Custom Avatar - How?

[DaveMcKeen]

OK, I see the "Do not use an avatar" radio button with the note under it saying that clicking the button will wipe out any custom avatar, but I don't see the radio button for choosing one's own custom avatar. What am I missing?

Thanks!

[kram 2.0]

You must be a 11-bit status member (1024 post) or greater in order to chose your own custom avatar.

kram

[DaveMcKeen]

Oh, OK. Thanks.

[blue60007]

Or become a PC Mech Supporter (I believe).

[DaveMcKeen]

That makes sense. Something like $30 a year? Looks well worth it to me.

[glc]

Correct - you need 1024 posts or become a supporter to use a custom avatar.

- Admin -

[Panama Red]

A couple more things to keep in mind. The Supporter fee is meant to offset the advertising you normally see as popups. When you become a Supporter, those ads disappear. And the 1024 posts do not include posts in the General Discussion area.

[DaveMcKeen]

OK, thanks! Much appreciated.

- Dave McKeen

[RevCLB]

Have read about this avatar stuff since joining forums. Is there any advantage to having an avatar, custom or not, or is it just a personal choice? Can't figure out the big deal. RevCLB

[rspassey]

Have read about this avatar stuff since joining forums. Is there any advantage to having an avatar, custom or not, or is it just a personal choice? Can't figure out the big deal. RevCLB

Besides being able to customize your signature, an avatar is nothing more than a little bit of expression. Like in mine I have my computer case - just a little bit about me, showing that I like computers and stuff.

[Cricket]

Is there any advantage to having an avatar, custom or not, or is it just a personal choice? It helps to identify members quickly. If you know what a member's avatar looks like you can find his posts easier than having to read all the user names in a thread.

:) Cricket

[rave]

its "STREET CRED" lol

another good 600 or so more to go :(

[DaveMcKeen]

Are you guys tryin' to tell me something? :eek:

[rspassey]

Are you guys tryin' to tell me something? :eek:

If you have an image of decent size which you would like to display, you can always make sure it fits the size limit and stick it in your signature.

[Jaggannath]

Have read about this avatar stuff since joining forums. Is there any advantage to having an avatar, custom or not, or is it just a personal choice? Can't figure out the big deal. RevCLB

I use mine to find when I last posted in a thread, and also to screen other posts so I can skip past the ones I don't like (fortunately not many of these)

It's not vitally important, or worth post padding for, it just helps a little. If you use it to express a bit about yourself, bully for you. I personally use mine to scare people away from reading my posts so they don't wreck their computers doing something stupid like actually listening to me

[DaveMcKeen]

OMG, I"ve died and- I must have been bad a lot... :eek:

[jayb1234]

Wants to know how jaggannath got ahold my baby picture to use as his avatar.

[RevCLB]

If I hit 1,024 posts this century I'll get Avatar & Sig. RevCLB

[DaveMcKeen]

Is that why this thread is getting so many posts? :rolleyes:

[RevCLB]

Not on general discussion forum. Read what Panama Red posted above.

[Panama Red]

Is that why this thread is getting so many posts? :rolleyes:

Might be why I moved it to General Discussion.;)

[blue60007]

If I hit 1,024 posts this century I'll get Avatar & Sig. RevCLB

Say, you can add a sig now if you like. :)

[glc]

Rev, you paid to be a supporter. You can use a custom avatar right now if you want.

[RevCLB]

Rev, you paid to be a supporter. You can use a custom avatar right now if you want.

Someday, when I figure out how! I am still totally inept at most computer usage but learn a little each day thanks to you teachers on the forums. I'll get there!!:confused: :o :)

[Jaggannath]

Wants to know how jaggannath got ahold my baby picture to use as his avatar.
It just so happens it's actually PR's, although I touched it up to make him a little more palatable :p :D :cool:

You mean this wasn't always in GD??

[Panama Red]

It just so happens it's actually PR's, although I touched it up to make him a little more palatable :p :D :cool:

You mean this wasn't always in GD??

Yea, ya added hair and crossed my other eye! :eek: Cute dimples, eh?:D

[blue60007]

Someday, when I figure out how! I am still totally inept at most computer usage but learn a little each day thanks to you teachers on the forums. I'll get there!!:confused: :o :)

You can go here (http://forum.pcmech.com/profile.php?do=editavatar) and change your avatar (I think the link will get you there). You can upload a small picture or link to one. (Or choose a preset one)

Also, go here (http://forum.pcmech.com/profile.php?do=editsignature) and enter in a signature.

[RevCLB]

Is a copyrighted cartoon character allowed? Have had one in mind for some time now but didn't know I could have custom already. Thanks

[Statica]

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[Cricket]

<--- :D

:) Cricket

[nickuss04]

I have never ever seen a forum where you need to post an enormus amount or pay money to show an avatar.

Fair nuf its worth it to pay to get rid of ads and to support the hard work that goes into this site(and when i can afford it....I'll pay cuz I appreciate it).....but its just a picture to define yourself in a large community.

If we are left with default avatars....can we have more than just an american flag or brand names?

[glc]

Nick, we recently expanded the default avatar choices from just 2 of them. We don't plan on adding any more in the foreseeable future.

[abacus]

I've seen that baby pic on the GMC, too... great, i need to get 1024 posts? even though ive made more, it says that i only have 3. :(

[Panama Red]

...even though ive made more, it says that i only have 3. :(

Posts in General Discussion don't add to your total and one line vulgar acronyms get removed since they contribute nothing to a discussion and they are a violation of our rules of proper language.

