"Avatars" in Common......Anyone notice who has picked your own Avatar?

[KoKo]

What's kind of fun about "new DU" is noticing who picks what Avatars, to me. Since many of us couldn't figure out how to do our own gif's or figure out how to host something we liked, some of us were always "naked" posters with no cute graphics or profound signature lines. NOW we have AVATARS, and many of us have figured out with much help how to include a sig. line so we are now "clothed."

However, what's interesting is the "Avatars in Common." I'm finding many DU'ers whose posts I always make a point to read (even if I don't reply on a thread) have now picked MY Avatar! Or, maybe I picked THEIRS. Whatever......it seems DU'ers that I feel I have something in common with also are sharing my Avatar!

Anyone else in the part of our "formerly naked, computer challenged group" here on DU, notice "Avatars in Common?"

[ZenLefty]

1. Forkboy picked my Avatar

But my sig line is cooler. ;-)

[KoKo]

4. Well, ZenLefty.......you were one of those Cool folks I was talking about!

Just look at your graphics! Here I am with my little DU donated Avatar.......sigh.......:-( ( too sad......you shame me)

[Catch22Dem]

2. Have seen a few of the same one I use

How many DUers are using the SWA Service Medal? I've seen several Vietnam Service Medals as well. Personally, I'd like to see some more medals. Let the lurking freepers know a lot of us are former or active duty military.

When I tell someone I'm ex-military, they are temporarily stunned by my hatered of all things republican. Makes me smile.

:dem:

[KoKo]

5. catch 22, could you explain more about the "service medals?" I didn't

know what that avatar was.......sorry....I really didn't......so it would be interesting for you to explain more about it.

[Catch22Dem]

7. No prob

The medal/ribbon is what you wear on your chest. I received the Southwest Asia Service Medal which is what is in my avatar.

Others, like DemoTex (I think) are sporting the Vietnam Service Medal. Which is this one:

They just mean you served in that theater of operation during a specified period of time.

[MoonGod]

13. Service Ribbons...

Armed Forces Volunteer Service

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WWII

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Korea

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Vietnam

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Persian Gulf

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Kosovo

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Global War on Terrorism

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Bronze Star

[KoKo]

22. Thanks, I never knew one could tell the theater of service from the

ribbons. Maybe someday someone will post pictures of all of them and how to read the bars on the ribbons.

[MoonGod]

26. All of the ones that are avail on DU are listed above...

... plus I added the bronze star...

Here's a pretty comprehensive list w/links to images, though...

http://militaryclothing.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Shelf/ASP/Hierarchy/050W.html

[KoKo]

39. Okay......so this is the "true meaning" of "Stars and Bars????????"

DU is downloading so slowly I couldn't get all the posts......but still looking for the "code" to this for
"Bars".........not of the "drinking variety."

LOL's ;-)

[HawkerHurricane]

46. Two meanings I know of...

1. US Air Force markings of a White Star in a Blue Circle with a Red and White Bar on either side was called a 'Star and Bars'.

2. Confederate Battle Flag was called the "Stars and Bars".

[KoKo]

41. Many Thanks Moon God....I am missing many of my Father-in-Law's Medals

from WWII and Korea......so this site is helpful in finding those medals which are missing....and I truly loved my FIL.........too much...........so I want to go back and search him......when the rest of his family wants to ......forget....

:-)'s

[Catch22Dem]

35. The bars

The bars on the ribbons don't mean anything. Every ribbon has to be unique, that's all. Now, you'll sometimes find devices on ribbons like an oak leaf cluster or a "V" or something. You can look at the link Moongod provided to learn about that.

[MoonGod]

14. Yeah... my g/f's father is a WWII vet...

... and we hit it off pretty quickly 'cuz we both hate Bush/Republicans and like the Lakers.

[Rhiannon12866]

32. I think that this is an excellent idea

Unlike the Bush* currently occupying the White House, only someone who has served and experienced war first-hand, can understand what the young Americans he's currently deploying all over the world are facing. I heard that the founder of the ``human shield'' organization that was in Iraq at the start of the war is a former Marine who served in the ``first'' Gulf War. He said that he had seen enough killing.

