Locking Avatars

[Ichi]

Is there anyway to lock an avatar that is in use.

I don't know about anyone else, but whan I am scrolling through a thread. It's usually their avatar that quickly lets me know who contributed to the thread.

Also there is that little bit of personal attachment to your avatar.

Just my 2 cents, if its possible I will start a poll and see if the community would like that. If not please feel free to hit me with a cyber shovel.:D

[Smurf]

Personally have to agree as I do the same thing Ichi. I first identify the person by their avatar.

[redish16]

Is there anyway to lock an avatar that is in use.

I don't know about anyone else, but whan I am scrolling through a thread. It's usually their avatar that quickly lets me know who contributed to the thread.

Also there is that little bit of personal attachment to your avatar.

Just my 2 cents, if its possible I will start a poll and see if the community would like that. If not please feel free to hit me with a cyber shovel.:D

Says the man who has changed his how many times in the last month?

:lol:

[Leadfoot]

Says the man who has changed his how many times in the last month?

:lol:

:lol: Yeah, but I also agree. Ive used this avatar for a while now, and I would it be cool if I was able to keep it locked and not have someone take my beaver.

I would suggest that in order to be able to lock your avatar, you would have to have been using it for a while, and not something you just chose.

[Ichi]

Says the man who has changed his how many times in the last month?

:lol:

True but I am only talking about the ones that are in use. If you switch to another avatar then that one is now available.

My point is only I am starting to see some people with the same exact avatars.

[Leadfoot]

Like the guy who stole Bob's, and did that survey. I think Bob might have made that, and it would have been unique to him...

[StevenNevets]

works for me

[SnaKe]

I'll look into this.

[Aeromotor1]

Yea, that would nice to have under usercp, to be able to lock it,so when you made one or found that perfect one no one else could use it till you changed, and then it would release to community use.

And I,m thinking of stealing your beaver and modifing his shirt, Titran

[[W33T] Canadian23]

is this possable to do if so... i'll go for it i like my mounte:D

[Leadfoot]

Now that you mentioned editing, aeromotor, its quite obvious that locking the avatars would at most be a very slight deterrent. Because you would have to save the beaver to your computer to edit it.

Somebody could easily just save the picture of someones avatars, and then load the avatar up using the "browse" feature. Or they could edit it like you suggested.

It may deter them a little, but unless you can take away the right click feature to be able to save, anyone can steal anyones avatar.

[Blis]

The problem isnt people stealing avatars.Its just when someone joins and goes to choose an avatar they see a list that includes everyones.They dont know if they're choosing one that someone made specifically for themselves.

[Ichi]

The problem isnt people stealing avatars.Its just when someone joins and goes to choose an avatar they see a list that includes everyones.They dont know if they're choosing one that someone made specifically for themselves.

Exactly, it's not someone being malicoius. They jsut don't know and see it available.

This might cause someone to make a bad impression when they join the forum, because someone flames them for steeling someone elses avatar.

[Leadfoot]

Well in my posts I never meant stealing as being malicious. I simply meant they might like an avatar and they want it themselves. While they themselves might not see anything wrong with sharing the same avatar, someone else might be annoyed. Because of that, it still might not help to block avatars

I understand that the reason for blocking the avatars is nothing to do with being mean.

[FozzyBear]

The problem isnt people stealing avatars.Its just when someone joins and goes to choose an avatar they see a list that includes everyones.They dont know if they're choosing one that someone made specifically for themselves.

I agree also. They don't know.

It would be nice though. :thumbsup:

[Multiplex]

Just use an avatar that isn't currently in the gallery. If you upload one that isn't in there then no one else can use it (I think), I believe that the ones from the old forum got migrated automatically to the new VBulletin system. (correct me if I'm wrong)

[papasan9]

good job bringing this up ichix.

i agree.

i see the value in having a nice pool of avatars for people when they come in, just dont want it to be my avatar :)

at least be able to lock the avatar that is in use currently.

[kem$]

What about putting up the min. amount of posts (by a small number) to use wih custom avatars? Give the newbies a chance to see who is using what.

[Blis]

If what multiplex said about it only applying to avatars uploaded before the update is true,i think the simplest way would be for us to compile a list of our avatars that we dont want used by others. Then they could simply be deleted from the site and reuploaded by us thereby making them unavailabe to others.

Personaly i dont really care if someone has the same avatar as me but i suppose thats just because mine is the logo of my football team and not anything i made myself.

[Nsane]

I use one from the old system a simple, yet effective little smilie, so I don't mind either way.

[wihadmin]

I checked up on this and there's no way to lock avatars that have been used. The best you can do is ask the person who's using your custom avatar to stop.

[Ichi]

:thumbsup:


Cool.

[SnaKe]

I didnt find anything either.

