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good call there
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Posted: 2005-11-20 01:47:50
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As many of the people who have posted in this thread probably won't know, (since they joined five minutes ago
) I have long been an advocate of personal avatars. However, I hardly think that not allowing them is quite as melodramtic as mweb makes out. I don't feel that my freedom of expression or individuality are being compromised by Esato not letting me have the avatar of my choice.
I would like to respond to tranquil's comments though.
Quote:Because Esato is one of the few forums left on the whole www. who has had the guts to stay un-cluttered with big, bragging, flashing, eye soaring, attention seeking, horrible "personal" avatars (and signatures).
That's quite a picture you paint! I find that personal avatars are a nice addition to a forum when sensible rules are put in place e.g. a sensible limit on their size. Why should personal avatars necessarily have negative connotations? If they are implemented correctly then they can be a nice feature for both the members and the forum.
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[ This Message was edited by: scotsboyuk on 2005-11-20 01:45 ]
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Posted: 2005-11-20 02:44:43
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...Because Esato is one of the few forums left on the whole www. who has had the guts to stay un-cluttered with big, bragging, flashing, eye soaring, attention seeking, horrible "personal" avatars (and signatures).
Thats what I call an answer! Good Tranquil please keep Esato ordered as much as you can
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Posted: 2005-11-20 09:08:05
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Sorry if I was a bit too direct there, but I like Esato the way it is.
Personal avatars will only ruin the design of the forum imo.
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Posted: 2005-11-20 09:57:17
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Nothing wrong with giving a direct answer to a direct question Tranquil, But i think Scotsboy hit the nail on the head by stating that AVs etc used in a sensible and controlled fashion actually add benefit to the useage and appearance of a site. Esato is a reknowned and valued resource for SE devotees but it could be made so much more attractive visually of that i am certain!!
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Posted: 2005-11-20 11:50:05
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I TOTAKLLY 'agree' with Tranquil's - post !
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Posted: 2005-11-20 12:12:41
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I envisage the membership of Esato as akin to a shoal of fish, whichever way the lead fish turns the the rest follow as one body!! i wish that those agreeing with tranquil would express reasons as to why, rather than nodding their heads inanly in unison!.
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Posted: 2005-11-20 14:21:56
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I have to say masseur, that the issue here is not about posting right or freedoms about topics to do with other manufacturers or OS, it's to do with a YYYxYY image that could be changed for the individuality of a user.
I personally feel that an avatar of choice is not wrong and does not spoil a forum, take Mobile-Review for example, 50x50 avatars (very small) and they don't ruin the forum, no matter how random they may be!
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Posted: 2005-11-20 19:30:20
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I can understand tanquil's point of view; it is nice nice in a way to keep Esato focused on it's core values (although I think there betters ways of doing that, but let's not get me started on that!). However, personal avatars are a nice way of allowing members to express themselves more and inject a bit of vibrancy and a dash of colour and joviality to the proceedings. Set a sensible size limit and personal avatars don't have to be domineering.
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Posted: 2005-11-20 20:50:43
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I agree. Its just edging on pathetic for me, its a mobile phone forum not a governing body. Lets give the members a bit of free space to personalise their users.
Signatures are so heavily moderated, why not give us personal avatars?
I know from experience it will attract more members
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Posted: 2005-11-21 13:26:45
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