About custom profile avatars

[Tyrnagog]

I did a search on this site, and couldn‘t find an answer.. so here is hoping one of the mods (or even someone else) can help me out..

What is the recommended size for a custom avatar?

I was reading a thread where some people complained about a civilian using an avatar that may have construed him as a soldier. Since I don‘t want to be accused of doing the same (since I am not yet a soldier), I decided to change my avatar.

But I am not sure what the guidelines are for that. Ideas? Thanks..

Also, if someone is offended by my avatar... send me a private message, and I will change it )if you have a valid complaint)..

cheers!

 

[Infanteer]

Actually, your avatar is pretty funny.

Avatar size: Nothing in stone, but don‘t go over 150x150, as anything over that tends to interfere with the postings and sucks up bandwidth.

Avatar selection: Avatars, like our usernames, say something about us. Something like a regimental capbadge or a corps insignia has to be earned, so it is rightfully "guarded" by those who have earned them. Same with pictures; a picture of a CF soldier in the field, cammed up with a C-6 just screams infantry, so its probably not wise to use it.
Consider it a form of "netiquette" for this board. You wouldn‘t see me throw on an Engineering insignia; this is out of respect for those who have worked very hard to become military engineers.

 

[Tyrnagog]

I thought so... I was using a Sigs avatar, but, well, I‘m not a Sigs yet.. so I decided the change.

I guess my avatar says I am a drunk white guy who can‘t dance. Or an engineer. meh.

Thanks for the heads up, Infanteer... Appreciate the info...

 

[Infanteer]

Good on you. I thought you were an engineer.

EDIT: I meant sigs dweeb, the fact that you are an engineer forced itself into my conciousness.

 

[Tyrnagog]

Am I that transparent? Or is my slide-rule showing?

cheers!

 

[Tyrnagog]

sigs dweeb?!?!?!?!?!!??!?!

och... you refrigerator tech‘s have no respect, do ya?

 

[Slim]

I like the way you came out and asked about the avatar thing. Shows good forum manners...Your present one is a hoot!

Slim

 

[pte anthony]

Can someone tell my slow *** how you guys get those kick *** custom avatars in your profile. I am some what technologically retarded.

 

[Tyrnagog]

I‘m glad you like it Slim... and good manners are a a show of respect. At least, that‘s what I tell my kid...

Monger... to do a custom avatar, make sure you find one in the appropriate size, and get the direct URL of the image (something like http://www.blahblah.com/image.jpg)

Go into your profile, and edit, go to switch avatar, and on the bottom of the 2nd page (and first page, too) of avatars, you can put in a URL for a custom...

hope it helps..