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Avatar Help & Questions (note: you need 101 posts to get an avatar!)
Avatars are the images under a member's username in their posts. The size limit for an avatar is 100 x 100 pixels and a maximum of 39,1 bytes. You need to have made 101 posts in order to add a custom made avatar. Once you have reached 101 posts, an option to upload a custom avatar from your computer will be added (it may take up to 24 hours for this to start) in your User CP page in the edit avatar section. When you upload a new avatar, it can take up to an hour for you or others to be able to see it. It's because custom avatars are only uploaded to one server initially and it takes time for it to be copied to the other server (whenever you connect to Fan Forum - TV Shows, Music, Movies, Female Celebrities, Male Celebrities, Spoilers, & More... now, you can end up on either of the two servers).
FAQ Q: How do I add an avatar? A: You have to have 101 posts to add an avatar. If you have 101 posts: 1. Go to 'USER CP' 2. Go to 'Edit Avatar' 3. Upload your avatar. 4. Click 'OK'. Q: I have 101 posts but there's no option to add an avatar. What's the problem? A: It can take up to 24 hours for the option to show up, but it will be there eventually. Q: Where can I find avatars to use, if I can't/don't want to make them myself? A: There are usually threads for avatars on each individual board, but you can also find some on the Icons, Mood Themes, and Avatars Thread (for ready made Avatars) or the Requests Thread (where you can Request a specific Avatar) on the Fan Art Board. On that board you'll also be able to find a Tutorials thread where you can find guidelines to help you make your own avatar. Q: Do I have to give credit to the person who made the avatar? A: It is common courtesy to credit the person who made the avatar you are using in your signature. It is not an actual rule, but most people do it any way. Q: How big can my avatar be? A: an avatar can be 100 x 100 pixels or 39.1 KB (whichever is smaller) Q: The avatar I want to use is too big with regards to the file size that allows. Is there anything I can do? A: Yes. You can try crunching it here or here. Simply save the avatar to your computer and upload it into the appropriate cruncher and it will provide a smaller file. Q: Can I use a non-custom avatar before I have 101 posts? A: Not at this time Q: Is there anything that is not allowed in an avatar? A: Avatars should be PG-13, just like the rest of the content on Fan Forum. This means no nudity or explicit violence. Also, if a word gets censored when you try to post it, you shouldn't use that word in an avatar either. Q: What file types can my avatar be? A: will only accept the following file types:
If you have any other questions, please ask them on this thread! Note: This thread should be restarted by an Info Center Moderator. Thanks. __________________
"Babes, I found the churros!" x Last edited by 4N6 DNA; 05-18-2009 at 12:37 PM |
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Thanks for getting this organized and started Val.
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thanxx i was wondering about the avatar thing
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xxxninaxxx, much welcome to
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thanks for the help i had no idea howto do it my self!
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I see you were successful. Congrats!
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I've gotten 2 PM's about this in the past 2 days. I don't mind answering it, but I thought I'd swing by and post it here. Others might find it helpful:
Q: The avatar I want to use is too big with regards to the file size that allows. Is there anything I can do? A: Yes. You can go to Spinwave.com and use one of their free image crunchers. Simply save the avatar to your computer and upload it into the appropriate cruncher and it will provide a smaller file. |
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I want to give proper credit to the one who made my avatar and I want to make a shortcut in my signature, because I want to link to a livejournal but I don't really know how to do it. If someone could explain that to me, I would appreciate it.
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Jessie - good suggestion. I'll add it to the first post.
Fatima - [url=*copy and paste the url of the LJ] Avatar credit (or whatever you want to say)[*/url] take out the *'s __________________
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Chris, thank you very much. It worked.
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Thanks, Val, for starting this
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Thanks! This has been really useful!
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thanks i was wondering
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Guys, should we add that you need 101 posts to get an avi to the thread tittle?
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looks like someone already took care of it.
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