tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post8400068244026110522..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: Bad News for Crabs!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-44016453396845664332007-08-06T10:28:00.000-04:002007-08-06T10:28:00.000-04:00Thank you all for such great comments! It was ind...Thank you all for such great comments! It was indeed hard to stay away, yet Chores Got Done so I suppose it was a good thing.<BR/><BR/>I loved finding out how you all have decided to handle identities and avatars--and I was especially intrigued to see how many of you do all kinds of fancy online games and communities that are way over the Crab's head! <BR/><BR/>Anyway, loved reading what you all had to say. Now it's off to a new post!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-18943371102928080072007-08-06T04:44:00.000-04:002007-08-06T04:44:00.000-04:00The only thing my chosen identity says about me is...The only thing my chosen identity says about me is that the dad of one of my good friends is a HUGE James Joyce fan and slightly gullible. (He was convinced I was actually named Nora Barnacle for a while...) The name came way before the blog and I've toyed with changing it to Funkmaster Crunchy Crunch, but I've just started reading a biography on Nora Barnacle and I kind of like her so far, so maybe I'll keep it.<BR/><BR/>And can I just say, props to the Crab for taking a break from commenting on comments over the weekend? I hope you've had a nice one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-27269000331766721072007-08-06T00:10:00.000-04:002007-08-06T00:10:00.000-04:00Hi, Crabby! Thank you for visiting my blog and co...Hi, Crabby! Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting! I like crabs very much, especially you, since my Mom told me that you are a nice crab who gives lots of good advice and who initiates very interesting discussions about health and fitness. <BR/><BR/>As a pampered furry purry girlcat, I have to admit that I don't adhere to a regular exercise routine, though I do eat healthy food. I get most of my exercise when my spazzy little brother, MaoMao, chases me around the house! *giggle*<BR/><BR/>Purrs and snuggles from Marilyn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-70893415340413274572007-08-05T20:38:00.000-04:002007-08-05T20:38:00.000-04:00On some blogs my avatar is one of my dogs. We are...On some blogs my avatar is one of my dogs. We are so much alike without putting my actual photo on the interwebs so I thought what the hell...<BR/><BR/>I happen to take crabs VERY seriously, especially when that crab is in casserole form!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726417074849317287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-52640526848569327452007-08-05T19:52:00.000-04:002007-08-05T19:52:00.000-04:00My avatar is me also. On some sites I pick a stand...My avatar is me also. On some sites I pick a standard one, and that's according to my mood and their choices. <BR/><BR/>I like the crab too...don't change it.Alcinda (Cindy) Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950698583878546323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-48220307416500140812007-08-05T18:15:00.000-04:002007-08-05T18:15:00.000-04:00Crabby, I think the crab is perfect. It is relati...Crabby, I think the crab is perfect. It is relative to the nature of your writing. If you said you had a crabby attitude and then put up a picture of an elephant, that would be silly. I think it is good that you don't use an actual picture of your self specifically because you are writing a health and fitness blog. Many people in this world (me included) can be extremely judgmental. (I hope this news doesn’t alarm you!!!) It really wouldn’t matter what your weight/level of fitness, there would be something to find fault about. This could negatively impact your credibility. As it is, no one will ever look at your avatar, and think, “Hey her right claw is looking a little flabby. I don’t think I will take fitness and health advice from her any longer!!!!”<BR/><BR/>Whenever I create one of those cartoon avatars, I always make it look like me, though. The cool thing is a game site that I can buy clothing for my avatar with the points I earn from winning games. I love it, because the clothing always fits and my belly is never hanging out! Ha-ha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-13195173413563413142007-08-05T17:39:00.000-04:002007-08-05T17:39:00.000-04:00I actually play Second Life, and I play it regular...I actually play Second Life, and I play it regularly. I do not share my rl (real life) name in game at all, and my avatar looks nothing like me. I certainly don't represent myself as the blonde pig-tailed girl... my av is wild and fun with tattoos, piercings, etc.. to the point I would prefer being irl (in real life) if it were not socially deviant to do so so openly.