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Question about avatars on this forum

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February 18, 2018, 04:35 PM
Dan the man
Question about avatars on this forum
Does the Profile/avatar editor filter and/or deny pictures that are larger than 60x60? I know it used to be left to the honor system and I do understand why the size limit requirement is necessary.

I'm curious because when trying to link to a new avatar picture I'm getting the error message "The provided avatar URL does not appear to be accessible." I admit, said picture is slightly larger than 60x60. Thing is I'm able to post that same picture in to a post no problem so the link itself is okay. Maybe my problem is simply the file size? If so, duly noted and I'll try to help spread the word.

ETA- The avatar I have right now is generously being hosted by forum member Orguss.



China is Asshoe
February 18, 2018, 05:00 PM
drabfour
I still is a “honor system” and members still use larger than 60x60 images so that should be the problem you’re having. The requirement is there for members using dial up or browsing on your phone cause no one wants to wait for someone’s larger than needed avatars.
February 18, 2018, 05:08 PM
fpuhan
And what's with the caption under the avatar? Some folks have them and others don't.




You can't truly call yourself "peaceful" unless you are capable of great violence. If you're not capable of great violence, you're not peaceful, you're harmless.

NRA Benefactor/Patriot Member
February 18, 2018, 05:14 PM
Dan the man
quote:
Originally posted by drabfour:
I still is a “honor system” and members still use larger than 60x60 images so that should be the problem you’re having. The requirement is there for members using dial up or browsing on your phone cause no one wants to wait for someone’s larger than needed avatars.


Agreed, I have a somewhat slow connection at this time and I have noticed members in non-compliance. The bigger the actual file, the worse the delay. You can see the picture full size while the page is loading.



China is Asshoe
February 18, 2018, 05:31 PM
drabfour
quote:
Originally posted by fpuhan:
And what's with the caption under the avatar? Some folks have them and others don't.


It’s a Cut, Custom User Title. Some are earned some are given out to miscreants.
February 19, 2018, 12:30 PM
fpuhan
quote:
Originally posted by drabfour:
quote:
Originally posted by fpuhan:
And what's with the caption under the avatar? Some folks have them and others don't.


It’s a Cut, Custom User Title. Some are earned some are given out to miscreants.


I see. So this is beyond one's control?




You can't truly call yourself "peaceful" unless you are capable of great violence. If you're not capable of great violence, you're not peaceful, you're harmless.

NRA Benefactor/Patriot Member
February 19, 2018, 12:47 PM
drabfour
Yes up to owner/admin discretion.
February 19, 2018, 01:14 PM
Opus Dei
quote:
Originally posted by fpuhan:
quote:
Originally posted by drabfour:
quote:
Originally posted by fpuhan:
And what's with the caption under the avatar? Some folks have them and others don't.


It’s a Cut, Custom User Title. Some are earned some are given out to miscreants.


I see. So this is beyond one's control?
Ultimately, yes. However, Para said he'll grant one to a member in good standing after 10 years.

EDIT: Looks like I'm six days away!
February 22, 2018, 04:23 PM
jayhalsey
quote:
Originally posted by Opus Dei:
quote:
Originally posted by fpuhan:
quote:
Originally posted by drabfour:
quote:
Originally posted by fpuhan:
And what's with the caption under the avatar? Some folks have them and others don't.


It’s a Cut, Custom User Title. Some are earned some are given out to miscreants.


I see. So this is beyond one's control?
Ultimately, yes. However, Para said he'll grant one to a member in good standing after 10 years.

EDIT: Looks like I'm six days away!


Only three days now!
February 22, 2018, 07:27 PM
Opus Dei
quote:
Originally posted by jayhalsey:
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Originally posted by Opus Dei:
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Originally posted by fpuhan:
quote:
Originally posted by drabfour:
quote:
Originally posted by fpuhan:
And what's with the caption under the avatar? Some folks have them and others don't.


It’s a Cut, Custom User Title. Some are earned some are given out to miscreants.


I see. So this is beyond one's control?
Ultimately, yes. However, Para said he'll grant one to a member in good standing after 10 years.

EDIT: Looks like I'm six days away!


Only three days now!
You're pretty close, yourself. You already have one in mind?