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Post by G on Nov 27, 2007 20:33:33 GMT -5
I would like to encourage all those who stop by occasionally to get them an avatar on their profile. Im finding this software is pretty lenient for uploading them. So, if you know of a picture you want, link to it. It should work I would think. I know its not really a big deal, but I think it adds to the creativity of the user and I also think it shows camaraderie between us. Call me silly, I just think it looks a bit more friendly when people have avatars. I find you figure out people's personalities quicker when you see their avatar. On one board I am on, which is pretty huge to be honest with you. They dont allow avatars. So, everything looks plain vanilla. It's taking a long time for any member to stand out over there because there are so many people over there. I have to remember someone's name. As an outsider, new to the board. It doesnt show much personality. It's taken me awhile to figure out posters I like. I even made a suggestion that they incorporate avatars, but the site is so huge, no one even noticed this post, much less from a noobie. I prefer it not to be that way over here. I think from the outside, it helps people to identify with you if you have an avatar. They'll remember you easier. I think if new visitors stop by (which sometimes happens), this place will look just a tad bit brighter. So, if not too much of a burden, please put some thought into it and lets see what you come up with it. I cannot make you. But I think its cool if you do it. Your hard working admin will appreciate it! ;D
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Post by Brother J on Nov 28, 2007 3:58:28 GMT -5
How's that for an avatar? If someone objects, I can remove it.
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Post by G on Nov 28, 2007 6:49:29 GMT -5
How's that for an avatar? If someone objects, I can remove it. Alrighty...
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Post by G on Dec 23, 2007 8:39:12 GMT -5
Hey C I like your new avatar! It gives you some quick easy identity. I still think its easier to remember an avatar than a name, but you would be memorable either way, but Im glad you decided to make one. I just wish I seen a few others floating around if you know what I mean.
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Post by cfs on Dec 23, 2007 13:51:51 GMT -5
Hey C I like your new avatar! It gives you some quick easy identity. I still think its easier to remember an avatar than a name, but you would be memorable either way, but Im glad you decided to make one. I just wish I seen a few others floating around if you know what I mean. Ha Ha! I had of lot of problems getting it to show. I was going to put a can of Spam (with cheese) avatar, but I came back the next day and it didn't take. I changed it to the comics code stamp because I forgot where the spam picture was located. I have close to 400 GB of storage on this computer. Some folders are files I recovered from a couple of hard drive crashes. The folders with the recovered data are labeled "sort". I'm used to boards that make everyone use the same pool of avatars. That removes any identity some people have online. Sometimes I adblock avatars so I don't have too look at them. Don't worry though... yours is safe. I'm a fan of bloom county and my mom even loves Bill the Cat. She was laughing the other day because she discovered a cat that can't meow. He makes a sound exactly like Bill the Cat. cfs
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Post by cfs on Dec 23, 2007 14:00:55 GMT -5
How's that for an avatar? If someone objects, I can remove it. Strangely, your avatar makes me hungry. I'm craving a sexy girl's mouth for some reason. Oh wait... that's nothing new. cfs
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Post by Brother J on Dec 23, 2007 16:28:15 GMT -5
How's that for an avatar? If someone objects, I can remove it. Strangely, your avatar makes me hungry. I'm craving a sexy girl's mouth for some reason. Oh wait... that's nothing new. cfs I tried to use it over at the VALIANT board a few times, but someone would always complain...
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Post by cfs on Dec 23, 2007 21:28:13 GMT -5
I've seen much worse on that site. I tend to avoid sexually graphic avatars. As much as I like women, I'm a guy. I always associate the avatar with the person posting. If Depluto has an old man's face... I picture him as an old man. When you post with this avatar... for a split second I assume it's not you. I have to do a double take and think "oh yeah, it's Brother J" I also avoid animated avatars because it makes the page take longer to load.
From a site design POV, page load time makes a big difference as to whether people stay and read.
cfs
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Post by G on Dec 23, 2007 21:57:49 GMT -5
So, Im like Bill the Cat these days?
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Post by cfs on Dec 23, 2007 23:15:35 GMT -5
So, Im like Bill the Cat these days? Aaaacck! cfs
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