Originally Posted by chexfan
So you're saying there's a 2 Starred, 3 Striped American flag...?
Or better yet, that the stars on the US Flag are in order and even?
No.
Originally Posted by chexfan
It's a purported representation of the American flag, when the same flag inconsistencies exist w/ other nations. One could logically say that it is a bad ripoff of the flag from Chile, Liberia or Puerto Rico.
But honestly, does it really matter?
Multiple white stars -- and two stars is indicative of multiple stars at least in part -- on a blue background, with red and white alternating stripes in that proportion reminds me of the US flag and only the US flag. I'm not an expert on contemporary flags of countries and commonwealths and could be mistaken, but I certainly know that the avatar wasn't based on a Chilean, Liberian, or Puerto Rican flag -- for if it were it would not have multiple stars.
Does it matter? If not, then why even comment about someone's idea about it, make an issue of the matter or even ask these questions you've asked about the matter?
Only one non-national avatar, and this matter wouldn't have even come up.
Personally, I'm amused by this avatar debate. And a little controversy definitely drums up voter interest.