[Leadfoot]

Eh, thats too bad.

I doubt it will be a major issue anyways, just a minor inconvenicce :dunno:

[The_Professor]

There's no way to just remove the list of available avatars that we all uploaded? Or would it also remove our avatars as well? If that was the case, maybe make everyone host their avatar image @ like imageshack and then delete all uploaded avatars that are hosted on your server. :dunno: Could be way off in my thought process though, just a thought.

[wihadmin]

sounds like a lot of work for me....

[papasan9]

Eh, thats too bad.

I doubt it will be a major issue anyways, just a minor inconvenicce :dunno:

right, no biggie.

thanks for looking wih pwners

[The_Professor]

sounds like a lot of work for me....

Oh well then nm. I have no idea how long stuff like that takes, and you do enough as is. I never know if it's something easy or hard to do, so :slap: @ me.

[wihadmin]

I'll look around for add-ons to the forum to see if this is possible at all.

[Multiplex]

So if someone uploads a custom avatar... can someone else go through the gallery and grab it? (You can test it out with mine, it's a custom)

[wihadmin]

So if someone uploads a custom avatar... can someone else go through the gallery and grab it? (You can test it out with mine, it's a custom)

Yup. Once uploaded, it's in the galery for use.

[Multiplex]

kk (what a crappy design)

[Blis]

I couldnt see it there :dunno: looked through all 23 pages.

Couldnt see wihadmin's either.Lol i was going to steal it for a day for a joke.

[Leadfoot]

I couldnt see it there :dunno: looked through all 23 pages.

Couldnt see wihadmin's either.Lol i was going to steal it for a day for a joke.

And create an account wih.admin

Now wihadmin can be at more than one place at the same time! :bow:

[Multiplex]

I couldnt see it there :dunno: looked through all 23 pages.

Couldnt see wihadmin's either.Lol i was going to steal it for a day for a joke.

If no one can see custom avatars then that is an easy solution to the problem.

[kem$]

Couldnt see wihadmin's either.Lol i was going to steal it for a day for a joke.

:lol: :lol:

[KAstickboy]

I may be mistaken but...

I think there are no new avatars besides new members that upload thier first avatar. I think the current list is from the switch when wih got haxed (suxord btw) cause some of the avatars i see are from that time period like when CR had Bruce Lee as his (well maybe still does?) Mulit you had the marlboro type avatar and its in there, aero or bigninja had the "forever" lesbian hotness, and greentree had the "lost and found" at that time. Maybe im a little crazy for remembering that kind of little stuff, but it sounds kindof logical.

though some have changed like ABs new one. Well maybe if noone is using the one you uploaded first, it will overwrite a new one, hence ABs?

just pondering while at work...

KA

[wihadmin]

stick's got a point. I think all the avatars were from when I migrated the old site over to here.

[Leadfoot]

They are, I noticed that when the site first switched. (I was here for the first day) We had a whole bunch of set avatars. At first I thought they were random avatars that you guys chose, but I found a few of our older ones, and then realized they were all ones that exiswted at the time. The database hasnt gotten larger since.

[KrystalStarWolf]

I don't care if they are locked or not, unless someone uses my avatar. Then I'll be mad, and go jump in a cardboard box and cry.

But, yeah, the(no y) avatars in the list are all the old ancient ones that no one except Bob uses anyway.

[f1sh3r]

all i have to do is right click on anyone's avatar, save it to my hdd, then reupload it as a new custom avatar. there isn't a way to lock it and i can't even imagine how you would go about doing that. the software would literally have to compare the picture being uploaded to every picture in use on the website. not the filename, because that could be changed. and even then, all someone would have to do is change one pixel and the picture is different.

interesting idea, but unless you stop people from using custom avatars (which would remove all of the avatars you want to protect) there really wouldn't be a way to go about doing this. also, if you were just using stock avatars, eventually you'd run out because i'm fairly certain there aren't too many.

there are forums larger than this that don't even allow custom avatars (anandtech for instance) so i'm just happy we have that feature. :)

edit: actually, if custom avatars were disabled, and only moderators could "grant" you an avatar, that would probably work. but what a pain for the people who have to do it, and for you if you wanted to change it without a bunch of hassle.

[Multiplex]

all i have to do is right click on anyone's avatar, save it to my hdd, then reupload it as a new custom avatar. there isn't a way to lock it and i can't even imagine how you would go about doing that. the software would literally have to compare the picture being uploaded to every picture in use on the website. not the filename, because that could be changed. and even then, all someone would have to do is change one pixel and the picture is different.

I believe that the reason that this was brought up was because new users were coming to the forums and selecting avatars that had been used by regulars for a long time and had become associated with those avatars.

