In another topic, it is well known that there are several local moderators who can wear avatar, even when they are still newbies.
It's not a bug of forum, at all.. You are wrong!
So what you're trying to tell me is that everybody wearing avatar that are not full member rank above are moderators? I don't think so. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) some users their account were created before the new Avatar rule was implemented can still wear their avatar irrespective of their ranks as in the past all ranks can wear avatar.
The users wearing avatar and their account were created in 2018 which aren't moderators there isn't an official statement on why they can wear those avatar,
Also LoyceV noticed this:
- Making your efforts and self-promoting to a Full Member;
- Buying a Copper Membership, will give some priveledges, except wearing avatar.
You're still wrong. The user isn't asking for image in post, he's asking for profile picture (avatar) therefore he only has one option for now which is to rank up to full memeber.