I would probably have died of fright.

Could you say then...
That Graphic Design...
is your passion?

Nevermind, it was cancelled due to inclement weather.

It really depends on the vibe of the site. The more general-purpose the site, the more I would just prefer to upload an avatar myself. But, if it's a smaller site for something more specific, built-in avatar systems are lowkey kinda cute and cozy.