spybotsandra
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i love the new avatars *g*
specially the tux flower on page 22 *haha*
specially the tux flower on page 22 *haha*
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md usa spybot fan
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tashi:
I was joking. As I said: Great job!!!I had the impression md usa spybot fan was making a joke.
Appropriateness is nothing compared to guarding against all the exploits and vulnerabilities in media files these days. :sad: I figured that was the primary reason for no custom avatars.There are also other matters at hand to address, rather than spending one's day checking each new member's avatar to make sure it is appropiate for a family forum.:
Perhaps a compromise could be that a user could upload an avatar if they have been registered for some predetermine amount of time coupled with a minimum of some predetermined number of posts: sort of a way to ensure that the person is a valid member of the community and likely trustworthy enough not to post a porn or exploit avatar. Plus, that way it would drastically cut down the number of avatars to be checked to a feasible amount. (Would be even easier if there were some kind of scanner that can check a pic for vulnerabilities.)
wildhorseAnnie
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One wonders. . . .would those that would use "inappropriate" avatars . .spend their time cleaning up computer issues?
Me thinks not . .
They spend their time on other less productive avenues . .
One wonders. . . .would those that would use "inappropriate" avatars . .spend their time cleaning up computer issues?
Me thinks not . .
They spend their time on other less productive avenues . .
i have yet to see an inappropriate avatar on this forum, have you seen one on this forum?
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That’s probably because of the restrictions. If you have to invest heavily before being allowed to do something, then you will probably not do it bad when given the opportunity.
How about allowing a user to submit an image (like an animated .gif) to a
moderator, and the moderator would put it someplace on a server, and then
give the user the URL for it... and then the system could allow use of a custom
avatar as long as the url of the avatar is part of that server (any other
URL would return a message saying that custom avatars have to be
submitted to the moderator).
Or allow users to submit an image, and a moderator could set it as their avatar.
I know it's a lot of trouble for moderators, but maybe someone who doesn't feel
qualified to be an administrator / helper for other things would like to take on
the somewhat straightforward task of being the Avatar "go-to" person?
I gotta try something here... can I post an image in a message... I'm going to
see if my Avatar will post as an image... here goes...
moderator, and the moderator would put it someplace on a server, and then
give the user the URL for it... and then the system could allow use of a custom
avatar as long as the url of the avatar is part of that server (any other
URL would return a message saying that custom avatars have to be
submitted to the moderator).
Or allow users to submit an image, and a moderator could set it as their avatar.
I know it's a lot of trouble for moderators, but maybe someone who doesn't feel
qualified to be an administrator / helper for other things would like to take on
the somewhat straightforward task of being the Avatar "go-to" person?
I gotta try something here... can I post an image in a message... I'm going to
see if my Avatar will post as an image... here goes...
I guess so.
I don't see how avatars would be much different.
If someone posted an inappropriate one, I'm sure the admin would
be noted by whoever thought it offensive... so I doubt that is the
issue.
But an image file (if only .jpg and .gif extensions were allowed) should
not be able to cause a security risk AFAIK, so... I say give it a try.
I know, it ain't my forum, but there is something personal about having
an avatar, especially if you use it in a lot of places and are known by it.
So I'm just offering my opinions as food for thought & discussion (& ridicule?).
I don't see how avatars would be much different.
If someone posted an inappropriate one, I'm sure the admin would
be noted by whoever thought it offensive... so I doubt that is the
issue.
But an image file (if only .jpg and .gif extensions were allowed) should
not be able to cause a security risk AFAIK, so... I say give it a try.
I know, it ain't my forum, but there is something personal about having
an avatar, especially if you use it in a lot of places and are known by it.
So I'm just offering my opinions as food for thought & discussion (& ridicule?).
tashi
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tashi
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July of 2018 & Still No Avatars
So glad to have read this thread. I was wondering why my avatar won't load. All I have is a faceless person outlined in grey. Kinda creepy
! My chosen Avator, however, is seen on the left side of Profile near bottom. It's kinda pretty. Anyway, I guess the policies have remained the same. Thank you for this thread.
So glad to have read this thread. I was wondering why my avatar won't load. All I have is a faceless person outlined in grey. Kinda creepy
! My chosen Avator, however, is seen on the left side of Profile near bottom. It's kinda pretty. Anyway, I guess the policies have remained the same. Thank you for this thread.Well What Do You Know!!! My Avatar Just Loaded for My Previous Post!!
Oops!1
I've been gone a long time. I just recently reinstated my membership here. I hadn't posted in so long. After updating my Profile & selecting an Avatar, it did not load until I entered my first post above! How wonderful! I guess that means Avatars are being loaded now? Or ... maybe it's because I had opened this account in 2011? Anyway, nice to have an Avatar!
Now also wondering why the kinda creepy faceless avatar is still there at the upper right side of my profile, while the sunlit sky avatar is seen on bottom left side?
Also, just rediscovered "Edit Post" button. Guess I could have just edited the one above.
Oops!1
I've been gone a long time. I just recently reinstated my membership here. I hadn't posted in so long. After updating my Profile & selecting an Avatar, it did not load until I entered my first post above! How wonderful! I guess that means Avatars are being loaded now? Or ... maybe it's because I had opened this account in 2011? Anyway, nice to have an Avatar!
Now also wondering why the kinda creepy faceless avatar is still there at the upper right side of my profile, while the sunlit sky avatar is seen on bottom left side?
Also, just rediscovered "Edit Post" button. Guess I could have just edited the one above.
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Okey! Thank you so much. I'll do that for sure.
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