Should I change my avatar?

[ardchoille]

From another thread:

See this article:

http://www.scotarmigers.net/leaflet2.htm

Regards,

Todd

Todd, thank you for that link, it's very informative. In light of this new information I wonder if I should change my avatar. My avatar is a personal icon that I designed for my own use and I use it on several websites - the lion's head was taken from the clansman crest badge. I realize I live in the United States and am not technically under the law which pertains to Arms/Armigers, but I also feel the need to be compliant as I am a member of Clan Gregor and wish to show respect to the clan and to Sir Gregor MacGregor, Chief of Clan Gregor. Also my avatar has a background to it.

What do you think?

[Freelancer]

First of all, you have a great looking avatar!

It's true as you say, that you are not technically under the law which pertains to Arms/Armigers. But, since you are an active member of Clan Gregor, I think you should abide by the customs and conventions which come with that membership. Just my opinion.

[Yaish]

It's an image dude, don't sweat it. You aren't making claims you aren't entitled to.

(For the record, I am not really Jet Jaguar from the movie "Godzilla Vs. Megalon")

[DTrain]

It's not as if you are passing yourself off as clan chief. It's only an avatar. Don't make mountains of molehills.

[ardchoille]

Very good points, thank you folks.

[Panache]

(For the record, I am not really Jet Jaguar from the movie "Godzilla Vs. Megalon")

My son is going to be so disappointed at the Monterey Games!



Cheers

Jamie

[walkerk]

Well ... you know about that bar sinister thing, right?

[Mael Coluim]

Nay! You are not trying to say you are something you are not.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I wonder if I should change my avatar. My avatar is a personal icon that I designed for my own use and I use it on several websites - the lion's head was taken from the clansman crest badge.

Unless you have inadvertently adopted your chief's badge (as opposed to his crest) and placed it on his livery colours, I really don't see any compelling heraldic reason to change your avatar. That said, you should not use it in any other form or medium except as a logotype on electronic forums. For example, if you were to use it on writing paper, business cards, or a flag, then it would take on a distinctly heraldic character, and that would be (at the very least) socially awkward.

[ardchoille]

Unless you have inadvertently adopted your chief's badge (as opposed to his crest) and placed it on his livery colours, I really don't see any compelling heraldic reason to change your avatar. That said, you should not use it in any other form or medium except as a logotype on electronic forums. For example, if you were to use it on writing paper, business cards, or a flag, then it would take on a distinctly heraldic character, and that would be (at the very least) socially awkward.

This is what I was worried about. I don't use it anywhere other than the internet and I don't even know our Chief's livery colors. I'll keep it as is.. after some thought, I don't think I'm infringing anywhere.