<BR/><BR/>From my experiences in SL I can definitely agree with the study saying people make assumptions based on avatars... there are plenty that represent themselves as "furries" (they generally look like foxes to me) and it seems to me they aren't as openly accepted as should be. I've also seen discrimination and harassment against those that don't make their avatars a size 0.Jessica Schesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607218725387658424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-9939573682197662662007-08-05T14:59:00.000-04:002007-08-05T14:59:00.000-04:00I use my real name.Why not? I want the people I kn...I use my real name.<BR/><BR/>Why not? I want the people I know to see how fabulous I truly am. <BR/><BR/>-- PPenelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765737667782111636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-10824702781980491692007-08-05T10:51:00.000-04:002007-08-05T10:51:00.000-04:00I hit submit too soon.As I was saying....because m...I hit submit too soon.<BR/>As I was saying....<BR/>because my blog is meant to be a bit of a marketing tool (ok, maybe more than a bit), I use my real name and my photo. Plus, I like giving people a challenge on how to say it. :-)Marijke Vroomen-Durninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436563110710429784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-70202691682649044232007-08-05T10:49:00.000-04:002007-08-05T10:49:00.000-04:00For forums that want avatars and for MSN messenger...For forums that want avatars and for MSN messenger, I used a great head shot of my greyhound - he seems to be smiling. Before that, I didnt' go out of my way to have anything in particular.Marijke Vroomen-Durninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436563110710429784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-11773326913339049082007-08-05T09:35:00.000-04:002007-08-05T09:35:00.000-04:00struck.my.fancy,I don't think that so much of a st...struck.my.fancy,<BR/><BR/>I don't think that so much of a stigma exists around bipolar disorder online, especially in blog world. In fact, I think it's a bit sad that you feel that way about it. I'm bipolar too and when I did have a blog I actively wrote in, it was a well known fact and no one cared. <BR/><BR/>I tend to find that internet is a place where you can talk about that and not be judged. For the most part when I've shared about being bipolar people could relate (because it is a relatively common disorder) and were glad to know other people shared their problem.<BR/><BR/>I'm a psychology major also, so maybe I faill to see any stigma for that reason. I definitely think the stigma that was there is being broken. So don't worry about that. And believe me, there are plenty of other disorders that you really wouldn't want people to know you had.<BR/><BR/>Being bipolar is not something you should be ashamed of or have to hide.<BR/><BR/><BR/>(sorry for getting preachy...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-52793083952860391302007-08-05T09:14:00.000-04:002007-08-05T09:14:00.000-04:00I love crusty - don't even think about changing it...I love crusty - don't even think about changing it. <BR/><BR/>I haven't created an avatar yet (admittedly, I don't know how to do it...), but when I do I know I'm too chicken to post a picture of myself. <BR/><BR/>I've started a blog under SMF and am still on the fence whether I will put pictures of myself on it for two reasons: I am so fat right now that I don't want anyone I know to be able to recognize me and 2. I am bipolar. I *think* I am going to blog about that sometimes too, but I'm not sure. <BR/><BR/>The stigma of bipolar is still so strong, that I'm afraid someone I know would find out it's me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-49918930984696791172007-08-05T03:56:00.000-04:002007-08-05T03:56:00.000-04:00I use my real name on the blogosphere, but on Abso...I use my real name on the blogosphere, but on Absolute Write I use a picture of my cats as my avatar and the name of an Isak Dinesen character as my username. But that username is linked to my real name in the Absolute Write library. <BR/><BR/>I like your crusty crab avatar! Don't change a thing! