Avatar / Signature Size

[VB]

hi KLBoard Members,

i want to remind you of one very important rule of this forum: Max Signature Size ( especially the image sizes ).


Signatures will be restricted in size and content. Signatures may not excede a 500x150 pixel area, this includes all images and text used. The total file size for all images contained in a signature may not excede 100,000 bytes. Signatures that do not comply may be removed or edited by a moderator or administator.


- max 500x150 Pixels (w x h)
- max 100 KB ( for ALL Images Together )


Also Avatar Size seems to be a problem atm .. 300 KB for a 80x80 big picture is inacceptable.

Please check that the size of your avatar image and your signature images are under 100 KB ( Together ) !

Why ?

- speed
- readability
- we also have 56K/ ISDN Users

Signatures and Avatars that do not comply may be removed or edited by a moderator or administator.

That's what we are going to do now ...

bye

[UKMan]

Good point VB - and i hope you dont get any bad feedback on this. Just hope they can accept the rules.

Peace
UKMan

["The Avatar Man"]

lol
these were probably imposed in large part because of me and I have accepted them :)
I am VERY glad to see the change to 495x150 :D

[Nobody1234]

I have modified my avatar and signature pictures to comply with the new rules. I was only over by a bit. It took quite a lot of work to make things smaller, so I hope this rule is enforced this time.

Edit: To say my total is 99.3 KB o:)

[alan36uk]

That was useful information
Thanks VB
I am sure alot of users will have to scale down avators more
than sigs...
I have seen quite a few large ones(no comments)
It is only fair as said...
even on my fast connection pages load slow..

[Bender]

Look at the top of your page, it's all included in Important Links. :rolleyes:

[Shinigami_[R.I.P.]]

:-) I don't have to worry much.
Looks like the rule is getting enforced too B)
GREAT JOB!

[gumbydancin]

Don't think I'll have any trouble since mine aren't animated at all....unless my ass suddenly starts getting bigger :huh: :D :P :P

[SHIFTY]

Originally posted by gumbydancin@21 March 2003 - 09:21
Don't think I'll have any trouble since mine aren't animated at all....unless my ass suddenly starts getting bigger :huh: :D :P :P
lol
so is myne ok, its 406X126 i think. and tell us what you think of it after
all it took me 5 minutes of my very important tim eto make it so it better be good!
i solely agree to these rules its so annoying when they have giant picts in their signatures,
hopefully everyone will respect this rule. i have a reasonably fast ADSL connection and pages run load
fast but its still freaking annoying when the pics are huge and take up the whole dang page

[Afronaut]

Originally posted by VB@19 March 2003 - 13:59
Please check that the size of your avatar image and your signature images are under 100 KB ( Together ) !

I wasnt sure how big my great self-posing-guitar-slinging avatar was, so i made a new one.
Also checked my signature, they are TOGETHER 77k.

Cheers

-GS-

[Nobody1234]

Since I notice that some users seem unaware that they are breaking the rules, I thought I would make this explanation.

Signatures will be restricted in size and content. Signatures may not excede a 495x150 pixel area, this includes all images and text used.
That means that your whole signature should fit inside this area. That's all your pictures and text within one area of this size.

http://galleries.vinyamar.com/ps/show.php?id=KEwSIItUkMUWNz7zkTK6L7Dw1&ext=.gif


The total file size for all images contained in a signature may not excede 100,000 bytes.
Please check that the size of your avatar image and your signature images are under 100 KB ( Together ) !
Start with your avatar. Right click your avatar image and choose 'Properties'. Now look at 'Size:' in bytes and note it down on a piece of paper. Repeat this step for each picture in your signature.

Example:

Avatar image = 7,000 bytes
Sig. Picture 1 = 35,000 bytes
Sig. Picture 2 = 80,000 bytes
---------------------------------------
Total filesizes = 122,000 bytes

If your total is like this (over 100,000 bytes) it is time to resize or modify your images so that the total is less than 100,000 bytes.

If your whole signature fits into that rectangle and your total is less than 100 KB then you are within the rules. Thankyou.

[DataMore]

Nice one Nobody1234. ;)
Now can you please tell us if you're a Board God or Goddess? :huh:

[Nightwolf]

Originally posted by Guitar-Slinger@21 March 2003 - 07:15
I wasnt sure how big my great self-posing-guitar-slinging avatar was, so i made a new one.
To check your avatar's size, right-click on it and select 'Properties'.

100 KB = 102400 bytes

[bronco]

Originally posted by Nobody1234@24 March 2003 - 05:23
Since I notice that some users seem unaware that they are breaking the rules, I thought I would make this explanation.

Signatures will be restricted in size and content. Signatures may not excede a 495x150 pixel area, this includes all images and text used.
That means that your whole signature should fit inside this area. That's all your pictures and text within one area of this size.

http://galleries.vinyamar.com/ps/show.php?id=KEwSIItUkMUWNz7zkTK6L7Dw1&ext=.gif


The total file size for all images contained in a signature may not excede 100,000 bytes.
Please check that the size of your avatar image and your signature images are under 100 KB ( Together ) !
Start with your avatar. Right click your avatar image and choose 'Properties'. Now look at 'Size:' in bytes and note it down on a piece of paper. Repeat this step for each picture in your signature.

