The functions of this thread are multiple, but primarily twofold.
First, a lot of threads were being derailed by comments about avatar changes.
Second, even if the thread eventually got back on topic, it very shortly became nonsense since the avatars in question would get changed. this left anyone trying to read through a thread after the fact, completely confused, and with no means to find out what the avatar in question actually looked like. That's why you're supposed to post a brief description (or even a permanent link) here, even though people can see your avatar next to the post, whne you first make it.
