I think I can sit this one out as I am one of those not afraid to use a picture of themselves as an avatar.
Those who use images not of themselves seem camara shy, possibly for legitimate reasons.
As for the Salon, I had no idea it was one. The only RTV I follow is Big Brother, because with the other the contestants have access to the outside world and do not need us to watch out for them against the machinations of a cynical TV production company like ......
(Foams from mouth in fit of rage -
Falls down from apoplexy
)