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-80179094767010419812007-08-05T03:43:00.000-04:002007-08-05T03:43:00.000-04:00And regarding another comment here about 60% of fe...And regarding another comment here about 60% of female chars being played by males: I can't count anymore the amount of times people assumed I was a guy, just because I actually happen to like playing female characters in MMORPGs. (Especially in Second Life, there's so much choice of female clothing in it! /vain moment) Granted, I don't think I have a girlish behaviour, so my way of writing and talking may simply not reveal my true sex, but... I don't know. It's funny. Someday, I'll just go with it and pretend I AM a male, just to see the reactions I'll get after I finally let the truth out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-52936699679094692772007-08-05T03:41:00.000-04:002007-08-05T03:41:00.000-04:00As far as avatars are concerned, I just go with my...As far as avatars are concerned, I just go with my mood and with the general theme of where I'm posting. My avatar on a roleplaying game-related forum is an albino young woman, because I happen to play and albino young woman in that particular game. Same goes for the MMORPG I'm currently playing. The avatar I use as Kery on 3FC and my blog, I picked it on an avatars website because I liked the drawing style and the girl's look. Sometimes I will use an animated image with text if I find it funny, or if it reflects a lasting mood of mind (I know, I know, I've been "Fight fight FIGHT!" for months now, haha).<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, I couldn't give a flying flip about what other people think of MY avatar. I am the one supposed to be at ease with it, so if I want a crab instead of a pigtailed blonde or whatever, I don't care about which will be more popular. What I write reflects who I am more than the images I pick (sometimes at random, sometimes not, alright). Hey, my Trillian avatar at *work* is an icon made from a Hello Cthulhu webcomics. Can I go less trustworthy than that? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-47905243793639094812007-08-05T01:02:00.000-04:002007-08-05T01:02:00.000-04:00I'm going to be totally 100% honest: THe first tim...I'm going to be totally 100% honest: THe first time I saw the "crab" I thought it was very clever-as far as names and avatars go. But I guess I had the thought, "Maybe it'll snap at my nose, or [snip snip] at me if I come leave a comment." But then I started actually seeing the crab on other people's blogs, not acting quite so crabby at all. More like a big fuzzy teddy bear in disguise. And so began my visits. <BR/><BR/>As for me. katieo. My name + another part of my name. woo-hoo! I gave it no thought whatsoever when I typed it in. I've thought about doing an avatar but have let the idea go unless the perfect idea popped into my head. <BR/><BR/>Aside from CF, I do find myself attracted to blogs where I can see someone, know their name, relate to them in someway.katieohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339475353059389950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-16522413528432390572007-08-05T00:23:00.000-04:002007-08-05T00:23:00.000-04:00My screen name and avatar suited my original purpo...My screen name and avatar suited my original purpose for going online and blogging several years ago. But as I've added blogs and my interests have expanded and shifted, I sometimes wish I'd gone with something a little less cute.<BR/><BR/>I stick with what I've got so my blog friends will know it's me. And I don't put my name out there because I want the freedom to bitch about my boss and family. Why have a blog if you have to censor yourself?<BR/><BR/>Of course someone who was really, really motivated could figure out who I am and where I work. But I like knowing it would take some effort on their part. If they've gone to that much trouble, they're probably a stalker and I'll know to stay away. An early warning system, if you will. :-)Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-85185362193512782702007-08-05T00:06:00.000-04:002007-08-05T00:06:00.000-04:00Interesting discussion...On my livejournal (the cl...Interesting discussion...<BR/><BR/>On my livejournal (the cloest thing to a blog I sometimes write in) I've choosen to not really idenitify myself. My avatar is my patron saint (St. Dymphna). I guess then that people trust a blonde martyr from Ireland who was killed at the age of 14ish... ha ha. Elsehwere I have a ppicture of myself and the Bishop of my Diocese as my avatar.<BR/><BR/>I'm consistently Meg on here but because I now am on a bit more of the trusting side, my real name is Meghan and very, very few people call me Meg... but Meg works.