[MargaretR]

When you choose an avatar do you think 'What impression of me do I want to give?'
or do you think 'that's trendy/novel?'
or some other reason, such as showing a photo of your child, pet, or favorite celeb because they are important to you.

I have noticed that other members reaction to postings can be influenced by avatars.
It is inevitable that this happens, because your facial signals and body language cant be seen here, and the visual image of your avatar is the only visual signal available.

I want to give the impression of a quirky, elderly,homely woman with a sense of humour (which is what I aspire to be).
That is why I have used Les Dawson in curlers and my current one of 3 old biddies in Last of the Summer Wine.

So have you given your avatar much thought lately?
If you are getting aggro responses to your posts - perhaps you should.