If you hate all things republican, you might get a kick out of this flash animation. I just played it yesterday for a friend's dad who is a veteran of WWII!

http://www.ericblumrich.com/ihr.html

[HawkerHurricane]

40. In honor of my fellow vets

I have changed my avatar to the 'War On Terrorism' ribbon. I am also qualified for the Southwest Asia (Persian Gulf) with 2 stars (multiple awards), but since I missed Gulf War I (I was on shore duty), I feel the War on Terror ribbon is more appropriate for me.

[WindRavenX]

3. I've seen a lot of donkey avs...

..but not the one I have. I chose this avatar because it shows a kicking donkey- 'cause I kick ass ;-)
I expect anyone else to pick it may also be like me in that respect: spunky, loud, and a kick-ass-and-take-names gurl like me.
Or maybe I'm wishfully thinking :)

[starroute]

6. I started off with Starry Night as well

But it seemed so popular that I switched a few hours later to the dragon, which I like a lot. I think it's very elegant, and only a few other people seem to use it -- notably The Magistrate and Dweller. I'm comfortable with that.

[KoKo]

9. It's neat......do you have something in common with Magistrate and Dweller

That's what I was getting at. Wondering if some of us who have been here are finding that we picked "Avatars" in common with folks we might find we have posted with for a long time on DU.........and respect for their opinions.....

[dweller]

55. and speaking for myself, and i'm sure

the Magistrate would agree, i am comfortable with you too, starroute, sharing the dragon avatar.

calmly sleeping, with the pearl in its claws,

dp


great thread KoKo01, i've been curious too.

[sasquatch]

8. Alot of people have been using my avator

because they're Ohioans and love the flag because it is unique

[SmileyBoy]

10. There's a recent new member who's using "mine".

I forgot the username, but it was pretty disappointing seeing another happy broccoli on there. Just trying to do my best at being unique. Oh well....

[lazarus]

11. several are using mine

What's funny about that is that it really is mine. I asked for a biohazard gif when we first started testing.

:evilgrin:

[RMJ]

12. Well, I think you have very good taste

I picked it because...well, I kind of identify with how I imagine Van Gogh felt when he painted it...knowing that there is beauty out there just beyond your reach. He couldn't see the stars when he painted Starry Night.

[Nikia]

30. I agree

It was one of the poster prints that I hung in my college dorm room all four years of college too. I also sympathize with Van Gough as an emotionally troubled artist (I write short stories and such).

[MercutioATC]

15. Who's is the Darwinfish?

I have that on my car, too.

[umcwb]

16. To the Philistine who has stolen my avatar....

You know who you are. I am calling you out! Right here, right now! The gauntlet has been thrown down!

Just kidding, its a good av, I can't blame you for choosing it.

[Capt_Nemo]

52. Hey man, choose the arms!

I must say that it fits better my personality than "the scream" that I
chose first...

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

17. A bunch of people had RFK

So I changed mine to the soccer ball to be unique. :D

[catpower2000]

18. Since there's only one kitty avatar...

It's not surprising that other people have picked it as well. What I really want is a drawn profile of a black cat arching its back, like I have on AOL.

Cat

[ScreamingMeemie]

19. I kinda like going naked...

keeps the mystery alive...ok, so I'm just computer illiterate...

[Richardo]

20. I went with Uncle Sam - Clemens that is...

..and a quote from him, too.

I do appreciate Catch22Dem's quote and pic from Catch-22. Probably my all time favorite novel. :thumbsup:

[hussar]

21. There seems to be quite a few with the same one

[newyawker99]

44. Congrats hussar!! 500 posts!

:toast:

[T_i_B]

53. You can probbably guess why I have the Union Jack

same for most Brits. I can think of a few I would like to see, such as the French, Scottish & Irish flags, a red rose & a white rose, but for the moment this does nicely.

[peekaloo]

23. it kinda picked "itself"

:evilgrin:

[supernova]

24. I know there's somebody else with the wine glass

but I can't think of who it is now. LOL!

Others I like but didn't choose because I knew they'd be popular:

- Starry Night - I'm a big art fan!
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- Dem donkeys
- State icons


I might choose the compass or one of the world maps when I feel like changing it. Interesting, I don't think I've seen an Amelia Erhardt one yet. I could use it.

For now, I like the wine glass. Salut!

[Richardo]

29. Here's Amelia!

[Rhiannon12866]

33. I like your sig line

:-)

[supernova]

34. Thanks, I know Amelia is there

but I just haven't seen anybody use her. :D Maybe I just haven't been looking hard enough.

