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SuperSport
1st Gear
Member # 1686

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For some reason, whenever I set a custom avatar it doesn't say set in my profile. I go to set it up, enter the URL, see the avatar and select it, then click on the button to update my profile, but still don't see anything when I post on the board. Going back into the profile, the URL for the avatar has defaulted back to...
http://www.chirpthird.com/ubb/blank.gif

Any idea what I am doing wrong?

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Brian
'02 Camaro SS Convertible: The Details...

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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
SSOA Director
Member # 117

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I think you're missing one step in the process. You need to click a few different things.

(Here's what I did in your profile to set an Avatar. I know it's too large, but you can change it using the steps below.)

Make sure you're using a site that allows Hotlinking.

In your profile:
Click "Select a different Avatar Image"

In the "Use Custom URL:" field:
Enter the URL of your avatar.

Click the "Set URL" button.

When your Avatar appears at the upper left corner of the window:
Click the "Select This Avatar" button.

Close the Avatar window.

Click on the "Update Profile" button.

It should appear the next time you post something new (or refresh after you clear the cache).

[ 03. June 2003, 12:30 PM: Message edited by: HTWLSS ]

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SuperSport
1st Gear
Member # 1686

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well, lets give it a try...

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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
SSOA Director
Member # 117

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Hey, hey! It worked!

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SuperSport
1st Gear
Member # 1686

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Excellent! Thanks, Teri!

[ 05. June 2003, 10:00 AM: Message edited by: SuperSport ]

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Brian
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CamaroSCG
2nd Gear
Member # 1591

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quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:

Make sure you're using a site that allows Hotlinking.

Who do you reccomend? Webshots is blocked at this DuPont site.

[ 23. July 2003, 10:31 AM: Message edited by: CamaroSCG ]

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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
SSOA Director
Member # 117

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quote:
Originally posted by CamaroSCG:

quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:

Make sure you're using a site that allows Hotlinking.
Who do you reccomend? Webshots is blocked at this DuPont site.

Most people's ISP provides some space with each account. Check w/your ISP on how to upload stuff to your space.

Otherwise, I'd recommend http://members.chirpthird.com/hosting/

You'll get lots of space and great support through J.R. [Cool]