Example:

Avatar image = 7,000 bytes
Sig. Picture 1 = 35,000 bytes
Sig. Picture 2 = 80,000 bytes
---------------------------------------
Total filesizes = 122,000 bytes

If your total is like this (over 100,000 bytes) it is time to resize or modify your images so that the total is less than 100,000 bytes.

If your whole signature fits into that rectangle and your total is less than 100 KB then you are within the rules. Thankyou.
Nice explaination Nobody1234 :D :D
Ive had some problems lately as your aware regarding sig size,another thing how do you check byte size 'cause it does not show up when i right on the image.

What other way can i check the size( in bytes)??

[[B][O][T]]

@bronco

Interner Explorer, Opera, Mozilla, Netscape?

[bronco]

Originally posted by [B][O][T]@24 March 2003 - 12:43
@bronco

Interner Explorer, Opera, Mozilla, Netscape?
Yeah sorry thought someone would ask.
Netscape!

[Nobody1234]

If your browser doesn't have the feature to check the filesize just use 'Save Image As...' feature. Take note of what it says in 'Save in' in order to know where it will be saved on your hard disk and save it. Open Windows Explorer and locate the file you just saved. Right click on the file and choose 'Properties'. You will see the 'Size:' there.

[bronco]

Originally posted by Nobody1234@24 March 2003 - 14:25
If your browser doesn't have the feature to check the filesize just use 'Save Image As...' feature. Take note of what it says in 'Save in' in order to know where it will be saved on your hard disk and save it. Open Windows Explorer and locate the file you just saved. Right click on the file and choose 'Properties'. You will see the 'Size:' there.
Thanks for that buddy :D :D

[insanebassman]

I think I am good

[Nobody1234]

[From insanebassman in Private Message]

Works for me, I do not mind and I will play with spaces!




Hello insanebassman,

Your filesizes are fine but your whole signature doesn't fit in the area.
http://galleries.vinyamar.com/ps/show.php?id=PdnXdT0sovGjxvwa47lIcn1JD&ext=.gif

You are doing much better than some users. Just remove a little space and you'll be within the rules.

I was wondering if I could post this as an example so other users could better understand. A picture is worth a thousand words. With your permission...



I post the above picture with the permission of insanebassman. It shows an example of how the rules are misunderstood by many users.

The rules about signature size are there to make this board fuction better. Think about those that use low resolution displays and those that are on 56k modems.

@insanebassman, thankyou for your permission for me to show this.

["The Avatar Man"]

sorry to tell you nobody1234 but if my math is correct (and it might not be cause I'm an idiot) your images go slightly over 100,000k :(
but I don't think anybody cares for that small a difference

[Nobody1234]

Yes I know, Master YodaX. 100,075 KB to be exact and as you can see, it does say: "Testing a new signature."

I am in the process of working on that right now.

Edit: Now it's 99,848

[Shinigami_[R.I.P.]]

Mine is fine... right?

At least I think it is.

[alan36uk]

yours is more than fine.
Good Job !!
I still see some that are above the regulated sizes.
Not everyone seems to know the right size although
Important links say it all but its a tad small and maybe not
recognised.
It should be highlighted more and that will stop the pages taking
ages to load.

[Shinigami_[R.I.P.]]

Thanks :rolleyes:

Following the rules is so easy... just wonder why some people think they're so "special" so they don't have to. :huh:

[Nobody1234]

@Shinigami, Why would you listen to someone who tells you that you are following the rules when he himself is not?

@alan36uk, By my calculation you are not within the rules.

Your avatar filesize - 26,664 bytes
Your signature size - 93,329 bytes
-------------------------------------------
Total ------------------ 119,993 bytes

The rule states:
Please check that the size of your avatar image and your signature images are under 100 KB ( Together ) !
So if you are going to give advice to someone about following rules you should follow them yourself.

[alan36uk]

Originally posted by Nobody1234@26 March 2003 - 22:31
@Shinigami, Why would you listen to someone who tells you that you are following the rules when he himself is not?

@alan36uk, By my calculation you are not within the rules.

Your avatar filesize - 26,664 bytes
Your signature size - 93,329 bytes
-------------------------------------------
Total ------------------ 119,993 bytes

The rule states:
Please check that the size of your avatar image and your signature images are under 100 KB ( Together ) !
So if you are going to give advice to someone about following rules you should follow them yourself.
I had no idea !!
I have sorted it now nobody ;)
I will make a proper one that is stated the rules.
Thanks for pointing it out to me.

[Nobody1234]

Thank you for fixing it. :)

[Daryoosh]

I have made my new sig, it shows in my controls area but not on the bulletins boards.

[Daryoosh]

MY BAD< it now shows up.

[[B][O][T]]

Looks like You need another host mate&#33; The real image dosnt show up.
It does show up when You go to that URL then it saves the image in Temporary internet files, and when You come back to this forum You&#39;ll see the real image.

BOT

[Knuckles187]

how abouy mine?

then again if it is too big i dont care :)

[jobes]

Nobody complained to me directly about mine, but I made a new sig pic to comply even tho I liked the castle dance pic better. Change of pace every once in a while is refreshing anyhow.

[alan36uk]

Originally posted by jobes@31 March 2003 - 16:55
Nobody complained to me directly about mine, but I made a new sig pic to comply even tho I liked the castle dance pic better. Change of pace every once in a while is refreshing anyhow.
is that still not to big or am I losing my marbles ??

