc... "


You mean you don't know who Poindexter is?

Stuart

Actually in Mark Feld's case, I think that Coin-Dexter is more appropriate.

SafeCracker

<< <i>When new people join between icon upload days, they have to use what is available. q]

How does one upload a different icon? I can't find out how to do this through help.

Roger

majorbigtime

Many use my icon--OK by me!

relayer

Yes, millions of dollars are lost annually due to duplicate icon use

BECOKA

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<< <i>The guy using Coinguy1s icon should cut it out -

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I second that. >>



I also think this. It is kind of like looking for a book by a certain author just to find out someone else is using the same name. There are usually law suits over this kind of thing.

Also someone is using the same icon I am and it gets confusing when I see posts I did not write.

Myqqy

There were a couple people a while back that were using my icon, but they have since stopped posting.

Mgoodm3- what exactly IS your icon?
I've always wondered, and have thought it reminds me of a ghost...

robertpr

I tried shrinking it in Photoshop so you could upload it as an icon, but for some reason it keeps distorting the image. Maybe someone on here can shrink it better for you???

rgl1345

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Once you load an icon in to the system anyone can use it without your permission.
There is no such thing as "my" icon.
If you have loaded a pic of yourself and want it out of the system, let me know.

Carol

notlogical

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Once you load an icon in to the system anyone can use it without your permission.
There is no such thing as "my" icon.
If you have loaded a pic of yourself and want it out of the system, let me know.

Carol >>




Thanks, I just think it gets confusing. Like when you read through a thread and see the icon I don't always read the name under it so I think of a certain person when I see a certain icon. that's all. I'm glad there are more vulcans. Maybe there won't be so many emotional out bursts in the future.

MrSpud

Maybe next Halloween we should "borrow" someones icon and post in a manner similar to the original owner of the icon. Kind of like a costume party.

pursuitofliberty

Also someone is using the same icon I am and it gets confusing when I see posts I did not write.


Me too ... ocassionally I see my dime and think I wrote something I forgot about ...

also, sometimes I associate a name with an icon such that I don't check to see if that IS the person who's post I'm reading

a039

Mr Spud, you have a great sense of humor! Keep it coming!

notlogical

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I wish I never started this dumb thread.

I have a feeling it going to be a long day in school

CoinHusker

This too shall pass.

notlogical

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Hey, what happened to mr. potato head spock?

garsmith

YES

mgoodm3

Spuck has been brought back.

notlogical

Thanks. (I think?)