Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously?

Dan C. Rinnert · 10-13-2009, 03:08 PM

So, I was browsing the web today, as I am prone to do. As I closed a window, I noticed a familiar image in the corner. Unfortunately, I had already clicked the close button, so it was gone in a flash. I couldn't be sure, but, at a glance, it looked like the photo of a fellow warrior.

Since it was a news site I was on, I was curious to see if this warrior had made it into the news or something.

I went back to the page, and saw nothing. Figuring the image was in a rotation, I reloaded the page a few times until I saw the image again.

Sure enough. It was a fellow warrior!

With his "mom." In an ad. For something that's not his, so far as I know.

Yeah. So, near as I can tell, this warrior's image is a stock photo.

Wow.

I know we've had discussions on this, as to whether it's okay to use a stock image for your profile on EZA or your website, etc. Legalities aside, one of the risks is that of other people using the same image, diluting your credibility.

So, it's somewhat surprising to find that people may be doing this on the WF. With warriors no doubt searching through stock photo sites quite frequently, don't you think a fellow warrior might at some point notice? Even if not, if it's a stock photo, who knows where "you" might show up?

You might show up in an ad, with your "mom", endorsing a product well outside your niche...

WhamSoft · 10-13-2009, 03:13 PM

"You might show up in an ad, with your "mom", endorsing a product well outside your niche..."

Lol, I would consider that a worst case scenario.

Kevin Riley · 10-13-2009, 03:16 PM

<<< I hereby certify that this is definitely not a stock image.

Peter Bestel · 10-13-2009, 03:32 PM

Personally, I don't see anything wrong with using these type of images as your avatar...

I mean, who could take offence at

or even

...as long as it's not dancing

I really don't see your problem!!

Peter

EDIT: Oh, you said stOck images. Sorry!

MikeRogers · 10-13-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan C. Rinnert

You might show up in an ad, with your "mom", endorsing a product well outside your niche...

Better than showing up with someone else's mom

I think.

Thomas Belknap · 10-13-2009, 03:34 PM

Man, I guess I should change mine then, eh?

GoGetta · 10-13-2009, 03:38 PM

Mine ain't! But I have also seen what you mean and the stock image I saw was on a reputable warrior member, someone with many posts and a decent rep on here!

Little do people know there image is a stock as I seen it on istockphoto!

GoGetta

Kelvin Nikkel · 10-13-2009, 03:38 PM

I believe that if you are going to post a stock image as your avatar on some site, you should at least make it something that is not a person. There are millions of other images that could just as easily be used and YES, I think it does tarnish your credibility if your image gets used outside of your niche.

can you imagine someone promoting the faith and the next thing you know, that image is on the front page of some porn site. Talk about ruining the credibility!

rosterling · 10-13-2009, 03:44 PM

Oh, I am aware of several Warriors who are using stock images instead of real photos of themselves! There are also Warriors who are not really who they say they are. There are Warriors who are men pretending to be women and women pretending to be men. I could name names, but I won't. I think one of the reasons is that they have been banned in the past or gotten into some kind of trouble on the forum and are coming back as someone "new."

sbucciarel · 10-13-2009, 05:02 PM

This is me .... really

Scott Ames · 10-13-2009, 05:04 PM

This is me too

It was a long war. No really, it's not me, but someone did ask if it was. I just liked it and used it. It goes along with the war theme. I didn't think anyone would really believe that was me however.

I can see using a stock image on a sales page would be bad, but here on a forum? I didn't think that would be a problem. I had an image of a Bugatti Veyron for a while. I hope no one thought that was really me. My mother the car?

Dan, you look strangely like an ebook.

Mrslalas7 · 10-13-2009, 05:11 PM

That is bad but if its not all that flashy to add an image of something that interests you as your avatar, I see nothing wrong with that. As long as its not offensive or bad.

Marhelper · 10-13-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Ames

This is me too

It was a long war. No really, it's not me, but someone did ask if it was. I just liked it and used it. It goes along with the war theme. I didn't think anyone would really believe that was me however.

I can see using a stock image on a sales page would be bad, but here on a forum? I didn't think that would be a problem. I had an image of a Bugatti Veyron for a while. I hope no one thought that was really me. My mother the car?

