referendum (Final Declaration) Should avatars be round?

[Dirktator 2,320]

It's now time for us to cast our vote on possibly the single most important issue facing Simtropolis today.

There are very few examples in the history of online communities, indeed, all of human history, where one part of a community choosing to decide, for itself and by itself, whether, YES to go with Round Avatars or NO to remain with Square Avatars.

I believe that many of you here in this thread-poll, many of you that believe in a progressive community, will vote YES for Round Avatars. That we will be proud to click that YES button, and be proud to reply when our children or perhaps our grandchildren, will ask us in twenty or thirty years: How did you vote on the Simtropolis referendum? You were there, in July 2015. You were there when Simtropolians were asked to decide freely on the future of their digital avatars. You were there when Simtropolis had the option to become Round or remain Square. What did you do in July 2015? You said "Yes to Round Avatars!"

Before you cast your vote, switch your Theme from Round to Square to remind yourself of where we were, and then vote YES to Round Avatars, and help pave our way forward to brighter future.

This poll will close in a few days, and the will of the community on this important matter will not only determine the fate of avatar shapes, but the very future of SImtropolis itself.

  Edited July 13, 2015 by Dirktator  

[Linoa06 1,374]

I think giving people the choice is cool but personally? Go with round.

[The Avatar 1,089]

I vote round. I think it fits better with the overall updated look of the site: the "back to top" button is round, the share to Twitter, Facebook, etc. buttons are round, the pinned and featured icons are round... you get my point.

And as the Avatar, I consider myself an expert in the matter.

[metarvo 710]

I say we stay with round avatars!  Square avatars were getting old IMHO.

[MushyMushy 3,617]

Frankly, I think round avatars work better with the site's significantly more modern design. Sure, some people may have to change their avatar or at least alter it, but that's not really a big deal. Let's stick with the round ones - we wouldn't want to be square, would we? Think outside the box!

  Edited July 9, 2015 by MushyMushy  

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

Never look back darling...

 

[Cyclone Boom 16,875]

When I first saw the round avatars 3 weeks ago, I was a bit sceptical. However from this point, it's slowly begun to grow on me.

After switching to the square theme and checking the site, it's hard to put a finger on it, but somehow it doesn't look right. This just made me realise how well the round avatars actually complement the layout.

@The Avatar makes a good point about the topic icons. I'm not convinced this would work:

On that basis, I'm sold!

[hym 358]

I believe that many of you here in this thread-poll, many of you that believe in a progressive community, will vote YES for Round Avatars. That we will be proud to click that YES button, and be proud to reply when our children or perhaps our grandchildren, will ask us in twenty or thirty years: How did you vote on the Simtropolis referendum? You were there, in July 2015. You were there when Simtropolians were asked to decide freely on the future of their digital avatars. You were there when Simtropolis had the option to become Round or remain Square. What did you do in July 2015? You said "Yes to Round Avatars!"

I would like to take this moment to offer my support for this courageous cause, by offering this famous quote from one of America's most well-known Presidents:

"Ask not what Simtropolis can do for you -- but ask what you can do for Simtropolis."

[APSMS 1,892]

I had not realized there was a theme option at the bottom to change avatar appearance. How about we leave the theme as it is, with round as the default and square as an option. It can't be that hard to leave in, and everyone's avatars are going to be square images anyways, since computers don't recognize round images in resolution sizes.

I voted for square avatars, cause they just fit with my vibe better (and I hate the Social Media website feels).

And anyways, don't you guys all know that it's hip to be square?

  Edited July 9, 2015 by APSMS  

[_Michael 2,681]

When the site was upgraded, quite frankly, I hated the circle avatars, but after switching the theme to square, it doesn't look right. It just doesn't fit with the new theme. Therefore, I vote round. 

  Edited July 9, 2015 by michae95l  
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[cord11 10]

why not both? space issues?

[philforhockey51 4,211]

My opinion has been changed, round it is.

[Hellken 1,658]

Well, I prefer rectangular avatars since the circular style cuts details on my avatar.

 

But...

Though I prefer squares, I would by far prefer the old rectangular style. ie. sides not necessarily equal.

  Edited July 9, 2015 by Hellken  

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

For those needing further clarification of the issues at hand:

http://www.circleversussquare.com

[Terring 6,473]

While I like the circular avatars, for some reason I'll choose the rectangular shape, although I'll agree with APSMS about the ability of choice between round and square avatars. So "NO", just like in the Greek referendum

[Hellken 1,658]

Just to clarify my earlier position: While I personally prefer squares to circles, I think that we are better off with a compromise here. Let's leave the option to revert to either style open. 

 

Additionally, I notice the square option seems smaller than previously at 100x100. I mentioned that I prefer a rectangular* setting if possible; that is, I think that the maximum area of the avatar should be increased to 100x150 to allow for portrait style avatars.

Some examples of portrait style avatars:

 

*Squares are rectangles. But not all rectangles are squares.

 

  Edited July 9, 2015 by Hellken  
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[Kiiroitori 55]

Why not both? *Insert Mexican Fiesta music with people dancing*

[TekindusT 3,809]

My eternal Calatrava tower looks quite cool in circle avatar, so circle it is for me

Let the democracy decide! (but only accept its results if it's a YES, if not, say the vote has been rigged).

  Edited July 9, 2015 by TekindusT  

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

I switched back to square and voted for it too.  I don't much care, but my antlers feel better now that they've been freed-up from that damned cookie cutter.  Leave it as a choice.

[metarvo 710]

Let the democracy decide! (but only accept its results if it's a YES, if not, say the vote has been rigged).

Are there any hanging chads or recounts on the horizon?

[Dirktator 2,320]

We must choose one or the other. 

[RipRap 4,400]

Left Twix or Right Twix?

I'm fine with circle atm, but doesn't really matter.

[Vahr 341]

But why not rounded rectangles? That is the real question that haunts today's generation.

[TekindusT 3,809]

But why not rounded rectangles? That is the real question that haunts today's generation.

I thought the real question that haunted today's generation is at what time do they broadcast Big Brother VIP tonight and under which hashtag they have to comment what goes on the program.

[jmsepe 2,038]

OMG. Where is Pentagon? I'm calling the Department of Defense! 

[wallacet 336]

Round looks more modern! Keep it! (Although Admiral Akbar's head is too big for the circle)

  Edited July 9, 2015 by wallacet  

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

Round is fine for churches so the devil can never get you in a corner, but square is for images.  If I wanted a round image, that's what I would download.  That round frame hurts my antlers.

[JP Schriefer 5,590]

I prefer the square avatars, but I'm ok with the round ones too.

[Sabretooth78 808]

Arguably few avatars fit the new scheme better than mine, but mine is from a flag and there's no such thing as a circular flag.  Abstain.

[Jasoncw 11,840]

If I wanted a round avatar I would make my avatar round myself.