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[Randy Disher]

How do you imagine other bzp members? I usually imagine them as their avatars, which can be akward for those who change their avatars often.

[HAZMAT]

As cats with funny captions floating over their heads.

[Wind Elemental]

I usually imagine other BZP members that have been on this site for a long time as staff for some reason.

Edited by Veigar's Shadow, May 04 2012 - 10:32 PM.

[Sumiki]

As people hunched over computer keyboards, cackling maniacally, slapping the refresh button habitually and sweating exclusively through their mouth.

Unless I've met them, and then I just know them as crazy people.

[Ballom]

Sumiki pretty much sums it up. It's mostly cackling, really. Lots and lots of cackling.

~B~

[Toa Smoke Monster]

I imagine them as people.

[fishers64]

I imagine them as awesome people who do amazing things.

[Bambi]

I pretty much imagine you as your avatar.

[Taka Nuvia]

... I don't imagine them. O.o

I mean, usually I associate someone's name with their avatar, but other than that... I don't really see a sense in imagining what they look like.

[Gatanui]

... I don't imagine them. O.o

I mean, usually I associate someone's name with their avatar, but other than that... I don't really see a sense in imagining what they look like.

Ditto.

-Gata

[Cheshire Cat]

What Taka said. Never imagined anyone.

[Kopekemaster]

For me, it usually has something to do with their proto points gauge.

[Wotsiznaim]

Words. Their words are how they appear to me, and I see the words as them. It's kind of strange.

Apart from the staff, who I imagine as the pictures in the staff bios.

[Bulik]

... I don't imagine them. O.o

I mean, usually I associate someone's name with their avatar, but other than that... I don't really see a sense in imagining what they look like.

Same for me.

[Cederak]

The avatar sometimes comes into play when imagining a member, as does their signoff tag, and their sig. Between those three, I can typically get a rough idea of their interests and then match a general face to those sorts of interests. I guess I'm playing upon stereotypes a bit with that, but it's harmless, I assure you.

-Ced

[Taka Nuvia]

The avatar sometimes comes into play when imagining a member, as does their signoff tag, and their sig. Between those three, I can typically get a rough idea of their interests and then match a general face to those sorts of interests. I guess I'm playing upon stereotypes a bit with that, but it's harmless, I assure you.

-Ced

I would like to point out that in some cases the interests/about me section on the profile page holds more information than the signoff tag or signature.

[Cederak]

The avatar sometimes comes into play when imagining a member, as does their signoff tag, and their sig. Between those three, I can typically get a rough idea of their interests and then match a general face to those sorts of interests. I guess I'm playing upon stereotypes a bit with that, but it's harmless, I assure you.

-Ced

I would like to point out that in some cases the interests/about me section on the profile page holds more information than the signoff tag or signature.

I think that's the case most of the time. I'm just lazy. =P

-Ced

[Taka Nuvia]

The avatar sometimes comes into play when imagining a member, as does their signoff tag, and their sig. Between those three, I can typically get a rough idea of their interests and then match a general face to those sorts of interests. I guess I'm playing upon stereotypes a bit with that, but it's harmless, I assure you.

-Ced

I would like to point out that in some cases the interests/about me section on the profile page holds more information than the signoff tag or signature.

I think that's the case most of the time. I'm just lazy. =P

-Ced

Aww, but it's just one click! =/
I mean, stereotypes can be rather, uh, annoying, but hey, who am I to judge your methods.

[The Renegade Emperor]

I rarely imagine someone basing on something which isn't really reality-based. However, avatars sometimes make me think about a member's overall interests and behavior.

[Cederak]

The avatar sometimes comes into play when imagining a member, as does their signoff tag, and their sig. Between those three, I can typically get a rough idea of their interests and then match a general face to those sorts of interests. I guess I'm playing upon stereotypes a bit with that, but it's harmless, I assure you.

-Ced

I would like to point out that in some cases the interests/about me section on the profile page holds more information than the signoff tag or signature.

I think that's the case most of the time. I'm just lazy. =P

-Ced

Aww, but it's just one click! =/
I mean, stereotypes can be rather, uh, annoying, but hey, who am I to judge your methods.

