Steve B
08-16-2008, 06:43 AM
I noticed that I was one of the only regular posters on this board that didn't have a little picture next to their name. So, I figured I should fix that and take yet another step toward joining the 21st century.
I've been bugged by the word "Avatar" and didn't really know for sure what it meant. I actually avoided finding out on purpose, because I suspected it was a term made up for the computer and internet world (I also don't like the word "Blog"). I was right - I looked up the definition (via the internet, of course). For any other cavemen out there like me, here is the definition.
"An avatar (abbreviations include av ,and avi and "avvie") is a computer user's representation of himself or herself, whether in the form of a three-dimensional model used in computer games,[1] a two-dimensional icon (picture) used on Internet forums and other communities,[2][3] or a text construct found on early systems such as MUDs. It is an “object” representing the embodiment of the user. The term "avatar" can also refer to the personality connected with the screen name, or handle, of an Internet user."
O.K. - so after several attempts at re-sizing you can all see my avatar. It's an icon that I use in my advertising (it's on the side of my van for instance). It represents a dog enjoying the freedom and security he gets after having one of my fences installed.
Anyone else want to share the significance of their avatar (now that I decided to embrace this word I'll probably overuse it for a while!)?
P.S. - it warmed my heart to see that "Blog" got caught in the spell check of this internet forum. Perhaps it isn't really a word yet!
I've been bugged by the word "Avatar" and didn't really know for sure what it meant. I actually avoided finding out on purpose, because I suspected it was a term made up for the computer and internet world (I also don't like the word "Blog"). I was right - I looked up the definition (via the internet, of course). For any other cavemen out there like me, here is the definition.
"An avatar (abbreviations include av ,and avi and "avvie") is a computer user's representation of himself or herself, whether in the form of a three-dimensional model used in computer games,[1] a two-dimensional icon (picture) used on Internet forums and other communities,[2][3] or a text construct found on early systems such as MUDs. It is an “object” representing the embodiment of the user. The term "avatar" can also refer to the personality connected with the screen name, or handle, of an Internet user."
O.K. - so after several attempts at re-sizing you can all see my avatar. It's an icon that I use in my advertising (it's on the side of my van for instance). It represents a dog enjoying the freedom and security he gets after having one of my fences installed.
Anyone else want to share the significance of their avatar (now that I decided to embrace this word I'll probably overuse it for a while!)?
P.S. - it warmed my heart to see that "Blog" got caught in the spell check of this internet forum. Perhaps it isn't really a word yet!