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Some of our members are once again experiencing computer problems because of the long signatures with really big pictures.
Please re-read the signature guideline sticky and limit your signature according to the guidelines.
Thanks for all your help with this matter. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Thanks for being the "bad guy." I was just contemplating whether to post about this. Thanks again!
Oh dear, I hope mine isn't one of these cases? Just let me know, I can change it up (I randomly change it up anyway) [img]biggrin.gif[/img]
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No - Yours is fine!Quote:
Originally posted by adorevintage:
Oh dear, I hope mine isn't one of these cases? Just let me know, I can change it up (I randomly change it up anyway) [img]biggrin.gif[/img]
Thanks so much for bringing this up, Judi!
A number of people have sigs with more than one picture (tickers aside), or just one (or more) HUGE picture that's obviously much larger than 3X5. The pictures are all lovely, but take forever to load [img]frown.gif[/img] .
It's not as much of a problem when pictures are left there for awhile, as they get caught in one's cookies, and load much more quickly after the first time, but when people change them 2-3+ times a week, that's when it starts to take forever [img]frown.gif[/img]
AdoreVintage, I think your's is gorgeous, your Kirsten is soo cute. Does she have silver eye, or are her eyes just striking for "no" reason. I also love the lip gloss!
Edit: Also, I know it was just Easter, but since it has passed, could the religious "stuff" be taken out of people's signatures? If I remember correctly, in the sticky about signatures one of our members was told not to put stuff like that in her signature, and since it's past the holiday, it seems like it would be polite to extend that to all the members. [img]smile.gif[/img] .
<font color="#33CCCC" size="1">[ April 17, 2006 03:30 PM: Message edited by: cami713 ]</font>
Uh-oh..let me go look at mine! Well my AGPLA ticker will be leaving in 3 days and Abigale's ticker is gone as she is home. I can and will take out the Easter graphic now too. Heee-Hawwwww!!!!
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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I agree with Cami. I remember that a member of the board had previously been told to change her signature because it contained "religious material." Other members on this board currently have religious things in their sigs leftover from Easter, and, as Cami said, now that Easter is over, the rule should be the same for all members.Quote:
Originally posted by cami713:
Thanks so much for bringing this up, Judi!
A number of people have sigs with more than one picture (tickers aside), or just one (or more) HUGE picture that's obviously much larger than 3X5. The pictures are all lovely, but take forever to load [img]frown.gif[/img] .
It's not as much of a problem when pictures are left there for awhile, as they get caught in one's cookies, and load much more quickly after the first time, but when people change them 2-3+ times a week, that's when it starts to take forever [img]frown.gif[/img]
AdoreVintage, I think your's is gorgeous, your Kirsten is soo cute. Does she have silver eye, or are her eyes just striking for "no" reason. I also love the lip gloss!
Edit: Also, I know it was just Easter, but since it has passed, could the religious "stuff" be taken out of people's signatures? If I remember correctly, in the sticky about signatures one of our members was told not to put stuff like that in her signature, and since it's past the holiday, it seems like it would be polite to extend that to all the members. [img]smile.gif[/img] .
<font color="#33CCCC"><font size="1">[ April 17, 2006 03:30 PM: Message edited by: cami713 ]</font></font>
I love the pictures people have in their signatures, but my computer is slow (dial-up, as many members here have), and they take forever to load. When one member has a large or multiple pictures in their signature, it slows the loading time for everyone else's pictures. Besides loading time, some pictures are so large that they mess up my screen so I have to scroll back and forth to read the posts, which is rather annoying.
I love everyone's signatures, but we established the sig guidelines for a reason, and I think we need to stick to them [img]smile.gif[/img] .
Yeah, remember when I had that really long one I took out? Well, I saw one like over twice as long. I'm glad you posted this! [img]smile.gif[/img]
I would like to thank everyone in advance for shrinking their signatures becaues I am still on a 16.6 kbps dial up connection.
Ashley
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">We posted at the same time!Quote:
Originally posted by Ds9jullian:
I would like to thank everyone in advance for shrinking their signatures becaues I am still on a 16.6 kbps dial up connection.
Ashley
I hope mine is ok? Someone please let me know.
I think mine's okay for size, but if it isn't, could someone let me know? I might have cable, but I occasionally visit people who only have dial-up, so I know what a pain it is to wait for them to load and have the page stall on you! (And I would really like to not have to cause anyone that amount of annoyance...)
Out of curiosity, why do the religious signatures bother people? Aren't people entitled to whatever they want and believe in their signatures? They aren't making huge posts about it on the board, and if people really get bothered by it, they shouldn't read the signatures. I personally find it a little hurtful. If you don't want us Christians on the board, just tell us so. And please note that I'm not accusing; I'm simply asking, because I'm very confused and rather hurt.
*Kas
Could I make my signature a little bigger because you can't read the writing and you can barely see the faces? Or is it already as big as it can go because I have writing?