Y'know what? Fair enough. The next time I feel like I'm stereotyping a member by the stuff I see in a single post, I'll click their profile for more info. You inspired some change today.

-Ced

[thebeggerpie]

I use their avatars and sigs.

Example: B6 I see as a cloaked mastermind with flaming hands.

Which I'm sure he is.

[Eeko]

If I've seen a picture of them, I imagine them as looking like that.
Unfortunately, this can have unintended side effects. For instance:
In my mind, Smeag is always playing guitar. Even while typing.
Rayg is always making a rage face.
Nuju Metru parkours everywhere.

So yeah, my imagination tends to screw with my perception a little bit.

[Damaracx 7.0]

As people hunched over computer keyboards, cackling maniacally, slapping the refresh button habitually and sweating exclusively through their mouth.

Unless I've met them, and then I just know them as crazy people.

Sumiki that would be you........or me.

I imagine them as people who are a lot like me.

[Mushy the Mushroom]

i think of them as people who never eat, sleep, bathe, or shave!

[Randy Disher]

i think of them as people who never eat, sleep, bathe, or shave!

That's kind of scary.

[Paleo]

As people hunched over computer keyboards, cackling maniacally, slapping the refresh button habitually and sweating exclusively through their mouth.

Unless I've met them, and then I just know them as crazy people.

I can sweat through my mouth?

But as for me, I find it hard to imagine DeeVee, or B6, or Makaru, or anyone else for that matter, hunched over a laptop typing furiously. It just doesn't work. So typically I resort to seeing them as their avatar.

[fishers64]

As people hunched over computer keyboards, cackling maniacally, slapping the refresh button habitually and sweating exclusively through their mouth.

Unless I've met them, and then I just know them as crazy people.

Since I make the vast majority of posts from my iDevice, this image could use some revision.

[-Absorba-]

I honestly don't really know, but I feel that they're just regular people. Pretty straightforward.

Although I do admit, I have a few friends here that might not be...

[I-I Am N-n-Not D-Ddude]

Whenever I imagine people on the internet, then see a picture of them, they're nothing like what I imagined.

So I try not to imagine them

[Soran]

I normally don't imagine people. I never really thought of it... Only time I do is when I see a picture of them or a self drawing, that's the only time I imagine them.

~Soran

[Daiker]

As people hunched over computer keyboards, cackling maniacally, slapping the refresh button habitually and sweating exclusively through their mouth.

Unless I've met them, and then I just know them as crazy people.

Vice versa for me

[///dotcom///]

I imagine them as these medium-sized rectangles with text, in the internet. Weird huh.

[Mr. Peanuts]

How do you imagine other bzp members?

As strange people.

But aren't we all?

[The Inquisitive Automaton]

I imagine them all as Lovecraftian horrors, tap-tapping away at the keyboard with horrific tendrils and tentacles, or claws or pincers. Whatever seems appropriate.

[Meiko]

I usually picture BZPower members by the image they set through there posts, so their attitude reflects my idea of who they are. I've also met a good deal of BZPower members at LEGO stores, conventions and one at my own school.

[WORT WORT WORT]

Sometimes i do what Toa of Smooth Jazz does. (^ I just did it with Meiko there)

Other times i imagine other things that aren't human. Hmm '_'

edit: oops.

Edited by WORT WORT WORT, May 07 2012 - 12:54 AM.

[Aderia]

I imagine Storm Troopers. True story.

Edited by Zosia Darr, May 08 2012 - 04:00 PM.

[Dallas Winston]

If I've seen a picture of them, I imagine them as looking like that.
Unfortunately, this can have unintended side effects. For instance:
In my mind, Smeag is always playing guitar. Even while typing.
Rayg is always making a rage face.
Nuju Metru parkours everywhere.

So yeah, my imagination tends to screw with my perception a little bit.

Nothing wrong with parkouring everywhere.

-Teezy

[Peach 00]

I don't really imagine other BZPers - if I see pictures of them, I know what they look like, sure, but I just don't see a reason why, I guess. However, Aderia's saying of imagining them as storm-troopers is a humorous outlook.

[Mr. Chicken]

I imagine you all as cartoon animals singing folk songs on long roadtrips with Chevy Chase. 'Cuz that's how awesome you all are.

P.S. TO THE NUIMOIBLE!!