Dave_L Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 It's not a big deal, but is the upload-avatar feature enabled? I tried to upload an avatar, and got a message that my avatar settings were updated, but the file didn't show up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G. Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 I have duplicated your problem. It appears that uploading is enabled, but display is not. I hope that JT will look into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefft Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 It's not a big deal, but is the upload-avatar feature enabled? I tried to upload an avatar, and got a message that my avatar settings were updated, but the file didn't show up here. I really don't like avatars. In BOFH mode, I turned them off for the forums (but apparently not for uploading). I see that there's an option where I can shut off avatars while I'm viewing the forums, which means you guys could have them and I'd never have to see them. I'm reluctant to do that, frankly. I don't want to get in the position of "censoring" the boards, but I'd like to maintain some level of decorum here because I expect we'll have a lot of guests and people looking for help. I just really don't like the pictures of cats, anime babes, and cars that seem to populate most boards. JeffG, this might be worth a poll, but the response would need to be widespread and overwhelmingly in favor of them for me to change my mind. It might be possible to turn them on just for this board. JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_L Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 I used to think avatars were silly, but I've found they serve a couple of useful purposes. 1) They make the forum a little more "fun", which encourages activity. 2) They make it easier to identify the poster of a message. Unique avatars stand out more than text names. But I understand that on a board like this one, there are likely to be a wide variety of users, some of whom would abuse the privilege. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospam Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I really don't like avatars. In BOFH mode, I turned them off for the forums (but apparently not for uploading). aaah that would explain why it doesn't work ... second thing I tried after posting a message They do build a sense of community, giving you something to remember people by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefft Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 As it turns out, it appears that the system can't be set to only allow avatars on one forum, it's all or nothing. JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G. Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Given their all-or-nothing nature, I think we'll have to do without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agsteele Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Given their all-or-nothing nature, I think we'll have to do without them. Yes, please let's manage without them. I find them annoying... Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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