Custom Avatars

billyharless · 12-23-2006, 03:07 PM

Is it possible to use a custom avatar on this site. I a member of another site that uses the same forum software (clubstogie.com) and they allow customized avatars. They also have a lot of other extra stuff that the software allows.

FRPLG · 12-23-2006, 04:11 PM

It is technically possible but board rules prohibit it. I think the general concensus among the board members is that those kinds of things(custom avatars, crazy sigs, etc...) dirty up the board. I know I like the clean and organized look TWP has.

billyharless · 12-23-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

It is technically possible but board rules prohibit it. I think the general concensus among the board members is that those kinds of things(custom avatars, crazy sigs, etc...) dirty up the board. I know I like the clean and organized look TWP has.

Gotcha, I understand. I mostly curious because the other board I am on using the same software has so many other bells and whistles. Some of them actually cause issues on the board. For example, they allow you to change other peoples titles if you have enough virtual money (they call it CS Bux). That seems to just piss ppl off.

I agree this board is much cleaner.

onlydarksets · 12-23-2006, 08:41 PM

The one thing I wouldn't mind seeing is a "karma" system. That's where you can basically give people props or call them out, and it works like a plus/minus system. It might help separate the wheat from the chafe, although I'm not sure where I would fall.

dmek25 · 12-23-2006, 08:45 PM

the only chafe i know is between my legs on a hot, sweaty day

onlydarksets · 12-23-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

the only chafe i know is between my legs on a hot, sweaty day

You definitely get dinged for that visual.

dmek25: -1

billyharless · 12-23-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by onlydarksets

The one thing I wouldn't mind seeing is a "karma" system. That's where you can basically give people props or call them out, and it works like a plus/minus system. It might help separate the wheat from the chafe, although I'm not sure where I would fall.

They do that at clubstogie.com it only causes issues. The people who have been there the longest end up abusing it because they have so many points they can deduct points without worrying about their points being deducted.

onlydarksets · 12-23-2006, 09:54 PM

That's a good point. I've never used a board that has that system, so I have no practical experience with it. I see how it could devolve into a meaningless system.

Maybe the best idea is to just let me ding people as I see fit. Yeah, that sounds good.

FRPLG · 12-24-2006, 02:04 AM

yeah the points thing never ends well. and it always ends. i have never been on a board where it became permanent.

dmek25 · 12-24-2006, 08:11 AM

frplg, what miracle were you a witness to?

SmootSmack · 12-24-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

frplg, what miracle were you a witness to?

I'm guessing it was The Block

hooskins · 12-27-2006, 05:17 PM

I am on another forum and you get "reputation points" for good posts and good uploads(alot of illegal movies and music lol). You can get negative points for dumb posts and stupid cussing. The members give out points but can only do a limited amount per day and only once to one person until they have given points to about 20 other people.

The thing is, if you have alot of reputation then you when you give out points you will give out alot more(or take away more if it is negative). That way a random member who doesnt post alot and contribute to the forum, cannot ruin a good members reputation.

I am not suggesting a change, but it is a very clean add-on that adds another good element to the site.

12-23-2006, 03:07 PM	#1
billyharless Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: AA County, Md Age: 60 Posts: 150	Custom Avatars Is it possible to use a custom avatar on this site. I a member of another site that uses the same forum software (clubstogie.com) and they allow customized avatars. They also have a lot of other extra stuff that the software allows.

12-23-2006, 04:11 PM	#2
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Custom Avatars It is technically possible but board rules prohibit it. I think the general concensus among the board members is that those kinds of things(custom avatars, crazy sigs, etc...) dirty up the board. I know I like the clean and organized look TWP has.

12-23-2006, 08:41 PM	#4
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Custom Avatars The one thing I wouldn't mind seeing is a "karma" system. That's where you can basically give people props or call them out, and it works like a plus/minus system. It might help separate the wheat from the chafe, although I'm not sure where I would fall.

12-23-2006, 08:45 PM	#5
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Custom Avatars the only chafe i know is between my legs on a hot, sweaty day __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

12-23-2006, 09:54 PM	#8
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Custom Avatars That's a good point. I've never used a board that has that system, so I have no practical experience with it. I see how it could devolve into a meaningless system. Maybe the best idea is to just let me ding people as I see fit. Yeah, that sounds good.

12-24-2006, 02:04 AM	#9
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Custom Avatars yeah the points thing never ends well. and it always ends. i have never been on a board where it became permanent.

12-24-2006, 08:11 AM	#10
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Custom Avatars frplg, what miracle were you a witness to? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

12-27-2006, 05:17 PM	#12
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Custom Avatars I am on another forum and you get "reputation points" for good posts and good uploads(alot of illegal movies and music lol). You can get negative points for dumb posts and stupid cussing. The members give out points but can only do a limited amount per day and only once to one person until they have given points to about 20 other people. The thing is, if you have alot of reputation then you when you give out points you will give out alot more(or take away more if it is negative). That way a random member who doesnt post alot and contribute to the forum, cannot ruin a good members reputation. I am not suggesting a change, but it is a very clean add-on that adds another good element to the site. __________________ Vacancy

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