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Title: signature images
Post by: tunnie on 24 February 2008, 19:37:34
can we ban these stupid, pointless chav'd up images, some of them are getting to silly sizes with crap animations!
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Danny on 24 February 2008, 20:00:57
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Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Jimbob on 25 February 2008, 12:16:30
Inclined to agree with Tunnie here..

I browse the forum via a slow remote control link...

Some of the large signature images really degrade the browsing experience, as do any animated ones....its eqivalent of watching a video over an old modem!

We have the gallery for car pics!

I think small ie 1 inch x 3 inch non animated pics should be the absolute limit.

Some pictures are that large they need scroll bars!

No offence meant to anybody, they are just my feelings.
I have privately asked 2 people to amend scrolling pictures in the past, and both have been very amicable over it.

I know my situation is unusual, so don't expect any/every one to change for my benefit.

Maybe sig's should be text only?  leaving avatar's for a picture  or animated gif?

Title: Re: signature images
Post by: tunnie on 25 February 2008, 12:20:38
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Inclined to agree with Tunnie here..

I browse the forum via a slow remote control link...

Some of the large signature images really degrade the browsing experience, as do any animated ones....its eqivalent of watching a video over an old modem!

We have the gallery for car pics!

I think small ie 1 inch x 3 inch non animated pics should be the absolute limit.

Some pictures are that large they need scroll bars!

No offence meant to anybody, they are just my feelings.
I have privately asked 2 people to amend scrolling pictures in the past, and both have been very amicable over it.

I know my situation is unusual, so don't expect any/every one to change for my benefit.

Maybe sig's should be text only?  leaving avatar's for a picture  or animated gif?


Think you put it a bit more politley than me!  ::)

But exactly... have links in your signature to your gallary pictures.

The problem is when a big discussion kicks off, and you have the same person posting say 5 times, you have that persons car/graphic displayed 5 times....

Some of them are worse than others, yes your car looks great, and its nice to look at the pictures every so often, but every time you post it gets annoying!!

If you really want to shown off your car, make your avatar animated with its pictures... with a link in the signature.
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2008, 12:45:21
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Inclined to agree with Tunnie here..

I browse the forum via a slow remote control link...

Some of the large signature images really degrade the browsing experience, as do any animated ones....its eqivalent of watching a video over an old modem!

We have the gallery for car pics!

I think small ie 1 inch x 3 inch non animated pics should be the absolute limit.

Some pictures are that large they need scroll bars!

No offence meant to anybody, they are just my feelings.
I have privately asked 2 people to amend scrolling pictures in the past, and both have been very amicable over it.

I know my situation is unusual, so don't expect any/every one to change for my benefit.

Maybe sig's should be text only?  leaving avatar's for a picture  or animated gif?


Think you put it a bit more politley than me!  ::)

But exactly... have links in your signature to your gallary pictures.

The problem is when a big discussion kicks off, and you have the same person posting say 5 times, you have that persons car/graphic displayed 5 times....

Some of them are worse than others, yes your car looks great, and its nice to look at the pictures every so often, but every time you post it gets annoying!!

If you really want to shown off your car, make your avatar animated with its pictures... with a link in the signature.
So with that view, should we disable avatars as well?


I think ANY signature, graphic or otherwise, should be small and non intrusive.
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2008, 12:45:56
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Some pictures are that large they need scroll bars!
Like the ones you posted up of Telford  :P
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Jimbob on 25 February 2008, 12:51:17
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Some pictures are that large they need scroll bars!
Like the ones you posted up of Telford  :P



Nothing wrong with those was there?

Quite a few I agree, but people were ASKING for photos, and they have only been posted once!

Maybe we should have guidelines on photo's as well?

I resized to 800x600, all at approx 100k

edit now I relook, maybe best part of 4 meg in a thread was a little excessive  :-[   in my defence i did just chuck em up quicky at 11pm last night after a busy few days  :-[
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2008, 13:00:11
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Some pictures are that large they need scroll bars!
Like the ones you posted up of Telford  :P



Nothing wrong with those was there?

Quite a few I agree, but people were ASKING for photos, and they have only been posted once!

