is replacing my avatar with my real picture safe?

Answer 1

Not something I would suggest doing, no.......


Why not work up your Avatar to where you LIKE IT? :)

Perhaps best to just think of the overall impression...???

;) Myself, I believe what makes the BEST avatar is when the individual achieves a fairly-good in-depth self-portrait: I honestly worked HARD to CHOOSE the best options where mine WOULD be! :D

[I am honestly even MORE blue in my DL pic.]

Mine turned out to be an internal self-portrait combined with an external one--it looks like the sum of my self: philosophical, medical, all components considered, an image of the inadequately-breathing dead, a way of being honest with myself in regard to my overall health picture, a coping mechanism in its way [just like my nick, I think they make a good match]. ;)

I think that is the BEST way to reflect one's overall look, if one does in fact capture the WHOLE of one's *look*--looking outside AND INSIDE, the honest facts of their lives.

In that sense, I believe my avatar is a declaration that I am at peace with myself, my life, my fate, which is a gift I would wish for anyone on the path to happiness. :)


I think overall the avatar system is fun, light-hearted, and I actually appreciate the somewhat entertaining way to express my more macabre reality. ;)

I mean, where else can you find such a *cute* way to visually express that I have lost my ever-lovin' mind than that pic showing me there holding my head after it's gone and rolled off? ;)

I also appreciate that it gives ALL users the chance to sort through what they value, how they perceive themselves, how they wish to appear vs how they DO actually appear...what they hope to see in the mirror vs reality...whether they like ALL their components...whether they like THEMSELVES...key factors brought to light by your excellent question--THANKS! :D

Answer 2

precise right down to my overly drained Mommy of young little ones ponytail and clever clothing and glasses (lost time and staying power for contacts years in the past). Spirtually speaking, in a fashion i assume, my avatar is plenty greater perky than i think each and daily as i'm carrying the burdens of on a regular basis life. (merely like definitely everyone else right here!) i think of my sprit is perkier than my mortal self!

Answer 3

It's up to you but don't put it if you'd be upset if it's copied as lots of people are stealing people's pictures now, both on this site and on 360

Answer 4

I have never put my real picture up because it is so easy for someone to copy it and use it for their own purposes. All they need to do is right click and "Save as". It's as good as gone.

Answer 5

Ask Edna Bambrick.

Answer 6

see how i lok at it is ask your self do you think it is safe do you want other people to look at you....i do it all the time people dont like my pic they can close there eyes for all i care that is my pic i should feel safe putting it on my own display.

Answer 7

That depends, if you are a little 6 year old, NO...if you are a 20 year old with lots of muscles or somethig...OKAY, but not a good idea.

Answer 8

go to my 360 page. I put my real pic on there. No problems so far

Answer 9

I had mine for a day and got it out after seeing what was happening around here.

Answer 10

not safe.......... but if you really want to put your pics on, have it your way...what could they possibly do to your picture, just edit paste it to someone else body and post it and other things... no harm done.