The reason people were asking about "locking" them was just to keep the honest many honest and make it less difficult for newer users to come in and simply select an avatar used by someone else for a long time. I think everyone knows there's no way to put 100% protection on any images that exist on the internet.

:thumbsup:

[f1sh3r]

I believe that the reason that this was brought up was because new users were coming to the forums and selecting avatars that had been used by regulars for a long time and had become associated with those avatars.

The reason people were asking about "locking" them was just to keep the honest many honest and make it less difficult for newer users to come in and simply select an avatar used by someone else for a long time. I think everyone knows there's no way to put 100% protection on any images that exist on the internet.

:thumbsup:

i guess i don't see what the big deal is. everyone's avatar came from somewhere else. even if it's a crop of another image, it was borrowed from somewhere. now if you're an artist and you draw your own avatar and copyright it or something, then i could see. otherwise, it's just a picture beside your name.

[Multiplex]

i guess i don't see what the big deal is. everyone's avatar came from somewhere else. even if it's a crop of another image, it was borrowed from somewhere. now if you're an artist and you draw your own avatar and copyright it or something, then i could see. otherwise, it's just a picture beside your name.

It's not a big deal and I don't think anyone has said that it is. It's just that people begin to identify others by their avatars while scrolling quickly down a page so when an avatar that's familiar is used by someone else confusion ensues.

/shrug

Hope that clarifies things.

[f1sh3r]

i guess i figure a little common sense should tell you it wouldn't be easily done, and even if it were it's very easy to get around, so what's the point? and now it's a five page topic without anyone (that i read, i skipped a few posts) pointing out the obvious.

[Multiplex]

---> insert sigh here <---

Read my post above again... the part about why it doesn't matter if it's easy to get around. That's the point.

[f1sh3r]

---> insert sigh here <---

Read my post above again... the part about why it doesn't matter if it's easy to get around. That's the point.

this is 'site feedback' not 'off topic' or 'rants'. someone asked if it could be done, i answered with what i thought was a clear answer. you responded with why you think the topic was started. my mistake was reading your reply, and then responding to it. i apologize, and will not make such mistakes in the future.

[Multiplex]

my mistake was reading your reply, and then responding to it. i apologize, and will not make such mistakes in the future.

Thank you.

[wihadmin]

damn! You guys really do have your panties in a wad! :D Chill out! It's Fri. Pop a bottle of beer!

[Multiplex]

I tried to dig them out but they're in so deep!

/shifts uncomfortably

[wihadmin]

I tried to dig them out but they're in so deep!

/shifts uncomfortably

hahaha! and you like it in there deep dont you Multiplex? :lol:

[Multiplex]

I sat here for like 1 whole minute trying to think up a classy response. I'm drawing a blank though so I'll stick with:

"I was really drunk and feeling vulnerable."

[wihadmin]

I sat here for like 1 whole minute trying to think up a classy response. I'm drawing a blank though so I'll stick with:

"I was really drunk and feeling vulnerable."

hahaha! +rep!

[atomicbob]

I did draw my avatar but I guess it's cool enough for someone be skeezin on my gig.

It was inspired by my shadow one night in my backyard in Texas.

:slap:

[Vapour]

i've seen sites that you can not press the right mouse button, down side is you can not get any other stuff from here (like pics or makes it harder to get address that was not linked)
i dont think you can 100% stop others using them as you can get them using FF and extensions

[marcusforealius]

Im not sure if this has been brought up because I cant bring myself to read 6 pages about avatars. I have been without one since we made the big switch, I went to put my avatar back up the other day and it gave me option to choose from every single avatar that has been loaded. I thought that was kinda weird

[Blis]

You have an avatar on my screen.The dude from karate kid

[marcusforealius]

You have an avatar on my screen.The dude from karate kid


I just put it back up the other, I quess thats why you can see it now;)

[Tykwer]

i dont wana start a new thread so...
where has my avatar gone? It shows up on the main page and under edit avatar in my user cp, but it doesnt show up by my name when i post. do i have to upload it again and hope a new person doesnt snatch it up?

[wihadmin]

i dont wana start a new thread so...
where has my avatar gone? It shows up on the main page and under edit avatar in my user cp, but it doesnt show up by my name when i post. do i have to upload it again and hope a new person doesnt snatch it up?

I don't know Tyk. We didn't do anything to your avatar.

[SnaKe]

i dont wana start a new thread so...
where has my avatar gone? It shows up on the main page and under edit avatar in my user cp, but it doesnt show up by my name when i post. do i have to upload it again and hope a new person doesnt snatch it up?Make sure it meets these requirements:
The maximum size of your custom image is 50 by 50 pixels or 19.5 KB (whichever is smaller).

Even if someone else was using it that wouldnt keep you from using it.

