Maybe a silly question--avatars/names and style of play

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Maybe a silly question--avatars/names and style of play

I had kind of a random thought today, which was that there was probably some significant assumed correlation between types of avatars and names and style of play.  Specifically, I was wondering whether players who select very aggressive, macho kinds of avatars and names are actually more aggressive (e.g., 3- and 4-betting more, bigger bet sizing, more prone to re-raising and tilting, etc.).  A related question would be whether many players adjust (consciously or unconsciously) to this in their style of play against these "avatar reads."

I'm thinking there must be something to this.  Players self-select their names and avatars, often as representative of themselves (there are some whose choices are humor-driven or irony-driven this may not be as directly representative of the player, but humor and irony may be telling traits as well). 

Does anyone else incorporate this into their play at all?  Assuming no prior knowledge of an opponent, do you play differently against a ninja avatar named "TakeUrCashPunk" than you would against a puppy avatar with the name "JoanniesMom"?  Do you think this is a valid adjustment--meaning, do you think there is a meaningful probable difference in overall style of play to be discerned from avatars or names?  And finally, did anyone factor "image" into their own selection of avatar or name--perhaps for deceptive purposes--or maybe actively use their avatar to their advantage at the tables?


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