Changing Avatar

[SteveP]

Did a search but couldn't find any thread about issues with trying to change my avatar.

Every time I try to either upload a 50x50 .jpg or use one from Flickr I get an invalid file error.

I seem to recall seeing something about this issue in the past, but searching for 'change avatar' returned about 20 pages of search results.

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

Re: Changing Avatar

Every time I try to either upload a 50x50 .jpg or use one from Flickr I get an invalid file error.

Are the files larger than 19.5 Kb by any chance?

The maximum size of your custom image is 50 by 50 pixels or 19.5 KB (whichever is smaller).

 

[Ralph Baer]

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Are the files larger than 19.5 Kb by any chance?

I haven't changed my avatar in ages and the v-Bulletin software has been updated many times since, but my recollection is that the software did not tell you what was wrong with a file that was too big.

 

[SteveP]

Re: Changing Avatar

I haven't changed my avatar in ages and the v-Bulletin software has been updated many times since, but my recollection is that the software did not tell you what was wrong with a file that was too big.

Are the files larger than 19.5 Kb by any chance?

The one I want to use is only 11K, so it's not that.

I've messaged the webmaster, and await a reply. I've also used the same avatar on another forum powered by VBulletin.

 

[Ralph Baer]

Re: Changing Avatar

The one I want to use is only 11K, so it's not that.

I've messaged the webmaster, and await a reply. I've also used the same avatar on another forum powered by VBulletin.

Just a guess, but could it be that you must delete your current avatar before uploading a new one.

 

[SteveP]

Re: Changing Avatar

I haven't changed my avatar in ages and the v-Bulletin software has been updated many times since, but my recollection is that the software did not tell you what was wrong with a file that was too big.

Just a guess, but could it be that you must delete your current avatar before uploading a new one.

Nope. And now I don't have an avatar!

 

[Ralph Baer]

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Nope. And now I don't have an avatar!

Nothing like destructive testing.

 

[Gurtholfin]

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Nope. And now I don't have an avatar!

Are you an extra member and if so, are you paid up?

They never send me a notice that mine is expired, my avatar just disappears.


Email them at the bottom of your profile page and Board will help you.

 

[SteveP]

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Are you an extra member and if so, are you paid up?

They never send me a notice that mine is expired, my avatar just disappears.


Email them at the bottom of your profile page and Board will help you.

I am an Extra member and have never gotten an expiration notice. I emailed earlier today, just waiting for a reply.

Thanks Gurt

 

[SteveP]

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I am an Extra member and have never gotten an expiration notice. I emailed earlier today, just waiting for a reply.

Thanks Gurt

No response from the administrators. Do they even check the messages sent their way?

 

[St. Clown]

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No response from the administrators. Do they even check the messages sent their way?

They're looking to take a cue from the Sochi organizers. Dissenters shall be... dealt with.

 

[SteveP]

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They're looking to take a cue from the Sochi organizers. Dissenters shall be... dealt with.

Bwahahaha......bring it on!