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Avatars
Jul 20, 2005 13:03:58 GMT -1
Post by bagpuss on Jul 20, 2005 13:03:58 GMT -1
How do I get one???
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dave
More of a ginger twonk
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Avatars
Jul 20, 2005 13:28:04 GMT -1
Post by dave on Jul 20, 2005 13:28:04 GMT -1
When you go to Profile >> Modify my profile, there is a box about halfway down marked "Avatar". You can either choose an avatar from the box (although they are a bit stroppy) or you can choose your own avatar. One of the best ways to do this is via google. For example, if you wanted a picture of our very own wobble-headed warbler, you would go to google, click on "image search" and then type in "David Gray" into the box. The little thumbnails that come up (such as this) are ideal for avatars. To get the link for them, right click on the picture and select "Properties" About halfway down is a bit marked "Address (URL)" Copy ALL of the link (eg images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:ouvRz-6ZRFwJ:www.bbc.co.uk/music/profiles/images/davidgraymain.jpg) and paste it into the avatar link box in your account page. Please note, you may find it easier to open a seperate window by pressing CTRL + N so that you do not lose your place! Dave
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Avatars
Jan 11, 2008 6:57:38 GMT -1
Post by JohnnyH on Jan 11, 2008 6:57:38 GMT -1
When I try and put in an avantor, I do exactly what yousay but when I clink "modify profile" I get brought back to my profile page. If I go back into my modify profile page the URL link is empty. What do I do to right this horrible injustice.
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Avatars
Jan 11, 2008 7:30:39 GMT -1
Post by HeatherA on Jan 11, 2008 7:30:39 GMT -1
Do you have your avatar hosted somewhere like Photobucket? If so you need to use the Direct Link option rather than the IMG code.
If you still don't have any luck, just PM me your avatar or link and I'll do it for you.
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Avatars
Jan 11, 2008 7:38:24 GMT -1
Post by JohnnyH on Jan 11, 2008 7:38:24 GMT -1
I did it the Google way exactly as pointed out above
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Avatars
Jan 11, 2008 7:44:23 GMT -1
Post by HeatherA on Jan 11, 2008 7:44:23 GMT -1
I have no idea if that way works to be honest - I've always uploaded to Photobucket first. Like I said, PM the link to the pic if you want and I'll get it on for you.
Which just sounds wrong ;D
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Avatars
Jan 11, 2008 7:52:33 GMT -1
Post by JohnnyH on Jan 11, 2008 7:52:33 GMT -1
Woo hoo
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dave
More of a ginger twonk
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Avatars
Jan 12, 2008 9:07:48 GMT -1
Post by dave on Jan 12, 2008 9:07:48 GMT -1
For some reason the google thing now doesn't always work. Think it's because the URLs are too long.
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