This thread gives me an excuse to point out something that I noticed long ago (but haven't because I know it sounds ridiculous), and that's that one's avatar affects how I view that person.
For example, (and I use this cuz Tachi's a mate and I doubt he'll take offense), but Tachi's old Amber Evans avatar had a
very innocent look to her, so innocent that I unconsciously attributed that characteristic
on him as well. The Jodie Marsh avatar and the one he's got now (sorry, I don't recognize her) look much more worldly and sophisticated, and once again I think I've transferred those attributes to it's owner. Crazy, but true... and I've actually done the same with other people.
:o