Mom! She took my....

Believe me I can understand not being happy with it but when you are just using a picture that can be found anywhere it might happen. It's an image I have on my computer actually as well. It happens to be one I like :) If it was a unique one I could see where you'd be really upset. Where it was one you made yourself or someone made for you type thing.

Don't be mad dragonstar13. You can still find a unique avatar. Trust me! I suggest if you want to have a unique avatar, try to upload your own picture ;).

Hi, I know how you feel. I found that someone has the same avatar and I thought oh well I didn't copy hers or she didn't know I had it too so I just don't let it bother me. I have been using this avatar for along time.

Well i have never had that problem with someone stealing my avatar. But i would have a real problem is someone did seeing as how it is my mug shot lol. But to me if you had it first then i would consider myself as being very rude to use the same one there are many out there dont have to take someone elses. And that was unique to you to me it is wrong.

Aw, sorry about that. I've heard of that happening to people and other than to ride your wake I can't see the purpose of ripping off an avatar. I know they say mimicry is a form of flattery, but at the same time, it's a little bit annying, isn't it?

Since it's a generic picture I guess it's ok for someone to do that but from a moral standpoint I don't think it's a very nice thing to do. With all there is to choose from and even be able to make on our own I don't see why anyone would have to take someone else's avatar. I find it hard to believe it's just a fluke since I know I've seen it on mylot quite often.

i can understand your feelings completely... i will be very upset as well if somebody steal my avatar... stealing is still stealing no matter what it is... i am sorry that you have to experience it... i hope you can report the user to the admin and they will do something to the user... cheer up and take care...

where did it come from in the first place maybee that person just accesed the same place and didnt even know it was yours why be upset any thing we have do or post on here is worth at the most 2c why let it bother you?

My opinion isn't going to quite fit your situation and in all reality it might not even be fair. Since apparently your avatar is common (I guess?) I would just chalk it up to "great minds think alike", definitely annoying though but a good excuse to get a new and even more interesting one. BUT if someone stole MY avatar I would be pitching a fit! I would be letting that person know that they had better change their avatar. I'm sure I would sound worse than a 3 year old who dropped her popsicle but oh well! My avatar is extremely special and personal to me and I don't want to change it or have anyone else using it. But I also recognize that that may not be a fair reaction since I am the one that put it out there to potentially get used by someone else.

Sorry that this happened to you. I know that most people pick their avatars with great care, to reflect a specific part of their personality. We know there are people who don't think twice about stealing others stuff, whether it is avatars or actual posts, lots of that going on here on MyLot.

You seem to be an artistic and unique individual, who shouldn't be copied. some people who are new here don't understand that noone wants their stuff, especially avatars stolen or hijacked. You desere to have your own stuff. Best of luck finding a new avatar that expresses your personality to others.