In all honesty I don't see what the deal is about using a pretty picture that you didn't make for an avatar. If the user using it is not claiming it as their property, why does it matter?
I'm sorry, Ap, I'm just a tad curious, I never really understood it. ^^'
Depending on how the artist reacts to it, it could be considered art theft. A lot of artist dislike it when someone else uses their art without crediting them, because most people will assume that the person using it made it, or that the character belongs to that person.
Mag explained it pretty well. It is most often considered to be art theft. Especially when it might've been a paid commission for another person, or even a gift.
You need to upload the image
Also, that picture in your avatar does not belong to you. You need to remove it.
In all honesty I don't see
I'm sorry, Ap, I'm just a tad curious, I never really understood it. ^^'
Depending on how the artist
Teeny Requite by Dapper.
Mag explained it pretty well.
[edit]Here's a different way of explanation.
Ah, thank you guys. <3