[JohnKleeb]

25. I keep on changing mine

First what I have now then Kucinich himself, then RFK, then this again.

[UrbScotty]

27. Anyone have the MICHIGAN FLAG?

[rbnyc]

28. No, and I will freak out...

...if I see someone who has mine. I hope to have the time to design my own soon, and convince skinner to let me use it exclusively.

I can share things like food, space, money, recognition, toys, etc. But I'm really bad at sharing anything meant to express individuality. (You should have seen me lose it when this idiot girl copied my tattoo!)

[Qutzupalotl]

31. I went round and round about this...

trying to find something cool that nobody else would choose. Celtic cross? Taken. Earth? Taken. All the Deans? Taken, of course.

So I decided to choose something we could all agree on in hopes of reinforcing that message!

[Parche]

36. how

how do you put one on?

HELP FROM ANYONE!!

[supernova]

37. Do this

1. Go back out to the Lobby
2. Click on Options
3. Click on Edit your profile
4. Go to the avatar field. Click on the link to see the Avatar table.
5. Click on the avatar you want.
6. Click save or update (I think) at the bottom of the profile.

[KoKo]

38. Okay.....SuperNova.....I'm gonna do this..........let me get back to you

here............

[newyawker99]

45. Congrats Parche!! 200 posts

:toast:

[MusicTVstar]

42. ying-yang!

:-)

[KCDem]

43. well, considering there's a limited #,

it's not that surprising. Altho', I don't believe I've met another pretzel yet.

I do think it gives you a bit more of an insight into the other posters, though, and love the avatars.

[Ediacara]

47. No one has mine (yet)

Not suprising, AFAIK, there's only about 5 of us in Montana that post with any frequency. I thought maybe the Montana flag, but naw, it's so lame. There are 17 that follow this pattern exactly, and 10 more that are almost like this.

1) State seal
2) Navy Blue background

HOW LAME IS THAT!!!

Although, it does actually say MONTANA in big yellow letters...


Now, if Montana's didn't have the word MONTANA, could you find it in the crowd?

[Cheswick2.0]

48. I started with the Earth to honor Al Gore ......

because I don't really like the avatar of him (and no, not because he invented the earth.....). But I got tired of that. Then I decided to use the Jimmy Carter Avatar because he is a hero to me. I have noticed that a few people use Carters. Most of them I do not know well, but would be interested in why they are displaying Jimmy!

[Rhiannon12866]

51. He was my choice!

Odd I should return here and discover your post! I have noticed two others, Caution and The_Zoo, who I really don't know, who also chose Carter. For me, when I was first looking through them all, I just saw him and knew it was right. He symbolizes a much better time for this country for me. He was an honest and sincere man and my favorite president of my lifetime. I know that history will prove him to be rated higher among ex-presidents than he currently is. His recent award of the Nobel Peace Prize, long overdue, is the beginning of his vindication. He is continuing to work hard for this country and has the respect of the world, unlike the current occupant of the White House. I applaud your choice, Cheswick!:-)

[Rhiannon12866]

54. I thought I would kick this post so you would see my reply

I know I'm not the only one who chose Carter, but when I see another one, I am taken aback. At first, I think it's me and know I didn't reply to a particular post. I may change it someday, but I doubt it.:shrug:

[Rhiannon12866]

56. I doubt I'd change mine, now, because when I see him,

I can immediately identify my posts. It is very strange to see him on someone else's, don't you think? I will automatically think that I don't remember replying to a certain post, then I realize that this was not me, after all!:D

[freeforall]

49. I've seen a few like mine

...Couldn't decide between the Buddha and the Alien, so I went with my flag for now.

Hmm...just now pondering the wide disparity between the two above. This will definitely give me something to meditate on, LOL!

[indigo32]

50. I like the Venus De Milo

I think I've seen one other person using it... but it's not exactly common. I'm hoping Skinner will have time to add my requested Ani Difranco avatar at some point. But I understand they are swamped at the moment.

[short bus president]

57. yeah, almost half of DU has mine

;-)

[goobergunch]

58. No...

I picked mine because I'm a frequent C-SPAN watcher and otherwise a total political junkie, but I haven't seen anybody else with it yet.

And you guys had better not switch to it after reading this...!!