Maybe we should have guidelines on photo's as well?

I resized to 800x600, all at approx 100k

edit now I relook, maybe best part of 4 meg in a thread was a little excessive  :-[   in my defence i did just chuck em up quicky at 11pm last night after a busy few days  :-[
I go for 640 x 480, as that means with all the other forum furniture, now horizontal scrolling on 1024 x 768 (still the most common).  Has the added benefit of further reducing bandwidth requirements...
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Jimbob on 25 February 2008, 13:17:09
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Some pictures are that large they need scroll bars!
Like the ones you posted up of Telford  :P



Nothing wrong with those was there?

Quite a few I agree, but people were ASKING for photos, and they have only been posted once!

Maybe we should have guidelines on photo's as well?

I resized to 800x600, all at approx 100k

edit now I relook, maybe best part of 4 meg in a thread was a little excessive  :-[   in my defence i did just chuck em up quicky at 11pm last night after a busy few days  :-[
I go for 640 x 480, as that means with all the other forum furniture, now horizontal scrolling on 1024 x 768 (still the most common).  Has the added benefit of further reducing bandwidth requirements...

Your wish is my command  :y
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Entwood on 25 February 2008, 21:03:56
I know I have a piccy in my sig ... but its deliberately below 30 Kb, 120x90. I also try and reduce all other images to 600x400.

Perhaps the compromise would be to restrict pictures rather than ban them ??? say a limitation of 3 pictures at 120x90 ( or there abouts .. admins choice !!)  in signatures - no animations ??

Pictures only need "recieving" once usually as they are stored in the browser cache, so such a limit would allow folks to show off their pride and joy but not cause bandwidth problems ??

just my 2.35 p's worth (inc VAT)   :)
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2008, 21:06:13
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I know I have a piccy in my sig ... but its deliberately below 30 Kb, 120x90. I also try and reduce all other images to 600x400.

Perhaps the compromise would be to restrict pictures rather than ban them ??? say a limitation of 3 pictures at 120x90 ( or there abouts .. admins choice !!)  in signatures - no animations ??

Pictures only need "recieving" once usually as they are stored in the browser cache, so such a limit would allow folks to show off their pride and joy but not cause bandwidth problems ??

just my 2.35 p's worth (inc VAT)   :)
Its not just about bandwidth, its about the signatures detracting from the content.
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: dbug on 26 February 2008, 08:27:22
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I know I have a piccy in my sig ... but its deliberately below 30 Kb, 120x90. I also try and reduce all other images to 600x400.

Perhaps the compromise would be to restrict pictures rather than ban them ??? say a limitation of 3 pictures at 120x90 ( or there abouts .. admins choice !!)  in signatures - no animations ??

Pictures only need "recieving" once usually as they are stored in the browser cache, so such a limit would allow folks to show off their pride and joy but not cause bandwidth problems ??

just my 2.35 p's worth (inc VAT)   :)


Agreed - feel that large animated gifs uneccessary - my opinion
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 26 February 2008, 09:53:21
Limiting the sizes of pictures is really good idea..

But in my opinion even they are small they make the forum more

colorful and reflecting the members personality..

if we ban them I think the structure will look like an official paper..
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: JonArgraig on 29 February 2008, 13:05:41
Found this worked well as a base line for sig sizes

http://www.mkiiisupra.net/bbs/showthread.php?t=16777
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Jimbob on 29 February 2008, 13:16:26
The other way of course, is to add the offending users photobucket account to your blocklist, just 1 right click in firefox!

down side is obviously if they ever decide to post a useful picture
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: TheBoy on 29 February 2008, 13:20:51
Or my draconian method - ban sig images ;).  Or signatures completely  :-X
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Jimbob on 29 February 2008, 13:22:37
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Or my draconian method - ban sig images ;).  Or signatures completely  :-X


Do it!!!!!!!
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Jimbob on 29 February 2008, 13:23:52
Or could you amend the board so each user can set wether or not to display signatures  ;D
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: TheBoy on 29 February 2008, 13:26:26
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Or could you amend the board so each user can set wether or not to display signatures  ;D
Hmmmm....  :-X
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: tunnie on 08 March 2008, 15:28:44
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Or my draconian method - ban sig images ;).  Or signatures completely  :-X


Do it!!!!!!!

