Have you ever changed your myLot avatar?

@markmoney (2868)
Philippines
October 14, 2009 8:25am CST
I have gone for a while and when I came back, I have noticed that a lot of myLotters have changed their avatars. I'm referring to the primary picture we are using which also serves as an identity. I have seen a lot specially those myLotters who used to be part of my myLot life. Even they changed their avatar I can still remember and recognize them by their usernames. Are you one of those who have changed avatar? May I know the reason why? Actually I feel a little bit left behind because I have never changed my avatar since the time I have joined here in myLot. Are you in favor of changing avatar? I know it's not really a big deal. Just wanted to know your side about this. Have a nice day myLotters!
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44 responses
@danitykane (3183)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
Hi MarkMoney, I saw in your profile that you are a member of mylot for about three years. Hmmm, what happen anyway? Did you leave mylot for a while? Anyway I would like to change my avatar a couple of days ago but I got a little lazy doing it, so I stick what I have for now. Maybe next month or next year?! Happy mylotting!
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
Hi! Yes I am already a 3 years member now. In those three years, I think I was been active for only less than a year. After joining and a little participation to discussions, I lost interest and leave myLot for more than 2 years. But after that time, I decided to come back to myLot, I even embraced myLot to the point that I was been addicted to it. But about a month ago, I've been busy with other things and leave again myLot for a while, then just one of these passed days, I returned again. Haha. I feel like going back home because I already gained a lot of friends here, those people who have been always present in my discussions before. Well, about your avatar, for me it's fine. It's a picture of a one fine lady. So I don't see a need for a change. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
Before I respond again, I checked first my profile, and there you are in my friends list already, confirmed. Hehe. Have a nice day! Happy myLotting!
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
awww! hahaha thanks...it made me blushhhh... I'm glad you are finally back and hope you'll add me on your friend list. Thanks!!
@malpoa (1216)
• India
15 Oct 09
I would love to change my avtar. I didnt know one can change the avtar. I wasnt given much option to choose from whenI createdmy account with mylot. Only recently I saw a fellow mylotter change his avtar and then I realised that one can actually change it. I still dont know how to go about it. But i prefer to change it after a while say after I cross a thousand responses may be...
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
Hi! If you will change your mind and opt to change your avatar earlier, then the procedure is you just need to go to preferences located at the upper part of the page, next to your earnings. You can then be able to customize your profile including the uploading of pictures and putting an avatar. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
You're welcome. MyLot is like a community, we should help each other. Have a nice day!
@malpoa (1216)
• India
16 Oct 09
Thank you for letting me know the procedure. I learn new things about mylot and how things work here from people like you. I intend to use this sometime later. Gooday
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
I also have never changed my avatar since joining this site. I just feel that it has already become a part of my online identity here. I dont mind changing it since there was a time when I did consider it a lot. But I decided not to because like I said its my 'face' on myLot. Some touchups and seasonal improvements would be welcome but Im good with my old and original avatar. Yeah, there has been some trend to the avatars these days. I call it the "SmiLey Era" on myLot. Most people opted to have a smiley as their avatars instead of their old ones. These people also change their avatars as to what mood they're in or what they're doing at present so it kinda still is their online identity at present time. You only have to look at their smiley avatars and you'd know what they were up to. Its all fun and great, amusing at times but I prefer to keep my old avatar. Watching others change theirs keeps me entertained and curious.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
Me too, as of now, I have no intention to change my avatar. Just like what you said, it serves as our identity here, people know and recognize us through our avatars. Changing avatar may let them think that we are a different person. So the connection will be gone and we need to build it again. But I'm not against those people who change their avatar, as long as we are comfortable with it, it's good. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
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@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
Good thing that there are those who already have established a name for themselves that most people know them by their usernames rather than their avatar. The new comers can just recognize them by their avatars at first but as time goes on that they become active here in the site they will notice more of people's usernames than their avatars. I also have nothing against changing avatars. Its just a matter of preference.^_^ You're most welcome and happy myLotting to you too.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
15 Oct 09
I have only changed mine once because my original one was a picture from my blog of a Buddha sitting under the Bodhi Tree but it led to a lot of people asking me whether I am a Buddhist which I’m not although I have an interest in the faith and I liked that particular picture. I changed it to a cat because I am a cat lover from way back and it took my image away from religion.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
I think your avatar change is good. I haven't noticed the change actually in your avatar, because at the time I've known you, you were already using that avatar. Seeing your avatar can really tell that you really like cat. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
16 Oct 09
That's me, the cat lover! You're welcome!
