Wingnut writes:
I would further suggest that the default setting is not to view avatars - so that they wouldn't be visible to lurkers or people viewing FT without logging in.
Thank you for that excellent suggestion, one that had not yet been suggested.
Like you, I am not a fan of avatars either, but see no reason why those who want them (even if they are in the minority) can't have them, especially since viewing them is optional.
FWIW, this thread (and what I hope to be many more discussion threads in the future), are not for the purpose of voting. They are for the purpose of sharing ideas and gathering information from the community, in order to make FlyerTalk a better place for all.
You will find over the next two years that I am a pretty tolerant person with an open mind to any reasonable idea that will strengthen the community, especially something like this which can easily be utilized or not at the will of each individual.