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I mentioned this in the haiku thread, but I don’t want to constrain people to feeling they have to express their vote in haiku! I changed the default avatars to “MonsterID,” just to see how it looked — I felt like maybe it would fit the tone of the blog better than those geometric patterns, which admittedly are classy and very lovely. Like the patterns, the monster is generated based on your email address (I don’t understand why they don’t do it based on IP, actually, because that’s possible and would be more useful in spotting trolls, but whatever. Around here we generally ban trolls — by IP — anyway, so we don’t have to worry about them coming back in a different hat).
Personally I love the monsters, and they make me a little jealous, because I have to stick with my avatar for post-identification purposes. (But I’ll get a monster if I forget to log into WordPress.) It’s up to you guys, though — what do you like better?
(Edit: Your monster shows up under “recent comments,” in the lefthand sidebar of the main page. Though maybe I need to figure out how to make them show up in comments threads! I find them endlessly entertaining.)
monsters monsters! They’re all different shapes just like us shapelings
They go remarkably well with the angry food, too, imho.
(Logged out of WP to see what my monster looked like!)
I am posting right now because I so want to see what my monster looks like!
I liked the quilts, too.
I lurv my monster! She’s so cool! (She’s sort of a cross between a very curvy bell pepper and an alligator.)
Katia, your monster is fat and lumpy! I’m so jealous!!
I like that mine has rainbow eyes, though.
I’m voting for monsters. And I’m definitely not just posting this vote in order to find out what my monster is.
monsters nom nom nom…
i am all for monsters. i am also not posting this to find out what my monster is. not me!
OMG the monsters are cracking me up. I really hope there’s not a huge push to go back to the Identicons.
Lynne’s and Katia’s are my favorite so far.
Oooh I love the monsters!! I wonder what mine will be????
I love my monster!!! It’s orange and lumpy! Hee hee!
Where do I find my monster?
Oh I see him – he’s cute! Yes, do the monsters.
I am always for anything that makes me cartoonish and adorable.
monster? lemme see…
kewl!
I like the monsters!
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How does it decide what your monster looks like?
(Yes, I’m only commenting so’s I get to see the monster.)
Bwah! Monsters rock!! The others were like quilt squares, which are…er….not really my style.
Ooooh, I SO need a monster today. I’ve been looking for something to cheer me!
How does it decide what your monster looks like?
I don’t know! WordPress says it’s “based on email address,” whatever that actually means. I mean, it has a variety of options for bodies, legs, arms, hair, eyes, etc. and it puts them together based on cues from your email, but I’m not sure how.
Oh, yes, definitely monsters. And, it looks like Tari and I are related, monsterwise.
Noooo! I loved my blog pattern. Give it back!
Monsters: yes, please!
I much prefer the monsters to the quilty kaleidoscopey square things. Oh yes.
Bwahaha!
I think monsters have many things in common with fat acceptance. How many of y’all, like me, learned about diversity and tolerance by watching Sesame Street?
And, until the epidemic began, no one told Cookie Monster that he was too big to eat COOKIES!!
Monsters rock. LOVE them.
these monsters aren’t so scary
Why do i have Maurice Sendak images stuck in my head?
And, until the epidemic began, no one told Cookie Monster that he was too big to eat COOKIES!!
“C is for cookie, that’s good enough for me.”
Monsters = fun.
Poop. Of all the monsters I’ve seen, I like mine least. Typical…
Monsters! Rawr!
I like the monsters, but I think our default gravatars take precedence?
I <3 the monsters. They’re adorable.
Don’t change my monster
It is really appealing
I think I look Phat
Foxish, I think your monster is the best so far. The little mask makes it look so mischievous.
I love monsters. Good call.
MissPrism yours is totally my favourite! it’s the bat wings i think.
I like the monsters.
Hee! My monster has rabbit ears! So hilarious.
I think we keep the monsters, they totally rock.
Definitely keep the monsters. I like them.
I wondered about the geometrics, and I hope there is an endless supply so we can all have our very own.
But I wonder, when can we have those little Adipose alien ones??? Or these absolutely adorable ones??
