Silly off topic post, but I do have a reason for asking.

In some fora one is expected to adopt One Av for life and stick to it. In others, people change avatars on an almost daily basis. My 'bear snuggling an n900' is my third av in about 8 weeks. I notice that others have changed their avs in that time.

So what's the usual convention for avs round here? Do people use their av to express their current mood? To show who they are? Do we all go seasonal? (I visit one place where people not only change avs but get new names for Halloween and the December holidays)

And who are the six random members of the community I see on the from page of Maemo.org? Do I really see the same 6 every visit - cos it feels like it?

And the real reason: with the onset of Advent tomorrow, can I use my Advent/getting ready for Christmas bears or will people be offended?