Controversial Avatars?

[Bill_VA]

Since this forum is supposed to be family-friendly (which is great BTW), will there be stricter guidelines on avatars?

Also, will avatars like mine (anti-CS) graphics get FFR in trouble?

[Dave Smith]

Bill, I think this avatar is fine. Perhaps it is a tad negative, but the fact that I am out two years and half a million dollars because of that guy makes me less sensitive. Seriously, I like yours and no-one can say it's unclear! Lets try and remember to be kind and polite and considerate and the rules will be less necessary. I think its fine.

Dave Smith
FFR001

[Bill_VA]

Thanks Dave, it's really neat to have you weigh in on forum threads. I even had a tshirt made with that graphic. I'm just so proud that my car is an FFR that I built and not a overpriced, turn-key car from that other guy.

[Shaun R]

The guidelines are explicit.
I really like the family mentality regarding these things too.

[OttawaFFRer]

Good looking site Bill, I might be inclined to purchase one of those t-shirts...

[Mustang Man]

Just like the other forum, I made my avatar something original and relevant to the product being discussed here. It's MY drivetrain! LOL

Can't get in trouble or sued for that!

Edit, I am going to try uploading the image versus linking to it (come Monday), as it is not as sharp an image here as it is on the other forum...

Mark

[Mikey_P]

Mark, none of the avatars seem to be clear mine included. Do we need to remake them a different size or is it a forum setting? Somebody will figure it out no doubt.

[rich grsc]

Mark, none of the avatars seem to be clear mine included. Do we need to remake them a different size or is it a forum setting? Somebody will figure it out no doubt.

I noticed the same thing, thought my eyesight was failing faster all of a sudden.

[Mikey_P]

The avatars are fine on my garage computer with a 19" monitor but my laptop is where they are larger and out of focus. Must be a resolution thing.

[mikeinatlanta]

mine is as clear and easy to understand as ever.

[nc1mike]

One thing I would like to see is no avatar pics of FFR's unless they are yours. Here's mine, sorry but it's topless, shield your eyes...

Seems kind of foggy

[Dave Sheehan]

I hope mine isnt controversial!!...its My 1938 Model B John Deere ;-)

[Larry N. Johnson]

I will change or delete avatars which display immodest (ill clad) people.
People's "private areas" are just that.
Keep it clean; keep it light...enjoy life.

[mikeinatlanta]

I will change or delete avatars which display immodest (ill clad) people.
People's "private areas" are just that.
Keep it clean; keep it light...enjoy life.

For some of us, that would include any photos in bermuda shorts.

[BigLeo69]

The guidelines are explicit.
I really like the family mentality regarding these things too.

your avitar is exposing itself

[Shaun R]

your avitar is exposing itself

I'm such a hypocrite!

[XLR8]

I thought this avatar was kind of relevant....If you all can read it. I agree that the avatars are slightly smaller and thus a bit harder to see/read. If it is changeable, its most likely a setting that the website administrator can set....I don't think we can change it or else everyone would have different sized avatars.

[ChopperJustin]

mine is as clear and easy to understand as ever.

Mike it looks like a really angry clown with a smashed face... Clear as mud

[RyanH]

What about animated gifs? Tried to upload one, but it wouldnt animate...

Disabled in forum settings?

[ChopperJustin]

What about animated gifs? Tried to upload one, but it wouldnt animate...

Disabled in forum settings?

I was curious about this as well. I had to reformat mine.

[ChopperJustin]

I hope mine isnt controversial!!...its My 1938 Model B John Deere ;-)

Dave I remember your restore pics on that thing! Amazing work!

[Dave Sheehan]

Thanks Chopp!!

[luvaz]

Hey Dave, Hope you're staying warm this time of year. It's 80 today in sunny Phoenix! Please advise if there's any trademark issues w/my avatar (it was taken when I lived a little closer to FFR)! Details in my sig line! ;-)

Thanks,
Will

[snakeboost]

Its possible now that the new car is coming that this is less offensive.........but I doubt it!
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[freddiehebert]

i hope mine is ok........ and hey Bill va i might like one of those shirt also

[David Hodgkins]

Freddie, try something else please. That avatar won't work, sorry.

[AJ Roadster NJ]

I used to use an Icelandic flag on the old forum, but couldn't get to work here (although I didn't put much effort into it either). So I used this pic of me sitting in my unfinished Roadster.

There is no doubt in my mind that my ugly mug will offend many sensitive people, but I'm keeping it, dang it!! :^)

[South Dakobra]

Glad to hear regarding strict Avatar rules. Does look like I may have to crop mine to make it bigger though.

[Bill_VA]

i hope mine is ok........ and hey Bill va i might like one of those shirt also

Actually, your avatar is a prime example of what I was addressing. Call me a prude, but I don't think it has a place here. Don't get me wrong, she's easy on the eyes, it just bothers me when my wife or kids get on my computer when I've left my browser open and they see stuff like that.

[Chris Young]

I hope mine isnt controversial!!...its My 1938 Model B John Deere ;-)

Sweet! Future project for me as well. I've got one in my sights, the old guy just won't part with it. Yet.

[DougR]

Actually, your avatar is a prime example of what I was addressing. Call me a prude, but I don't think it has a place here. Don't get me wrong, she's easy on the eyes, it just bothers me when my wife or kids get on my computer when I've left my browser open and they see stuff like that.

I agree with you Bill. I often show my wife various posts and avatars like that do offend her.

[geoffav]

I change my avatar pretty often but my whole collection is legal. I'll check them again to make sure. I also like the family friendly atmosphere.

[ChopperJustin]

Freddie, try something else please. That avatar won't work, sorry.

Dave, I appreciate the stance the new forum is taking on this issue. Thank you for making this a priority.

[dukegrad98]

I'm fine with the avatar rules. I've always chosen to just not have one, but I agree with the comments about no one needing to be embarrassed by something inadvertently left on the screen at home or at work.

I also appreciate that there are no signature pictures around here. They serve no purpose other than to clutter threads. Let's keep it nice and neat!

Cheers, John

[David Hodgkins]

Mods, I sent PM to Freddie. Please do not take his avatar down. If he doesn't get to it I'll take care of it. I didn't want to just rip it out, but to give him a chance to replace it himself.

[Cory]

Mods, I sent PM to Freddie. Please do not take his avatar down. If he doesn't get to it I'll take care of it. I didn't want to just rip it out, but to give him a chance to replace it himself.

Frankly...I'd rather see Freddies avatar over yours... Oh relax I am joking.

[Zulu]

I agree with you Bill. I often show my wife various posts and avatars like that do offend her.

If you feel so strongly , just turn them off in your settings

[slaga]

If you feel so strongly , just turn them off in your settings

That's not the point. This site is supposed to be family friendly without censorship via settings.

[CRZN 427]

I would like to use my animated avitar, but it is too large for the given parameters.

I had it reduced to fit on FFCars Fourm which made it sort of jerky in action but got the point across.

If I have it reduced any more it will really look odd.

Regards, Rick.



BTW, my first post, and my avitar is my old car, until I get my FFR on the road.

[Bill_VA]

FYI, since the change to site settings were made and larger avatars are allowed (120x120 now), in order to make it bigger, you have go into your settings and re-create it.