Dan, you look strangely like an ebook.

I actually liked Dan's old avatar.

selma · 10-13-2009, 05:41 PM

This is me, and Selma is my real name. Should I be worried?? Why not use your own photo? I don't get it. Unless its something like a cute cartoon or pic of a dog, but to use someone elses pic saying its you is kinda weird, or a paranoid.

Bill Farnham · 10-13-2009, 06:58 PM

Dan,

You think that's weird...somebody copied Charles E White's avatar and is using it.

Like no one would notice...

KJ

Steven Fullman · 10-13-2009, 07:06 PM

<== For some reason, every Stock Image site was "full to the brim" when I offered them mine...

*shrugs*

Steve

theimdude · 10-13-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

This is me .... really

I didn't know that

I always ............

Steven Fullman · 10-13-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Bestel

...as long as it's not dancing

I really don't see your problem!!

Peter

EDIT: Oh, you said stOck images. Sorry!

Pete,

That's AWESOME. Did you do that?

Steve

Kirahster · 10-13-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Ames

Dan, you look strangely like an ebook.

Haha this made me laugh!!

I guess people do use fake names and fake images on this forum and other forums.
Recently a warrior (ex-warrior) got banned because he had opened up a new account after previously being banned under an old name.

I did not recognize the old user because it was before I joined, but I was familiar with the newer one and had even bought a few WSOs that he had and I enjoyed his posts and so on.

I felt really weird to find out that the name he was going by was not his real one, and his avatar was probably not real either. I kinda felt like I was cheated on or lied to.

It was weird to find out that the new name and so on was fake.

Chuck Evans · 10-13-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Fullman

Pete,

That's AWESOME. Did you do that?

Steve

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Louise Green · 10-13-2009, 07:36 PM

Ok I'm coming clean.. this is the real me..

Diana Lane · 10-13-2009, 07:43 PM

I've seen one of the WF ladies on a stock photo site. I'd always imagined the pic was really of her because it just looked so natural, and she just looked so normal in it. I was quite surprised to find that for a dollar I could be her too.

I hate having my picture taken so much that there aren't many about, but the one in my avatar is definitely me. It was taken before I'd even noticed the camera being produced (hence the murderous 'stunned cod' expression) while I was sitting on the floor in front of the fire in my nightie and sewing a button on one of my husband's shirts (*watches last shreds of credibility fly out of the forum window...)

Consequently, I often wonder what other 'head shots' are really doing in their avatars beyond the crop lines - Thomas Belknap always looks to me like he's lining up a shot at the pool table, and not (much

) like being the cueball

jacktackett · 10-13-2009, 08:05 PM

What's wrong with using a stock image if its for the public good? I agree if its just because you're paranoid or trying to hide something then for sure its wrong. But there are situations where using stock photos are warranted.

For Example, I'm using one - I'm actually 6''2' with dark hair and the ripped body of a Greek god. I just don't want to drive the ladies (and a few men) to distraction....

oh rats - I've been typing while dreaming again haven't I?

Adam Carn · 10-13-2009, 08:17 PM

Well what if the stock image is actually of the Warrior and he decided to put it onto the stock images sites. Hmm, not likely but possible.

<< This pic is of me but stylised version. I must admit, after a bad experience, I never felt comfortable putting a proper picture of myself on the net.

Adam

Bill Farnham · 10-13-2009, 08:17 PM

I don't use my real photo because I have been on the side of so many milk cartons I can't stand my picture anymore.

OK, they weren't cartons, they were bottles. Home delivered at that.

But I still don't want my parents finding out I'm an internet marketer.

KJ

Justin Jordan · 10-13-2009, 08:21 PM

They're all happy users of my latest WSO: How To Make a Killing as a Stock Photo Model.

Ghalt · 10-13-2009, 08:24 PM

I have a face made for radio.

whateverpedia · 10-13-2009, 08:35 PM

Now this might come as a surprise to most of you, but my avatar is indeed a stock photo. (Waits for cries of disbelief to subside).

I chose it `cos it fits my sig. Nothing sinister, just that.

