FYI: New signature rules

Gizzmoe · 06-10-07, 09:29 AM

Hi! Here are the new rules regarding signatures.

The maximum allowed size for signature images is 400x120, the signature filesize must not exceed 100kB (under 50kB is preffered), and the whole signature must not be higher than 150 pixels. Animated sigs are allowed.

If you are unsure if your signature is within those limits, please post a message here and a moderator will check it, or use the below examples for comparison.

If your current signature is only 20% wider and/or 10% higher than allowed you don´t need to change it.

This is an example of a 400x120 signature:

This is a signature that´s about 150 pixels high:

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Text 1
Text 2

The Avon Lady · 06-10-07, 09:31 AM

What about me, boss?

Gizzmoe · 06-10-07, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

What about me, boss?

137kB in total, please find a smaller annoying GIF!

elite_hunter_sh3 · 06-10-07, 11:37 AM

o comeone... now its being reduced more??????

edit: wait i jumped to conclusions.. saw the 20%/10% rule... nvm...

Gizzmoe · 06-10-07, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elite_hunter_sh3

o comeone... now its being reduced more??????

edit: wait i jumped to conclusions.. saw the 20%/10% rule... nvm...

You´ve missed the "filesize must not exceed 100kB" part. Your signature is 2.2MB.

Letum · 06-10-07, 12:02 PM

mmm...I have ad-blocked almost all animated Sigs apart from those little flags. Too distracting.

Which is a shame as I find Sig's very useful for remembering who people are.

elite_hunter_sh3 · 06-10-07, 04:52 PM

mehh 2.2mb isnt that big...

elite_hunter_sh3 · 06-10-07, 04:52 PM

p.s why was it lowered again????

Letum · 06-10-07, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elite_hunter_sh3

mehh 2.2mb isnt that big...

Many people, especially in the UK, pay for the Internet per kb transferred.
That means that several sigs that size is going to start costing them.

Other people in remote areas (including my self until recently) operate 56k modems. 2.2mb will take 5 or 6 mins to download. It becomes a real nightmare if there are several images that size.

Bort · 06-10-07, 06:48 PM

Heh, my signature picture is exactly 10% taller than 120 pixels. Woo Hoo!

MaxT.dk · 06-11-07, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

Many people, especially in the UK, pay for the Internet per kb transferred.
That means that several sigs that size is going to start costing them.

Other people in remote areas (including my self until recently) operate 56k modems. 2.2mb will take 5 or 6 mins to download. It becomes a real nightmare if there are several images that size.

User CP > Edit Options > Thread Display Options > Uncheck "Show Signatures" and "Show Avatars" > Problem solved

robbo180265 · 06-11-07, 03:23 AM

How's mine?

XabbaRus · 06-11-07, 04:42 AM

so elite hunter when are you changing your sig?

Takeda Shingen · 06-11-07, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo180265

How's mine?

The maximum height allowed is 120. Your's is 200. Please reduce the size.

I also echo Xabba's question.

P_Funk · 06-11-07, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

Many people, especially in the UK, pay for the Internet per kb transferred.
That means that several sigs that size is going to start costing them.

That sounds like a rip off. How do any of these people pirate software, browse terrorist sites or download massive quantities of high quality porn?! I say its an affront to freedom and decency.

I don't think mine's bad though.

06-10-07, 09:29 AM	#1
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	FYI: New signature rules Hi! Here are the new rules regarding signatures. The maximum allowed size for signature images is 400x120, the signature filesize must not exceed 100kB (under 50kB is preffered), and the whole signature must not be higher than 150 pixels. Animated sigs are allowed. If you are unsure if your signature is within those limits, please post a message here and a moderator will check it, or use the below examples for comparison. If your current signature is only 20% wider and/or 10% higher than allowed you don´t need to change it. This is an example of a 400x120 signature: This is a signature that´s about 150 pixels high: --- Text 1 Text 2

06-10-07, 09:31 AM	#2
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	What about me, boss? __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

06-10-07, 12:02 PM	#6
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	mmm...I have ad-blocked almost all animated Sigs apart from those little flags. Too distracting. Which is a shame as I find Sig's very useful for remembering who people are. __________________

06-10-07, 06:48 PM	#10
Bort Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Studying in Atlanta Posts: 919 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Heh, my signature picture is exactly 10% taller than 120 pixels. Woo Hoo! __________________ GT Aerospace

06-11-07, 04:42 AM	#13
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	so elite hunter when are you changing your sig? __________________

06-10-07, 11:37 AM	#4
elite_hunter_sh3 The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,376 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	o comeone... now its being reduced more?????? edit: wait i jumped to conclusions.. saw the 20%/10% rule... nvm...

06-10-07, 04:52 PM	#7
elite_hunter_sh3 The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,376 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	mehh 2.2mb isnt that big...

06-11-07, 03:23 AM	#12
robbo180265 Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, England.Party capital of the south Posts: 2,255 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	How's mine?