Does it drive you crazy when other members use your avatar?

RedneckHB

Recently there have been 3 or 4 new members who are using my icon. I get confused when I see posts with my icon and I dont remember writing it.

Perhaps I should just be happy that others deem my icon attractive.

66RB

mayhaps so Cohodk...I've been confused lately as well.

Well, more confused than 'normal'

LeeG

If it confuses you, just think how we feel

lablover

I can't say I get confused, but it does tick me off, somewhat. My avatar is one of my dog's and it clearly identifies me. I see it as my own, but do understand when you upload the image to the PCGS server it becomes public domain and available. It would be nice however if PCGS made it possible to keep your own uploads private.

dan8402

I used another person's avatar for a while, and there were 3-4 other people using it as well. I couldn't upload mine for almost a month after I joined, then i missed the upload day for 3-4 months in a row. But, I think I would be happy if someone chose my coin.

cladking

Even if I had my own unique one it wouldn't bother me.

I've used only two and both were in use and the first users were gracious enough to never say a word about it.

How could I complain?

Bochiman

Nope. Once uploaded publicly (anywhere) I figure it is fair game.
I do have to do doubletakes sometimes when I see my first one I uploaded (Gold 1oz "Year of the Monkey") as I saw it again today and wonder if that is one of my original posts or someone else nowadays.

I figure it's all cool anyway (though, that is certainly one of the reasons I would NEVER upload any photo that I felt a personal attachment to...me/my kid/family/etc)

cointime

I have never uploaded one myself and I have been using the Ohio State flag for quite some time now. If I had uploaded one of my own, I don't think It would bother me if someone else used it

hughesm1

No.

mgoodm3

I don't like it.

BECOKA

It bugs me. I also get confused when I see reponses I don't remember typing and then notice it is one of two other people using it. My Avatar is from one of my prized half eagles that I uploaded myself.

I understand that the Avatars are public but one the new people realize a board veteran is using the Avatar they should look for something else, I almost feel like I need to change now.

Cladiator

I recently saw that not only is someone using my current one but another person is using an old one I made and loaded. I think it's kinda cool.

eyoung429

Somewhat flattering....My jewelry 1913 S type 1 has been used a couple of times and we even have 1 member who still uses it!


Just don't use my clipped birdie!!!!

flaminio

Somebody just started using my old "Blunt" avatar. I guess I should be flattered, but actually I can't see any reason why someone would pick that one.

shirohniichan

I know what you mean. Mine just says "me."

speety

I am using CoinJP's old icon, but i asked permission first I wouldn't mind if someone used my avatar, but i have to learn how to upload one first...

WillieBoyd2

I'm not sure that Max would allow it.

Smittys

I don't mind means I had a good one.....
Now where is that guy that's using mine....

NeoStar

I wouldn't mind if somebody else uses mine...as long as they don't mind that I put my name on it when I made it...

MarineEAS1999

Another member is/was using mine.

It only annoys me because every time I see
it in a thread I think its me.

Other than that I'm ok with it.

Barndog

I found it on PCGS' site, so it really isn't mine

Pentimento

The person using the Flaminio blunt really threw me off today.

TomB

For some reason, the one I have used since Day One has never been popular...

Stuart

<=== There are a couple of wannabe's using mine.

I take it as a compliment, although it can sometimes get a bit confusing -- sort of like seeing your reflection in a mirror.

LouisCamp

I am thankful to who ever loaded the one I use.

Lou

combatmailman

Only using this one till next upload date which is the 15th of March i believe. Hope it does not belong to someone else, if it does sorry.

Stuart

Lou: Your avatar looks like a purple colored version of trozau's signature icon of Pistrucci's St. George slaying the dragon:

Darin

No, mainly I feel sorry for them that they're not any smarter than me and don't know how to put a picture there to replace the red x.

MacCrimmon

Not at ALL!!!!

ricko

Amazing.. can we find anything else - however small and inconsequential - to worry about? Get a life... Cheers, RickO

dogwood

Interesting, as yesterday upon registering, I struggled to pick one of the many avatars that were offered. I kept thing " these all seem to belong to people". I chose the PCGS coin mix that I remember seeing on their welcome book. It looks generic, but until I can find a way to upload a pix of Milo my Boston Terrier, I guess I'm stuck being nondescript.

RedneckHB

<< <i>Not at ALL!!!! >>



LOL.

I actually liked your old one better.

Bochiman

To all those that it bothers when someone else uses their icons......I will be using your icons shortly

LALASD4

Can't worry about things that I can't control.

Preussen

I guess I'm a bit slow, because when I first registered it never dawned on me that the avatars might belong to someone else . I quickly made my own when I learned that I was using someone else's. -Preussen

dtkk49a

I use my own avatar. At least 2 other people use it. I don't think they are "wannabes". Its not important to me.

percyb

<< <i>I guess I'm a bit slow, because when I first registered it never dawned on me that the avatars might belong to someone else . I quickly made my own when I learned that I was using someone else's. -Preussen >>



I must be using someone elses avatar. How did you upload yours?

richardshipp

I got confused when I saw other "John Wayne's" so I loaded and use this one because I don't anyone else would use it.

It is by A. Saint Gaudens though.

dpoole

The trick is to find a gorgeous, distinctive, elegant avatar that nobody else cares about.

droopyd

Sorry - avatar pops up as an available option when you first register. I'll be happy to change it when I have a moment.

JoeLewis

Since I ALWAYS miss the few hours on the 15th to upload my own I guess I'll always be using someone else's pic

RedneckHB

<< <i>Sorry - avatar pops up as an available option when you first register. I'll be happy to change it when I have a moment. >>



Dont be sorry. I find it flattering. I just get confused easily in my old age.

Gemini

The clichéd phrase, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” was coined, (no pun intended) to somehow validate copying but I usually associate someones longtime used avatar with the person who first started using it. I would really like to see everyone with their own identity.

spotthedog

I'm using one called "puking pumpkin".I'm new here,and I did wonder about the choices available for avatars.It did seem obvious that these avatars were at some point created by users,not PCGS.I saw a thread where one member congratulates another for their new avatar.I read further,and discovered that the 15 of each month is when a new avatar can be uploaded.I will read further now on this thread to find out when,where,how.Thanks

MadMarty

No one ever uses mine!!! I don't know why???

TOMCATTOM

I feel honored when one of my brother/sister Marines uses mine. We are all one big family. Semper Fi

cohocorp

yea, and when they use the first 4 letters of my user id.

pb2y

How do you add a custom avatar????????

fcloud

I love it when I see someone using one I uploaded!

mommam17

I started using Pam`s puppy and hoped she didn`t mind. The puppy looked exactly like mine and I couldn`t resist. Pam did say she was flattered so everyone is happy!

GTOster

Nobody ever Uses Mine
Paul