<font color="#33CCCC" size="1">[ April 17, 2006 04:32 PM: Message edited by: kayakacey04 ]</font>
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">There's no reason to be hurt. This isn't aimed at any one religion. It is to make this peaceful and comfortable for all, and I applaud the mods for making this board this way. Religions cannot help but clash. Period. It has NOTHING to do with Christianity in particular. If I put a big ole' sabbatical goat on mine, most Christians would be upset and scared. Then there would be a row about that as well.Quote:
Originally posted by Kasatarina:
Out of curiosity, why do the religious signatures bother people? Aren't people entitled to whatever they want and believe in their signatures? They aren't making huge posts about it on the board, and if people really get bothered by it, they shouldn't read the signatures. I personally find it a little hurtful. If you don't want us Christians on the board, just tell us so. And please note that I'm not accusing; I'm simply asking, because I'm very confused and rather hurt.
So please don't be hurt by this. There's no reason, it's to keep the board freindly and pleasant!
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Here are some of the rules that everyone agreed to before joining our board:Quote:
Originally posted by Kasatarina:
Out of curiosity, why do the religious signatures bother people? Aren't people entitled to whatever they want and believe in their signatures? They aren't making huge posts about it on the board, and if people really get bothered by it, they shouldn't read the signatures. I personally find it a little hurtful. If you don't want us Christians on the board, just tell us so. And please note that I'm not accusing; I'm simply asking, because I'm very confused and rather hurt.
*Kas
1. Use good judgement. The following are not allowed:
spam*
personally attacking other users
discussing mature subjects not appropriate on an all-ages board
discussing religion outside of the context of holidays or AG products, or in a negative way
showing public disrespect towards moderators
Why do we have these rules against relgious postings you may ask?
Mainly, because this is a doll board. There are many other boards meant for religious discussion and debate. Religious discussions tend to get people very heated up. We want to avoid that in our simple, doll discussions.
We do allow prayer requests and AG Holiday topics. Therefore, the Easter and Passover and Spring pictures relating to our dolls were allowed.
Our membership is very diverse and we are united mainly by our love of AG. We have Jewish, Agnostic, Christian and many other types of people with many different beliefs on this board.
This board is an escape from political and religious debates. We advise those who want to debate these issues to join other boards.
These board rules have worked for us. It is a privately owned board, and we are able to set our own rules. We are not a public school, etc. bound by public rules. Of course, we understand that there are many who may not like our rules, and we understand if you don't want to post here.
Also, I don't want to get into discussing individual members in public. But, please remember that many things go on behind the scenes with the moderating team. We have been working on many difficult issues, and we do our best to make this board a pleasant, non-controversial place to share our love of American Girl. The moderators also do not appreciate being flamed on other public boards.
<font color="#33CCCC" size="1">[ April 17, 2006 06:13 PM: Message edited by: judiaci ]</font>
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your picture is really small. Feel free to make it bigger. [img]smile.gif[/img]Quote:
Originally posted by kayakacey04:
Could I make my signature a little bigger because you can't read the writing and you can barely see the faces? Or is it already as big as it can go because I have writing?
<font color="#33CCCC"><font size="1">[ April 17, 2006 04:32 PM: Message edited by: kayakacey04 ]</font></font>
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I can understand the not wanting to be flamed on public boards, but I assumed this was also a public board; anyone can join in and post here.Quote:
Originally posted by judiaci:
Our membership is very diverse and we are united mainly by our love of AG. We have Jewish, Agnostic, Christian and many other types of people with many different beliefs on this board.
This board is an escape from political and religious debates. We advise those who want to debate these issues to join other boards.
These board has rules that have worked for us. It is a privately owned board, and we are able to set our own rules. We are not a public school, etc. bound by public rules. Of course, we understand that there are many who may not like our rules, and we understand if you don't want to post here.
Also, I don't want to get into discussing individual members in public. But, please remember that many things go on behind the scenes with the moderating team. We have been working on many difficult issues, and we do our best to make this board a pleasant, non-controversial place to share our love of American Girl. The moderators also do not appreciate being flamed on other public boards.
<font color="#33CCCC"><font size="1">[ April 17, 2006 05:32 PM: Message edited by: judiaci ]</font></font>
I'm good with not posting anything religious; I have tons of friends who are pagan, wiccan, and Jewish. We like each other over our religious differences, and if this board works in the same way, then I'm good. Thank you for taking the time to explain it! ^_^
*Kas
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You are welcome, Kas [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img]Quote:
Originally posted by Kasatarina:
I'm good with not posting anything religious; I have tons of friends who are pagan, wiccan, and Jewish. We like each other over our religious differences, and if this board works in the same way, then I'm good. Thank you for taking the time to explain it! ^_^
*Kas
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The "silver eye" is just from the sunlight reflecting in her eyes... ahh I love her eyes, so pretty and bright... just like the pioneer girl I imagined her to be in Minnesota!Quote:
Originally posted by cami713:
AdoreVintage, I think your's is gorgeous, your Kirsten is soo cute. Does she have silver eye, or are her eyes just striking for "no" reason. I also love the lip gloss!
