Trying to decide on a profile pic.

[VoidCat]

Ok so I was taking pictures of me stimming (link embedded) because of a project I was working on in regards to my autism and a friend of mine looked over my shoulder at what I was doing and said that I should use one of those pictures as a profile picture on here(I told them I was trying to come up with a new profile pic before I decided on my dog.) because I actually looked happy in it and I've thought about it...I like the idea but I don't want people to see it and think that it's the only important thing about me. Or immediately think less of me. I would like to use it because I'm proud of my autism and I love how happy I usually feel when I stim.Here is the picture that my friend thinks looks the best:

I actually like this one better through:

So should I change my profile pic to me stimming?What do you think?

 

[Rival]

You choose whatever you think best represents you at this moment

Also, I love stimming. I rock from side to side

 

[VoidCat]

You choose whatever you think best represents you at this moment

Also, I love stimming. I rock from side to side

I rock as well through not usually side to side. I rock back and forth. I love twirling that's my favorite stim. I can't decide what best represents me that's why I'm having trouble deciding on a profile pic

 

[Rival]

I rock as well through not usually side to side. I rock back and forth. I love twirling that's my favorite stim. I can't decide what best represents me that's why I'm having trouble deciding on a profile pic

I actually really like your current one.

 

[sun rise]

Whatever you choose I thank you for putting a new word in front of me: "stimming".

 

[VoidCat]

I actually really like your current one.

it is nice I love my dog Rissa. She is however very feisty despite the fact she is the size of my foot.

 

[VoidCat]

Whatever you choose I thank you for putting a new word in front of me: "stimming".

You are welcome.

 

[VoidCat]

The problem with using a picture of me stimming is that my hands are moving a lot so it's hard to get a picture that doesn't makes my hands look weird or not there at all.

 

[Jumi]

I too like the picture of the dog, good boy (or girl)! What is stimming?

 

[VoidCat]

I too like the picture of the dog, good boy (or girl)! What is stimming?

Rissa is a good girl.If you hover over the word you will see it's a link explaining it in detail.I'll edit the post to make that more obvious. Basically it's a repetitive motion and also called stereotypy. I could get into more detail but read the link first if you haven't already. Then if you still don't understand it I'll explain it better.

 

[TransmutingSoul]

I see it is good to be you.

I wish you all the best.

Regards Tony

 

[VoidCat]

I see it is good to be you.

I wish you all the best.

Regards Tony

Thank you and the best to you as well.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

Ok so I was taking pictures of me stimming (link embedded) because of a project I was working on in regards to my autism and a friend of mine looked over my shoulder at what I was doing and said that I should use one of those pictures as a profile picture on here(I told them I was trying to come up with a new profile pic before I decided on my dog.) because I actually looked happy in it and I've thought about it...I like the idea but I don't want people to see it and think that it's the only important thing about me. Or immediately think less of me. I would like to use it because I'm proud of my autism and I love how happy I usually feel when I stim.Here is the picture that my friend thinks looks the best:

I actually like this one better through:

So should I change my profile pic to me stimming?What do you think?

They are both good. The first one gives a "woosh" look like you're doing magic since it's blurred. The second one you posted looks good for any profile.

As for if you "should". I think it's more, want. I chose a different avatar probably once a week. I can't stay one tracked very long. So, you can always change it when you want.

 

[VoidCat]

They are both good. The first one gives a "woosh" look like you're doing magic since it's blurred. The second one you posted looks good for any profile.

As for if you "should". I think it's more, want. I chose a different avatar probably once a week. I can't stay one tracked very long. So, you can always change it when you want.

ooo I like the idea of the picture looking like I'm doing magic...That's it I've decided.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

The problem with using a picture of me stimming is that my hands are moving a lot so it's hard to get a picture that doesn't makes my hands look weird or not there at all.

Are you holding the camera at the same time? I rock because of seizures, so sometimes I hold on to something and prop my phone camera. I have a laptop (if you have one?) which is much stable.

In a profile, usually your face mostly shows. It may not catch your hands if you're thinking about the first picture.

 

[VoidCat]

For the reason you have stated and because I just found out some disturbing info that people are using bleach to try and cure people's autism I am going to change it to me stimming

 

[VoidCat]

Are you holding the camera at the same time? I rock because of seizures, so sometimes I hold on to something and prop my phone camera. I have a laptop (if you have one?) which is much stable.

In a profile, usually your face mostly shows. It may not catch your hands if you're thinking about the first picture.

No it's my laptop camera sitting on my lap.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

No it's my laptop camera sitting on my lap.

To tell you honestly, I didn't know what stimming was until I looked it up. I used to stim when my seizures were worse. Now they are in a different part of my brain. Not as big anymore. Anyway. Maybe prop the laptop on a chair. On the laps would definitely make the picture blurred. But you can play with creativity bit.

 

[VoidCat]

To tell you honestly, I didn't know what stimming was until I looked it up. I used to stim when my seizures were worse. Now they are in a different part of my brain. Not as big anymore. Anyway. Maybe prop the laptop on a chair. On the laps would definitely make the picture blurred. But you can play with creativity bit.

Thank you for the advice I appreciate it!

 

[columbus]

As for if you "should". I think it's more, want. I chose a different avatar probably once a week. I can't stay one tracked very long. So, you can always change it when you want.

I am rather the opposite.
I dislike it when people change their avatar. I am a visual person, and an avatar is like a face. Although I wouldn't ever use a real portrait.

And I don't bother with everybody's posts. Lots of RF posters are a waste of time. I tend to scroll through, stopping to read mainly when I see an avatar I associate with worthwhile posting. If somebody changes their avatar I am likely to skip over their posts for awhile.
Tom