when searching for questions to answer, do you look at the avatar?

Question

I don't mean the familiar ones... we all search out and answer our contact's questions.
I'm talking about on the regular question board - do you always look at the avatar of the question you are answering? Or do you just read the question and determine to answer it without looking at the avatar?
ps..this is sort of a poll,but I'd be interested to know what your thoughts are as well.

Answer 1

never!!
I read the questions until I find one that interest me, and after I read the complete question, I then decide to answer it or not.
I used to answer as many questions as I could, now I am much more selective.

Answer 2

I read the question and determine if I want to answer it, but I find the avatar or image to be interesting - and sometimes revealing about the asker - like I'm an American and so am proud to have the US Flag as my background. That doesn't mean every American should do the same - just that it likely reveals that I'm an American.

Answer 3

I admit, I do look at the avatar; I think it gives a hint about the person and what spirit they are asking the question in. I've seen some ostensibly serious questions that I have shied away from answering because the avatar appeared offensive.

Answer 4

I usually just look at the question. I look at the avatar only as an afterthought. After all, there is nothing personal about all of this. Besides, some people change their avatars so often it is hard to keep up.

Answer 5

nope. If i'm looking for questions..then i'll look only at the question. I might pass up a lot of interesting Qs otherwise
Half the time I dont even look at the avatars

Answer 6

Just as Jack, I do look to see if the question is a sincere one based on the avatar(eg.a sarcastic question meant to rile up a group). A name will usually tip me off.

Answer 7

I read the question.... then give an answer... I hardly ever look at the avatar

Answer 8

Sure, I look at the avatar as well as the user name--depending on those two things, I may also look at how long they've been a member. (If I think it's a troll, I move on.)

Answer 9

i felt strong gravitational forces to the peanut lying before me ... i couldnt resist ... im kinda with jackb on this one .. i mostly look at the question but if the avatar is blank or somewhat "dark" or offensive it will either effect my answer or i wont answer ..

Answer 10

Yes, I look for an avatar, and if there isn't one I know it's a despicable character and I don't answer.

Also I never read the question.
Well maybe a little.