checkup time ;)

Well, All aussie ISP’s are like this. It kinda sucks. Badly.

Anyway, I can’t remember if my Ava is over the size limit. I’m pretty sure it’s under the byte limit though as the file IIRC is 4kb.

well, it’s 75x75 pixels, so over the limit…

:help:

Just so everyone knows how to check up on the size of their avatars.* To check on the sizes, put your mouse over your picture and right-click your mouse.

  • A menu should pop up and there should be a selection (probably right at the bottom if using IE) named ‘properties’.
  • Click on the ‘properties’ section and a box should open up telling you all of your avatar details like…name/type/address/size/dimensions.
  • If your size is over 6kb (or 6000bytes) then it is over the forums allowable limit.

  • If the dimensions are over 65 x 65 pixels, then it is over the forums allowable limit.

  • Even if one of these sizes are over, you should make changes to your avatar so it is within the limits.

Fey~

Darn. Now I’ll have to shrink it and it’ll look ugly. :cry:

Could I get you to shrink it for me fey? You’d probably do a better job than me.

img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/2 … enesis.jpg

There ya go, kitten.
Just copy the addy into your profile where it says ‘link to offsite avatar’ and click [ submit ]!

Psstt…double check your sig is written out correctly, there seems to be a bug in the system which adds extra characters to any phpBB code if you have any in there.

:wink:

I just use the provided ones… I tried to get an offsite one, but it didn’t work (I’m computer challenged :eh: )

I do not see the reason of the resolution limit either, since the resolution has nothing with the filesize, you can still keep it at 6k. But i do agree with the filesize limit… if filesize is too big, it will take ages to load the sites on a dialup.

but for example a 75x75 avatar will load exactly as fast on dialup, as long as it is under the filesize limit. But rules are rules i guess :tongue:

The physical size limit is in force to try to prevent people from using exceptionally large avatars. Some people may experience ‘scrolling’ of the pages (which is a real PITA when you’re trying to read posts) if the avatar size goes over this limit. There have been people with avatars taking up half a page before…this is why there had to be a cut-off limit. Also, this is a precursor to the day when the forum will automatically disallow your avatar if it is over this size limit. As far as I know, it will be implemented soon. 65x65 pixels is reasonably generous…don’t you think?

Fey~

I think it’s the perfect size. I had to guess the meaning of PITA, but I finally got it. Usually we don’t abbreviate it around here :neutral:
but I do really hate it when the text runs away from me.

I updated my avatar again…

Better? Or? I still am not satisfied with it. Mmm…

oua DM7, what a change! i like it better than the sleeping one :content:

Hehehe me too. :wink:

It seems to represent me a lot better. :biggrin: But… still there is something missing. mmm… :hmmm:

Thanks a bundle! I owe you one!

It still looks nice and silky smooth as well!

Well, glad that’s in order.

*gets out the super glue and duct tape to make sure DM7 doesn’t change avvies again

I really like this one…please don’t change.

Something missing??
Hmm…if there is, it will come to you sooner or later. I know what you mean though, sometimes it just needs a bit of ‘tweaking’ to personalise it a bit. You’ll get the inspiration soon enough.

:peek:

wow! I have a custum avator! Thank you ReaLiTY FaiLuRe! :happy:

=( My avatar is 70x70.

Can I please keep it? It would be a pain to change >_>

Well… here it is for you freecube. :wink: I’m in weird mood.

Please save as and then upload it to your website or whatever. :smile: Hope you like it… I reduced it to 65x65.

:help:

Around 2.5 percent of members are using illegal avatars!!

I sent out many, many PMs today to those users whose avatars are beyond the acceptable limits of use.

Please check to make sure that your avatar complies with the site standards i.e. no more than 6kb in file size (that is 6144 bytes) and a physical limit of 65 x 65 pixels. This means avatars of 80 x 65 too! Even if one of the sizes is over the limit, this is unacceptable.

Please read: Avatar FAQ and guidelines. [ Click to Read ]

Fey~

someone wake up the reaper… so many too big avatars.

Current avatar is a max 65x65 and a mere 2454 bytes :content: