Signature sizes and smooth sailing - Page 2

Sailor Steve · 08-22-12, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Fixed

Thanks, I didn't even notice I'd done that.

Oberon · 08-22-12, 11:30 AM

There have been a couple, but at the moment most seem to be within good limits...although to be fair, I have a 1920 x1080 screen resolution so it would have to be a VERY big picture to be a problem for me.
I couldn't honestly say what size my sig is, but in comparison with others I think it's about right.

Sailor Steve · 08-22-12, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

I couldn't honestly say what size my sig is, but in comparison with others I think it's about right.

First picture is 225 x 150, and 32.599 KB. Second picture is 288 x 162 and 30.605 KB. Overall size is 513 x 162 and 63.204 KB.

Oberon · 08-22-12, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

First picture is 225 x 150, and 32.599 KB. Second picture is 288 x 162 and 30.605 KB. Overall size is 513 x 162 and 63.204 KB.

Ah, so it's still within limits. Good stuff. Thanks Steve.

nikimcbee · 08-22-12, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

Ah, so it's still within limits. Good stuff. Thanks Steve.

When you right click on the image and look at properties, it says the pixel and byte size. (just discovered it

)

Magic1111 · 08-22-12, 03:00 PM

For me a Limit is okay, but I would prefer a Sig Limit Size 700x150!

Skybird · 08-22-12, 03:26 PM

I have "two shoes that don't match"...? I assume that is an English proverb. But I do not know what it means, Neal.

I never used pics, only coloured text. I never got any pics working in signatures. I change colour when I changed the text, which I do often: whenever I remembered or stumbled over a new - or new old - quote that I like.

On the issue, there should be size limits. Since it is about scrolling a thread, it mostly matters regarding vertical dimension, and thus I think a sig, may it be graphic or text, should not be thicker than 3-4 lines of text. Many, if not all forums I monitor, have limits much tighter handled than over here.

In the poll, option 4 my choice.

flostt · 08-22-12, 04:57 PM

I find it annoying if a signature occupies much more space than the actual mesage in the post.

If a single post covers half of your screen and I have to look for the message hidden somewhere above a large signature
(which might even contain animations), I tend to get so distracted that I don't really process what I'm reading.

Subnuts · 08-22-12, 05:08 PM

I'm frankly more irritated by people who post uncompressed PNG screenshots.

Dogfish40 · 08-22-12, 08:01 PM

It's a part of Subsim that's part of it's personality. Besides, I might want to get a really really big one...er, ahem, I mean a large...no, skip it.

Ps: Keep the Sigs!
D40

magic452 · 08-23-12, 12:41 AM

It's the animated Gif's that get to me the most, no matter how cleaver they are they soon become just annoying.

Magic

Got the card as well,It's on my calendar.

aanker · 08-23-12, 12:14 PM

I have plenty of bandwidth and pages load fast - it is the people on slower connections especially any on dial-up I would be concerned about which is why I voted 'occasionally' - However, those on dial-up probably have graphics disabled so..........

Some are just too big as mentioned above - I don't like scroll bars unless it is important.

Happy Hunting!

SilentOtto · 08-23-12, 12:20 PM

Today, the bigger problem is not bandwith (though it can be on many cases, rural areas, mobile connections with pay-per-data-volume), but screen real space. It's a real PITA to browse pages with a small screen, and even more if half the space is filled with sigs...

Rockin Robbins · 08-23-12, 12:40 PM

Width, I don't see as too much of a problem, so long as it doesn't make people side scroll to see it all. It should all show on the same page. The present level 0f 640 is unnecessarily low, as it is a rare individual who is looking at Subsim with under 1024x768 resolution. You can see where I'm going: 900x220 makes sense.

HunterICX's signature is a perfect illustration why going to 900 is no worse than 640. The whole bottom line, blank space included, is taken by the signature anyway, isn't it?

So I suggest 900x220. That's full available width minus 10 or so and 220 high.

RHR · 08-23-12, 01:43 PM

It matters not to me,all you have to do is scroll past it,not like you have to run 10k to get past it.I think if the forum has rules about the size follow it,if not then i guess its not that big of a prob.

