Trout,
this site is a meeting place for ROV related personnel. A way to get news and find work.
My guess would be that those taking a piss are likelly looking at the site too. Else show them the pay rate link, should shut them up.
It take a lot of balls to put up and maintain a site like this. I’ve got a lot of respect for those who have. Note that it’s also free.
As far as avatar, they all look stupid. I dare you to keep yours, and I would laugh with you if I would see you browsing this site with your avatar…