[Nobody1234]

I don&#39;t think you&#39;re losing your marbles, alan36uk. :blink:

[alan36uk]

Originally posted by Nobody1234@31 March 2003 - 20:27
I don&#39;t think you&#39;re losing your marbles, alan36uk. :blink:
Cheers Nobody ;)
I didnt think so lol..
Although my maths went out the window doing mine &#33;&#33;

[Lap-Top]

How do you get a avater?????

[The Great Dude]

It&#39;s Pinned&#33; Read more next time. (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/bb/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=19152)

[SolidWing68]

ok boss, whatever you say

[OcramC]

Originally posted by VB@19 March 2003 - 08:59
Why ?

- speed
- readability
- we also have 56K/ ISDN Users
finally someone takes us 56K users into consideration

[zacspeed]

:blink: Do mine fit in with the regs? :blink:

[Bender]

9. Signatures will be restricted in size and content. Signatures may not excede a 495x150 pixel area, this includes all images and text used. The total file size for all images contained in a signature may not excede 100,000 bytes.
198x200 pixels, therefore no, sorry. :D

[zacspeed]

Is this better? :unsure:

[J'Pol]

So what we are saying is that complicated moving images within a fixed size area of a sig is okay. However a static image, which takes less time to load, but goes outwith that area is not.

I think the size rule was created with pictures in mind, i.e. the sig was a picture. Not animations.

I take a simple view. If my sig is too big then the board does not allow me to post it, sends a "too big message". If it does not do that then I assume it is okay.

But maybe I&#39;m just talking pi&#036;&#036; again.

Just edited to say that my total size is currently about 21kb. It is the size of the files which slows the page upload, not the area they take up on the page.

[Bender]

Originally posted by zacspeed@16 April 2003 - 23:24
Is this better? :unsure:
Perfect&#33; :D
But if you right-click on your images and select "properties", you can check it out for yourself. :)

[J'Pol]

Bender is about 58k

Just thought I&#39;d check a mod was following the rules.

[Somebody1234]

@JmiF, If you set your screen resolution to 800x600 you will see that your image makes it so that the page doesn&#39;t fit anymore. I makes a scroll bar appear along the bottom. This is why the rule was set the way it is by VB.

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by Somebody1234@16 April 2003 - 22:53
@JmiF, If you set your screen resolution to 800x600 you will see that your image makes it so that the page doesn&#39;t fit anymore. I makes a scroll bar appear along the bottom. This is why the rule was set the way it is by VB.
Do people have an 800 x 600 resolution.

That is for 15inch monitors. Does anyone use them any more.

Surely the rules should be for the majority of members. I have a 19 inch screen, so I think they are too small.

Perhaps a poll on monitor sizes, then decide.

Any chance MODS

[stoi]

well my monitor is only 14" (laptop) and i use 1200x780 or whatever it is, 800x600 is just pointless these days.

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by stoi@16 April 2003 - 23:12
well my monitor is only 14" (laptop) and i use 1200x780 or whatever it is, 800x600 is just pointless these days.
Totally agree.

Both with this and the yoraz piss you had earlier. Glad you&#39;re still here mate.

[stoi]

yeah just lurking about, might give it a day or 2, see what responses i get, either dont go or piss off we dont care lol and then go, but this is the 2nd time in 1 week ive been going, so if its not now it will be very shortley.

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by stoi@16 April 2003 - 23:16
yeah just lurking about, might give it a day or 2, see what responses i get, either dont go or piss off we dont care lol and then go, but this is the 2nd time in 1 week ive been going, so if its not now it will be very shortley.
Don&#39;t let the bastards grind you down. I have posted in your thread earler. The chap is a thief.

I agree with your points, however this is a good forum and you are a good guy. We don&#39;t wan&#39;t to let the arses win.

[Somebody1234]

So, JmiF, I have told you why the rule is the way it is. Now you are asking if there are any users that use 800x600? I can assure you that there are. Are you really saying that the rule should be changed ?

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by Somebody1234@16 April 2003 - 23:28
So, JmiF, I have told you why the rule is the way it is. Now you are asking if there are any users that use 800x600? I can assure you that there are. Are you really saying that the rule should be changed ?
Asking for a Poll mate, so that the rule can reflect the majority of members.

We call it democracy.

Simple question, what screen resolution do you use.

Edit

Incidentally how can you assure me of this. Obviously you can speak for yourself, but how can you assure me that there are other 800x600 users.

[stoi]

Jim, i wouldnt bother even contemplating arguing with somebody/nobody on this subject, i bet around 90% of his posts will be him moaning or bitching that someones sig avatar is to big.

Dont know why he cares so much, they should make him a mod just for this and nothing else, as i think thats what he is trying to get at.

and somebody/nobody in another thread you said that swearing was imature, well so is bitching all the time about something as stupid as sig sizes, im sure the mods know what to do about it if they see one. and no wonder you never swear you dont need to to say "your sig is to big btw" as thats what most of your posts have been lately.

Can you tell im pissed off with the way this forum is turning out, we are members on here to help ppl not to be the school headmaster and slap them on the wrist as soon as they do something wrong ffs.

anyway i think thats 499 posts now, might leave my 500th one as my farewell present to you all, well not all but to some of the fucking pricks on this forum.

edit: damn 501 posts shit i would have had another star in the old system. guess i will have to wait till my 1000th post so sign of big time lol

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by stoi@16 April 2003 - 23:44
Jim, i wouldnt bother even contemplating arguing with somebody/nobody on this subject, i bet around 90% of his posts will be him moaning or bitching that someones sig avatar is to big.

