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I don't know why I'm having such a hard time finding this, but could someone please point me to the rules about avatars? Thanks.....
 

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Originally Posted by coaster

I don't know why I'm having such a hard time finding this, but could someone please point me to the rules about avatars? Thanks.....
If you are asking how to find them. Go to your user cp at the top of the page...Then go to edit avatar... Let me know if that is what you are asking!!!
 

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The only posted 'rules', per se, are in your User CP in the Edit Avatar section:

"Note: The maximum size of your custom image is 75 by 75 pixels or 29.3 KB (whichever is smaller)."

Obviously, the content of the avatar is subject to approval. There really isn't a need for long rules, because if your custom avatar is larger than the size restrictions, it will not upload. That is different from signatures, which are linked.
 
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OK, thanks, that answered half of what I wanted to know. The other was when will I be able to upload a custom avatar? I don't have that capability yet. I remember reading it somewhere once, but don't remember what it said and can't find it now. Thanks...
 

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The third sticky down on this sub forum gives the TCS usergroups, and included in one group is the custom avatar ability
 
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Thank you!! That's what I was looking for!! I guess the reason I couldn't find it with Search is because it's too far back in the results list...too lazy to look that far.


I guess I don't have enough days of membership yet.
 

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Originally Posted by Deb25

The only posted 'rules', per se, are in your User CP in the Edit Avatar section:

"Note:
The maximum size of your custom image is 75 by 75 pixels
or 29.3 KB (whichever is smaller)."

Obviously, the content of the avatar is subject to approval. There really isn't a need for long rules, because if your custom avatar is larger than the size restrictions, it will not upload. That is different from signatures, which are linked.
I made a 75 X 75 avatar but when I go to edit avatar and upload it, it always gets changed to 50 X 50. How can I prevent this from happening (the image is way under 29K). Thanks!!
 

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Originally Posted by Persi

I made a 75 X 75 avatar but when I go to edit avatar and upload it, it always gets changed to 50 X 50. How can I prevent this from happening (the image is way under 29K). Thanks!!
To have the 75x75 avatar I think you either have to "buy" the privelage with your points or my joining the PL and becoming a paying member.
 

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Originally Posted by twstychik

To have the 75x75 avatar I think you either have to "buy" the privelage with your points or my joining the PL and becoming a paying member.
Thanks. I just looked at your avatar and it is 100 X 100. How would I buy being able to do this with points? All I see that I am able to buy are gifts and ribbons. Are you a private member? I have been saving my points for some reason, and I would like to spend them on a larger avatar but I do not know where to start.
 

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I am pretty sure the maximum size for avatars is 50x50.


The larger avatars (120x120) are only for paying members.
 

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Originally Posted by Persi

Thanks. I just looked at your avatar and it is 100 X 100. How would I buy being able to do this with points? All I see that I am able to buy are gifts and ribbons. Are you a private member? I have been saving my points for some reason, and I would like to spend them on a larger avatar but I do not know where to start.
I am a paying member. I swore there was a way you could buy a bigger avatar but either I'm crazy or the option was removed cuz I can't find it anywhere.
 

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Originally Posted by AbbysMom

I am pretty sure the maximum size for avatars is 50x50.


The larger avatars (120x120) are only for paying members.
You're right on. I believe file size is something like 19.5 for non paying and 29.3 for paying as well.
 

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Older posts in this thread are completely incorrect. The max avatar size for regular members is 50x50. There are also no points options for avatars. Paid subscribers are allowed to have avatars larger than 50x50 with a limit of 120x120.
 
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