<BR/><BR/>I'm contemplating starting my own blog (probably on crazy religious ramblings) and when I saw that Blogger and Google were a pair that seemed even better since I am in desperate need of a new e-mail account (so I can ditch AOL once and for all) So once I come up with a good screnname...<BR/><BR/>I think the biggest reason I often try hard to be anonymous online is because not everyone knows I'm a lesbian and as a Catholic lesbian, people get really confused or try to argue. So I try not to identify that online so when I do trust my real life aquaintances, i can come out to them then. Much better than them finding out online.<BR/><BR/>So that also means rainbow avatars and the like are out (I accidently made that mistake with AIM and then spoke with someone from a Christian website who went on and on about how I could change).<BR/><BR/>I think the crab definitely works though. I mean, we don't even know your name or anything at all about you. And still we're reading your blog. So you're definitely doing something right!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-61083468656080427502007-08-04T22:16:00.000-04:002007-08-04T22:16:00.000-04:00I found all three of the avatars in the link to be...I found all three of the avatars in the link to be disturbing. Poorly done computer animation is a nonstarter, IMO. As for what the people surveyed like or did not like, lizards and all, ignore them. Those are other people. We of the Slacker Brigade are much more thoughtful. Crabby, I like the eponymous photograph you've chosen as your avatar. It's an excellent image of an interesting sea creature, which looks alive and therefore implies a whole teeming seabottom and a littoral simply crawling with interesting possibilities. <BR/><BR/>Pseudonyms and avatars can be fun, but the avatars I really don't understand are when Jane or John Doe chooses a celebrity face shot. What's up with that? Are you a fan, a stalker, someone without a life of your own? Perhaps a shareholder in Enrique Iglesias, Inc. or Porn Starlet Du Jour, Ltd.? It's just confusing. Terrie Farley Moran has the frankest and bravest approach: within sensible limits that safeguard your privacy to the desired extent -- this being the Internet -- be yourself. Her honest avatar automatically makes me tend to trust her. All I can say for my(avatar-free)self is, I like apples...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-89375817743740559452007-08-04T17:51:00.000-04:002007-08-04T17:51:00.000-04:00Interesting question, Crabby. I love the crab avat...Interesting question, Crabby. <BR/><BR/>I love the crab avatar, and the name Crabby McSlacker is hilarious. It's a brilliant idea.<BR/><BR/>I chose the name "soap box girl" because that's what I wanted to name my blog, but alas it was taken. The name seemed appropriate because I'm kinda preachy, though not religious (agnostic). <BR/><BR/>I change my avatar pretty frequently. I used to have Kim Gordon's picture as my avatar because I like the way she defies traditional gender role, with her bad-ass guitar playing and what not. I also like that she's been married to the same guy for twenty-something years and values family life. <BR/><BR/>The new avatar reminds me of the peaceful state of mind I'd like to nurture within myself. (That, and I love Indian culture!)soapbox girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909388814943298370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-82855576793558737352007-08-04T15:56:00.000-04:002007-08-04T15:56:00.000-04:00Hi Leah,Love your Takin. Somehow it seems to suit...Hi Leah,<BR/>Love your Takin. Somehow it seems to suit you, and I do actually mean that as a compliment!<BR/><BR/>Lisa,<BR/>The gender switching in online games is fascinating to me. I wonder if people still trust a non-androgynous avatar more even if the person behind it is actually the opposite gender? Interesting stuff!<BR/><BR/>Dr. J--you're not the only one who struggles with this stupid Blogger comment interface. I know several people who have given up trying to comment entirely because it will never remember them. Thanks for your patience with it and for continuing to visit anyway!<BR/><BR/>Chicken girl! I was hoping this post would lure you out of the coop because I've always loved the whole "chicken girl" name, and was thrilled to see when the mutant chicken showed up on the MyBlogLog widget thing. Hooray for mutant poultry! (Though I never even noticed it had 3 legs!)<BR/><BR/>Susan,<BR/>There is something so classy about yours! I've seen it other places and it always stands out to me. Makes my want to go read Great Literature or listen to an opera or something. <BR/><BR/>Terrie,<BR/>That's so funny that people don't understand that mystery writers make it up! And I love seeing your actual face--perhaps because you look so friendly and approachable.