invitation to become a member of DRAFT

[erik.van.geit]

Hi, Stormseed,
WELCOME!!

I noticed yours and other "new avatars" on the Board, probably due to the fact that a lot of people go into their profile these days, since the New Board is launched.

best regards,
Erik

NOTE:
I'm not the TOP1 poster in this thread: it is Greg Truby!
Did you guys already find out how easy it is to know that with the New Board software?

 

[daniels012]

I have n ever been able to figure out how to get my picture small enough.

I guess I got it!

Michael

 

[Richard Schollar]

Michael - welcome to the DRAFT!

 

[daniels012]

Thank you Richard,
You always have kind words to say. As well as very good solutions to problems on this site.

Michael

 

[Greg Truby]

Is it my imagination or have Brian, Tom & Russell recently joint the DRAFT?

 

[daniels012]

Yes, I think you are right! I know I have seen Tom for sure

 

[caringsharingbristolbilly]

Just a quick philosophical point (and I've only read the first 5 and the last 5 pages of this so apologies if you've covered this ground already)...

The reason why I'm a DRAFT-dodger is because (a) I'm not hugely active on here compared to some of the rest of you, but mostly (b) because I feel an avatar is actually more representative of someone's personality than their face.

I say this for the same reason it drives me nuts when you meet someone and their first question is "what do you do for a living?". What I do for a living has little bearing on who I am inside. I work as a data analyst (since you ask ) but actually I'm a frustrated film-score writer. I'm sure this forum is full of people who are frustrated actors, ballet dancers and artists.

So, what I'm saying is that picking an avatar is a very personal thing. You've picked it out of the trillions of pictures you could've chosen. It's far more representative of your personality than the visage that your genetics and no. of times falling off their BMX have given you.

In a way, that's one of things I like about the internet. It's not the anonymity that makes it fun, quite the opposite. I think it gives us more opportunity to be ourselves, away from the expectations and prejudices of others, than the outside world.

Anyway, those are just my musings on the subject because I've got no work to do... :D

If you choose to show your face, I applaud you. If you choose to have an avatar instead, I applaud you equally. If you choose not to have either, well then you're simply not trying and I boo and hiss at you... But at the end of the day, we're all showing who we are by trying to help people out and be civic-minded, and that's the best picture I have of everyone on here.

Much love,
Alex.

PS. Oh, crap. I've just realised I've not even used my real name on here! Sorry Erik!!! :D

 

[corinereyes]

Unfortunately, this suit is my life support system. I would have to die to show you my real avatar!

I just read this, its really funny! What an informative forum this is! Happy New Year Guys... Em i already a member of the DRAFT?

 

[erik.van.geit]

Em i already a member of the DRAFT?

Yes, you are
When I saw your [SIZE=+1]<font style="background: url(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4327/sparklebi4.gif)" face="Courier New" size="+1" color="purple">eyes</font> [/SIZE]half an hour ago, it was my hope you would join here!

WELCOME, corinereyes !

 

[corinereyes]

Thanks Erik!

I dont know why i became a spreadsheet forum addict, Can't find any cure..tsk tsk tsk