Dont know why he cares so much, they should make him a mod just for this and nothing else, as i think thats what he is trying to get at.

and somebody/nobody in another thread you said that swearing was imature, well so is bitching all the time about something as stupid as sig sizes, im sure the mods know what to do about it if they see one. and no wonder you never swear you dont need to to say "your sig is to big btw" as thats what most of your posts have been lately.

Can you tell im pissed off with the way this forum is turning out, we are members on here to help ppl not to be the school headmaster and slap them on the wrist as soon as they do something wrong ffs.

anyway i think thats 499 posts now, might leave my 500th one as my farewell present to you all, well not all but to some of the fucking pricks on this forum.
That&#39;s a bit harsh.

Are we not men, if you prick us do we not bleed.

[Petri]

There are statistics (http://www.nedstatbasic.net/s?tab=1&link=5&id=1710719)... about 20% of the board&#39;s users are using 800x600.

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by Petri@16 April 2003 - 23:48
There are statistics (http://www.nedstatbasic.net/s?tab=1&link=5&id=1710719)... over 20% of the board&#39;s users are using 800x600.
That means that almost 80% aren&#39;t.

Thanks for making my point.

Don&#39;t really need a POLL. 4 out of 5 members are above 800x600 resolution.

Cheers Mate.

[Petri]

Yeah... who gives a crap about the 20%, right?

<_<

[J'Pol]

Who gives a crap about the 80%.

Once again thanks mate. You are better at making my points than I am.

Though that wouldn&#39;t be hard.

[Petri]

I&#39;ll try to make this so simple even you will understand it...

Signatures wider than 495 pixels cause problems (horizontal scrollbars) for the 20%.

Signatures less or equal to 495 pixels in width do not cause any problems for the 80%.

[J'Pol]

Why do you feel you need to be offensive.

I am expressing my opinion and you are expressing your&#39;s. We both have the right to do this, so why do you feel you have to question my capacity to understand a simple concept.

That was just gratuitously insulting.

[MagicNakor]

I&#39;ve always thought pictures and animations don&#39;t belong as signatures. ;)

But I doubt that&#39;d fly here. :lol:

:ninja:

[Petri]

@JmiF: I sensed a condescending tone in your messages, so I decided to reply in the same manner... albeit more blatantly. If no such tone was intended, I apologize.

[stoi]

ok so out of how many 56k users and ppl who have there screen resolution set at 800x600 have show signatures switched off, because i know when i was on 56k i had them switched off all the time as the page would take ages to load even with just standard avatars and no sigs, but now that i am on 1mbit connection its good to be able to brighten a forum up a bit with proper sigs etc, might be a bit selfish but the ppl on slow connections always have the option to turn them off if it goes to slow.

stoi

[RPerry]

I don&#39;t disable mine, but then again, I don&#39;t mind waiting for the page to load either B)

[longterm]

I like this board a lot, and look forward to learning how to get the animated avatars and signatures.
Very cool.

[jobes]

I guess my math must have gone out the window too. The last time I checked, 1 kb =1,024 bytes. By my calculations an estimated 20,000 bytes (20 kb estimate) is still way under 100,000 bytes. And, 275 x 135 is still under 495 x 150 pixels.


- max 495x150 Pixels
- max 100 KB ( for ALL Images Together )

[akitotinkawa2]

I would just like to say to all admins and moderators that i apoligize about my signature pic it was over 115k&#33;
So i will know comply with the new rule. Sorry again.

[Rat Faced]

Bye Bye Madonna,

Was getting kinda used to her too :P

[BCCorn]

Just testing an avatar.

[ricochet]

how come i cant see my avater???????????? i just get an x mark in the top left side.....

[[B][O][T]]

Load up Your avatar to another host.

BOT

[SeK612]

ok so out of how many 56k users and ppl who have there screen resolution set at 800x600 have show signatures switched off

Don&#39;t switch them off as the page loading times are decent (about as fast as any forum) and most sigs/avatars are pretty cool to look at.

Does anyone actually have their screen at 800x600? Anything less than 1024x768 is so big you can&#39;t see what your doing :blink:

SeK 612

[ricochet]

Originally posted by [B][O][T]@10 May 2003 - 20:25
Load up Your avatar to another host.

BOT
:( sorry man i dont know what you mean....can you explain it to a newbie of p.c.ssssssss

[J'Pol]

Change the site which hosts your avatar.

I use

http://image.uploader.net/user/

It only allows one pic a day.

But seems to be reliable.

[ricochet]

Well i got 1 from imageuploader and saved it to my pictures renamed it to a .jpg and still no luck.......... I also tried to put in the http: link to that page and i got an error msg that that file is not supported exenation so i added .jpg to that and it still wont work. how can i import an avatar to use in this froum ????????????????????

[Bender]

Originally posted by ricochet@11 May 2003 - 02:20
Well i got 1 from imageuploader and saved it to my pictures renamed it to a .jpg and still no luck.......... I also tried to put in the http: link to that page and i got an error msg that that file is not supported exenation so i added .jpg to that and it still wont work. how can i import an avatar to use in this froum ????????????????????
I didn&#39;t read the page before this one, but I think you could use the Final Guide on Avatars and Signatures (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/bb/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=19152), by [B][O][T]. :)

[Harvester]

hello. I&#39;m new to this forum, and i would just like to know if i&#39;m allowed to use my sig of 350 by 156 pixels. I remember reading somewhere in this thread that it&#39;s only allowed to have it by 150.

