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08-11-2008, 08:00 AM
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1300 THESKY
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Portrait Avatars
Having just attended the IISAC, it was wonderful to catch up with some of the great people who participate in this forum.
It was great that everyone had name badges, so you knew who was who.
Still, it was sometimes a challenge to place faces to online names with real names. I know from talking to others at the camp I was not the only one who struggled with this.
If you are comfortable with putting your portrait photo up as your Avatar, it would be a great way to become known to other members.
As the saying goes "You never forget a face". 
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08-11-2008, 08:12 AM
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Good idea, but not everybody is as good looking as you! 
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08-11-2008, 08:45 AM
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1300 THESKY
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Now I know you are Joking Jakob 
That's why I do 4 radio shows a week, I have a great face for radio 
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08-11-2008, 09:06 AM
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It's a good idea Ian, I noticed you changed your avatar.
I think you need to get a closer shot of yourself, it's still a little hard to see your face, even though I know what you look like, others still may not recognize you from this current avatar.
Do you have a closer shot of yourself?
I think Houghy's is a good example, he's instantly recognized right across the universe. 
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08-11-2008, 10:00 AM
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Retired, damn no pension
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I think Houghy's is a good example, he's instantly recognized right across the universe
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 No wonder SETI isn't having much luck 
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08-11-2008, 10:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [1ponders]
No wonder SETI isn't having much luck |
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08-11-2008, 10:59 AM
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Gravity does not Suck
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Tabulam
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I must put up a new one  ...the beard is gone as is the shoulder lenght hair...I look very ordinary now such that shoppers approach me in shops asking where they can find this or that...even folk around here do not recognise me with the new image...
ONE day I will go to a star party someplace and I bet no one will recognise me  ... as I look so much younger and more handsm than any photo can show
alex
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08-11-2008, 12:55 PM
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PI rules
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Originally Posted by gaa_ian
As the saying goes "You never forget a face". |
Unless you suffer from Prosopagnosia or face blindness, namely the inability to recognise faces unless you see them lots of times. I can never remember what someone looks like if I meet them once (even over a dinner) and then don't see them again for 6 months or so. Most embarrassing when someone in the street greets you and they look like a complete stranger.
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08-11-2008, 01:24 PM
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Gravity does not Suck
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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I was sitting in my Son's car when this old woman leaned in the driver side and said...
"how are you young man?"...
I knew she must know me and I must know her but I did not have a clue... then it dawned on me..it was my Son's mother...my first wife...I guess I did forget her after all.
alex
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08-11-2008, 01:33 PM
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ze frogginator
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Originally Posted by xelasnave
I was sitting in my Son's car when this old woman leaned in the driver side and said...
"how are you young man?"...
I knew she must know me and I must know her but I did not have a clue... then it dawned on me..it was my Son's mother...my first wife...I guess I did forget her after all.
alex
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This must be like selective hearing but for face recognition ?
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08-11-2008, 11:26 PM
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1300 THESKY
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You Guys crack me up ....
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09-11-2008, 06:59 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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I recognise that mug!
Good idea Ian. Will change mine tomorrow.
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09-11-2008, 09:03 AM
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Fast Scope & Fast Engine
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Mike does this mean that you would have a GIF on your electronic name badge? Cheers Kev.
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10-11-2008, 11:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RB
It's a good idea Ian, I noticed you changed your avatar.
I think you need to get a closer shot of yourself, it's still a little hard to see your face, Do you have a closer shot of yourself?
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Onya Ian, that's better !!
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10-11-2008, 12:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RB
It's a good idea Ian, I noticed you changed your avatar.
I think you need to get a closer shot of yourself, it's still a little hard to see your face, even though I know what you look like, others still may not recognize you from this current avatar.
Do you have a closer shot of yourself?
I think Houghy's is a good example, he's instantly recognized right across the universe. |
yes I am - but at a cost - I had no idea who said hello to me  and especially when Tania said who was that - she looked at me silly when I said I dunno
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10-11-2008, 12:12 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [1ponders]
No wonder SETI isn't having much luck |
you and that darn hat?
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10-11-2008, 01:07 PM
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Retired, damn no pension
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11-11-2008, 08:09 PM
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1300 THESKY
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Come on Paul show us Ya mug !
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11-11-2008, 08:16 PM
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Retired, damn no pension
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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I dunno Ian, I reacon my avatar is a pretty good likeness......physique wise that is.
There ya go Ian. Just for RB Birthday.....and only until Sunday night.
Last edited by [1ponders]; 11-11-2008 at 08:39 PM.
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11-11-2008, 09:05 PM
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I have detailed files....
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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mine is up there (and a damn fine avatar it is, even if I say so myself) - take a closer look.....
Tee hee...
Chris
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