View Poll Results: Do signature sizes affect you?
Not at all	62	43.06%
Once in a while a sig is so big it's a problem	57	39.58%
Frequently a sig is so big it's a problem	3	2.08%
Constantly: big sigs have to go. Stay within the limits.	22	15.28%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

08-22-12, 03:00 PM	#6
Magic1111 Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Germany - Sailing on U-552 in North Atlantic Posts: 4,429 Downloads: 783 Uploads: 0	For me a Limit is okay, but I would prefer a Sig Limit Size 700x150! __________________

08-22-12, 03:26 PM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,710 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I have "two shoes that don't match"...? I assume that is an English proverb. But I do not know what it means, Neal. I never used pics, only coloured text. I never got any pics working in signatures. I change colour when I changed the text, which I do often: whenever I remembered or stumbled over a new - or new old - quote that I like. On the issue, there should be size limits. Since it is about scrolling a thread, it mostly matters regarding vertical dimension, and thus I think a sig, may it be graphic or text, should not be thicker than 3-4 lines of text. Many, if not all forums I monitor, have limits much tighter handled than over here. In the poll, option 4 my choice. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-22-12, 04:57 PM	#8
flostt Sonar Guy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 388 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	I find it annoying if a signature occupies much more space than the actual mesage in the post. If a single post covers half of your screen and I have to look for the message hidden somewhere above a large signature (which might even contain animations), I tend to get so distracted that I don't really process what I'm reading. __________________ Von den 40'000 deutschen U-Boot-Männern des Zweiten Weltkrieges kehrten 30'000 nicht zurück... 40’000 German sailors served on U-boats during World War II – 30’000 never returned home...

08-22-12, 05:08 PM	#9
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I'm frankly more irritated by people who post uncompressed PNG screenshots. __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

08-22-12, 11:30 AM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	There have been a couple, but at the moment most seem to be within good limits...although to be fair, I have a 1920 x1080 screen resolution so it would have to be a VERY big picture to be a problem for me. I couldn't honestly say what size my sig is, but in comparison with others I think it's about right.

08-22-12, 08:01 PM	#10
Dogfish40 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LA Area, Central coast, California Posts: 1,023 Downloads: 827 Uploads: 0	It's a part of Subsim that's part of it's personality. Besides, I might want to get a really really big one...er, ahem, I mean a large...no, skip it. Ps: Keep the Sigs! D40 __________________ *Dogfish40*

08-23-12, 12:41 AM	#11
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	It's the animated Gif's that get to me the most, no matter how cleaver they are they soon become just annoying. Magic Got the card as well,It's on my calendar. __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

08-23-12, 12:14 PM	#12
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	I have plenty of bandwidth and pages load fast - it is the people on slower connections especially any on dial-up I would be concerned about which is why I voted 'occasionally' - However, those on dial-up probably have graphics disabled so.......... Some are just too big as mentioned above - I don't like scroll bars unless it is important. Happy Hunting! __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."

08-23-12, 12:20 PM	#13
SilentOtto Engineer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BF79 Posts: 209 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	Today, the bigger problem is not bandwith (though it can be on many cases, rural areas, mobile connections with pay-per-data-volume), but screen real space. It's a real PITA to browse pages with a small screen, and even more if half the space is filled with sigs...

08-23-12, 12:40 PM	#14
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	Width, I don't see as too much of a problem, so long as it doesn't make people side scroll to see it all. It should all show on the same page. The present level 0f 640 is unnecessarily low, as it is a rare individual who is looking at Subsim with under 1024x768 resolution. You can see where I'm going: 900x220 makes sense. HunterICX's signature is a perfect illustration why going to 900 is no worse than 640. The whole bottom line, blank space included, is taken by the signature anyway, isn't it? So I suggest 900x220. That's full available width minus 10 or so and 220 high. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

08-23-12, 01:43 PM	#15
RHR Watch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 15 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	It matters not to me,all you have to do is scroll past it,not like you have to run 10k to get past it.I think if the forum has rules about the size follow it,if not then i guess its not that big of a prob. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacessit "If I had Canadian soldiers, American technology, and British officers I could rule the world" Winston Churchill

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