[DarthInsinuate]

errr, it explains the rule right at the beginning or the topic

the mods might allow that, the rules are a little relaxed, as long as it isn&#39;t blatantly over-sized, i&#39;ve seen a few avatars that are like 300kb

[Harvester]

right, that&#39;s why i was asking. because the other was much larger.


well then, thanks for your help.

[Rollin_On_Dubs420]

nn

[triplea]

It&#39;s hard for me to understand, why anyone should want anything over the stated size.... :ph34r: :ph34r: :ph34r:

[BlizZ]

Thx Nobody, I&#39;ll use that to help :)

[CornerPocket]

Originally posted by Harvester@27 May 2003 - 11:59
hello. I&#39;m new to this forum, and i would just like to know if i&#39;m allowed to use my sig of 350 by 156 pixels. I remember reading somewhere in this thread that it&#39;s only allowed to have it by 150.
I personally don&#39;t have a issue with a few pixels over, but if it&#39;s a big enough notice then you will be asked to tone it down some. As stated the limit can be laxed (not encouraged) to a degree or two, but not by much. If at all possible keep it within specs. B)


If you need to see if a small oversize is acceptable you can always PM a Mod or me and we&#39;ll be happy to let you know. :)

[Ambush333]

fartermissle is posting serial numbers

[2nd gen noob]

Originally posted by Ambush333@5 July 2003 - 06:11
fartermissle is posting serial numbers
very good :)

if you want the topic closed, pm a mod/admin

[DarkBlizzard]

Originally posted by Ambush333@5 July 2003 - 00:11
fartermissle is posting serial numbers
I think its a bit of a jerk telling on people but if ur gonna go tell on people PM a mod. Dont post it.

[2nd gen noob]

Originally posted by DarkBlizzard@5 July 2003 - 06:57
I think its a bit of a jerk telling on people but if ur gonna go tell on people PM a mod. Dont post it.
you said jerk&#33;

i&#39;m telling on you, you bad person...

:P

p.s. my 666th post :devil:

[dukeddy]

how do you make a picture, dont know what I&#39;m doing help
:blink:

[2nd gen noob]

Originally posted by dukeddy@6 July 2003 - 03:36
how do you make a picture, dont know what I&#39;m doing help
:blink:
look here (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/bb/index.php?showtopic=19152)

[Burncity]

just testing

[test85]

you request me to count all bytes i use in every post? or just the ones i bind in my signature and avatar? if i bind normal pictures in the text, i surely won&#39;t count the used bytes&#33; sorry, but like you clearly know, time is money&#33;
greetings
de nixbligger

[lynx]

Originally posted by test85@24 July 2003 - 14:41
you request me to count all bytes i use in every post? or just the ones i bind in my signature and avatar? if i bind normal pictures in the text, i surely won&#39;t count the used bytes&#33; sorry, but like you clearly know, time is money&#33;
greetings
de nixbligger
It&#39;s just the ones in your avatar and sig.

That said, try not to make pics in your posts TOO big, a lot of members still only have 56k.

[abigspidermonkey]

Is mine ok?

[jonathann]

how do i upload a picture from my pc as my sig iv tried but it wont let me do it C:&#092;My Documents&#092;My Pictures&#092;4

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by jonathann@27 July 2003 - 02:42
how do i upload a picture from my pc as my sig iv tried but it wont let me do it C:&#092;My Documents&#092;My Pictures&#092;4
http://www.klboard.ath.cx/bb/index.php?showtopic=19152

[H.H.]

Bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh&#33;
What kind of stupid forum is THIS, anyway?
You guys are more keen on getting your personal tags up front than actually SAYING something&#33;&#33;&#33;
Blahhh&#33;&#33;&#33; Whaddaloadofcrap&#33; Nice pictures&#39;n stuff comes cheap&#33; Thoughts on the other hand... by the way.... WHO&#39;s got my other hand???
Somebody with something to SAY, sign off&#33;

H. ;)

[Adster]

Bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh&#33;
What kind of stupid forum is THIS, anyway?
You guys are more keen on getting your personal tags up front than actually SAYING something&#33;&#33;&#33;
Blahhh&#33;&#33;&#33; Whaddaloadofcrap&#33; Nice pictures&#39;n stuff comes cheap&#33; Thoughts on the other hand... by the way.... WHO&#39;s got my other hand???
Somebody with something to SAY, sign off&#33;

what you bumpe dthis thread jsut to say that ;)

[Celerystalksme]

Originally posted by Hogster@3 August 2003 - 15:21

Bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh&#33;
What kind of stupid forum is THIS, anyway?
You guys are more keen on getting your personal tags up front than actually SAYING something&#33;&#33;&#33;
Blahhh&#33;&#33;&#33; Whaddaloadofcrap&#33; Nice pictures&#39;n stuff comes cheap&#33; Thoughts on the other hand... by the way.... WHO&#39;s got my other hand???
Somebody with something to SAY, sign off&#33;

what you bumpe dthis thread jsut to say that ;)
normally its hogster that does that... :lol: :P

[N£MO]

Originally posted by Celerystalksme+3 August 2003 - 09:02--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Celerystalksme @ 3 August 2003 - 09:02)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Hogster@3 August 2003 - 15:21

Bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh&#33;
What kind of stupid forum is THIS, anyway?
You guys are more keen on getting your personal tags up front than actually SAYING something&#33;&#33;&#33;
Blahhh&#33;&#33;&#33; Whaddaloadofcrap&#33; Nice pictures&#39;n stuff comes cheap&#33; Thoughts on the other hand... by the way.... WHO&#39;s got my other hand???
Somebody with something to SAY, sign off&#33;

what you bumpe dthis thread jsut to say that ;)
normally its hogster that does that... :lol: :P [/b][/quote]
Yes its usually hogster or one of his merry men.... :lol:

[J'Pol]

I just think this VB character is trying to get a pinned topic.

