Controversial Avatars?

[Bill_VA]

Since this forum is supposed to be family-friendly (which is great BTW), will there be stricter guidelines on avatars?

Also, will avatars like mine (anti-CS) graphics get FFR in trouble?

[Dave Smith]

Bill, I think this avatar is fine. Perhaps it is a tad negative, but the fact that I am out two years and half a million dollars because of that guy makes me less sensitive. Seriously, I like yours and no-one can say it's unclear! Lets try and remember to be kind and polite and considerate and the rules will be less necessary. I think its fine.

Dave Smith
FFR001

[Bill_VA]

Thanks Dave, it's really neat to have you weigh in on forum threads. I even had a tshirt made with that graphic. I'm just so proud that my car is an FFR that I built and not a overpriced, turn-key car from that other guy.

[Shaun R]

The guidelines are explicit.
I really like the family mentality regarding these things too.

[OttawaFFRer]

Good looking site Bill, I might be inclined to purchase one of those t-shirts...

[Mustang Man]

Just like the other forum, I made my avatar something original and relevant to the product being discussed here. It's MY drivetrain! LOL

Can't get in trouble or sued for that! ;)

Edit, I am going to try uploading the image versus linking to it (come Monday), as it is not as sharp an image here as it is on the other forum...

Mark

[Mikey_P]

Mark, none of the avatars seem to be clear mine included. Do we need to remake them a different size or is it a forum setting? Somebody will figure it out no doubt.

[rich grsc]

Mark, none of the avatars seem to be clear mine included. Do we need to remake them a different size or is it a forum setting? Somebody will figure it out no doubt.

I noticed the same thing, thought my eyesight was failing faster all of a sudden. ;)

[Mikey_P]

The avatars are fine on my garage computer with a 19" monitor but my laptop is where they are larger and out of focus. Must be a resolution thing.

[mikeinatlanta]

mine is as clear and easy to understand as ever.:p

[nc1mike]

One thing I would like to see is no avatar pics of FFR's unless they are yours. Here's mine, sorry but it's topless, shield your eyes...

Seems kind of foggy

[Dave Sheehan]

I hope mine isnt controversial!!...its My 1938 Model B John Deere ;-)

[Larry N. Johnson]

I will change or delete avatars which display immodest (ill clad) people.
People's "private areas" are just that.
Keep it clean; keep it light...enjoy life.

[mikeinatlanta]

I will change or delete avatars which display immodest (ill clad) people.
People's "private areas" are just that.
Keep it clean; keep it light...enjoy life.

For some of us, that would include any photos in bermuda shorts.

[BigLeo69]

:D
The guidelines are explicit.
I really like the family mentality regarding these things too.

your avitar is exposing itself:rolleyes:

[Shaun R]

:D

your avitar is exposing itself:rolleyes:
I'm such a hypocrite!

[XLR8]

I thought this avatar was kind of relevant....If you all can read it. I agree that the avatars are slightly smaller and thus a bit harder to see/read. If it is changeable, its most likely a setting that the website administrator can set....I don't think we can change it or else everyone would have different sized avatars.

[ChopperJustin]

mine is as clear and easy to understand as ever.:p

Mike it looks like a really angry clown with a smashed face... Clear as mud :)

[RyanH]

What about animated gifs? Tried to upload one, but it wouldnt animate...

Disabled in forum settings?

[ChopperJustin]

What about animated gifs? Tried to upload one, but it wouldnt animate...

Disabled in forum settings?

I was curious about this as well. I had to reformat mine.

[ChopperJustin]

I hope mine isnt controversial!!...its My 1938 Model B John Deere ;-)

Dave I remember your restore pics on that thing! Amazing work!

[Dave Sheehan]

Thanks Chopp!!