[abacus]

nevermind, it says i have 2. Now thats depresing.

[abacus]

oh. didn't know that. Well then i have only made 2.

[MaxRat]

Someday, when I figure out how! I am still totally inept at most computer usage but learn a little each day thanks to you teachers on the forums. I'll get there!!:confused: :o :)

More importantly read the rules (big yellow button up top) and find the size limitations....Then find an image you'd like to use...Then use a image resizer (I used a microsoft powertoys resizer ( found in tip of the day)) resize the image to spec...save in to your harddrive the correct size and then browse for it in the avatar section of your usercp and upload it...

You can use a image in your sig too... I would suggest hosting a sig image at imageshack and pasting the url within image tags...it's easy to do...

[thefultonhow]

You can use a image in your sig too... I would suggest hosting a sig image at imageshack and pasting the url within image tags...it's easy to do...

If you do decide to put an image in your sig, please keep the size rules for sig images in mind.

Images in sigs are not allowed to be over 125 pixels high and 400 pixels wide.

[HAL9000]

Another way to get your avatar is to become a PC Mech Supporter.

[RevCLB]

More importantly read the rules (big yellow button up top) and find the size limitations....Then find an image you'd like to use...Then use a image resizer (I used a microsoft powertoys resizer ( found in tip of the day)) resize the image to spec...save in to your harddrive the correct size and then browse for it in the avatar section of your usercp and upload it...

You can use a image in your sig too... I would suggest hosting a sig image at imageshack and pasting the url within image tags...it's easy to do...

Hi MaxRat, I have been to the rules section many times. I just do not have the knowledge or expertise to send the images required. Are you willing to PM me to guide me? I have an image I want but don't know how to send it.

Hi HAL9000, if you will notice, I am a supporter. Please read above paragraph. Thanks, RevCLB:o ;) :)

[HAL9000]

Rev, you have PM.

[MaxRat]

looks like Hal may have you covered...

I understand this may not be as easy as it sounds as in the way to do....I spent 2 to 3 hours learning how to host an image and put it in my sig at another forum...bad thing was....it's only a 2 second job...once I learned how it wasnt so hard...

The main thing is with an avatar you have to know the size has to be a maximum by rules 100 pixels x 100 pixels ( you check this by right clicking and checking the properties of the image)... If it's not then you'll need to resize the image.... Once resized then you re-save it and then while in the usercp just click upload image in the edit avatar section and browse for it on your pc...then your done... As stated before I use the Free image resizer from microsoft power toy (found via search engine)

OR.... If you ask a moderator nicely and send them the image they can do it for you...they have the ability to edit your account....I am not saying they will but...they maybe able to guide you and help you.....just as Hal9000 is doing....good luck...

[RevCLB]

This site is amazing. I was sort of kidding about the PM. Lo & behold I actually got one!! Thanks HAL. I have a picture in mind that I want to use but haven't found it yet to copy & record it. Don't want aything else so when I find it will make my avatar. Thanks so much folks.

[MaxRat]

what is it you are looking for...maybe we can help...?

[RevCLB]

It's an old "Pogo Possum" cartoon with him saying "We has met the enemy and he is us". I have tried searching Walt Kelly, who did the POGO strip but am not good at websearch. Would love it if you folks could help me Thanks, RevCLB

[Statica]

Have you checked Google Images (http://images.google.com/images?q=%22Pogo+Possum%22&hl=en&btnG=Search+Images)?

[jayb1234]

Check this (http://www.igopogo.com/we_have_met.htm) page or this (http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?p=Pogo+Possum+enemy&ei=UTF-8&fr=FP-tab-img-t&x=wrt) one.

[RevCLB]

You people still amaze me. Thanks jayb1234,your second link has the picture I want. I guess I give up too easily. Someday I'll be able to do a good web search. THANKS again folks!!! RevCLB

[jayb1234]

You're welcome Rev, glad to help.

[Parangles]

I'm hoping that when I hit 1024 you guys are not gonna tell me that 1024 questions doesnt qualify !

[RevCLB]

I'm hoping that when I hit 1024 you guys are not gonna tell me that 1024 questions doesnt qualify !

Hi Parangles, Please believe that these people will work with you. If you want to see some dumb questions look at some of mine. If it is not in General Discussion it is counted RevCLB:)

[MaxRat]

The Idea of this forum is not to rack up a post count just to get a avatar status... But it is to learn and then take what you learn and apply it to helping others with what you learned...

the only dumb questions are the questions not asked...unless it's just useless, stupid information used to gain more post...

[RevCLB]

Thanks MaxRat, Maybe what I told him was wrong. Just wanted him to know that he is not alone. If he poses questions other than General Forum he will get polite, concise answers. I always have. RevCLB

And even in general forum.

[MaxRat]

no you were fine....I was just stating....He is also fine....you can tell by his join date that he's not after a high post count but to help....there are alot of lurkers here... I am one of them.... I read the post and only answer if I can help... if someone else posted good info...I dont bother...

[RevCLB]

no you were fine....I was just stating....He is also fine....you can tell by his join date that he's not after a high post count but to help....there are alot of lurkers here... I am one of them.... I read the post and only answer if I can help... if someone else posted good info...I dont bother...

Thanks again MaxRat, I also lurk a lot. I come & view many posts because I don't know what I am doing. Am learning more every day because of the folks on this forum. Thanks again, RevCLB:o :)