I see so many senior members with the DeepOnion avatar. Do I have to change my (very attractive) avatar, or can I keep the one I have?
Also, how many coins are given per airdrop? Are there other things that I can do for extra coins?
I know joining their forum is one.
For extra coins go to forum there you can find some bounties, anyway doesnt hurt yo put avatar if u not lazy

i should change mine too actually
But not having it won't affect it right? Because I do rather keep the one I have for some reason. I will join the forum, just feeling a little lazy right now since I have to go out for a few hours.
sat here kicking my self as only two activity behind so if i post today and tomorrow should i be able to join airdrop bah humbug.
You won't qualify until you're a junior member. That's like 50 or 60 posts, plus the activities. So it might be a few weeks before you can join. Also make sure your joining date is correct (the day you joined bitcointalk).
Edit, it might be 30 like someone else said.