Gets my vote!
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: dbug on 08 March 2008, 18:20:51
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The other way of course, is to add the offending users photobucket account to your blocklist, just 1 right click in firefox!

down side is obviously if they ever decide to post a useful picture

Limit size of pics by all means - note not all members use photobucket!! There are other ways!
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Jimbob on 24 April 2008, 21:04:48
Signatures, (and avatars), esp of the animated kind are a real bugbear to many users....

I use firefox as a browser, and a little add on called Ad-block plus

http://adblockplus.org/en/

With this you can right click on any image, and block it, then it is never displayed again   :y

It takes a bit of setting up in that you will spend a lot of time blocking on your 1st day using it, after that there aren't normally many more items to block.

You can also subscribe to one of its lists (intented usage) and it removes ad banners from many websites.

I have done this because I generally browse this site using remote control software from work to home, and this Massively speeds up the browsing process   :y


Anyone who wants to pm me your email, I will send you my filter list, save you a bit of work.
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Debs. on 24 April 2008, 21:17:52
Having realised that they cause bandwidth problems/annoyance for some users and not wishing to cause offence: I have now removed my [size=8](Facebook)[/size] signature image.  ;)
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: FRE07962128 on 24 April 2008, 21:59:38
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Limiting the sizes of pictures is really good idea..

But in my opinion even they are small they make the forum more

colorful and reflecting the members personality..

if we ban them I think the structure will look like an official paper..

I agree!  Static pics / small animations help to give each members contribution character and personalize them to others. :y :y

Large animated pics should be discontinued however ;)

Lizzie Zoom ;)
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2008, 22:11:58
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Limiting the sizes of pictures is really good idea..

But in my opinion even they are small they make the forum more

colorful and reflecting the members personality..

if we ban them I think the structure will look like an official paper..
If we try to keep images to avatars (and keep these below 100k), and if we have to have images in sigs, keep them small (dimensions and filesize). Some of the ones we have now distract from the subject matter of the thread imho
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: HolyCount on 25 April 2008, 15:26:40
Seems a few were upset, so I have removed mine !
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: richardirv on 25 April 2008, 19:20:17
Opinions Please? I have reduced the size of my Sig is it ok to leave on?

I don't really wanna take it off cos I like it but will accept admin decision  ;)

Rich
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Debs. on 25 April 2008, 19:34:33
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Opinions Please? I have reduced the size of my Sig is it ok to leave on?

I don't really wanna take it off cos I like it but will accept admin decision  ;)

Rich
27Kb surely isn`t too 'bloated' is it guys?  ;)

I like it too  8-)...and (if it counts for anything) it`s fine by li`l old me!  :y
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: alexandjen on 25 April 2008, 21:16:06
Have now resized my sig images, do they look ok?
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: hotel21 on 25 April 2008, 21:26:24
The new 'Special K' images are certainly easier on my eye......   :y
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2008, 22:22:34
MY own view is that any image in sig will be too large, and due to where it sits on page, detracts from the thread.

(This is my view, not necessarily that of OOF team, who are still discussing guidelines)
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 April 2008, 09:15:15
Ive got shut of mine too ;)
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Auto Addict on 27 April 2008, 18:16:00
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Ive got shut of mine too ;)

Creep......
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Albatross on 27 April 2008, 23:13:47
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Ive got shut of mine too ;)

Creep......

I'm going to remain rebellious with my flappy bird :P
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: FRE07962128 on 28 April 2008, 00:03:50
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Ive got shut of mine too ;)

Creep......

I'm going to remain rebellious with my flappy bird :P

He's cute, but just make sure he does not shxx over every one! ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Myagemo on 28 April 2008, 01:14:06
I would welcome some opinions on mine?

Does the EYE offend anyone ?

I have already reduced the size of my signature... should I reduce it to a smaller size still?

Don't want to offend this is a great forum but unless we are told we don't know
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2008, 08:29:26
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I would welcome some opinions on mine?

Does the EYE offend anyone ?

