I have a pic of my two cars that I am wanting to have as my avatar but I am not educated enough to figure it out. Can someone help please and go slow cause I am not the greatest at taking directions. Thanks in advance, Darrell
Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on 08 January, 2004 12:57 PM:
Here's the steps;
Click on "my profile" at the top of the page.
The "My Profile" page should be displayed.
Click on "� View/Update Profile �" on the "My Profile" page.
The "View/Update Profile" page should be displayed.
Scroll down to the "Avatar Image:" section.
Click on "Select a different Avatar Image".
The Avatar window should be displayed.
Key or copy the URL address for your avatar picture in the "Use Custom URL:" space provided. (make sure the url address is to a site where picture can be linked for display purposes)
Click on the "Set URL" button.
Click on the "Select This Avatar" button.
You should be returned to the "View/Update Profile" page.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Update Profile" button.
This should take you back to "www.chirpthird.com" page.
Your avatar should show up the next time you post. Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 01:26 PM:
Ok, apparently webshots is not a site that can link images. Any ideas on a site that I can host my pic so I can have an avatar. Thanks for the info. Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on 08 January, 2004 01:35 PM:
I use Ripway.com.
Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on 08 January, 2004 01:43 PM:
Also be sure that it's resized - too many times do we see someone load up a HUGE pic for an avatar. I have been guilty of it myself. Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on 08 January, 2004 01:52 PM:
quote:Originally posted by mhayman: Also be sure that it's resized - too many times do we see someone load up a HUGE pic for an avatar. I have been guilty of it myself.
Good point!
For reference, my avatar is a 'gif' file, 94 pixels wide X 99 pixels high.
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on 08 January, 2004 02:14 PM:
If you need someone to host just an avatar pic, feel free to email me the pic adn I will then send you the link to the pic you can upload it with.
Danpazich@hotmail.com
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on 08 January, 2004 03:29 PM:
Email sent!
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:01 PM:
Test
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:05 PM:
test
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on 08 January, 2004 04:07 PM:
Hmm...not sure how many posts you have before you can have one..just thought about that. and if it's about to accept bitmap images....i might have to change it to a jpeg tonight wehn i get home.
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:10 PM:
OK what am I doing wrong. I have followed the directions of above that JohnS has graciously provided and after I do this I have replied with a message of "test" and still no avatar. What am I doing wrong Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:11 PM:
Ok sorry I am just a little slow with the typing. Thanks again Dan..
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on 08 January, 2004 04:18 PM:
It might be 25 posts until you can have an avatar
Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on 08 January, 2004 04:20 PM:
Here's the pic in jpeg format.
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:38 PM:
Will I be able to copy the pic above (that is a jpeg) into the avatar or no?
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:42 PM:
test
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:43 PM:
test
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:44 PM:
test
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:44 PM:
test
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:45 PM:
test
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 08 January, 2004 04:47 PM:
test
Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on 08 January, 2004 06:38 PM:
quote:Originally posted by cook_dw: Will I be able to copy the pic above (that is a jpeg) into the avatar or no?
Right click on the image & save it on your local computer drive. Then e-mail it to DanPazich for linking. Make sure the file suffix "jpg" is in lower case when you put it in your profile.
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on 08 January, 2004 10:43 PM:
Hey, sorry. Got it in jpg format for ya, here's the pic and link below. Hope that works for ya! If you need any help, we're all here to help
[ 08. January 2004, 10:44 PM: Message edited by: DanPazich ]
Posted by LT14SHOW (Member # 2187) on 09 January, 2004 12:07 AM:
Test
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 09 January, 2004 09:32 AM:
Test
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 09 January, 2004 09:33 AM:
Sweet thanks you guys much appreciated.. wooheww
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on 09 January, 2004 09:38 AM:
Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on 09 January, 2004 09:47 AM:
So what took you so long? Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 09 January, 2004 09:59 AM:
Im ssssllllllllooooooowwwwwww... Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on 09 January, 2004 10:15 AM:
Actually I had the first pic in .bmp format which wouldn't work and that's all i can edit here at work. Got it fixed at home last night
I'm sure you're not sllllloooowwww in those Camaros!! Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on 09 January, 2004 10:35 AM:
Test. (no avatar for me) - I guess in some way that is my avatar - btw - never heard of that word before - avatar Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on 09 January, 2004 10:52 AM:
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: Test. (no avatar for me) - I guess in some way that is my avatar - btw - never heard of that word before - avatar
I'm sure this will help.
From Webster's Dictionary;
Main Entry: av�a�tar Pronunciation: 'a-v&-"t�r Function: noun Etymology: Sanskrit avatAra descent, from avatarati he descends, from ava- away + tarati he crosses over -- more at UKASE, THROUGH Date: 1784 1 : the incarnation of a Hindu deity (as Vishnu) 2 a : an incarnation in human form b : an embodiment (as of a concept or philosophy) often in a person 3 : a variant phase or version of a continuing basic entity
There! Now you know! Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on 09 January, 2004 10:52 AM:
Quite weird on the definitions of the word.....
av�a�tar 1.The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form. 2.An embodiment, as of a quality or concept; an archetype: the very avatar of cunning. 3.A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity: occultism in its present avatar.
1. <chat, virtual reality> An image representing a user in a multi-user virtual reality (or VR-like, in the case of Palace) space. 2. (CMU, Tektronix) root, superuser. There are quite a few Unix computers on which the name of the superuser account is "avatar" rather than "root". This quirk was originated by a CMU hacker who disliked the term "superuser", and was propagated through an ex-CMU hacker at
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on 09 January, 2004 10:55 AM:
lol, jinx!
Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on 09 January, 2004 10:56 AM:
quote:Originally posted by DanPazich: lol, jinx!
Posted by cook_dw (Member # 2143) on 09 January, 2004 11:47 AM:
Thanks again everyone for the help. I am so glad I have a dang avatar.
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