Abstract: A method of displaying a graphical representation of a first user in a virtual social environment includes providing an avatar representing the first user. The avatar is stored on a first database. An identifying image of the first user is provided and the identifying image is stored on a second database. The avatar is spatially coordinated with the identifying image such that the avatar and the identifying image are in fixed relationship to one another within the virtual social environment. The avatar is displayed in fixed relationship to the identifying image within the virtual social environment on a display screen.