The mods will never wear that type of behaviour.

He&#39;ll end up on moderation if he&#39;s not careful

[DarkBlizzard]

Originally posted by JPaul@3 August 2003 - 16:44
I just think this VB character is trying to get a pinned topic.

The mods will never wear that type of behaviour.

He&#39;ll end up on moderation if he&#39;s not careful
VB? :lol: He&#39;s the admin :lol: ( i didnt read any of the topic except this post and VB&#39;s first post.

[J'Pol]

A mod put VB&#39;s thread in the lounge.

Front and centre that man, we wish to lionize you.

[titey]

Well, once Dorky posted in it, there wasn&#39;t much of an option. :rolleyes:

[Nimdock]

I just noticed.

[I.am]

I am wondering mostly the newcomers as well as the old members aren&#39;t quite following the sig/avatar size rule


Signatures will be restricted in size and content. Signatures may not excede a 495x150 pixel area, this includes all images and text used. The total file size for all images contained in a signature may not excede 100,000 bytes. Signatures that do not comply may be removed or edited by a moderator or administator.


Is it a regulation even after the board had a major change? ( I would assume it should be).

What if we come across someone who is not following, will it be approprate letting them know in a friendly manner or would you prefer to informing the mods by pm or in the topic "Report everthuing unusual here"?

I.am

[The Knife Thrower]

I would assume that is still a requirement to have your stuff below a certain size.

[Lamsey]

Yes, the limits are still there. Think of the users with low screen resolution or low bandwidth.

If you see someone with an oversized sig, send them a friendly pm, something like:
Hey, nice sig, but you might not have realised it&#39;s too big...

The board rules say it should only be at most 495x150 pixels, and only 100kb max...

You might want to resize it.

Cheers :beerchug:

If they don&#39;t respond appropriately, then send a mod a PM. :)

[I.am]

:lol: Well thanks for a generic friendly message&#33; I won&#39;t mind using that :rolleyes:

[vivitron 15]

i usually link to the rules thread too, just so as they know Im not just being an arse, they can read it for themselves :)

[sparsely]

/me thinks the sig-minders might need another hobby :rolleyes:

[[B][O][T]]

First I merged Your topic with VB&#39;s


Originally posted by I.am
What if we come across someone who is not following, will it be approprate letting them know in a friendly manner or would you prefer to informing the mods by pm or in the topic "Report everthuing unusual here"?

Just send a PM to one of the Global Moderators or post in "Report anything...."

BOT

[thor1001]

How can i make a Avatar?

Roelof

[tantric]

Try reading this pinned topic (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=19152) thor1001.

[Jiggy]

mine is animated and i&#39;m proud of it, damn it&#33; ;)

[tantric]

I&#39;ll have to take your word that it&#39;s animated, since it doesn&#39;t show up here.

[titey]

http://www.piczonline.com/client/titey/LOL.gif

[DanB]

i&#39;ve just logged on and found out that my sig has been swiped due to unacceptable size. If i&#39;d had a watrning i&#39;d have changed or downsized it at least. i think it ias common courtesy to warn someone they are breaking the rules before you act.

i&#39;m not having a go, i&#39;m just posting my opinion, hope thats ok.


:D

[El_Jefe]

http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=65872

Sorry that I didn&#39;t send each of our 40,000 members a personal PM :rolleyes:

[DanB]

Originally posted by El_Jefe@12 September 2003 - 21:35
http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=65872

Sorry that I didn&#39;t send each of our 40,000 members a personal PM :rolleyes:
no warning? i&#39;m sure when i read the rules it said you&#39;d be warned about exceeding the limits first?

i

[El_Jefe]

I think you&#39;re on crack.

Read the rules again.

[DanB]

Crack? a few yrears ago but i know renounced my evil ways&#33;&#33;

i&#39;m going to give up cos i&#39;m fighting a lost battle&#33;&#33;&#33;

the sig is gone and it will be gone forever :D

[PezMystic]

duh

[PezMystic]

Originally posted by PezMystic@15 September 2003 - 00:44
duh
what are our options- why cant i browse my pc to add gif or sig or ?

[pol]

you&#39;ll have to upload an image to a host first, then link to it from here.

here&#39;s a host http://www.chinkii.com/ (http://www.chinkii.com/uploads)

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by VB@19 March 2003 - 06:59
hi KLBoard Members,

i want to remind you of one very important rule of this forum: Max Signature Size ( especially the image sizes ).


Signatures will be restricted in size and content. Signatures may not excede a 495x150 pixel area, this includes all images and text used. The total file size for all images contained in a signature may not excede 100,000 bytes. Signatures that do not comply may be removed or edited by a moderator or administator.


