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A '''''gravatar''''' is a '''G'''lobally '''R'''ecognized '''[[Avatar (virtual reality)|Avatar]]'''. They follow the user and display next to the users name everywhere the user posts on the web, assuming the website has enabled them. The users are distinguished by their E-Mail address, whose [[MD5]] Hash is sent to the Gravatar server for the correct avatar to be returned. Gravatars are rated with the [[Mpaa|MPAA-style]] system, making it possible for website owners to decide what's appropriate for the viewer to see. |
A '''''gravatar''''' is a '''G'''lobally '''R'''ecognized '''[[Avatar (virtual reality)|Avatar]]'''. They follow the user and display next to the users name everywhere the user posts on the web, assuming the website has enabled them. The users are distinguished by their E-Mail address, whose [[MD5]] Hash is sent to the Gravatar server for the correct avatar to be returned. Gravatars are rated with the [[Mpaa|MPAA-style]] system, making it possible for website owners to decide what's appropriate for the viewer to see. |
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The system was created by [[Tom Werner]]. |
The system was created by [[Tom Werner (web developer)]]. |
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== External Links == |
== External Links == |
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Revision as of 16:40, 29 September 2005
- For the theoretical black hole alternative, see gravastar
A gravatar is a Globally Recognized Avatar. They follow the user and display next to the users name everywhere the user posts on the web, assuming the website has enabled them. The users are distinguished by their E-Mail address, whose MD5 Hash is sent to the Gravatar server for the correct avatar to be returned. Gravatars are rated with the MPAA-style system, making it possible for website owners to decide what's appropriate for the viewer to see.
The system was created by Tom Werner (web developer).
External Links
Site where gravatars are created and maintained.
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