Elmer Hurlstone · 10-13-2009, 08:36 PM

Here's an interesting scenario:

You've been on WF for a couple or three years. Over that time you've built a following, sold a few WSO's and then went on to do fairly well on the "open market" with your products.

You're respected; your counsel is sought; everyone thinks you're an intelligent, perceptive, successful marketer.

Suddenly you're approached to present at a major live event. To make it even more cost effective it's going to be held in your town. There is a very good chance you'll be able to generate serious dollars, pounds or shekels. With minimal overhead.

So, now what happens? Do you tell the promoter you're agoraphobic, planning on having the flu or you have a prior commitment?

Of course, there is one thing you can do. Play the part Whoopie Goldberg played in "The Associate."

Stand up on the stage, revealing yourself to all as...

Just a thought.

Elmer

PS. Yes, that is me in my avatar. I do use my birth (legal) name, sans two middle names. I am a guy. If you need additional proof I'm who I say I am, meet me in Raleigh this weekend. Tackett and I are going to have a "poorest physique" contest. He'll win. He's a programmer.

timpears · 10-13-2009, 08:42 PM

It never occured to me to use a stock image for my avatar. I don't see a problem with it however. I would rather just put my own face up there though. I did wear some sunglasses for the photo I am using as I don't usualy wear those sunglasses you see in my picture. But other than that, the picture you see is me, in the flesh.

Here is a picture of my little brother too.

Elmer Hurlstone · 10-13-2009, 08:50 PM

Tim,

Why is your little brother in my post, Killer Joe's and Diana Lane's among others?

Ed Williams

rohesiarain · 10-13-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

<<< I hereby certify that this is definitely not a stock image.

LOL, that is funny

!!!

great one Kevin!

Lina

rohesiarain · 10-13-2009, 09:02 PM

I must admit this is one of the funniest threads I have read in a long time! I do not know when I have laughed so hard!

DogScout · 10-13-2009, 09:20 PM

LOL.
I just noticed that all the richest IMers used their real names and pictures...

(OK, so they have all been fined or spent time in Federal Prison, too

)

DogScout · 10-13-2009, 09:21 PM

Oh and DogScout is my real name, but they made me change it. It's true...look it up!

Berticus · 10-13-2009, 09:39 PM

Mine is definitely not stock. I can't imagine the person that would want to use it if it weren't stock... I mean, is there a market for pictures of guys with weird faces eating donuts?

[edit]
Hm. Looks broke right now...
[/edit]

Dan C. Rinnert · 10-13-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Ames

I can see using a stock image on a sales page would be bad, but here on a forum? I didn't think that would be a problem. I had an image of a Bugatti Veyron for a while. I hope no one thought that was really me. My mother the car?

Well, I didn't mean logos, objects, cartoons, caricatures, etc. It's just that when you have a photograph of a real person (that's not an obvious celebrity or movie character or something), I think people pretty much take that as being you.

I understand not wanting to use your own photo, but why use something other than an image unique (or mostly unique) to you? Why build a brand around an image that anyone else can use for a buck?

Quote:

Dan, you look strangely like an ebook.

I found it to be very slimming.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marhelper

I actually liked Dan's old avatar.

Thanks. I really am two-dimensional, you know. ;-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Carn

Well what if the stock image is actually of the Warrior and he decided to put it onto the stock images sites. Hmm, not likely but possible.

I considered that, but didn't think it probable either.

Kevin Riley · 10-13-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmer Hurlstone

Suddenly you're approached to present at a major live event.

Hah! Wait until this weekend. You'll be looking for me and never realize that I'm the blonde in the mini skirt with very big breasts that you were just oggling a minute ago. However, Hurlstone, if you pinch my bottom I'll deck you.

Josh Anderson · 10-13-2009, 10:56 PM

There are some marketers who should use stock images...

Back when Joe Kumar released his 30 days to online success book and included pictures of the contributors swiped from various places around the net...

Some of them looked like they were snap shots taken from an America's Most Wanted story, others looked like mug shots, some looked like pictures from drunken parties where the other people in the picture had been cropped out.

Grant Shapps aka Michael Green owner of the How to Forum used a stock photo for years and he never said it was him... but people just assumed it was...

