I've put up a few pics of myself, taken from behind.
It was because someone once asked if a pic was me, and it was kinda close.
I did and still do, dress in a similar way, and I had some pics in files that reflected that same one that wasn't me.
I put up the one that wasn't me as I put up the others, as a reflection, nothing more.
Most are just artwork I liked when I saw it, pretty obvious.
The space for an avatar is just a place to put something to me, if it's really you, that's pretty nice.
I stopped using it for awhile, pretty much forgot about it.
Everything in that space is a possible identifier in a way, and I'd rather remain anonymous.
Not for myself so much, but for all the people who are around me and help me in different ways everyday.
Some of these people, I've done stupid things that hurt them in ways they didn't need, yet they forgave me, despite myself.
To have anyone else hurt them because of me is unthinkable and I won't let that happen.
But I really do admire those of you who do put up avatars of yourself, the little pic of authenticity is much bigger than the pic itself.
Someday I hope I have the opportunity to do that myself, not just show my back to you.
I'd like to be more than just a reflection of my moods...
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