Avatars

PhilR · Post by **PhilR** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:57 pm

I've enabled the avatar functionality and uploaded one to my account. I've also set the maximum size to 120x120 pixels.

What do people think about this?

That's my little vineyard by the way in my avatar.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:45 pm

It is so erobertparker-like.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:47 pm

I mean, pictures of vineyards and chateaux are one thing, are we gonna have to look at Chicago Cubs logos and pictures of beautiful women every time we log onto BWE?

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:50 pm

I think we should consider holding off on avatars and quotes and stuff like that, at least for the moment. We can always add that feature later.
I'm all for simplicity.

PhilR · Post by **PhilR** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:15 pm

OK I've disabled it. I do think it allows people to have more of an individuality about their posts though. When I go on forums and notice peoples' avatars I immediately associate that post with their previous ones I've noticed. My 2p anyway, happy to leave it off for now. BWE survived this long without them anyway.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:50 pm

I just went to the Parker site to check the avatars and, hillariously, the first one I saw was a Cubs logo. I'm not a big fan of the avatars I don't really see how they enhance the site, plus I guess I'm biased because I think the dynamic on that Parker site is so gross. If we ever become like that place I'm pushing the delete button. What do the other managers think about avatars?

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:38 am

I don't think we need avatars. They seem to be the "thing to do" at most BBs. I kind of like it when I recognize the poster immediately from the avatar and make an association - it adds a bit more personality. But then multiple people end up choosing the same avatar, or some keep changing theirs, so it defeats the purpose. I guess it's entertaining to some. I'm fine with people's posts speaking for them without an avatar.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:22 am

Let's start without avatars, we can always change course later.

PhilR · Post by **PhilR** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:28 am

OK

We could always trial run them later and turn them off again if it's decided we don't want them

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:59 pm

Excellent idea. Maybe after two or three weeks we can say okay, we'll try out avatars for a week or so, to see how it looks.

PhilR · Post by **PhilR** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:21 pm

Great

alchemeus · Post by **alchemeus** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 12:08 am

I had an avatar on wine therapy back before the Nyorkers basically became complete....well.

A river otter. Will be mine here if and when allowed.

Rieslingfan · Post by **Rieslingfan** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:28 am

What? You don't want Landreth and Livingston joining & using salacious avatars for their enjoyment? Elitists (and thank God for that!!!).

I love my Canadian Rockies avatars, but can live without them no problem.

aimeedogdogdog · Post by **aimeedogdogdog** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:55 am

Avatars could be fun but also could be annoying. Does someone really want to see my eating chicken feet? Or a gun pointing at you everytime you read a post?

like Jim, I am all for simplicity.

Werner

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:35 am

I'll keep an open mind about it, but I think we have such a classy look here right now on the site, I hate to see it compromised.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:28 pm

FWIIW I can do w/o them....i do think the wierd ones are distracting

Houndsong · Post by **Houndsong** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:41 pm

I agree. BWE is like the Wall Street Journal to erobotparker's USA Yesterday. Hey, maybe we should allow avatars, but they have to be in that black-and-white, pontillist style the WSJ uses?

Oh yeah, no animated smilies, also.

Oops.

Houndsong · Post by **Houndsong** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:14 pm

Seriously, anybody seen the new topic button lately? It's gone missing from my forum view, and I have something really important to post.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:15 pm

Hmmm I don't see it either.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:19 pm

We're checking into it, Hound.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:40 pm

Looks like its back, Hound.

alchemeus · Post by **alchemeus** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:19 am

Avatars can be good in that you can recognize a poster. Avatars are bad in that they are yet more useless bytes (or bits, depends on how you think) than is necessary. I've seen avatars that made me think "What where you thinking" to "GAWD! If I have to look at another babys' face I'll puke".

I'm in the fold of hating folk who send us "Christmas Cards" of they're family or children. Yeah, Thanks for nothing. You could send a photo INSIDE the card you ego-cheapo. Send me a Winter card to display.

I'd vote against avatars if it counts. Otherwise, I'll go with the flow.

Alchemeus the Curmudeon

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:45 am

I'm totally with you on that one Alch, I don't like avatars. But... I'm willing to listen to the arguments.

Sincerely,
JimHow
The Kinder and Gentler

JScott · Post by **JScott** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:31 am

I don't need no stinking avatar..... (Is there an emoticon that does a cheesy Latin accent?)

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:41 am

I'm OK without them. Back on the Belmaati Site Joe got me a cool avatar of a guy shelling out money ... it fit my life ! I sort of like the way the Wine Disorder site functions. Very basic.

Roberto

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:00 am

The emoticon with the cheesy Latin accent....

Oh that drew a laugh out loud...

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