<font color="#33CCCC"><font size="1">[ April 17, 2006 03:30 PM: Message edited by: cami713 ]</font></font>
The lip gloss is from when I was 14 or so and decided to match her lips with my nail polish... thankfully I wasn't wearing green polish, right! *haha* [img]wink.gif[/img]
Thanks for all your help in this matter. I will be PMing people if I think their signature is way too long.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">ROFL! [img]biggrin.gif[/img] I really had a chuckle when I imagined that!Quote:
Originally posted by *The*Paranoid*Pumpkin*:
If I put a big ole' sabbatical goat on mine, most Christians would be upset and scared. Then there would be a row about that as well.
I'm in the religious minority here and I don't mind religious sigs at all as long as ALL religions are allowed and no one uses them as an excuse to flame people.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">ROFL! I really had a chuckle when I imagined that! </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I got a laugh when I wrote it. [img]tongue.gif[/img]Quote:
Originally posted by SaraLovesHerDollys:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by *The*Paranoid*Pumpkin*:
If I put a big ole' sabbatical goat on mine, most Christians would be upset and scared. Then there would be a row about that as well.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The problem is it never goes that way! I am glad that it is just left alone.Quote:
I'm in the religious minority here and I don't mind religious sigs at all as long as ALL religions are allowed and no one uses them as an excuse to flame people.
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Religion, politics and dolls haven't mixed well here in the past. We found that those topics are better debated and moderated by boards made for those types of debates.
Thanks Judi, I couldn't agree more.
Well, I know it's not mine! I don't even know HOW to post a picture or a ticker [img]wink.gif[/img]
Yours looks much bigger to me. Maybe someone else could weigh in on this because other monitors are different.
OK - The size of your picture just decreased and it is good now. Thank you! Are you using Photobucket? Sometimes size changes take a bit to kick in.
Funny, yours both look the same size to me that they've been all day, lol! And to me, they're about the exact same size [img]smile.gif[/img] .
On my screen, Kit1934's is 4"x 5 1/2", and Judi's is
3 1/2"x 4 3/4"
Joy
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Kirsten picture was really gigantic earlier in the day. I have had PMs from members who pointed out a really big picture and when I looked, it was not big for me at all. Sometimes, there is a delay on the resizing. My current signature picture was bigger originally when I posted it in the Easter Parade, I then resized it for my signature but it took awhile to click in smaller. Odd, isn't it? I have been using Photobucket.Quote:
Originally posted by cami713:
Funny, yours both look the same size to me that they've been all day, lol! And to me, they're about the exact same size [img]smile.gif[/img] .
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I totally agree with this in regards to threads. However, it is a bit hard to ignore something that's there almost everytime someone posts, outside of blocking the person [img]frown.gif[/img] . Personally, I'm not really bothered by it, it's just part of the rules [img]smile.gif[/img] .Quote:
They aren't making huge posts about it on the board, and if people really get bothered by it, they shouldn't read the signatures.
I'm glad we have the rule regarding religion, as not all religions are allowed here (which is, I suppose, understandable, given it's supposed to be a G-rated board), and it's just more fair to not have any, since all of them can't be represented. I love that the board is just a happy, friendly place with few arguments (and even the ones we do have seem pretty silly, and don't normally hurt feelings, as religious or political ones would).
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your picture is really small. Feel free to make it bigger. [img]smile.gif[/img] </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ok! Thanks!!Quote:
Originally posted by judiaci:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by kayakacey04:
Could I make my signature a little bigger because you can't read the writing and you can barely see the faces? Or is it already as big as it can go because I have writing?
<font color="#33CCCC"><font size="1">[ April 17, 2006 04:32 PM: Message edited by: kayakacey04 ]</font></font>
Is mine okay? I don't have any pictures, so I would like to leave it as is, but will change it if it's too long.
Is mine too big? I wasn't sure when I first changed it a while ago, and no one's said anything to me about it. Say the word though, and I'll make it smaller [img]smile.gif[/img]
Also I wanna say thanks to all the mods for handling the matter so gracefully. I think the rules they've made are very fair, and just wanted to say thanks for all the work they've put in to keep the board running smoothing [img]graemlins/rose.gif[/img]
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Kim - Your picture is fine. I like it a lot and it is an OK size. Thanks for the compliment.Quote:
Originally posted by KimberBee:
Is mine too big? I wasn't sure when I first changed it a while ago, and no one's said anything to me about it. Say the word though, and I'll make it smaller [img]smile.gif[/img]
Also I wanna say thanks to all the mods for handling the matter so gracefully. I think the rules they've made are very fair, and just wanted to say thanks for all the work they've put in to keep the board running smoothing [img]graemlins/rose.gif[/img]
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You have 3 lines of text on my monitor and so it is good. We asked for 4 lines maximum.Quote:
Originally posted by BohemianMare:
Is mine okay? I don't have any pictures, so I would like to leave it as is, but will change it if it's too long.
Thanks for asking!