• India
15 Oct 09
i have changed my avtaar few days back. Whenever i found any of my good snap in good pose, i try to change my avtaar. I cannot change my avtaar all the time because have to use net in cafe or from friends house.So all the time it is not possible to change avtaar. In mylot i always use my real avtaar. Yes i like cartoon or good icture.My recent picture i like most that is why when it was in my mail , i changed it. What do you think about my new avtaar. After returnig sucha long time, it is obvious you would find lots of changes in mylot. have a nice time. Cheers Ranvir
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
For me, it's better to use your real picture as avatar. You will get more connection with others. They will be able to know how you really look like. But using a cartoon character or icon is also good, specially if it's cute and attractive. But avatar is not really a big deal, you should use what you are comfortable with. What I can say about your current avatar is it's nice, it shows the real you. Yes, I have seen changes in my return, I also see new myLotters. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
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• India
16 Oct 09
It is my pleasure to get your comment on my response. I like your type of person who comment on response. Is it your regular habbit or your are return after long break, so you are showing your gratitude. But anyways whatever may be reason i like your attitude towards respondent. In picture you can see real me. And i am hudred percent (100%) agree with you. I am also attracted towards cartoon charater.Child within me is still alive to enjoy chartoon character. Real avtar is already give us clear idea about opposite personality.Have a nice time. Cheers Ranvir
@vathsala30 (3732)
• India
15 Oct 09
Hi markmoney Nice to see you back in Mylot family as we all missed you a lot really. As far as my avatar is concerned, I never changed it and no intentions of changing it as i like my avatar most. it is cute as well. The reason for others changing their avatar may be because, they liked their new avatar more than the existing one.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
Hi! Thank you for acknowledging my return in a sweet way. Actually I feel like coming back home. I also missed you guys and so glad that you still know me and recognized my presence. Yes, your avatar is really cute. It's a very cute cat. There's no doubt that you opted to stick with it. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
Oh, did I? Haha. Thank you for refreshing my mind. I'm glad I did helped you before. Take care of yourself always ok. Happy myLotting!
• India
16 Oct 09
How can I forget you? You are the person who has sent me the first friend request immediately after I joined Mylot and helped me retrieving the images from my profile page. you are my best friend ever and I love and like and respect all my friends who helped me in times of crisis
@Capsicum (1444)
• United States
15 Oct 09
I got tired, of my hot peppers .So I used a expression of myself ! I love to belly dance and vintage dresses.So I felt the change appropriate . I am pretty sure everyone still knows its me. Some change it a lot making it hard to see who they really are.I think I will stick with this one. How about you ? Have you thought about changing? Ah heck give it a try!!!
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
17 Oct 09
Yes, I agree that your avatar really suited you. Even you changed your avatar, I can still recognized you because I more remember your username than your avatar. Your username is not hard to memorize, and it's good. Me, changing, hmmm.. maybe. I'm not sure yet. Hehe. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
15 Oct 09
The avatar to me is only a representative icon that a human exist. I have used the same avatar since I joined mylot though in the process, I have "upgraded" the avatar from a static to a dynamic one, just for some "life".
