Discussion Forum Terms:

 "Avatar"

Visitors to discussion forums may have noticed the small graphic icon next to forum member posts. Forums usually give users the ability to select or upload an avatar graphic to appear as part of the member profile identifying the member each time they post. An avatar is often humorous or states something distinctly offbeat about the member. View or download an avatar from our free avatar collection 1 or 2. Here are some examples of avatars:

Discussion Forum Terminology
Avatar, Bump, Flame, Lurk, Post, Sig, Spam, Sticky Thread, Thread, Troll, Water Cooler