I think anyone who posts their picture on a public messageboard implicitly gives up any rights to control it, and I think most people recognize this, so I wouldn't be aware of offending anyone, Anch. Anyone comfortable enough to change their avatar won't care about a well-intentioned bit of fun using it.
This got me thinking...
I know I'm kind of bursting the happy-go-lucky vibe around here saying this...
But does anyone have a picture of Laserman? I feel like we need a memorial for him. I mean, we all know he's dead right? It's something that only a couple people sort of uncomfortably acknowledge. He was a huge part of OT.com history--hell, as far as I know, he came up with the term GOUT, which ironically may be his most lasting legacy. Do we have a face to go with the handle? Or a real name maybe?