The reason for the alternate identity is because he wanted to divide his online business from his offline business and career in politics. He owns a printing business and is a member of parliament:

Official Website of Grant Shapps MP

timpears · 10-13-2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmer Hurlstone

Tim,

Why is your little brother in my post, Killer Joe's and Diana Lane's among others?

Ed Williams

My little brother is a gad about and is always running around. He is late for dinner though and his mother is mad, so send him home.

JamesRad · 10-13-2009, 11:14 PM

<<<<<< Do you think I would have picked a stock photo with Ginger Hair !!!!! lol

jacktackett · 10-13-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmer Hurlstone

Tackett and I are going to have a "poorest physique" contest. He'll win. He's a programmer.

HEY, I resemble that remark!

Looking forward to kicking some serious butt this weekend to win this contest! Just as soon as I finish my box of Ho-Hos....

--Jack

Charann Miller · 10-14-2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan C. Rinnert

So, I was browsing the web today, as I am prone to do. As I closed a window, I noticed a familiar image in the corner. Unfortunately, I had already clicked the close button, so it was gone in a flash. I couldn't be sure, but, at a glance, it looked like the photo of a fellow warrior.

Since it was a news site I was on, I was curious to see if this warrior had made it into the news or something.

I went back to the page, and saw nothing. Figuring the image was in a rotation, I reloaded the page a few times until I saw the image again.

Sure enough. It was a fellow warrior!

With his "mom." In an ad. For something that's not his, so far as I know.

Yeah. So, near as I can tell, this warrior's image is a stock photo.

Wow.

I know we've had discussions on this, as to whether it's okay to use a stock image for your profile on EZA or your website, etc. Legalities aside, one of the risks is that of other people using the same image, diluting your credibility.

So, it's somewhat surprising to find that people may be doing this on the WF. With warriors no doubt searching through stock photo sites quite frequently, don't you think a fellow warrior might at some point notice? Even if not, if it's a stock photo, who knows where "you" might show up?

You might show up in an ad, with your "mom", endorsing a product well outside your niche...

I'm hoping the product wasn't anything distasteful otherwise they may have to do a little explaining

Adam Carn · 10-14-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

Hah! Wait until this weekend. You'll be looking for me and never realize that I'm the blonde in the mini skirt with very big breasts that you were just oggling a minute ago. However, Hurlstone, if you pinch my bottom I'll deck you.

LOL Elmer is too much of a gentleman to pinch your bottom, but watchout for his irresistable charm and killer eyebrow raising, enough to drive any buxom blonde crazy!

Adam

Sumit Menon · 10-14-2009, 06:39 AM

<< This is the photo of the daughter of one of my Twitter Friends. She gave me permission to use it. It's the cutest baby I've ever seen!

Sumit.

Karen Connell · 10-14-2009, 06:47 AM

<== If I was using a stock photo - I'd have picked a better one than this...

I would have probably gone for a slim blonde young thing - wishful thinking!