Ooh, my monster is awesome.
oops – linky no workie!
http://www.vitthi.blogspot.com/
~lala~ I just want to see my new monster…
* : )
I want a monster!
hey, man! where’s mines?
* : /
monster?
oh wow, they’re so so cute. much better than the squarey thingie whatevers from before. these at least have some sort of personality.
Just seeing my monster…
heeeeerre monster monster monster….come out come out…!
In regards to why these go on email address instead of IP, it’s so that someone can post from a different computer or location and still have the same image. Since the point is to create identifying images, it would be a bit silly if you got a different one when you were posting from home or from some wi-fi hotspot.
So I’m going to post this to see what monster I end up with….
And, apparently, I am monsterless. :(
But I still have my jam avatar, so I guess I’ll live.
Add another vote for monsters. So much more character than those generic colorblocky things.
I think the monsters, as Fillyjonk said, go better thematically with the blog iteslf. So that’s my vote. :)
Also excited to see what monster I’m assigned. :D
So now we’re all posting just to find out what our monsters look like. :D
Haaahaha, mine is weird. They’re definitely better than the patterns, though. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could have food avatars?
I like the monsters much better. The quilty things looked to me like they were just placeholders.
But I’m not sure I’d want avatars on the comment threads, themselves. I suspect that would get distracting.
On the other hand, I tend to reflexively balk at change, so I may be being pre-emptively grumpy for no reason. RARRRR!
Ha! My monster is *totally* saying “RARRRR!”
This is *totally* an excuse for more posts. And I am HAPPY TO OBLIGE.
That’s it, we’re a Monster Acceptance blog from now on.
Well now aren’t they just the cutest!
Monsters? What’s this about monsters? (This is what I get for reading blogs backwards, most recent to older….)
Oh hells yes, I say monsters all the way!(even though I’m mostly a lurker)
Ahhhh! Thanks for the edit, I was just about to post another message saying “Wahh I can’t see any monsters!”
LOL, mine is doofy-looking. *g*
yep, i like the monsters. didnt like my pattern. wonder what mine is going to be like! I bet its GREEN.
BLUE! and.. what looks like a penis?!?!
Me likey!
Am I the only one who never noticed icons existed at all in the first place? Yes? Never mind.
Keeeeeep them!
I want a monster. I wondered how everyone had turned into the snowflake type patterns.
my daughters asked me to post so they could see mommy’s monster.
Monsters!
Apparently I am very much in the minority, but I preferred the geometric patterns. I don’t hate the monsters, though. I hadn’t understood how either system was working till you explained, and now I really wish I could see my own geometric pattern.
just looking to get in on the monster action!
Ooh monsters. They’re kind of cute.
Oh dere scary scare.
I not likz the monstrs.
Plz to change it bak.
It’s a bad day at the Library. I need a monster.
joining in the moster parade
I want a monster, too!
Me too me too!!!
OOOhhhh I want a monster too!!!!! They are too cute!
I need to post just to see my monster!
I like the monsters! I think they’re cute :)
I love my monster. It looks like she has six legs, a feather boa, and best of all, FOUR BOOBIES! That is so awesome.
I’m a monster christmas tree. RAWR! GONNA EATCHER PRESENTS!
Me too! Me too!
I’m commenting just to see my monster. Oh, the shame.
I love them! Mine is purple and tentacle-y and waving HELLO and looks like all those wonderful tentacles would swing wonderfully when dancing or swimming! :D
BOO!
Mine looks as if it’s been on an all-day bender.
Monsters make me feel a wee bit better.
I liked the quilt patterns/geometric shapes, but I like the monsters as well. They’re all so colorful.
Ooh, I like the monsters.
My Monster? I feel like I’m filling out a job application.
Yep, logged out of wordpress to get a monster too. I love them. Please keep them. I didn’t ever log out for a geometric pattern.
I have to see what mine looks like, but they’re cute. I say yes.
I’m digging the monsters…and can’t wait to see what mine looks like.
