If you want it removed theymos will do so but he won't change them to something else, but I'd keep it if I was you.
Ah ok thanks
from what i heard of, in the new forum, everyone will be able to use avatar, but this isnt sure yet, or perhaps only high rank members will be able to use avatar
Avatars will be back with the new forum though I think it might be a good idea restricting them to certain ranks.