I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I really have to speak my mind on this subject.

When I see a post and an Avatar (the liitle pic that identifies the user) I really see that as the user in my head.

This has lead to some really funny results.

USAMIKE, for example currently ahs the most adorable picture of a puppy as his Avatar.  In a recent thread he asked for some help and all I could see was that cute little animal with his pleading eyes.  As a result I wanted nothing more then to help USAMIKE get the answers to his questions solved!

BAGGINSBILL's Avatar is a great Avatar.  It's a godlike guy with an otherworldly texture that speaks of dignity and reason and (of course) a mastery of the material room.  After seeing the new Watchmen movie, I see BAGGINSBILL almost as the Poserworld's answer to Dr. Manhatten.  Not that he is out of touch, but that he can see into the minute truths of the texture room and use it to create things us mere mortals can only dream of.  His Avatar reflects that  character to a certain degree.

I remember when PJZ99 joined.  He had this beautiful render of a woman as an Avatar.  Well, oops, I thought he was a she!  I was all ready to flirt with PJZ99 because in my mind he was a gorgeous, no-nonsense gal with an excellent grasp of 3D.  Whew, I'm glad I found out different! lol.

Yay for DPHOADLEY for using his actual picture.  This has instantly ingratiated this man to me, making him a friend who I would never lie to.

My own Avatar is something I did in the face room years ago.  It is actually pretty good likeness.  What you see is what you get!  (Well, minus some facial hair that comes and goes.)

I'd be interested in other people's thoughts and first impressions, or why people have chosen the Avatars they use.

Cheers!