Should I change my Avatar?

I have kept my lovely blue dragon since I joined MyLot and have no plans to change him. I wouldn't want to put a photograph of myself up here, I don't take a good picture - lol

I'd like to see a current photo. If someone is going to use a photo of themselves as an avatar, I'm assuming they want people to see the person with whom they are discussing. I think the right thing to do is to use a photo of whom you are now. Of course, if you use a baby photo or something similarly definitive then the meaning of the avatar changes entirely. I prefer not to use my photograph.

I liked your new photo and I think, you will be recognised no matter what. I do change in between on request but then being a nostalgic person I keep coming back to the original.

Hey, I noticed you changed your avatar!! nice one!! I was going to say in this discussion that you should...I try to update mine every so often but it's a matter of finding a decent pic of myself...It's also about time I changed my avatar here lol.. I will still recognise you - mainly by your userid until I get used to your new avatar :)

I think I've had 3 different pictures since i joined... maybe 4. the one i have now it the latest photo of me in existence. I may go back to my penguin one or wait till I change my hair again. I think you should post your new photo in this discussion to see if we recognise you. Looking forward to seeing your red mohawk =o)

Dear my friend. Just do what you want. Or on the other side, there is some one who is important for you that you are afraid they don't know u? Don't worry. You will still be that RawBill1 whatever how often you changed your display. Take care.

i love to change my avatar but not everyday. only if i feel i need to, to suit the mood i have or the weather in here. i am not particular in avatars but with the name and the personality of the user.

I am late in responding as usual and I see that you’ve already changed your avatar. I like the new one, you can see your face better. This is my second avatar and I don’t feel like changing it just yet, I probably will when I come across a picture that I like. It is refreshing to have a change every now and again. I have photos of myself on other sites but the cat is unique to MyLot and I like that.

I do not think we are friends here, and I do not recall following any of your posts. However it is generally accepted that you should keep your portrait up to date. For some reason people, more on dating sites though, people get irate over outdated pictures. The avatars here on myLot are quite small unfortunately, someone should ask to have them a little larger. They seem so tiny on the new big screen monitors available now. I do not have my pic here but do on Facebook and another site I post to and I am due for another self portrait.

Hi rawbill, that's ok. It make's you recognize by others by just looking at your picture. Its not bad at all because its like a company logo. Changing it may confuse others at first, but it would just be fine if you do so. I also change the pictures I have on my profiles on different social sites so as to update others how I look lols.

Hi, i never tend to change my avatar with a regular interval. I am a member here for a year and changed my avatar for four times. Two were myself (including this one) and next two were something else. I think u r fine with this one. Take care.

I haven't changed my avatar just because I am too lazy to do so . Avatars describe yourself, so if you're going to feel more confortable using a new one, go for it! You will keep the same username, so I bet people will be able to recognize you

Of course you CAN change it if you want... That's mainly because I don't even know you, and I don't LOVE your avatar... Remember, it's your choice whether to do it or not... Happy myLotting everyone

Its fine to be branded and all, but if that picture is 3 years old then it really isnt the current you. i mean if youre 53 instead of 50 that is one thing, but if youre in your twenties you change so much over 3 years that it would be smart to brand yourself again once a year or so. just think of guys like lebron james and kobe bryant in the nba...they changed their jersey numbers so that they could sell more jerseys. new is better from time to time

Avatars have become our trademark of sort. I will of course still recognize you by looking at your username. No problem with me. I have changed my avatar several times for the 4 years I am here.

Will we still recognise you? It's not the package but the contents that count I chnaged mine last year when someone else decided to use the one that I was using at that time. This one is very similar to the one I had then. It is just a bit more active than before but i am still me

Sure, I'd recognize you. How many RawBills are there? I change mine every so often. When I find one I really like, I stick with it a long time...

Hi Rawbill, you could change it if you want it, we all will soon get used to your new avatar .. well as for me, i don't want to change mine, although i might, if i begin to find it boring.. have a nice day Rawbill

Hi Rawbill, That's a good idea friend. maybe this time for your new avatar, you can already face the camera so we can see you! branding is fine but if you feel like changing your avatar it's your decision. now, i am excited to see your new avatar!

Hiya, well if it's any consolation my Avatar is nearly 2 years old (how time flies) but I can't change it because 1) there are no others on my computer and 2) I'm not very photogenic!