The Hymagumba has a new avatar thread!

Sput · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 14.15

Gavin Scott wrote:I think avatars should be obligatory.

Can I use yours?

Gavin Scott · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 14.25

Well that altogether depends on what you indend to use it for.

But as your own avatar? No.

Johnny · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 14.59

I personally always wanted to put a avatar of a TV character like: Rimmer, Homer or Bender but I believe that isn't allowed is that correct

Bail · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 15.03

YES. I had the scary clown from the testcard for a while, then a mod or martin noticed. Although, i think it scared passing sheep as well.

Sput · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 15.13

Gavin Scott wrote:Well that altogether depends on what you indend to use it for.

But as your own avatar? No.

What if I look exactly like you in every way? I might!

Johnny · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 15.21

I was going to have this one as my image:

Gavin Scott · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 15.53

Sput wrote:
Gavin Scott wrote:Well that altogether depends on what you indend to use it for.

But as your own avatar? No.
What if I look exactly like you in every way? I might!

According to the latest research, if you *did* look like me then I would probably trust you, but not be attracted to you.

So in conclusion it's still no.

The rule about face-only avatars is nice and simple. Being able to see an image of the author next to their message adds something to my idea of them, where an image of Bender or Homer does not. Of course it's a personal choice to display or not, but I'd be happy to see more participating.

Johnny · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 16.03

How do I post my own image on the web then, I have some images I would like to post on the web but have never been able to

Johnny · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 16.04

Gavin Scott wrote:
Sput wrote:
Gavin Scott wrote:Well that altogether depends on what you indend to use it for.

But as your own avatar? No.
What if I look exactly like you in every way? I might!
According to the latest research, if you *did* look like me then I would probably trust you, but not be attracted to you.

So in conclusion it's still no.

The rule about face-only avatars is nice and simple. Being able to see an image of the author next to their message adds something to my idea of them, where an image of Bender or Homer does not. Of course it's a personal choice to display or not, but I'd be happy to see more participating.

How do you know I don't look Like Bender from Futurama ***Gets Shot***

Gavin Scott · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 16.08

Johnny wrote:How do I post my own image on the web then, I have some images I would like to post on the web but have never been able to

Mrtomservo's upload service for TV Forum is one option, but you must have a valid TVF account.

http://www.rp-networkservices.com/tvforum

Images are only hosted for 30 days at which point you will have to upload again. Avatar images should not be larger than 80x80 pixels.

There are many other free hosting services, though not all will allow remote linking for the likes of signatures/avaters on message boards. Google for more information.

Sput · Sun 27 Mar, 2005 16.50

Gavin Scott wrote:
Sput wrote:
Gavin Scott wrote:Well that altogether depends on what you indend to use it for.

But as your own avatar? No.
What if I look exactly like you in every way? I might!
According to the latest research, if you *did* look like me then I would probably trust you, but not be attracted to you.

So in conclusion it's still no.

The rule about face-only avatars is nice and simple. Being able to see an image of the author next to their message adds something to my idea of them, where an image of Bender or Homer does not. Of course it's a personal choice to display or not, but I'd be happy to see more participating.

After much consideration I have decided I would fall under the uggo category. Still! Could be worse! I could be proper fat!