[luvaz]

Hey Dave, Hope you're staying warm this time of year. It's 80 today in sunny Phoenix! Please advise if there's any trademark issues w/my avatar (it was taken when I lived a little closer to FFR)! Details in my sig line! ;-)

Thanks,
Will

[snakeboost]

Its possible now that the new car is coming that this is less offensive.........but I doubt it!
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[freddiehebert]

i hope mine is ok........ and hey Bill va i might like one of those shirt also

[David Hodgkins]

Freddie, try something else please. That avatar won't work, sorry.

:)

[AJ Roadster NJ]

I used to use an Icelandic flag on the old forum, but couldn't get to work here (although I didn't put much effort into it either). So I used this pic of me sitting in my unfinished Roadster.

There is no doubt in my mind that my ugly mug will offend many sensitive people, but I'm keeping it, dang it!! :^)

[South Dakobra]

Glad to hear regarding strict Avatar rules. Does look like I may have to crop mine to make it bigger though.:D

[Bill_VA]

i hope mine is ok........ and hey Bill va i might like one of those shirt also

Actually, your avatar is a prime example of what I was addressing. Call me a prude, but I don't think it has a place here. Don't get me wrong, she's easy on the eyes, it just bothers me when my wife or kids get on my computer when I've left my browser open and they see stuff like that.

[Chris Young]

I hope mine isnt controversial!!...its My 1938 Model B John Deere ;-)

Sweet! Future project for me as well. I've got one in my sights, the old guy just won't part with it. Yet.

[DougR]

Actually, your avatar is a prime example of what I was addressing. Call me a prude, but I don't think it has a place here. Don't get me wrong, she's easy on the eyes, it just bothers me when my wife or kids get on my computer when I've left my browser open and they see stuff like that.

I agree with you Bill. I often show my wife various posts and avatars like that do offend her.

[geoffav]

I change my avatar pretty often but my whole collection is legal. I'll check them again to make sure. I also like the family friendly atmosphere.

[ChopperJustin]

Freddie, try something else please. That avatar won't work, sorry.

:)

Dave, I appreciate the stance the new forum is taking on this issue. Thank you for making this a priority.

[dukegrad98]

I'm fine with the avatar rules. I've always chosen to just not have one, but I agree with the comments about no one needing to be embarrassed by something inadvertently left on the screen at home or at work.

I also appreciate that there are no signature pictures around here. They serve no purpose other than to clutter threads. Let's keep it nice and neat!

Cheers, John

[David Hodgkins]

Mods, I sent PM to Freddie. Please do not take his avatar down. If he doesn't get to it I'll take care of it. I didn't want to just rip it out, but to give him a chance to replace it himself.

:)

[Cory]

Mods, I sent PM to Freddie. Please do not take his avatar down. If he doesn't get to it I'll take care of it. I didn't want to just rip it out, but to give him a chance to replace it himself.

:)

Frankly...I'd rather see Freddies avatar over yours...:) Oh relax I am joking.

[Zulu]

I agree with you Bill. I often show my wife various posts and avatars like that do offend her.

If you feel so strongly , just turn them off in your settings:confused:

[slaga]

If you feel so strongly , just turn them off in your settings:confused:That's not the point. This site is supposed to be family friendly without censorship via settings.

[CRZN 427]

I would like to use my animated avitar, but it is too large for the given parameters.

I had it reduced to fit on FFCars Fourm which made it sort of jerky in action but got the point across.

If I have it reduced any more it will really look odd.

Regards, Rick.

http://www.ffcars.com/forums/customavatars/avatar368_1.gif

BTW, my first post, and my avitar is my old car, until I get my FFR on the road.

[Bill_VA]

FYI, since the change to site settings were made and larger avatars are allowed (120x120 now), in order to make it bigger, you have go into your settings and re-create it.

[ChopperJustin]

Woohoo!!!! Thanks Bill!

[Rootbeer Roadster]

Are there directions somewhere on how to make an avatar?