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
It's a nice idea to make your avatar dynamic. I think animated avatar is more attractive and it gives more life. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
14 Oct 09
I changed mine while you were away My other one was used by someone else and it didn't feel right after that so I found one that was very similar, same situation and reflects me just as well as the other one did.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
Hi mysdianait! Yes, your avatar change is one of several that I have noticed. Actually I like more the old one, I missed it. Hehe. Maybe I just used to see it as your identity, and it's cuter actually. But since you have changed it and have a new one, I just need a little adjustment and I'm sure I will like the new one too. It's too bad that someone else used your avatar. But what important is it's still you, the one who possesses a great personality. No one can steal that. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
14 Oct 09
Someone called the old one 'the yellow peril'. This one has been referred to as the 'yellow blob'... so I assume that's an improvement As you say, it's still me underneath and that hasn't changed
@taztheone (1721)
• India
15 Oct 09
An avatar is our recognition in myLot. Many people recognize us by the pic & not by the name alone. So a constant avatar always helps to get recognition. Happy Lotting
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
Yes I agree. We can easily be recognize by our avatar. So sticking with what we have is better. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@doryvien (2284)
• United States
15 Oct 09
Hi Markmoney, I changed my avatar 3 times (if I remember it right) since my joining here. First was a picture of my son with bubbles around. Then I saw a cute little girl cartoon style, but I used it only for 1 day, found I didn't like it, so I switched back to the old one. When September came I decided I should go with the festive mood, we all know in the Philippines Christmas starts with the "ber" months. So I am now using my son's picture clad in Santa Claus' outfit.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
Hi! You have a great idea in making your avatar seasonal. I think you will stick with it until the early part of January or after three kings. That's a nice avatar actually. Advance Merry Christmas! Hehehe. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
I often change my avatar,for whatever reason,...uhmnn...i just like it. I like changing my avatar every now and then,if i may not mistaken,i often change my avatar almost once a month ...
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
I see. Maybe you consider avatar as an accessory. And you want to be stylist and trendy. That's good actually. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
not as an accessory for sure...but maybe..i don't want to be remembered easily
@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
hi there MM, you have been away so long, what happen?? i have been changing my avatar every next two days.. i just love to change them all the time, it feels so good looking to a different pictures..
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
17 Oct 09
Hi! Yes, I've been out for quite a long time. I've been busy with other things including work and business. But myLot is still in my heart, when I returned, I feel like going back home. MyLot is really a great place on the net, with many good people and discussions. It's really also good to have changes in avatar time after time, especially if you are comfortable doing it. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@EARLZHAN (934)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
I have change my avatar for three times. The avatar the I am using now represents my what I am in and out. It is very simple and I think only the person who knows me deeply can tell while I am using this kind of avatar now. If I'm gonna have a business someday I will make a logo the same with my avatar.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
Hmmn.. in my point of view seeing your avatar, what comes to my mind is you are an outgoing person. Maybe you like going out and exploring. Also, it reminded me of a clothing brand "hang ten". I hope you will be a successful businessman someday. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
• United States
15 Oct 09
I believe I've been a member now for about three years and not only have I not changed my avatar, it may be the only photo I have. I might just go to that other site with "my" in it and throw some on my profile.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
Oh, that's a very long time of being inactive. Actually I am also more than 3 years now. I was been inactive for about 2 years. I also haven't change my avatar. It's good that you came back to myLot. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@xParanoiax (6987)
• United States
15 Oct 09
I change mine maybe...once a year on here. More often on forums. Less often on my favorite blog site, xanga, because people do tend to recognize me by my avatars there. It depends what works for you, I think. This is just what works for me.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
I'm happy that it works for you. At least you don't change avatar too often as it will really be difficult for other myLotters to recognize you. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@irishmist (3814)
• United States
15 Oct 09
No i have never changed my avatar since I joined. I really never feel the need to change it.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
The avatar we should use is the one we are comfortable with. I can see that you are really comfortable with your current avatar and will stick to it. That's good actually. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@jambi462 (4576)
• United States
15 Oct 09
No I don't believe that I have. I know that I changed it from the default picture that you start off with to the picture I currently have now. Now that I saw this post though maybe it's time for a change.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
Yes, you can change it if you feel uncomfortable with it anymore. We have the option to change and choose another avatar. I hope it will work for you and the change will be for the better. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@saisakth (77)
• India
15 Oct 09
hi friend, for past one week only i am using this mylot.. i wont change any avatars till now
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
When the time comes that you already like to change your current avatar, just go to preferences located at the top of this page, the one next to your earnings. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@dzimiie (32)
• Canada
15 Oct 09
I still don't have a avatar but if I had one I would be changing it once every 2 weeks because I would get bored of my picture being display everywhere. So I stick with the one that mylot has gave me it is that bad, but I haven't saw a lot of people changing their avatars, maybe because I am new and getting use to know everyone avatars.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
15 Oct 09
Yes you can change your avatar anytime. Maybe at this moment, you are still choosing what avatar to use. I know one of these days you will be able to put an avatar too. We are excited to see it. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!