Lovesreading07 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Is there anyone out that can make an Avantar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Lovesreading, I've moved your thread into Announcements and Tips, which is where technical questions generally go. As far as avatars are concerned, you can either go to an avatar site which contains a number of them to choose from, such as here or here, although you should note that we don't usually like moving avatars since they tend to be a distraction when you're reading posts. Alternatively, just find a picture you like and which you think would look good in the smaller size then reduce it to fit the specified dimensions. For that you could use the avatar sizer program that can be downloaded from here. I've downloaded and used that program myself and it's been fine! Just make sure you note the size restrictions specified on your profile page under avatars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovesreading07 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 See when you google things. I don't want to get this site in to trouble i explain i went to google and typed books in and then click on image. I know that belongs to someone else but how do i get permisson to use it the pic. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Mostly it's fine. If there are clear copyright issues it will be stated somewhere on the page. Flickr images are generally protected and can't be easily copied so I gave up with them long ago. Just go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iffy Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Just make sure you note the size restrictions specified on your profile page under avatars. I went to my profile page, under Edit Avatar. All it says is that I don't have one. And there is a box that says "Do not use avatar". I cannot unclick that box. So is the answer: NO avatars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 So is the answer: NO avatars? No, avatars are available to subscribers. You can see the full explanation here. Welcome to the group, Iffy. Why not tell us a bit more about yourself and your reading tastes in the Please Introduce Yourself thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyb Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Tried to change my Avatar and it *said* it had changed it (should be the right size) but it's not showing. Anyone know anything I can try please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I was a subscriber and had an avatar before the crash. Please could you note me subscriber again so the avatar will work -thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagesmann Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 lucyb I don't know why it didn't work. We did have a problem with avatars after the crash and this may be related. David might know more or be able to advise a solution when he is back. In the meantime, it might be worth double checking the attributes. File size and dimensions both need to be checked. grasshopper David will be able to advise if he can fix this for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iff Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I went to my profile page, under Edit Avatar. All it says is that I don't have one. And there is a box that says "Do not use avatar". I cannot unclick that box. So is the answer: NO avatars? lol, this person from 2008 might have caused confusion with me if they had stayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Grasshopper - you probably missed the thread from soon after our return where recent subscribers put their hands up for re-subscriberfication. All sorted now. Lucyb - I see no more than you when it comes to avatars, so nothing sticks out for me. Obviously do check both file size and dimensions are within the set limits. I've deleted your current no-show avatar so it's a clean slate for you to try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyb Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks Tagesmann and David - will try again tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyb Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Nope! 'failed to open stream' Permission denied in /includes/functions_upload.html on line 350 Any ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyb Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hey - post upgrade it works!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagesmann Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hey - post upgrade it works!!! Yes! And it's a great avatar lucyb. Aren't bald women sexy? Is that inappropriate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyb Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) It's still only an artist's impression until saturday! And I think you're safe from inappropriateness. Edited July 16, 2013 by lucyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazel Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) Is there any woman who would feel ruffled by someone calling them 'sexy'? Looking good L, looking good. And if I may be so bold, you'll look damned fine come Saturday and have raised a shedload of cash for a worthy cause too. Now if that's not sexy, I don't know what is. Edited July 16, 2013 by Hazel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyb Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Just had a donation that took me over the £1000 mark adding in off-line sponsor forms so am feeling pret-ty damn fine at the moment. Am just assembling a list of things I need to do before I get baldified. Having a picture taken to renew my driving licence is currently top of the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazel Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 lol, this person from 2008 might have caused confusion with me if they had stayed. They were much more dodgy than you...and capitals in the first post?! He'd/She'd never have lasted! We much prefer you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazel Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Just had a donation that took me over the £1000 mark adding in off-line sponsor forms so am feeling pret-ty damn fine at the moment. As you should Luce...you've done amazingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waawo Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Woo, avatar at last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterHobgoblin Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) Am just assembling a list of things I need to do before I get baldified. Having a picture taken to renew my driving licence is currently top of the list! If you got your licence with a bald photo, wouldn't you expect leniency whenever you get stopped by the police - assuming you are a survivor? Just a thought... Edited July 18, 2013 by MisterHobgoblin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momac Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 This isn't anything to do with Avatars but I can't find the thread where Meg told me about clicking the "Remember Me" box when I log in. Maybe I've left it as 'Remember Me' and that is why I don't have to sign in each time which is o.k. I just thought the 'sign out' feature wasn't signing out and it looked as though I stayed permanently logged in. I will check once I 'sign out' again. Thanks Meg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 This isn't anything to do with Avatars but I can't find the thread where Meg told me about clicking the "Remember Me" box when I log in. Maybe I've left it as 'Remember Me' and that is why I don't have to sign in each time which is o.k. I just thought the 'sign out' feature wasn't signing out and it looked as though I stayed permanently logged in. I will check once I 'sign out' again. Thanks Meg If you actually click on the sign out box (top right of the homepage) then you are logged out of the system and will need to log in again when you return. When you log in there is a 'remember me' option, which puts a cookie on your computer enabling the system to recognise you when you return and let you in without asking for your password. 'Remember me' is already ticked by default when you log in, so you need to un-tick it in order to disable the feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momac Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks David, I had indeed left the "Remember Me" button ticked and I think I'll just leave it as is unless there is a good reason for 'unticking' it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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