What's an Avatar?

[bridgetf]

I thought it was a character in 'Yentl'

And why do I need a custom one?

 

[AZ JazzyJ]

Avatar has several definitions. I would guess that the context this board is using is an image representing a user in a multi-user virtual reality space. In other words, a graphical representation of yourself that can be added to all posts. Since everyone is an individual, it would only seem fitting that it would be a custom avatar.

Personally, I was hoping that the definition of avatar they were referring to was the manifestation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in a human, superhuman or animal form. That would have been much more interesting to watch electronically unfold.

Jeff

 

[Humpbacks1962]

I think it is so kewl to see a little side of everyone's personalities in those posts.

Wanda