<BR/><BR/>I'm sometimes tempted to crawl out of the shell and post a picture somewhere, but am still deciding on the merits of relative anonymity. Once it's gone--it's gone. At this point, I've got a last name and some initials out there, but I'm hesitant to go the full-on name and face.<BR/><BR/>And in the meantime, I'm partial to my Crab!<BR/><BR/>Jennifer, that was indeed a cool link! Readers, do follow Jennifer over to her blog if you want to check it out. A simple but compelling post!<BR/><BR/>Hi Dawn!<BR/>I've really come to enjoy seeing Saffron's face 'round the web. But I'd be quite happy to see your own instead face instead, as a visit from the "real" Dawn is always such a highlight. Many of us who visit your blog have grown quite fond of the real picture of you too.<BR/><BR/>But then if you were a cream-filled apple donut we'd be excited to see you too!<BR/><BR/><BR/>So as a warning to future Comment leavers... I may be wandering away for a bit (see Jennifer's link) so I may be somewhat spotty in future responses to this post but I look forward to reading any further thoughts you may have!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-57545672677016073382007-08-04T14:55:00.000-04:002007-08-04T14:55:00.000-04:00I use my book cover image, originally simply as a ...I use my book cover image, originally simply as a marketing ploy. I've use it for long enough that it feels like my web presence now, and I might struggle with the idea of changing it if and when another book comes out.<BR/><BR/>I use my real name but as their are six million Dawns out there it is the combined thing - name and avatar - that is supposed to get me in the door as your friend. Occasionally, I am DawnR on a site that already has a visible Dawn.<BR/><BR/>And I'm with Susan on this one. Any study that does not consult with the regulars at Crabby's place, is not a study that I would believe.<BR/><BR/><EM>We</EM> know that Crabs are cute and crusty little critters and are certainly way more trust worthy than girls with pigtails!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991009842667783101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-16154188643469592592007-08-04T14:37:00.000-04:002007-08-04T14:37:00.000-04:00P.S Now I wonder what people think of my avatar? L...P.S Now I wonder what people think of my avatar? Likely because of the baby people aren't too scared of me. Shoot :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619288792228194391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-77056036037582973842007-08-04T14:36:00.000-04:002007-08-04T14:36:00.000-04:00THANKS! That was a great link; I'll have to go spr...THANKS! That was a great link; I'll have to go spread it around. It's true I always think of certain people being like their avatar. It's really weird. Also I get really cranky myself when people change theirs all the time because I start to feel like I know someone and then bang my friend vanishes and someone new is in their place. Very interesting read. I'm gonna link, link, link. Have a nice weekend! <BR/><BR/>Oh, Crabby if you're not out and you read this there is the COOLEST blog post - I linked it at Balance; you have to see. It was such a great idea that I almost died. Sometimes other bloggers make me soooo jealous. But in a good way.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619288792228194391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-284389456634468592007-08-04T14:21:00.000-04:002007-08-04T14:21:00.000-04:00Crabby, I am so boring. This is my real name and t...Crabby, <BR/><BR/>I am so boring. This is my real name and this is my real picture. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes I leave out my middle/maiden name because the whole thing is just too long.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I was baptized Teresa but everyone calls me Terrie. So there you have it. I have a couple of other middle names but then my name would be really, really long.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I write mysteries, and people ask all the time: Did that really happen? Did you know the killer personally, etc. I keep explaining that I make it all up. It's just one big lie after the other.<BR/> <BR/>So I can't be bothered making up stuff about myself. It would seem like work.<BR/><BR/>BTW, Crabby, thanks for explaining where I saw the diet soda thing the first time. I knew it was here somewhere!Terrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.com