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Re: OT...Those who use their REAL pictures for avatars...
When talking about which mask suits you the best, it helps for people to see how your face is shaped.
Diagnosed 9/4/07
Sleep Study Titrated to 19 cm H2O
Rotating between Activa and Softgel
11/2/07 RemStar M Series Auto with AFlex 14-17
10/17/08 BiPAP Auto SV 13/13-23, BPM Auto, AHI avg <1
Sleep Study Titrated to 19 cm H2O
Rotating between Activa and Softgel
11/2/07 RemStar M Series Auto with AFlex 14-17
10/17/08 BiPAP Auto SV 13/13-23, BPM Auto, AHI avg <1
- JohnBFisher
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Re: OT...Those who use their REAL pictures for avatars...
Heavens no! I am not good looking. But I am me. Take me or leave me. That's your choice.
Why use my own picture? For several reasons. Primarily the decision to use my own picture is based on my desire to build an online presence that others can trust. I want to cut through the online fog and let you know I am a very real person who cares about others. I've used online forums such as this a LOT longer than most people. My company was one of the first to develop and use the internet. We had electronic mail a LONG time before most. I know the problems that can arise. I understand how important it is for others to develop a sense of trust in the person providing recommendations. Knowing that I'm a real person and not someone stirring the pot helps them accept my advice.
Why not use my own picture? There is some risk involved with letting millions and millions of people know who I am. I am very careful to not provide other identifying information. This cuts the risks. This is also a very specialized forum. The reduced number of people who come here also reduces risks.
In the end, I felt the benefit outweighed the risks. Thus, I decided to use my own name/picture.
I do not condemn others who choose not to use their name/picture. We all have to weigh the choice and determine the path we will take.
Why use my own picture? For several reasons. Primarily the decision to use my own picture is based on my desire to build an online presence that others can trust. I want to cut through the online fog and let you know I am a very real person who cares about others. I've used online forums such as this a LOT longer than most people. My company was one of the first to develop and use the internet. We had electronic mail a LONG time before most. I know the problems that can arise. I understand how important it is for others to develop a sense of trust in the person providing recommendations. Knowing that I'm a real person and not someone stirring the pot helps them accept my advice.
Why not use my own picture? There is some risk involved with letting millions and millions of people know who I am. I am very careful to not provide other identifying information. This cuts the risks. This is also a very specialized forum. The reduced number of people who come here also reduces risks.
In the end, I felt the benefit outweighed the risks. Thus, I decided to use my own name/picture.
I do not condemn others who choose not to use their name/picture. We all have to weigh the choice and determine the path we will take.
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"I get up. I walk. I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing” from Rabbi Hillel
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"I wish to paint in such a manner as if I were photographing dreams." from Zdzisław Beksiński
Re: OT...Those who use their REAL pictures for avatars...
Your dogs don't look very happy lars.
Do they snore during sleep?
Do they snore during sleep?
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Re: OT...Those who use their REAL pictures for avatars...
Yes, they do have that look like:Uncle_Bob wrote:Your dogs don't look very happy lars.
Do they snore during sleep?
What cat? We don't know where your cat is!
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Re: OT...Those who use their REAL pictures for avatars...
This is MY real picture.....
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Re: OT...Those who use their REAL pictures for avatars...
Uncle_Bob wrote:Your dogs don't look very happy lars.
Do they snore during sleep?
My dog does snore when he sleeps. I resemble my avatar.
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Re: OT...Those who use their REAL pictures for avatars...
lars4life wrote:rosiefrosie,
That's not a dog. Looks like a lamb to me. Of course, my dogs pic looks like one dog and one large mouse.
It's a Schnauzer (in need of a hair cut) sleeping on his back and yawning. He leads a rough life. He does snore, quite loudly at times.
rosie
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Re: OT...Those who use their REAL pictures for avatars...
He might not snore if you taught him to sleep on his side instead of on his back!rosiefrosie wrote: It's a Schnauzer (in need of a hair cut) sleeping on his back and yawning. He leads a rough life. He does snore, quite loudly at times. rosie
Apparently he does not frequent this forum.
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Re: OT...Those who use their REAL pictures for avatars...
This little guy is even cuter than me!
Only my eyes are looking better, now that I'm getting more/better sleep.
Only my eyes are looking better, now that I'm getting more/better sleep.
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Re: OT...Those who use their REAL pictures for avatars...
My wife makes me use my real picture so that all the pretty girls will know not to bother flirting with me.lars4life wrote:Do you think your are good looking, handsome or pretty?
Myself, I did not want to gross anyone out, so I have used several
characters, not real. Currently, I'm using my dogs, as I think they are much
better looking than myself.






