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Images in signatures not only takeup alot of bandwidth, they are also abnoxious when someone has a number of posts in the same topic.

For example, take a look at this topic and you'll see what i mean.

http://shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php ... 60aa7f0c2e

The same can be said for large avatars.

This just demonstrates that there should be limits.

I agree - There are Mod's that can be applied to limit sizes of attachments and avatars - it can also be set in the admin panel...

Couldn't agree more! There is a mod(s) for phpbb that limits the size of both avatars and pictures. As a matter of fact, it will take any submitted picture and reduce it to a size that would be acceptable. I would really like to get these upgrades installed.

But, our problem remains the same. I need a webmaster. I am currently talking to a service in California that may be able to help. This is like my 10th attempt and this guy is now a couple of days late getting back to me. Maybe it will work out.

Anyway, this particular issue is WAY up on the list. Thanks.

doc

doc wrote:Couldn't agree more! There is a mod(s) for phpbb that limits the size of both avatars and pictures. As a matter of fact, it will take any submitted picture and reduce it to a size that would be acceptable. I would really like to get these upgrades installed.

But, our problem remains the same. I need a webmaster. I am currently talking to a service in California that may be able to help. This is like my 10th attempt and this guy is now a couple of days late getting back to me. Maybe it will work out.

Anyway, this particular issue is WAY up on the list. Thanks.

doc

I guess I made my point.

Thanks

I can help out if need be Doc.

I fourth it.

Glenn wrote:Images in signatures not only takeup alot of bandwidth...has a number of posts in the same topic...The same can be said for large avatars.

Actually they don't. If the same image is used per avatar & signature image only a trivial amount of bandwidth is required. Your browser doesn't load the image more than once, it just displays it X times. Glenn are you doing something screwy with your browsers cache?

But a long text in signature does add length to a posting (scroll down more). Being text, it isn't bad even on rural dial up. Now wide images or text that doesn't horizontally break I agree with banning.

So really this is a issue with requesting/requiring/enforcing tastefully short avatar & sig & sig image.

sideshow wrote:

Glenn wrote:Images in signatures not only takeup alot of bandwidth...has a number of posts in the same topic...The same can be said for large avatars.

Actually they don't. If the same image is used per avatar & signature image only a trivial amount of bandwidth is required. Your browser doesn't load the image more than once, it just displays it X times.

You're 100% right.

I guess my brain took a short brake when I posted that.

If my avatar bothers anyone...your either a female or just a flat out homosexual. By pressing ESC it will stop the gif. Just an FYI. But if you need me to remove it, I will.

DesiJae wrote:If my avatar bothers anyone...

Actually i wish it showed a bit more of here body.

And thanks for the ESC tip. I learned something new

Glenn wrote:

DesiJae wrote:If my avatar bothers anyone...

Actually i wish it showed a bit more of here body.

And thanks for the ESC tip. I learned something new

but the problem is how do u start it back up after hitting ESC?

F5.

DesiJae wrote:If my avatar bothers anyone...your either a female or just a flat out homosexual. By pressing ESC it will stop the gif. Just an FYI. But if you need me to remove it, I will.

Even Homosexuals would like your avatar :p