I have already reduced the size of my signature... should I reduce it to a smaller size still?

Don't want to offend this is a great forum but unless we are told we don't know
We haven't agreed guidlines yet, but I am guessing the way things are going, we will be looking at the entire sig (image and/or text) to be no more than 2/3/4 lines of std size text, if we allow images at all.

So, I'd say yours is too big - but currently that is my personal opinion, not that of the admin team.
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Mikejr on 28 April 2008, 16:34:17
Personally I think pics in sigs as shown in, for example Richardandjen, Alexanderirv and Dbug's signature's are O.K. and also break the post's up nicely, but each to his/her own I guess.
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: dbug on 29 April 2008, 08:35:45
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Personally I think pics in sigs as shown in, for example Richardandjen, Alexanderirv and Dbug's signature's are O.K. and also break the post's up nicely, but each to his/her own I guess.

 :y :y
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Myagemo on 04 May 2008, 20:35:45
I was using another browser the other day not as quick as mine and I see what u mean about slow downloads with lots of big pics Ihave reduced the size of mine now and changed the eye to the bee aswell and opinions ...do you think these are more suitable ??
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: richardirv on 06 May 2008, 20:54:23
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I was using another browser the other day not as quick as mine and I see what u mean about slow downloads with lots of big pics Ihave reduced the size of mine now and changed the eye to the bee aswell and opinions ...do you think these are more suitable ??

I agree yours is fine, any smaller and you won't see it!! & only 8kb  ;)

Personally I think any home internet connection today will be able to handle these images without slowdown and I think if we all make them quite small there shouldn't be a problem, but there is issue of mobile browsers. I occasionally log in from my XDA and these images can slow it up a bit depending on what connection technology is being used. It would be nice to just have an individual preference on the site to switch them off so if they do annoy people or they are using a slow internet connection they won't hinder the speed.

Richard
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: FRE07962128 on 06 May 2008, 21:13:00
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I was using another browser the other day not as quick as mine and I see what u mean about slow downloads with lots of big pics Ihave reduced the size of mine now and changed the eye to the bee aswell and opinions ...do you think these are more suitable ??

I love your Bee, but is it doing what I think it is into the bucket?! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

As long it don't pee on my comments!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Debs. on 06 May 2008, 21:55:23
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I was using another browser the other day not as quick as mine and I see what u mean about slow downloads with lots of big pics Ihave reduced the size of mine now and changed the eye to the bee aswell and opinions ...do you think these are more suitable ??

I love your Bee, but is it doing what I think it is into the bucket?! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

As long it don't pee on my comments!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

 :y Bee-Pee! (`love it!)......at least he`s giving and not taking the 'pee'! ;D
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Albatross on 06 May 2008, 22:00:37
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Ive got shut of mine too ;)

Creep......

I'm going to remain rebellious with my flappy bird :P

Gone in response to formal guidelines  :'(
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: FRE07962128 on 06 May 2008, 22:07:21
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Ive got shut of mine too ;)

Creep......

I'm going to remain rebellious with my flappy bird :P

Gone in response to formal guidelines  :'(

You big softie!  There was me thinking you were a big hard man who would stand up to dict tat! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

I miss your cute flapping bird :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Albatross on 06 May 2008, 22:43:05
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You big softie!  There was me thinking you were a big hard man who would stand up to dict tat! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

I miss your cute flapping bird :'( :'( :'(

Not my forum, I appreciate the welcome and what the guys do, if the consensus has reached the level that it becomes a rule then that's the time to tow the line.

I miss the bird too, perhaps he'll make the odd appearance as my avatar for an occasional change. :y
Title: Re: signature images
Post by: Myagemo on 07 May 2008, 02:57:07
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I was using another browser the other day not as quick as mine and I see what u mean about slow downloads with lots of big pics Ihave reduced the size of mine now and changed the eye to the bee aswell and opinions ...do you think these are more suitable ??

I love your Bee, but is it doing what I think it is into the bucket?! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

As long it don't pee on my comments!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

He certainly is filling that bucket up ;D ;D you need to see him in full size. I think the look on his face is relief!! Mind you we need a complete bee hive to run a Omega