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01/24/2007 07:58:41 AM · #26 |
I'll speak up against avatars. I've been on other sites that use them and I don't like them, I feel they cheapen the look of the site.
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01/24/2007 08:08:28 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
I'll speak up against avatars. I've been on other sites that use them and I don't like them, I feel they cheapen the look of the site. |
I agree |
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01/24/2007 08:13:05 AM · #28 |
Chocolate anyone?
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01/24/2007 08:14:02 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by Judi:
Chocolate anyone? |
aaah yeah :D |
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01/24/2007 08:47:43 AM · #30 |
If you use Firefox there are extensions that allow you to see avatars under the usernames for every post...if you want it, go get the extension, if you don't like it, don't use it. I personally love being able to see the profile pics next to the posts.
Follow the link biteme gave. |
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01/24/2007 09:26:18 AM · #31 |
| Sorry to participate in a discussion that everyone feels is stupid and unnecessary. I'll shut up and maybe it'll die. |
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01/24/2007 09:49:29 AM · #32 |
I agree with Nards and others. Avatars would take the professional feel of DPC and plummet it down to the level of any crappy teen who cares forum. They are one of the curses of the internet along with emoticons. I like the little pictures now as they are small and give useful info such as who is a member and who is a council member. Please don't change the clean feel of the forums!
Just my 2 cents.
Thanks.
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01/24/2007 10:09:08 AM · #33 |
As has already been posted, for those using FireFox, the functionality is already there, through extensions.
I do agree somewhat with those that dislike avatars, it could be construed to "deprofessionalize" the forums. That need not be the case, however. In fact, I've had them turned on for some time, and I really have come to like the fact that I can see who posted at a glance, like recognizing faces in a crowd. No need to read the username. |
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01/24/2007 10:09:40 AM · #34 |
This thread has been "revived", and it's interesting timing. I've been using the Greasemonkey extension (see Biteme's link below) that shows peoples profile pic with every post now for a number of weeks now, and I have to say, it's fantastic.
Advantages:
- I can browse through a thread, and immediately find someones post I'm looking for, by their face.
- I get a more personal feel for who's writing the note
- I "get to know" the DPCers better, associating faces with names
- Sometimes, I don't see a face, but rather a drawing or symbol which indicates mood. For example, mk's head in the oven, or bradP's stick figures. Those work for me too, as they are very personal as well.
- Sometimes, the profile photo just makes me smile--I love seeing Hanneke's joyful smile. I guess the cliche is right.
But I do prefer to see people's pictures overall. The extension is great--I highly recommend it. It makes the forums even more enjoyable.
Message edited by author 2007-01-24 10:42:45.
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01/24/2007 10:12:47 AM · #35 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
- Sometimes, the profile photo just makes me smile--I love seeing Hanneke's joyful smile. I guess the cliche is right. |
Aaaah thank you!
Oh, and I completely agree with you on the rest you wrote. The problem is that I can't write it down that beautiful, I stopped trying ;) |
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01/24/2007 10:12:59 AM · #36 |
i love the greasemonkey extension, but i couldn't use it without the adblock extension. let's face it -- some of y'all are UGLY! :P
j/k, but it is nice to be able to see the profile pics with the posts and i think that's plenty. custom avatars would cheapen the look and distract from the posts, which should be the most important part.
i do miss the greasemonkey extension when i'm on a computer that doesn't have it installed. |
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01/24/2007 10:30:36 AM · #37 |
I changed to firefox... one of the reasons was for this extension... and I love it!!! :oD *the spell check ain't bad either*
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01/24/2007 10:50:44 AM · #38 |
Originally posted by muckpond:
i love the greasemonkey extension, but i couldn't use it without the adblock extension. let's face it -- some of y'all are UGLY! :P
j/k, but it is nice to be able to see the profile pics with the posts and i think that's plenty. custom avatars would cheapen the look and distract from the posts, which should be the most important part.
i do miss the greasemonkey extension when i'm on a computer that doesn't have it installed. |
How do you set it up to show the profile pics ? What's the script I mean ?
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01/24/2007 10:55:05 AM · #39 |
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01/24/2007 10:56:26 AM · #40 |
Originally posted by kashi:
How do you set it up to show the profile pics ? What's the script I mean ? |
note that after you get this set up, you must PM me to tell me how much you like my fuzzy horn hat. :) |
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01/24/2007 11:24:03 AM · #41 |
Ooh - I like that. Thank you.
Now - about that hat ...
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01/24/2007 11:50:09 AM · #42 |
| And if I don`t have firefox? :( Buuu... I really think that the page should have the option to display the profile pics on the forums, If someone likes the way it is right now, he/she can turn it off... Pleeeaseeeeee! I really think I am loosing all the fun! |
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01/24/2007 11:52:36 AM · #43 |
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01/24/2007 12:02:08 PM · #44 |
Thanks!! :D
Message edited by author 2007-01-24 12:07:27. |
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