Ooh! It’s a round purple cyclops! I am composed of win! Definitely monsters.
I can has monstar?
Wanna see mine! Wanna see mine!!!
Urg. Don’t care for mine. :-(
Want ‘nother one!
monsters,monsters,monsters, wheeee!
I like the monsters
They are exceedingly cute
Monsters monsters yay!
I want to see mine!
I love these.
Oh, boo. I mean, my pissed-off kitty is cute and all, but she’s not a monster. She’s too fuzzy. That was kind of disappointing.
Also, computers obviously are too complicated for me, since this exact issue was addressed in the post. Le sigh.
Posting to see my monster.
(I did like the quilt squares, though.)
Monsters! (Yeah, I wanna see mine too. :-D)
*ooooohs* I like her. Kind of a lime green Christmas tree with eyestalks and swoopy arms.
I can haz monster too!
How exciting! *wants to see monster*
I want to see what I get with this e-mail instead of the other one…
I take it we’re keeping the monsters? I shall have to learn to live with it.
Lets have a look at this monster of mine
Me, me, me! I wanna monster.
Ooo, my monster is round like me.
I’ve always wanted to be a monster!!
The monsters are all different shapes and sizes – how appropriate!
Let’s see, what am I?
Well, I guess they’re monsters anyhow.
Oooh, me too!
Totally loving the bunny ears and Mrs. Potato head mouth!
Monsters? Here there be monsters? I love the monsters!!
Oooh, monsters! Cute.
These monsters are so cute!
hehe…we’re all posting just to see our monster! :P
Yay monsters!
Ooh! What does my monster look like?
Whats that coming over the hill? is it my monster?
(plagurising a british song by the Automatic there)
I often look in here but rarely post, if I’m getting a free monster tho’
Must try a second e-mail!
Testing monsters…testing
hum…monster?
Rawr! I loooove monsters! Yay! I want to see what mine looks like.
Totally on board with the monsers (that’s how we say it in our house, like taking the T out makes it more playful or something; yes, we’re weird).
I can’t wait to see what mine is. Maybe I’ll have to get a new email address if it’s fugly.
Mine is a purple puffed X with spindly arms. Boy howdy that’s not cute.
I’m not going to lie. I do a lot of lurking around here, but these monster may force me to come out of hiding they’re so awesome.
Monsters, definitely.
Hmmm, let’s see…
Yes to the monsters! Love love love the monsters!
The monsters are really cute!
La la la la la…
[ had to give this monster thing a try... ]
Crap. It only works if you *don’t* already have an avatar?? Just my luck.
Well! This gives me a good excuse to mention that y’all inspired me to buy a new bra that actually fits — and I was only a little bit horrified that my band size is actually 40. I’ve been wearing my sad old 36Ds for two years now, even though I knew they didn’t fit right, because… well, because I’m cool with going up a pants size due to fat assery, but the idea of a fat ribcage sort of paralyzed me with horror. Until, that is, I started reading SP and paying attention to the talk about how awesome it is to have clothes that fit, and how it’s better to be fat with properly sized comfortable clothes than it is to be fat and squeezed miserably into a size 10… and then I noticed that my new big girl clothes made me look great, so hmm, maybe a new big girl bra would do the same… and anyway, this comment is way too long for just being bra talk, but hey! Thanks, Kate/fillyjonk/sweet machine/commenters! My breasts love you guys!
(So… what’s my avatar? I hope it’s kind of titlicious.)
HAH! Well! I.. it’s… oh my. Is that a purple vagina I see? Hm.
Well, I have never had an avatar, but you have aroused my curiosity, so here goes. And I do love monsters of various types…dragons, dinosaurs, muppets, etc.
ooooooooooooooooooo I wanna see what I am .. I hope I am one big blog of aqua-ness *crosses fingers*
I must know what monster lurks in the heart of Piffle!
I need to know.
Oh, mine looks sad… Poor thing. All squished.
I wanna see my monster.
whooo hooo, I’m a floating, winking, clawed green mmmonnster with a bush growing on her head. I likes it. mmm.
