Gene Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Just noticed Mower's is rather large. I'd PM him, but it's probably better if a mod does it. I'd hate to seem like some self-righteous *albatross*. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Just noticed Mower's is rather large. I'd PM him, but it's probably better if a mod does it. I'd hate to seem like some self-righteous *albatross*. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There is no need to feel that way at all. If you catch someone for violating forum rules, feel free to kindly inform them. If you don't feel comfortable with it or if the offender doesn't listen to you, please let a mod know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 (edited) K thanks Shao. You're a brill mod. Infact all the mods on Arnies are brill, I'm really pleased at how it's all turned out! Edited August 11, 2005 by Gene Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrewLawson Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 How about this one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strategery Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 How about this one <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes how about it? They already showed screens of the main character, and even a video demo of Resident Evil 5. It's not Barry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prometheus Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Yes how about it? They already showed screens of the main character, and even a video demo of Resident Evil 5. It's not Barry <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Um, your is quite big. is it over forum limit? I don't remember the numbers....but that one is slightly larger than a normal sig picture..... ~P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Um, your is quite big. is it over forum limit? I don't remember the numbers....but that one is slightly larger than a normal sig picture..... ~P <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You don't? it's only on the first page http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...ndpost&p=228672 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prometheus Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 You don't? it's only on the first page http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...ndpost&p=228672 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Umm, Gene? Have you lost your mind? I don't have a big signature. AND if you are talking about my quote... Quotes do NOT take as long to load as a picture. It is not the size that counts, its the colors and shapes in a picture that makes it hard for a 56k to download. ~P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Woah, simma donna. Before you go postal on my *albatross*, let me guide you through what we both said: Um, your is quite big. is it over forum limit? I don't remember the numbers....but that one is slightly larger than a normal sig picture..... ~P <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You said you didn't remember, I found that amusing, but at the same time I pointed you to where the answer would be: You don't? it's only on the first page http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...st&p=228672 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Then you went all crazy: Umm, Gene? Have you lost your mind? I don't have a big signature. AND if you are talking about my quote... Quotes do NOT take as long to load as a picture. It is not the size that counts, its the colors and shapes in a picture that makes it hard for a 56k to download. ~P <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think you got the wrong end of the stick, I was just pointing you to the measurement limits of sig pictures. Sorry that you took it the wrong way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prometheus Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Oh, right. I though you were complaining about my sig. sorry Gene. ~P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rizzo Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Well it isn't very good, is it? Sensible Question- Do sig images HAVE to be those dimensions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Ok, the point of the sig image size limit is so that lo-band user can download a page more quickly without being bogged down by images that he doesn't want (although the lo-band user always has the option to turn off auto displaying image, and only display image upon explicit request. Did that back when I was using dialup. ), so the 400x100 is more like a guideline, and as long as your image is around 40000 pixels, I couldn't care less what shape it's in (unless it's something like 40000x1, don't test my limits ). Also make sure you compress the image using jpg or gif, or the likes for the same reason that the end user can have a faster download. Arnie doesn't make the rules because he wants to annoy the users, he make the rules so everyone can have a better forum experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing_Sid Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Just to mention that as well as the physical size of sig's, ANIMATED ones can slow things right down. I've seen animated sigs on here that take a couple of minutes to load all the frames. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tripod Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 And for those with overall crappy computers *cough*me*cough*, animated signatures can really slow them down. Makes the hamsters in my computer work really hard to play several of them at the same time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airsoftfreak14 Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 (edited) Changed mine just for you guys I know it was crappy anyways... Edited August 12, 2005 by airsoftfreak14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prometheus Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Yeah, one that I've noticed that does this is the one with the white guys with the "Oh, Snap" sign...taunting the little black kids with the "OH, Snap" sign... That one takes at least a minute to load up all the frames on Dial up. I use Dial up occaisionally when I'm at my grandmothers....no DSL capability. ~P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R22Master Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Remember also, that it's not just about the physical and bitwise size of a signature image, this is about signatures in general. Some people have text only signatures which is fine, but when that text contains rubbish and takes up more space than most of their posts, it is taking the mickey somewhat. 400x100 pixels is the limit for signature images and it is acceptable to accompany this sized image with one or two lines of text in smallest size font (Size=1). However, when someone has text stretching a good 800 pixels by itself, or a 400x150 pixel image with 3 or 4 lines of text too, it is just messing up the forum. Signatures are nice to see when thought out properly, but a lot of people quote half the script from their favorite movie and have all manner of other stuff there too and it does just get too much when you are subjected to the same rubbish over and over and over and over and over and over again. ------------------------------------------------------------ To put a point to my ramblings, I normally PM people whose signatures are too big and ask them to change them. It is a nice way of doing things and I haven't had a problem so far. However, recently there are SO MANY signatures that are just spamming up the pages, I don't have time to PM everyone concerned. In the last hour I have counted over 30 different users with oversized signatures, be it text, graphics or both. So unfortunately, I feel I must now take the easier option as otherwise the problem will continue to grow out of control... If I see an oversized signature while moderating this site, I will remove either the oversized image, or part of the text therein to bring the signature to a mutually acceptable level for everyone. If your signature suddenly looses some weight one day, it is likely because it was outside forum rules. Of course, you can stop this from happening by reading this post and keeping your signature in trim yourself. ------------------------------------------ Remember: Your signature may be cool for you to display, but it may not be so cool for everyone else that has to trawl through it while they are reading posts on this site. Thanks for your understanding all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billymak Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Woah, put right... like a guilty sod.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mouse Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 (edited) Heh. No I think it's good, and thanks for being so patient with us R22 I've tried to shrink mine down a bit... With judgeman's, he simply needs to cut off some of the white which is nice and easy... Could do something like that in paint. Most of those are fine, the last one might be a little large. If it's just going over on the horizontal, I don't think it's something to worry about. However, some people's are far too big. Anyway, guess that's solved now. Remember, there is NO limit to the mod's power! Edited August 17, 2005 by Mouse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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