Don't You Love it When Friends Use the Same Photo or Avatar

@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
October 1, 2015 9:31am CST
I have noticed that since so many of my friends have migrated from B* that it is very helpful when they use the same name or at least the same photo or avatar to identify themselves. I was going to use my real name on here but decided it would be wise to use a familiar name and photo. My photo is a bit old so think of me as a little greyer than that photo especially since I am letting my hair go natural at the moment. Did you keep your name and photo the same? If not let me know who you are!!
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33 responses
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
1 Oct 15
I wish everybody would keep the same user name and avatar, or at least one or the other. I keep reading posts where people refer to B, and were obviously long time members there, but I haven't a clue who they are.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
1 Oct 15
When you consider the vast membership that Bubblews had and how much material was actually posted there each day, it is not unreasonable that someone could have been there a long time without some of us ever noticing.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 Oct 15
Yes I have the same issue so when I see someone I recognize I follow them right away.. It can be so confusing lol
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
1 Oct 15
@Asylum Yes, but some of those I mentioned act as if they know me.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
1 Oct 15
My account name here is different because I was a member many years ago and didn't make a new account. I haven't decided if that was a mistake or not. But my photo is the same as my other sites, so I think I am recognizable.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
1 Oct 15
My account name dates back many years as well and I made the same decision not to start a new account.
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
1 Oct 15
Who could not recognise that face behind the hair?
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
1 Oct 15
@valmnz Everyone knows it's Veronica Lake. That joke is probably too old for you.
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@GardenGerty (160615)
• United States
1 Oct 15
I keep my pen name, but not necessarily the same photo. I try to always be on the lookout for people I know, but lately a lot of people are changing up their names. Sometimes for good, sometimes just temporarily. I get confused there.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
Yes I look at where they are from and that sometimes triggers a memory but it isn't always easy.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
2 Oct 15
I hate when people change their photo. Because it is easier for me to remember the picture instead of the name.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
I agree it is easier to remember the picture and makes us feel like we really know each other.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
2 Oct 15
@BelleStarr Yes, specially when people have their own photo.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
1 Oct 15
It is nice to see familiar faces here and that way it is like a magnet you are drawn back to each other!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
Yes it has really started to pick . At first I think everyone was a little hesitant but now it is like home.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
1 Oct 15
I have a couple of avatars. A summer and winter one. I just changed to the winter face. I use my real name. Sometimes sites let you have a space between the first and last names and others don't. That's about the only difference.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
1 Oct 15
I have not changed my avatar for some time, although I did have the habit of using seasonal ones in the past. I will probably revert to doing so again now that I am back at Mylot.
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@GardenGerty (160615)
• United States
1 Oct 15
Great to see you here. @Nelda Hoxie
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• United States
1 Oct 15
@GardenGerty it's great to see everyone posting so much and being happy. I followed Hatley over hear and am so glad that I did.
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@sofssu (23662)
2 Oct 15
My name is the same in almost all writing sites.. Here you cannot have a user name with less than 6 characters, hence I had to use two additional characters. I use this names on sites which have these restrictions.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Oct 15
It wouldn't be the same here without you so, so glad the old crowd is back together.
@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
2 Oct 15
YES, I love when they use the same, I have found many of my friends here just because they changed nothing.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
Yes it does make it easier and I see more familiar faces every day.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
2 Oct 15
I have kept my name and photo. I try to use both everywhere I go online if I can.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
It does make it a lot easier hooking up with our friends.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
7 Oct 15
@BelleStarr I think so too. Most of the people from the B site have kept their name in one way or another but there are some that I didn't know who they were until they told me.
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• Canada
2 Oct 15
I'm using the same name and photo. I was going to use an updated photo, but I never take selfies and I don't have many photos of myself. This one is now dated.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Oct 15
My photo is quite old as well, I need to look for a newer one.
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• United States
2 Oct 15
i kept the name, not the pic. 'twas 'avin' one 'f 'those days' when i landed here in disgust 'n'd not the heart to put my sweet mr. jake's photo up anyplace else. i agree though, t'would be grand if'n folks'd not change their names. but, perhaps its their wish to jest start afresh? great pic, btw.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
I am so glad you finally came here, it isn't quite the same but with so many friends here it is starting to feel like home.
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• Canada
2 Oct 15
Who could mistake you for anyone else, Crazyhorseladycx !
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• United States
2 Oct 15
@Sheilamarie78 i reckon i could go plum 'proper' 'n folks'd not 've a clue sure'd be hard'n me though! keepin' up such a persona.
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
2 Oct 15
I kept my real name the same, but changed both of username and avatar. I was DarkAgeProphet, over there. I don't like carrying the same identity from place to place.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
I do recognize you and I know you live in Pa. that is the kind of thing I remember.
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• Canada
2 Oct 15
I didn't recognize you, Morgan. Glad to know who you are.
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
2 Oct 15
@Sheilamarie78 A few others recognized me when I came over, but that's because I'd been just talking to them just before.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
1 Oct 15
Oops. I changed my username, and put a slightly different avatar on my profile, but, someone said they recognized me straight away, guess I have some messages to send out.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
I did recognize you right off as well but I think the South Africa helped me. I tend to notice where people are from. I am glad you are here.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
2 Oct 15
@BelleStarr , thank goodness you recognized me. I do not want to be freaking people out. Thank you, I am glad you are here too. :-)
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• United States
1 Oct 15
I kept mine the same so it would be easier to connect with familiar faces here
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
Thank you and I know exactly who you are :)
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@allknowing (135986)
• India
2 Oct 15
I am different at different places. i feel it is my contribution that attracts others to respond and vice versa.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Oct 15
I am sure that it is your contributions that attract people and yes we do go back to the ones we enjoy.
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@allknowing (135986)
• India
3 Oct 15
@BelleStarr No doubt we get tempted to get to those posts from our regulars but there are so many newbies here with great posts.
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
1 Oct 15
I've had the same name for years through many sites. I was going to change my photo when I came here, but I'm glad I stuck with it for now. I too have been appreciating finding familiar faces and names.
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@GardenGerty (160615)
• United States
1 Oct 15
@valmnz It is much nicer than the anonymous green man. we used to see a lot more of that.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 Oct 15
I think that is a good idea. After a while maybe we can all update our photos lolI
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
1 Oct 15
@BelleStarr I've started thinking about it, though mine is less than a year old.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
1 Oct 15
Using the same name is helpful also. It is nice to know who is who!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
I totally agree and I recognized you immediately.
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
2 Oct 15
softbabe44 i like using its that way for different sites and you can always remember your email if you use that they want something a little different to use something that is easy to remember is really easy also
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Oct 15
I only use Belle Starr or my real name but that's just me.
• Vancouver, Washington
4 Oct 15
@BelleStarr i can see your point about the name your using its alot better in some ways
@mom210 (9117)
• United States
1 Oct 15
I kept my name but I did show my photo, there it is of the twins. Even though that is my fav photo of them, it is a little outdated.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
OMG I just realized who you are lol I see you @mom210 So glad you are here.
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• Canada
2 Oct 15
I like seeing your face, Kimberley, though the twins are adorable!
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@mom210 (9117)
• United States
2 Oct 15
@BelleStarr I recognized your name, I was hoping people would recognize my handle I did not think about people not realizing who I was. That is okay, when I start mentioning all these kids they will remember me as that lady with all those kids That is was the locals in my town call me
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@TheHorse (218492)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Oct 15
I'm using one of the photos I used at the other site. I also only changed my name slightly. I look forward to re-connecting, and to meeting some new people as well.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 15
It is really getting populated over here with all our great friends from the other site.