Tim...reading's an acquired taste, but give it a try.
As I stated in my first post, in the biggest and boldest letters I could use...go to the user options page and change your setting to exclude the showing of avatars. Everyone has that same ability. It's like changing a channel or turning off rap music.
You have a choice. It's not anybody else's fault if you fail to exercise it.
And by the way, CW created my avatar about the same time you joined here seven years ago. I think I have squatter's rights at this juncture.
Do you need more detailed instructions on how to turn off the avatars? We're here to help.