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Do I Need a New Avatar? | Mystery of My Daughter's Tae Kwon Do Black Belt
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the appropriateness and clarity of a forum member's avatar, which features a picture of their daughter performing a kick after earning a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Participants explore the visual aspects of the avatar, its interpretation, and the implications of sharing personal images online.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express admiration for the kick depicted in the avatar, noting its impressive execution.
- Others share their interpretations of the avatar, with varying assumptions about what the image represents, including flowers, superheroes, and cartoon characters.
- A few participants raise concerns about posting pictures of children on the internet, suggesting it may not be advisable.
- There are suggestions to enhance the avatar's visibility through editing or photoshopping, although opinions on the necessity of such changes differ.
- One participant shares a personal anecdote related to stretching techniques in martial arts, adding a contextual layer to the discussion.
- Several comments reflect confusion about the avatar's identity and appearance, leading to humorous exchanges about its resemblance to various objects.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion features multiple competing views regarding the interpretation of the avatar and the appropriateness of sharing personal images online. There is no consensus on whether the avatar should be changed or if its current form is acceptable.
Contextual Notes
Participants express differing levels of familiarity with the avatar, leading to varied interpretations and assumptions. The discussion also highlights the subjective nature of visual representation and personal privacy considerations.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to forum members considering the implications of personal image sharing, those involved in martial arts, or individuals curious about avatar representation in online communities.
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pergradus
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might not even be a good idea to post pictures of your daughter on the internet...
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HeLiXe
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Very impressive dlgoff! I never knew what your avatar was before. I wish I could kick like that! There are a few people...
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turbo
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For some reason, I always assumed your avatar was a peach/cherry blossom. Mystery is OK.
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Evo
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I always thought it was a cartoon superhero. Wow, that's an awesome kick!
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wow that kick is awesome! maybe you can photoshop it a bit
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Doc Al
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Outstanding kick. Excellent extension!dlgoff said:
(And I speak as a fellow TKD blackbelt--from about a lifetime ago.)- #8
JaredJames
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I thought it was a cartoon with a toothy grin.
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Borek
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Someone said Photoshop?
I just hope her sense of humor is as awesome as her kick
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drizzle
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I knew it's a kick, but I thought it's of you or someone [adult] relates to you, never thought it's from a beautiful child. How old is the lady now? 
Haha! Whoever think of trying that: Don't miss with her.
Hey golfguy, keep it. Such uniqueness can't be replaced... Unless!
pergradus said:
Haha! Whoever think of trying that: Don't miss with her.
Hey golfguy, keep it. Such uniqueness can't be replaced... Unless!
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Pengwuino
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Looks painful.
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turbo
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My 2nd cousin's elder daughter used to show up at my house all the time. Tiny little thing, and instead of using gravity or kinetics to force a split, she'd put up a leg and use a door-frame to stretch. Ballet is a demanding master. She was the girl that demanded to have her parents get her to our house early on Christmas morning every year so that she could help me make smoked beef jerky and other treats. My wife and I also made lots of other treats throughout the day but that was her favorite and she HAD to judge the meat with me to see when it was safe to bring in the treats for the others. It was fun.
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QuarkCharmer
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I took the liberty. I can't guarantee the quality though.
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i always thought the pic was you.
but, um yeah, the background is too dark.
but, um yeah, the background is too dark.
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S_Happens
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turbo-1 said:
I never KNEW what kind of blossom that I thought your avatar was, only that I thought it was some type of flower.
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rootX
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I thought it was bat man until you corrected me, but I didn't know she was that young (12ish) from the picture.
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I was one of the members that couldn't log in, so I couldn't reply until now.
Borek
That's outstanding.
turbo
Maybe I'll keep it for the mystery. Oh wait. Too late.
When she was training, one of the exercises was to stand next to the wall where her partner would grab a foot and stretch the leg as high as it would go. Then gently let it go. The rule was you couldn't let it drop more than a couple of inches. Then she would have to hold it there for several minutes.
Pengwuino
It hurt me more than it did her.
Doc Al
Once a black belt, always a black belt. I know my daughter, who'll be 20 next month, uses the tenets of Tae Kwon Do in her daily life. She did manage to get her 3rd degree, but college takes a lot of time now.
QuarkCharmer
Hey thanks. Those look really good. I might have to consider changing to one of them.
Proton Soup
I wish.
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rootX
You bet me to posting. She was 13yo at the time.
Borek
That's outstanding.turbo
Maybe I'll keep it for the mystery. Oh wait. Too late.
When she was training, one of the exercises was to stand next to the wall where her partner would grab a foot and stretch the leg as high as it would go. Then gently let it go. The rule was you couldn't let it drop more than a couple of inches. Then she would have to hold it there for several minutes.
Pengwuino
It hurt me more than it did her.
Doc Al
Once a black belt, always a black belt. I know my daughter, who'll be 20 next month, uses the tenets of Tae Kwon Do in her daily life. She did manage to get her 3rd degree, but college takes a lot of time now.
QuarkCharmer
Hey thanks. Those look really good. I might have to consider changing to one of them.
Proton Soup
I wish.
Edit:
rootX
You bet me to posting. She was 13yo at the time.
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rhody
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dlgoff said:Just for fun, I thought I'd post this pic when she was testing for her 3rd degree.
Thanks for all the replies.
Don,
All I have to say is: You done good...
Simple as that...
Rhody...
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rhody said:Don,
All I have to say is: You done good...
Simple as that...
Rhody...
Thank you sir. I'm very proud of her.
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tiny-tim
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Wow. Decisions, decisions. I like them all.
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What do you think Photon Soup? Looks good on me?
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Proton Soup
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i'm confused
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Evo
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Dl, what's the new avatar?
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rootX
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A upside down cow?
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Evo
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I want to see the larger picture!rootX said:A upside down cow?
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Proton Soup said:
Well, I was using the second one you created for a day then changed it to this one. I have it saved for future reference though.
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rootX
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Evo said:
I am just making a guess , it does look like:
but the legs are not long enough so I am very likely wrong.
Thinking more it looks like all the white thing near grass is a cloud but then I have no clue what are block dots.
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