Custom avatar on TSF

tcvolcomskater · 01-23-2005, 11:02 AM

So how do you put one up....? It only shows little pokemon icons and c*** when i go to change it. I would reallly like a custom avatar.

Ark · 01-23-2005, 11:14 AM

Oi. Pokémon ain't c***.

...but I'd like to know whether or not the option's been disabled, too. Personally I can't imagine much of a slowdown if linking to offsite images were to be allowed.
Hell, even something like

is only 12k. And if it's merely linked to it, what's the harm?

CTSNKY · 01-23-2005, 12:23 PM

Folks,

a) Custom avatars are a privilege here. You can either qualify for one by posting 500 times or you can purchase one from the TSF Store (link located on forum links bar under Store).

b) We do appreciate not using the "colorful" metaphors here.

Thanks!

Ark · 01-23-2005, 01:46 PM

Hardly colourful - Perhaps a beige of my vocabulary.

500, eh? Well, it's do-able. My record is about 18.5k, so here's hoping.

Volt-Schwibe · 01-23-2005, 02:33 PM

well, each person has a different opinion about what words are acceptable, but basically, if you wouldn't use a word at work, or in the presence of a child, then we would rather the word doesn't show up here.

now don't get me wrong. i have used quite a few "beige" metaphors here myself, (i searched for a mild one and found alot that i had said) but out of respect for the forum, and the guidelines that have been laid out, i myself now refrain from using anything at all colorful, or even "beige"

this is something that was brought to our attention recently, and we all agreed that there wasn't a need for words like this, as it didn't help with the techsupport we are giving away. so this is a new policy we have en-stated, and it seems to be a good thing so far.

keep in mind that no-one is being punished for these words, we are doing what we can to remind people that we have pulled the bar of soap out of the drawer, and we are ready to use it.

:)

Ark · 01-23-2005, 03:27 PM

Nice analogy.

Err... why not just use the auto-censor?

elf · 01-23-2005, 03:38 PM

hehe waltside did use to use questionable language

I found 45 different threads with a certain word said by walt :D

Volt-Schwibe · 01-23-2005, 10:52 PM

actually, i'm surprised you only found 45...

all my life growing up i was allowed to use the "mild" words, as long as i didn't get excessive, and since the filter doesn't block those words, i went ahead and used a few (few?) of them until it was pointed out that it made us sound like pirates.

(and i don't mean the ones that steal software, i mean the ones that hoist ya to the yard arm. heh)

tcvolcomskater · 01-26-2005, 12:09 PM

by the way the "C Word" was c***....i was curiious because i have been kicked out of forums on other sites for no reason so im extremely cautious....those who thought it meant the other four letter "C Word" You are pervets.

Volt-Schwibe · 01-26-2005, 07:23 PM

we know which word it was, and that's why it has been covered with stars, and you didn't get a warning.

i don't know if anyone thought it was any other "C" word, i think that it's obvious what words have been used.

we are talking about even mild words being unacceptable, and yet you use them again anyhow...

i would hope that the point would be easier to make.

01-23-2005, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
tcvolcomskater Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 36 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	Custom avatar on TSF So how do you put one up....? It only shows little pokemon icons and c*** when i go to change it. I would reallly like a custom avatar. Last edited by CTSNKY; 01-23-2005 at 12:21 PM.

01-23-2005, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ark Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 137 OS: Windows 2000 Pro	Oi. Pokémon ain't c**. ...but I'd like to know whether or not the option's been disabled, too. Personally I can't imagine much of a slowdown if linking to offsite images were to be allowed. Hell, even something like is only 12k. And if it's merely linked to it, what's the harm? Last edited by CTSNKY; 01-23-2005 at 12:21 PM.*

01-23-2005, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	Folks, a) Custom avatars are a privilege here. You can either qualify for one by posting 500 times or you can purchase one from the TSF Store (link located on forum links bar under Store). b) We do appreciate not using the "colorful" metaphors here. Thanks! __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

01-23-2005, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	well, each person has a different opinion about what words are acceptable, but basically, if you wouldn't use a word at work, or in the presence of a child, then we would rather the word doesn't show up here. now don't get me wrong. i have used quite a few "beige" metaphors here myself, (i searched for a mild one and found alot that i had said) but out of respect for the forum, and the guidelines that have been laid out, i myself now refrain from using anything at all colorful, or even "beige" this is something that was brought to our attention recently, and we all agreed that there wasn't a need for words like this, as it didn't help with the techsupport we are giving away. so this is a new policy we have en-stated, and it seems to be a good thing so far. keep in mind that no-one is being punished for these words, we are doing what we can to remind people that we have pulled the bar of soap out of the drawer, and we are ready to use it. :) __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature> Last edited by Volt-Schwibe; 01-23-2005 at 02:34 PM.

01-23-2005, 03:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,038 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	hehe waltside did use to use questionable language I found 45 different threads with a certain word said by walt :D __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

01-23-2005, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ark Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 137 OS: Windows 2000 Pro	Hardly colourful - Perhaps a beige of my vocabulary. 500, eh? Well, it's do-able. My record is about 18.5k, so here's hoping.

01-23-2005, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ark Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 137 OS: Windows 2000 Pro	Nice analogy. Err... why not just use the auto-censor?

01-23-2005, 10:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	actually, i'm surprised you only found 45... all my life growing up i was allowed to use the "mild" words, as long as i didn't get excessive, and since the filter doesn't block those words, i went ahead and used a few (few?) of them until it was pointed out that it made us sound like pirates. (and i don't mean the ones that steal software, i mean the ones that hoist ya to the yard arm. heh) __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

01-26-2005, 12:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
tcvolcomskater Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 36 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	by the way the "C Word" was c**....i was curiious because i have been kicked out of forums on other sites for no reason so im extremely cautious....those who thought it meant the other four letter "C Word" You are pervets. Last edited by Volt-Schwibe; 01-26-2005 at 07:24 PM.*

01-26-2005, 07:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	we know which word it was, and that's why it has been covered with stars, and you didn't get a warning. i don't know if anyone thought it was any other "C" word, i think that it's obvious what words have been used. we are talking about even mild words being unacceptable, and yet you use them again anyhow... i would hope that the point would be easier to make. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature> Last edited by Volt-Schwibe; 01-26-2005 at 07:28 PM.