- max 495x150 Pixels
- max 100 KB ( for ALL Images Together )


Also Avatar Size seems to be a problem atm .. 300 KB for a 80x80 big picture is inacceptable.

Please check that the size of your avatar image and your signature images are under 100 KB ( Together ) &#33;

Why ?

- speed
- readability
- we also have 56K/ ISDN Users

Signatures and Avatars that do not comply may be removed or edited by a moderator or administator.

That&#39;s what we are going to do now ...

bye
http://galleries.vinyamar.com/ps/show.php?id=mEUHurtPIVl1PMp9ENVHh0T8&etx=.jpg

mmkay, this avitar is 495 pixels height x 150 pixels width, under 100 KB in size
Since it&#39;s following your rules, i think i shall use it.

Edit:
Aww it was resized??
lol oh well i tried

[Evil Fish]

are we allowed to have javascript in our sigs. like maybe a little random quote thingy.

[[B][O][T]]

OMG, javascript in our sigs, LOL eummm no

BOT

[sampson]

Just for future use, how do I check the size of sig/avatar? I checked the problems>pinned thingy but didn&#39;t see it :huh:

[[B][O][T]]

Right-Click the image and choose properties.

BOT

[sampson]

Originally posted by [B][O][T]@25 September 2003 - 06:01
Right-Click the image and choose properties.

BOT
I know how I can do that, but how can say you or another Mod know exactly how big my avatar&sig is? Or since I dont know how big it is now, how do I know howmuch room I have to spare if I wanted to add something else :blink:

[[B][O][T]]

??

Your avatar and signature image may not excede 100KB all together.
Again, You&#39;ve to right-click all Your images and select properties to find out.

BOT

[makere]

just wanted to post somewhere :rolleyes:

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by makere@30 September 2003 - 20:29
just wanted to post somewhere :rolleyes:
well done

:rolleyes:

edit: i&#39;m assuming you know your avatar is 5 times the limit?

[[B][O][T]]

Originally posted by makere@30 September 2003 - 21:29
just wanted to post somewhere :rolleyes:
http://www.home.no/brand/moe_angry.gif

Wow a 600KB avatar....PM sent&#33;&#33;

EDIT: Nevermind I removed it.

BOT

[wormless]

avatar writing how do i get rid off it or do i usea paint prog?
i try tht

[[B][O][T]]

Originally posted by wormless@6 October 2003 - 06:40
avatar writing how do i get rid off it or do i usea paint prog?
i try tht
Try softwareworld.

BOT

[wormless]

erm sorted now i must be blind lol

[kmol]

okey dokey

[SaGe FrAnCiS]

how do you but an avatar from a web site?

[thewizeard]

Originally posted by SaGe FrAnCiS@21 October 2003 - 00:07
how do you but an avatar from a web site?
All you need to know about avatars and signatures; by BOT (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=19152&view=findpost&p=121217)

[Virtualbody1234]

This image: http://drs.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=sage+francis/v=2/l=IVI/*-http://www.csindy.com/csindy/2002-07-11/playlist-4.gif
Is too large for a sig.

Maximum height is 150 pixels. Reread the first post of this thread.

[edim]

i wish we could use flash for the avatar.. :(

[Ninja Monkey]

How do you get avatars? I can&#39;t find options or instructions anywhere.

[Virtualbody1234]

Originally posted by Ninja Monkey@3 December 2003 - 20:00
How do you get avatars? I can&#39;t find options or instructions anywhere.
Click on the &#39;My Controls&#39; near the top of the screen. Then look down the left side for &#39;Edit Avatar Settings&#39;. There are some built in galleries to choose from.

You can also look here: http://klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=...=0&#entry121217 (http://klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=19152&st=0&#entry121217)

[Evil Gemini]

I resized my avatar and removed a pic from my sig and all up its 54.5kb :D

Another way you can make your av smaller is by resizing it to 80 x 55 since thats the size it shows on the forum.

And also, in GIF construction set and other gif creator programs, you can supercompress your gif&#39;s and it deletes frames that are not needed.

[weaksauce]

How do you add your own personal avatar and profile picture ? I cant find the link or area, ? thanks&#33;

[MUSLEMAN 1.0]

Originally posted by weaksauce@4 December 2003 - 14:08
How do you add your own personal avatar and profile picture ? I cant find the link or area, ? thanks&#33;
hit my controls on the top center and then choose sig or avatar from the left

[abracadabra]

how can I get my personnal pic in avatar?
anybody can help me,
Jen

[Snee]

Do it the same way you got one in your sig. :huh:

Just use musleman&#39;s post above for guidance. :)

[abracadabra]

??????????????

[[B][O][T]]

Go here (http://klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=19152)

BOT

[balamm]

http://members.shaw.ca/wenpigsfly/smileys2/wtf.gif




Is this thread exempt from size limit imposed lockage ?

[titey]

:huh: What you mean b?

I thought the "lockage" only happened once a thread exceeded 1000 replies. :blink:

[ghetto_gurl]

:pimp: :pimp: :pimp: :pimp: :pimp: :pimp: :smoke: :stupid: :tank: :smartass: :shit: :alucard: :angel1: :artist: :blow:

[creamer]

Originally posted by VB@19 March 2003 - 12:59
hi KLBoard Members,

i want to remind you of one very important rule of this forum: Max Signature Size ( especially the image sizes ).