Jeff

[Waiting4Kids2Bgone]

.... and hey Bill va i might like one of those shirt also

I agree with Freddie here. Bill, any interest in getting a group order together, maybe see if tfalk can do it for us????
Sorry, not try to hijack. I/you could put this in another thread or PM if you like.
Thanks,
Tommy

[ChopperJustin]

Are there directions somewhere on how to make an avatar?

Jeff

Hey Jeff,

While you're signed in, go to the top right corner of the screen and click on "settings". Once you're they're, you'll see a link on the left-hand side menu for both your Avatar picture and your profile picture. Once you're they're you have a choice between uploading an image that exists somewhere else on the web, or customize your own. Hopefully you have software on your computer somewhere that will allow you to resize any of your own pics that you'd like to upload. (I use Microsoft Office Picture Manager)

Hope that helps you out! :)

[Rootbeer Roadster]

Thanks I found the setting menu, but now have to figure out how to resize my picture. Computers are wonderful if you love a challenge.

Jeff

[Turboguy]

Mark, none of the avatars seem to be clear mine included. Do we need to remake them a different size or is it a forum setting? Somebody will figure it out no doubt.

I believe it might be as simple as a setting in the forum setup - and by that I mean at the FRR level, not on an individual user level.


The avatars it has us upload are limited to a maximum size of 100x100 pixels HOWEVER when it displays our avatars it uses a field that is 180 pixels wide, causing them to be expanded.


We either need to be able to upload 180x180 pixel avatars, or else the forum layout needs to be changed so that the avatar display area is coded as 100x100 pixels.

[Bill_VA]

Guys, according to the post about recent settings updates to the site, the current allowable size is now 120x120. If you originally used the upload feature like I did, the automatically resized whatever image you uploaded to the previously smaller size. To make it bigger, go into your settings and edit your avatar and upload your avatar image from your computer again. This will allow the site to resize it to the current max of 120x120 (which is large enough IMO).

Actually, the site where I had my shirt made has instituted policies that now prohibit the use of copyrighted material on their products, and the Cobra symbol is copyrighted. Sorry

Enjoy.

[Forbye4]

I'm going to have to work on mine I guess.

[Someday I Suppose]

one thought on Avitars for me, I like right now not having any stock ones on the board. Often I see someone's avitar before their name and know who it is or identify with them. When multiple people start having them that personal touch gets lost.

[RMB]

I like mine, and I've been using it for over five years.

Rob

[Turboguy]

This will allow the site to resize it to the current max of 120x120 (which is large enough IMO).


On my computer, everyone's avatar is showing as 180 pixels wide so I think there is still an issue as a 120 pixel picture will still be "enlarged" automatically (and poorly).


How wide are they on your machine, Bill ?

[AZJoker]

Thanks Dave, it's really neat to have you weigh in on forum threads. I even had a tshirt made with that graphic. I'm just so proud that my car is an FFR that I built and not a overpriced, turn-key car from that other guy.

Actually I think it is quite accurate......I believe Ford owns that name...not "the name we will not mention here"

[Bill_VA]

Turboguy, actually all the avatars are 120px wide and/or 120px high. Mine is 81x120 because I uploaded a 318x472 portrait-shaped image and the site's software scaled it down to fit within the 120x120 maximum. If I had uploaded a perfectly square image, say 300x300, the site would've have scaled it to 120x120.

So, for all you guys with small avatars, just go into your settings and reupload the image you used before and site will make you a new one.

BTW, I'm an Internet Developer by trade, I've written code to do this.

[Cincinnatifester]

I've always wondered about how the people across the pond from us would think about mine?

[Joe]

Woo Hoo.. Larger Avatars! Thanks!

Joe - -

[Brandovibe]

I hope mine isnt controversial!!...its My 1938 Model B John Deere ;-)

I find that very offensive Dave! j/k :)

[subyrod]

Thank you Larry! I have to stay away from some really cool car forums because of the crap I've seen in avatars.
I will change or delete avatars which display immodest (ill clad) people.
People's "private areas" are just that.
Keep it clean; keep it light...enjoy life.