AVATAR

[Aberdonian]

How do I add an Avatar to my profile? I can find no way to do it apart from a box that says add a URL link, which I don't have.

[Bootsy]

You need to host the image you want to use somewhere and then add he url in that box

Use somewhere like Photobucket

Make sure the picture you upload is the right size as here are maximum sizes for avatars

[Aberdonian]

Thanks, I don't use any of these sites or really want to. Why can it not just be loaded direct into the page like other sites do?

[mycar]

Because we're special here.

[Bootsy]

Thanks, I don't use any of these sites or really want to. Why can it not just be loaded direct into the page like other sites do?

Because it's not set in that way and hasn't been for 10 plus years

Storing images on the server creates a maintenance overhead and requires server space.

First time it's been raised in the 10 years so I'm happy to leave it as it is. Photobucket is free and easy to use. Give it a try

[Gary71]

Or you can use Flickr which is also free but doesn't have as many flashing things appearing over the screen like Photobucket.

[mycar]

Flickr is waaaay cooler than Photo bouquet.

[von Zipper]

OK, I have my avatar on Photobucket, correct size, but which url do I use - I can't get it to work?

[Bootsy]

Just paste the 'direct' address in the avatar field within your control panel on here

[von Zipper]

Got it! Thanks,