How much does a persons avatar affect how you view them? I mean, don't you picture the avatar when you think of the person, if that's all you have to go by? I know I do, at least if the avy is a photo of a human. Case in point, Dustyb. He can post all the photos he wants, but in my mind he is that red-faced moron of the avatar.
Another question: Have you ever wanted to make fun of someone's picture, say something like where did you find that one? Only trouble is you don't know if that is really them. I won't mention any names here, but you ugly avys know who you are.
P.S. I came across one of those red M&M figures at someone's house, and my first subconscious thought was "Minimus." This place is weird, man.