Honest question from a straight guy about an avatar.

[Vickers]

I've been pretty sickened lately by, well, you read the papers. Some of the threads here on DU have just about broken my heart when I see the pain, hurt and frustration voiced by many (and the seeming indifference at times in response).

Anyway, I wanted to make an avatar for myself that showed my solidarity with my GLBT friends, but I didn't want it to be offensive (if you've ever read my posts you can see I sometimes have a problem with that).

I originally thought of having a rainbow background with "Honorary Homo" on it, but thought that might be taken the wrong way. I kind of hit an artistic dead end after that.

Any suggestions? Is there an existing avatar for what I'm talking about?

Thanks and kindest regards,

Vickers

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

1. Lots of straight DUers just use the rainbow flag as their avatar

[NMDemDist2]

5. good Idea

:evilgrin:

[FreeState]

2. How about a flag with the word Unity instead?

That way your showing support and cooperation for the common good.

[Vickers]

9. Thanks FreeState, I'm working on that now.

:thumbsup:

[FreeState]

14. I like it:) very nice:)

[billyoc]

3. The HRC avatar might be good for you.

"Honorary Homo"? Not so much. :hi:

[givemebackmycountry]

4. See mine n/t

[golddigger]

6. Here's the one I use...

<<<<<<<<

[DonEBrook]

7. Well maybe just ditch the avatar....? I'm a 'homo' who doesn't get exercised over

silly juvenile crap much so it's not much of an issue with me...but I'm old and pretty much seen it all by now. :-)

(I will now risk your ire by saying I think avatars are juvenile too) :-)

[Vickers]

8. "I think avatars are juvenile too"

My kids keep me young.

:P

[valerief]

10. I'm not gay but I have an idea anyway.

How about 2 male symbols or 2 female symbols? On the left one, put a veil above it. On the right one, put a top hat above it. It shows support for gay marriage.

[Vickers]

12. I wish I was that artistic...

:P

Thanks, y'all!

[yardwork]

11. Thank you for your support.

The rainbow flag is a fairly universal sign of solidarity with gay folks for human rights. I like it because it signals that all people deserve all human rights.

[Jamastiene]

13. Hot off the presses, er, I mean hot out of my graphics program...

Here are a few I made:

[Vickers]

15. Wow, those are GREAT!

Do you mind if I use them in the future?

I've already made a directory so I can save them and maybe rotate then around occasionally.

I'll put a blurb in my profile, "Avatars courtesy of Jamastiene" tee-hee!

[Jamastiene]

17. I made the 7th and 8th one down from the top

last night after I saw that you had asked. Of course, you can use them. Any GLBT and/or allies on here who want to use them is welcome to. :hug:

[booley]

16. Reverse rainbow

If memory serves, that represents a straight ally.