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Originally Posted by coollikeme  This site does not need avatars. The content is good enough, why change it. Most avatars are pretty classless anyway. |
Do you visit any sites/forums just for the avatars if the content is not good enough? The content is the heart of the site and the reason people come back, but avatars are added value for regular visitors and contributors. Just like in a blog or regular website, an article with a picture draws a bigger audience than one without it.
I think every forum surfer has their favorite posters, and it's easier to identify them in topics with lots of responses by their avatar.
As far as the additional bandwidth, I don't think Steve would even notice it. So for whatever it's worth, throw my name in the hat for avatars.
PS - And I saw your website "coollikeme". Why don't you prove your point by trying to sell some of those items without pictures? ;- )