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AVATAR

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 1:11 pm
by 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.

Re: AVATAR

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 1:39 pm
by 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

Re: AVATAR

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 2:23 pm
by 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?

Re: AVATAR

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 3:13 pm
by mycar
Because we're special here. :)

Re: AVATAR

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 3:27 pm
by Bootsy
Aberdonian wrote: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

Re: AVATAR

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 3:44 pm
by Gary71
Or you can use Flickr which is also free but doesn't have as many flashing things appearing over the screen like Photobucket. :)

Re: AVATAR

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:08 pm
by mycar
Flickr is waaaay cooler than Photo bouquet.

Re: AVATAR

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 11:37 am
by von Zipper
OK, I have my avatar on Photobucket, correct size, but which url do I use - I can't get it to work?

Re: AVATAR

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 12:00 pm
by Bootsy
Just paste the 'direct' address in the avatar field within your control panel on here

Re: AVATAR

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 2:12 pm
by von Zipper
Got it! Thanks,