i think it would be cool to see a few stock images to chose from when selecting a profile image..

no one like?

also, i think it would be cool to come with some default images, but for the ability to add our own default images for users to choose from.. forum branding and etc...

I would like that but it will never happen because you will need to buy Gallery script :(

The profile image being the profile background?

yes the profile background

yes the profile background

That's a great idea, I agree. Similar to the default avatars in the "base gallery", it'd be nice to choose from some "base" backgrounds too. :)

To add into that, perhaps a way for admins to choose whether or not a member can use just the base backgrounds or if they can pick other sorts. For a profile page like on my site it would be the only option as other backgrounds wouldn't work. >_<