Karen

10-13-2009, 03:08 PM	#1
Dan C. Rinnert I have a lame list. War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: One Second into the Future Posts: 4,256 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 811 Thanked 2,176 Times in 1,003 Posts Social Networking	Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? So, I was browsing the web today, as I am prone to do. As I closed a window, I noticed a familiar image in the corner. Unfortunately, I had already clicked the close button, so it was gone in a flash. I couldn't be sure, but, at a glance, it looked like the photo of a fellow warrior. Since it was a news site I was on, I was curious to see if this warrior had made it into the news or something. I went back to the page, and saw nothing. Figuring the image was in a rotation, I reloaded the page a few times until I saw the image again. Sure enough. It was a fellow warrior! With his "mom." In an ad. For something that's not his, so far as I know. Yeah. So, near as I can tell, this warrior's image is a stock photo. Wow. I know we've had discussions on this, as to whether it's okay to use a stock image for your profile on EZA or your website, etc. Legalities aside, one of the risks is that of other people using the same image, diluting your credibility. So, it's somewhat surprising to find that people may be doing this on the WF. With warriors no doubt searching through stock photo sites quite frequently, don't you think a fellow warrior might at some point notice? Even if not, if it's a stock photo, who knows where "you" might show up? You might show up in an ad, with your "mom", endorsing a product well outside your niche...
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Peter Bestel there is no spoon War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wigtown, Newton Stewart, Scotland. Posts: 1,194 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 183 Thanked 361 Times in 140 Posts Social Networking	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? Personally, I don't see anything wrong with using these type of images as your avatar... I mean, who could take offence at or even ...as long as it's not dancing I really don't see your problem!! Peter EDIT: Oh, you said stOck images. Sorry!
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Thomas Belknap Mr. Cueball War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 4,507 Thanks: 196 Thanked 1,188 Times in 590 Posts	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? Man, I guess I should change mine then, eh?
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Kelvin Nikkel HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: , , Canada. Posts: 416 Thanks: 33 Thanked 105 Times in 19 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? I believe that if you are going to post a stock image as your avatar on some site, you should at least make it something that is not a person. There are millions of other images that could just as easily be used and YES, I think it does tarnish your credibility if your image gets used outside of your niche. can you imagine someone promoting the faith and the next thing you know, that image is on the front page of some porn site. Talk about ruining the credibility!
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rosterling HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: , , USA. Posts: 199 Thanks: 72 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? Oh, I am aware of several Warriors who are using stock images instead of real photos of themselves! There are also Warriors who are not really who they say they are. There are Warriors who are men pretending to be women and women pretending to be men. I could name names, but I won't. I think one of the reasons is that they have been banned in the past or gotten into some kind of trouble on the forum and are coming back as someone "new."

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Scott Ames Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West of Rockies Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 363 Thanked 665 Times in 325 Posts	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? This is me too It was a long war. No really, it's not me, but someone did ask if it was. I just liked it and used it. It goes along with the war theme. I didn't think anyone would really believe that was me however. I can see using a stock image on a sales page would be bad, but here on a forum? I didn't think that would be a problem. I had an image of a Bugatti Veyron for a while. I hope no one thought that was really me. My mother the car? Dan, you look strangely like an ebook.
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Diana Lane The Beer Hunter War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 186 Thanked 408 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? I've seen one of the WF ladies on a stock photo site. I'd always imagined the pic was really of her because it just looked so natural, and she just looked so normal in it. I was quite surprised to find that for a dollar I could be her too. I hate having my picture taken so much that there aren't many about, but the one in my avatar is definitely me. It was taken before I'd even noticed the camera being produced (hence the murderous 'stunned cod' expression) while I was sitting on the floor in front of the fire in my nightie and sewing a button on one of my husband's shirts (*watches last shreds of credibility fly out of the forum window...) Consequently, I often wonder what other 'head shots' are really doing in their avatars beyond the crop lines - Thomas Belknap always looks to me like he's lining up a shot at the pool table, and not (much ) like being the cueball