Signatures will be restricted in size and content. Signatures may not excede a 495x150 pixel area, this includes all images and text used. The total file size for all images contained in a signature may not excede 100,000 bytes. Signatures that do not comply may be removed or edited by a moderator or administator.


- max 495x150 Pixels
- max 100 KB ( for ALL Images Together )


Also Avatar Size seems to be a problem atm .. 300 KB for a 80x80 big picture is inacceptable.

Please check that the size of your avatar image and your signature images are under 100 KB ( Together ) &#33;

Why ?

- speed
- readability
- we also have 56K/ ISDN Users

Signatures and Avatars that do not comply may be removed or edited by a moderator or administator.

That&#39;s what we are going to do now ...

bye
ok so how do u get the pictures on ur post :D

[Virtualbody1234]

ok so how do u get the pictures on ur post :D

http://klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=19152

[dhaulk]

Ok Well it took alot of cutting to get my avatar down to an acceptable size but here it is. I had too cut most of the burnout out. I use 123 avi to gif to convert it which was really easy but I think maybe there might be a program that will let me get more of the burnout and still be an acceptable size. If anyone knows of such a program please let me know. :D

[lynx]

Once you&#39;ve converted to gif, try Ulead Gif Animator to reduce the palette size etc.

You should be able to reduce the size quite dramatically.

[sparsely]

I dont&#39; really mind large file-size images....but I can&#39;t stand images from crappy hosts (that fuck up the page loading)

i don&#39;t know if mine is okay or not...but I don&#39;t wanna change it&#33;
mr.1234, where is that little rectangle you made that shows the size max thingy?

[dhaulk]

Ok I got my avatar fixed that program animation shop 3 is way better then the 123 avi to gif progy as far as file sizes. To have this much of the burnout with it was like 400kb. only good thing about it is the ease of use. :D

[Aurora]

Why Avatar picture have to be on internet? Why can&#39;t I put some of my own from my computer?

[the_faceman]

because if everyones avatar was stored on the same server as the board database, the bandwith usage would increase, and the running of the board would become more expensive.

[Aurora]

Presume that.
Thanks for the answer.

[internet.news]

Originally posted by UKMan@19 March 2003 - 16:26
Good point VB - and i hope you dont get any bad&nbsp; feedback on this. Just hope they can accept the rules.

Peace
UKMan
I am trying to make a new sig, it is 468 x 60 Pixels - Is it ok?

"... we also have 56K/ ISDN Users ..."
I am one&#33; Thanks for helping me...

[DanB]

Well the rules say 495 x 150 so I guess so :rolleyes:


QUOTE&nbsp;
Signatures will be restricted in size and content. Signatures may not excede a 495x150 pixel area, this includes all images and text used. The total file size for all images contained in a signature may not excede 100,000 bytes. Signatures that do not comply may be removed or edited by a moderator or administator.

[internet.news]

Originally posted by danb@14 January 2004 - 18:18
Well the rules say 495 x 150 so I guess so :rolleyes:


QUOTE
Signatures will be restricted in size and content. Signatures may not excede a 495x150 pixel area, this includes all images and text used. The total file size for all images contained in a signature may not excede 100,000 bytes. Signatures that do not comply may be removed or edited by a moderator or administator.

Yep, do you have some sort of hints what I can put in my banner?

I don&#39;t know really, I am running out of ideas... Probably I need some beauty sleep. :rolleyes:

[internet.news]

I just want to add that although I am on ISDN dialup, the k-lite forum loads very fast if you compare it with other forum scripts, like anotehr famous YaBB.

So, loading time was always fine for me.

[Spicker]

heres one for now... ;)
http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/foldinghome.gif
slower one..:
http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/foldinghome2.gif

[Spicker]

OH CRAP i posted it here by mistake it shud hav been in another thread..... :lol:

sry... :lol:

[Rebellyn]

just checking

[Jayhawk]

Originally posted by Rebellyn@22 January 2004 - 18:09
just checking
did it work?

[shponglejam]

It&#39;s a good rule

[Spindulik]

Can I use this for my signature? (http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3nvj6/swk/Sig.jpg)

[Virtualbody1234]

Originally posted by Spindulik@21 February 2004 - 21:15
Can I use this for my signature? (http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3nvj6/swk/Sig.jpg)
Yes. I think so.

[Spindulik]

Thanks.



Kind of big looking. A little too bold, so I think I should make the height half of what it is.

[josh@home]

Does anyone have a nice avatar pack that I can download for use on a forum I started for class?

:frusty:


Link removed. Read board rules (http://filesharingtalk.com/index.php?act=boardrules) especially rule #9

[bujub22]

Originally posted by josh@home@1 April 2004 - 14:35
Does anyone have a nice avatar pack that I can download for use on a forum I started for class?

:frusty:
google

[DanB]

Originally posted by bujub22+1 April 2004 - 19:40--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (bujub22 &#064; 1 April 2004 - 19:40)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-josh@home@1 April 2004 - 14:35
Does anyone have a nice avatar pack that I can download for use on a forum I started for class?

:frusty:
google [/b][/quote]
Ungoogle :angry:





:P

[josh@home]

Ill give them a shot, thanks.

[bujub22]

Originally posted by josh@home@1 April 2004 - 14:47
Ill give them a shot, thanks.
jus look for pics 80x80 or save them on your hd