[Max47r]

A nice way to settle this avatar stealing is, if you see someone with your avatar or someone with someone else's avatar and you know for a fact whos avatar it orginally is, just pm them and say that it is someones avatar, be cool and get your own.

I dont want anyone taking my avatar either.

[Tykwer]

Make sure it meets these requirements:
The maximum size of your custom image is 50 by 50 pixels or 19.5 KB (whichever is smaller).

Even if someone else was using it that wouldnt keep you from using it.

but it was working like 2 days ago. did the limitations get more strict?
it's pretty small and it's still uploaded to the site http://www.warishellgaming.com/forums/image.php?u=221&dateline=1155190202
it's just weird and i know i didnt mess with it. :dunno:

like max's is 95 by 100 and mine is only 90 by 68.

[f1sh3r]

Make sure it meets these requirements:
The maximum size of your custom image is 50 by 50 pixels or 19.5 KB (whichever is smaller).

Even if someone else was using it that wouldnt keep you from using it.

the place where you add custom avatars says this:

"Note: The maximum size of your custom image is 100 by 100 pixels or 48.8 KB (whichever is smaller)."

should that go into the forum issues thread?

tyk did you try reuploading it?

[Max47r]

but it was working like 2 days ago. did the limitations get more strict?
it's pretty small and it's still uploaded to the site http://www.warishellgaming.com/forums/image.php?u=221&dateline=1155190202
it's just weird and i know i didnt mess with it. :dunno:

like max's is 95 by 100 and mine is only 90 by 68.


The only thing I can think of is change the name then upload it again, cuase that happans sometimes when i update or change my avatar.

[Tykwer]

uhh now i dont know how to upload an avatar or im not being given the option. wth?!
this is what i see in the edit avatar part now...
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4040/avatarhf9.png

maybe i shouldnt have checked that "do not use a custom avatar" as i seem to not be able to uncheck it now.

[wihadmin]

Dude, just use AB's avatar.

[Tykwer]

Dude, just use AB's avatar.

hahaha, maybe ill use your avatar and lay down the law under false pretenses. heh nvm, yours and mine are like the only two i dont see
:dgrin:
dont kill me! :bow:

[Max47r]

I know the problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY I KNOW SOMETHING FOR ONCE YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

ok to business...
go into options and change the message editor interface to anything except for the simplest one.

that should work:thumbsup:

[Tykwer]

I know the problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY I KNOW SOMETHING FOR ONCE YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

ok to business...
go into options and change the message editor interface to anything except for the simplest one.

that should work:thumbsup:


it was already on the middle option and turning it up didnt work. that has to do with posting.
i give up, no avatar for me cause i cant seem to upload any of my own and i dont wana jack some one elses.

[Max47r]

hmmm... that was the problem for me in the begginning, i dont know, try other things in your settings cause your missing a whole section in your avatar page.

[KAstickboy]

click on one of the predefined avatars and save settings... then go back and see if you have the ability to upload then...

KA

[Tykwer]

click on one of the predefined avatars and save settings... then go back and see if you have the ability to upload then...

KA

nah, just looks like this:
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9730/avatar2ih4.png
stupid mspaint giving me a huge white space!
i tried it already, that's why i asked croct...wihadmin not to kill me for using his avatar.

if someone can just change my avatar to http://www.warishellgaming.com/forums/image.php?u=221&dateline=1155190202
i'd be happy, but if not, ill poke around and change all my options and see if anything magical occurs. now i feel i should've made another post. ceasing hijacking.

[Max47r]

try the reset fields button quickly... its worth a try

i tried it already, that's why i asked croct...wihadmin not to kill me for using his avatar.

are you implying that wihadmin is crot

[Multiplex]

i give up, no avatar for me cause i cant seem to upload any of my own and i dont wana jack some one elses.

Dude, you can use mine! :lol:

[Tykwer]

Dude, you can use mine! :lol:

that will make for some interesting soapbox discussions! think of the confusion!

[wihadmin]

How's that now Tyk? I exercised my admin powers. You are now Grim!

[Max47r]

How's that now Tyk? I exercised my admin powers. You are now Grim!

:lol: if you can find my old one you can use it.

its number 124, the yellow wolf,

[Tykwer]

How's that now Tyk? I exercised my admin powers. You are now Grim!

does that mean im banned?

do that again! and this time could you please make it powdered toast man's nether region, or is that as impossible for you as it is me? pretty please :bow:

<-----uh oh! now im banned for sure!

[wihadmin]

oh no you didn't Tykwer! :D

[wihadmin]

Oh yes you did!

[Tykwer]

Oh yes you did!

no i didnt, i swear! :biggrinjester:

i guess if i cant get my precious avatar back, ill use this one. has anyone seen anyone use it? i havent.