Was thinking of adding an avatar (random image I like off a search) and got to wondering this.
I think it’s fine if you’re not claiming it is yours. And most people assume that any generic/immediately recognizable avatar is just an image off the internet that the user just likes.
Though there’s maybe a weird grey area where if you use artwork from someone that isn’t like… a super established artist (hard line to draw) it’s kind of iffy. I wouldn’t feel right using someone’s drawing off Instagram. But plenty of people use anime avatars from manga etc. and I don’t see an issue.
Not the most important topic in the world but I thought it was fun to think about.
I save some cool images I find. Pretty and colorful ones. Some people think I’m weird.
In this case I chose a photo off the internet though, off a cooking site. At least I hope it’s a real cooking site. It’s a pulla. Because I like pastries.
https://www.lecturas.com/recetas/actualidad/pulla-receta-irresistible-bollo-dulce-finlandes-ideal-para-desayuno-y-merienda_13251