I just want to see my monster again…
Definitely yes!!
monsters rock! (ok i just want a monster…)
omg my monster is apple shaped! how awesome is that??
I wanted to see my monster. The ones up there were cool. I can’t use my original email address because all of the blogs decided I was spam so I use my secondary one now so I hope it works.
well, i likely won’t end up with a monster (which is ok by me, i quite like my mouse), but i’m all for ‘em. mostly, i’m just excited that you gave me the tip-off on how to change the damn things on my blog, too, fillyjonk. those quilt squares were driving me nutso.
but i do think you should have the avatars right here in the comments as well. i mean, love the quilt, love the monster, whatever your cuppa tea is, let’s put ‘em out there!
I guess I don’t get a monster? the recent comments skipped right over me. Oh well. I don’t feel very monsterish today anyways.
Roar! Maybe I do feel like a monster!
Eeee! Monsters are awesome!
I dig ‘em.
they are awesome indeed!
Very nice!
Shoshie, I like your monster a lot! It’s like a big piece of purple toast with arms, legs, and a tongue for miles. Awesome.
oooh i wanna see my monster
ooooh cute!
btw the advantage of email versus ip is that then if i comment from work i will have the same one because i always use my own email. (and i work at different places all the time, freelancing, so i for one appreciate it going by email, but thats just me)
Yay, cute monsters!
ooh everyone’s monster looks so cute!!
whoa my monster is gnarly! lol
cool
Hoping my monster won’t have any sharp edges, either…
Go go gadget monster!
No Sharp Edges, your monster is totally ready for its close up. Look at that attitude! It’s awesome.
My monster, is contrast, is shite. Hmph!
merely posting here to see the monster!
I like the monsters already though, the patterns were pretty but the monsters are more fun.
Monsters are us!
Monsters for me!
I want a monster!
Yay monsters!
Cute!
Is it super-sad that I’ve been a lurker, and I’m posting now just to see my monster? Yes, is is.
How do you log out of something you haven’t logged into? Or is that the point?
A heart? I love it!
posting so i can see my monster yay!
Hello shapelings! I’m just checking in to see my monster.
off topic but did any one see SNL last nigth they did a kind of pro FA skit about people who lost weight and come on tv shows
sarawr, congrats on your new bras!
I can’t wait to see my SP monster.
must. see. my. monster.
aw, cute!! and with crazy hair, like mine! :-)
Yes on the monsters!! :-D
The monsters are fabulous! I must see mine…
Monsters! Yay!
monsters?
oh, nice, my monster is toast-shaped (just like one of my favorite foods, toast) and it has 8 legs like a spider and horns!! that is a very fitting monster indeed :)
Monsters! I love monsters.
Ooh, I must post for a monster. They’re awesome.
I missed my monster while it was awaiting moderation for my new email so I’m trying one last time. Come on monsters!
Monsters, all the way! They’re cute. :-)
Aww…I missed my monster too. Trying again!
Show me mah monsta!!!
i can haz monstur plz? k thx bai…
My monster looks like a giant microbe. Plus she’s making rawr hands…I lurv her.
It’s monster time!
Monster, please.
Checking mine out… *crosses fingers and hopes for cuteness*
Those quilting squares were driving me crazy. I’m still not a fan of these in general (what looks good in Livejournal is distracting and jarring in WP), but the monsters are a huge improvement.
I don’t see any monsters?
Ignore this post… I just want to see my monster…
Okay, I love my monster – it’s like a spider with two extra arms of green spaghetti! Chalk me up for monsters, please.
Monsters are fabulous
(Just spamming the comments as I wants a monster all of my own)
Come on, big money, no whammies, STOP!
Monsters rule!
~is he there yet? my monster…where are you beloved…?
Hope505, your monster looks drunk. That’s my kind of monster.
Um, can we sing the “Monster Mash” song? Pretty please? I try not to make demands of my beloved FA blogs/life sustaining communities, but I really feel it’s called for.
How could you not love the monsters?!!!
Monsta time!
I just wanna see me monster :)
I need a monster!
mmmm…. monsters :)