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10-13-2009, 08:17 PM	#24
Adam Carn Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 845 Thanks: 343 Thanked 161 Times in 55 Posts Social Networking	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? Well what if the stock image is actually of the Warrior and he decided to put it onto the stock images sites. Hmm, not likely but possible. << This pic is of me but stylised version. I must admit, after a bad experience, I never felt comfortable putting a proper picture of myself on the net. Adam
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10-13-2009, 08:21 PM	#26
Justin Jordan Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The wilds of Pennsylvania Posts: 772 Thanks: 45 Thanked 119 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? They're all happy users of my latest WSO: How To Make a Killing as a Stock Photo Model.
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10-13-2009, 08:24 PM	#27
Ghalt HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA, USA. Posts: 226 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 20 Thanked 274 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? I have a face made for radio.
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10-13-2009, 08:35 PM	#28
whateverpedia Yeah, yeah, whatever War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wherever Posts: 400 Thanks: 272 Thanked 537 Times in 329 Posts Social Networking	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? Now this might come as a surprise to most of you, but my avatar is indeed a stock photo. (Waits for cries of disbelief to subside). I chose it `cos it fits my sig. Nothing sinister, just that.
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10-13-2009, 08:36 PM	#29
Elmer Hurlstone Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: FLUSA Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 283 Thanked 263 Times in 111 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? Here's an interesting scenario: You've been on WF for a couple or three years. Over that time you've built a following, sold a few WSO's and then went on to do fairly well on the "open market" with your products. You're respected; your counsel is sought; everyone thinks you're an intelligent, perceptive, successful marketer. Suddenly you're approached to present at a major live event. To make it even more cost effective it's going to be held in your town. There is a very good chance you'll be able to generate serious dollars, pounds or shekels. With minimal overhead. So, now what happens? Do you tell the promoter you're agoraphobic, planning on having the flu or you have a prior commitment? Of course, there is one thing you can do. Play the part Whoopie Goldberg played in "The Associate." Stand up on the stage, revealing yourself to all as... Just a thought. Elmer PS. Yes, that is me in my avatar. I do use my birth (legal) name, sans two middle names. I am a guy. If you need additional proof I'm who I say I am, meet me in Raleigh this weekend. Tackett and I are going to have a "poorest physique" contest. He'll win. He's a programmer.
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10-13-2009, 08:42 PM	#30
timpears Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA, USA. Posts: 3,369 Thanks: 288 Thanked 527 Times in 380 Posts	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? It never occured to me to use a stock image for my avatar. I don't see a problem with it however. I would rather just put my own face up there though. I did wear some sunglasses for the photo I am using as I don't usualy wear those sunglasses you see in my picture. But other than that, the picture you see is me, in the flesh. Here is a picture of my little brother too.
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10-13-2009, 08:50 PM	#31
Elmer Hurlstone Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: FLUSA Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 283 Thanked 263 Times in 111 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? Tim, Why is your little brother in my post, Killer Joe's and Diana Lane's among others? Ed Williams
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10-13-2009, 09:02 PM	#33
rohesiarain Native Fire Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: All over the Globe. Posts: 45 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? I must admit this is one of the funniest threads I have read in a long time! I do not know when I have laughed so hard!

10-13-2009, 09:20 PM	#34
DogScout Self Unemployed War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 2,343 Thanks: 697 Thanked 628 Times in 373 Posts Social Networking	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? LOL. I just noticed that all the richest IMers used their real names and pictures... (OK, so they have all been fined or spent time in Federal Prison, too)
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10-13-2009, 09:21 PM	#35
DogScout Self Unemployed War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 2,343 Thanks: 697 Thanked 628 Times in 373 Posts Social Networking	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? Oh and DogScout is my real name, but they made me change it. It's true...look it up!
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10-13-2009, 09:39 PM	#36
Berticus Seriously War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? Mine is definitely not stock. I can't imagine the person that would want to use it if it weren't stock... I mean, is there a market for pictures of guys with weird faces eating donuts? [edit] Hm. Looks broke right now... [/edit]

10-13-2009, 10:56 PM	#39
Josh Anderson It's in my Signature :-) War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ID, USA. Posts: 8,754 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 248 Thanked 990 Times in 443 Posts Social Networking	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? There are some marketers who should use stock images... Back when Joe Kumar released his 30 days to online success book and included pictures of the contributors swiped from various places around the net... Some of them looked like they were snap shots taken from an America's Most Wanted story, others looked like mug shots, some looked like pictures from drunken parties where the other people in the picture had been cropped out. Grant Shapps aka Michael Green owner of the How to Forum used a stock photo for years and he never said it was him... but people just assumed it was... The reason for the alternate identity is because he wanted to divide his online business from his offline business and career in politics. He owns a printing business and is a member of parliament: Official Website of Grant Shapps MP
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10-13-2009, 11:14 PM	#41
JamesRad Proud Student of MWA 3.0 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 91 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Social Networking	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? <<<<<< Do you think I would have picked a stock photo with Ginger Hair !!!!! lol

10-14-2009, 06:39 AM	#45
Sumit Menon . Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 657 Thanks: 552 Thanked 246 Times in 153 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? << This is the photo of the daughter of one of my Twitter Friends. She gave me permission to use it. It's the cutest baby I've ever seen! Sumit.
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10-14-2009, 06:47 AM	#46
Karen Connell I CAN do this... War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Sussex UK Posts: 661 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 176 Thanked 143 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Stock Images as Avatars on WF? Seriously? <== If I was using a stock photo - I'd have picked a better one than this... I would have probably gone for a slim blonde young thing - wishful thinking! Karen
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