Why you should have a profile picture!

[BYCforlife]

Sometimes when I'm *attempting* to help a new member, I'm constantly getting mixed up with who is who. I keep scrolling to the top of the page to see what the member's name is, because quite a few picture-less members respond.

I think to avoid confusion between new members, everybody should have something for a profile picture. It doesn't have to be of you if you don't want! Flowers, trees, sunsets, your favorite chicken, a scene from looney tunes, your friend upside-down in a mud puddle, etc. are ALL great pictures to have.

 

[BYCforlife]

I know there is an OP for original poster, but I still like to be able to tell people apart by profile picture.

 

[AnimalGeek23]

Good idea! The same problem happens to me. I recognize people by their avatars more than their names.

 

[drumstick diva]

But some keep changing their avatars and then I don't recognize them at all

 

[snow5164]

I feel old trying to keep up with this post ( haha) .. I get it , that and no location drives me crazy, but at least I know what op means now

 

[Trux]

Sometimes when I'm *attempting* to help a new member, I'm constantly getting mixed up with who is who. I keep scrolling to the top of the page to see what the member's name is, because quite a few picture-less members respond.

I think to avoid confusion between new members, everybody should have something for a profile picture. It doesn't have to be of you if you don't want! Flowers, trees, sunsets, your favorite chicken, a scene from looney tunes, your friend upside-down in a mud puddle, etc. are ALL great pictures to have.

Location on profile is also helpful when asking certain questions, as weather can have effect on certain aspects of your chickens. Knowing locations helps get you answers quicker and better info

 

[ShellyBlanco]

I feel old trying to keep up with this post ( haha) .. I get it , that and no location drives me crazy, but at least I know what op means now

got the OP now

 

[BYCforlife]

But some keep changing their avatars and then I don't recognize them at all

Maybe ask BYC moderators to make it like some games I used to play: You can only change it once, and after that you have to pay a bit to change it.