Full Version: Photographs as Avatars
As you will know, it is a condition of membership that members post photographs as avatars. There are still some members who still have not done this. As a result, others have removed their photographs because they refuse to abide by rules ignored by others. I have decided that from Monday, I will place all members who refuse to abide by this rule on moderation. Until they add their photograph their posts will not be allowed through.
QUOTE (John Simkin @ Jul 3 2008, 06:57 AM) 
As you will know, it is a condition of membership that members post photographs as avatars. There are still some members who still have not done this. As a result, others have removed their photographs because they refuse to abide by rules ignored by others. I have decided that from Monday, I will place all members who refuse to abide by this rule on moderation. Until they add their photograph their posts will not be allowed through.
John, should this be pinned for a couple of days?
One of the rules of the Forum is that members add their photograph as an avatar? It helps to humanize communications. Starting from this week, postings without a suitable avatar will be made invisible and the member will be placed on moderation until they abide by the rules.
The photograph should be a maximum of 64 pixels high.
Select “My Controls” (top, right of the screen).
On the left-hand side click ‘Edit Avatar Settings’ (under Personal Profile).
Go to the bottom of the page where it says ‘Upload a new image from your computer’. Click ‘Browse’.
(A box will appear at the top that will show what is on your computer. You now have to find your photograph (best to leave it on your Desktop – if not, find the folder where you have stored it).
Click the image and then click ‘Open’.
Now click ‘Update Avatar’. You picture should now appear on the screen. It will now appear every time you make a posting.
If you have difficulty in this, please send me your photograph by email and I will do it for you.
johnsimkin1945@hotmail.com
The photograph should be a maximum of 64 pixels high.
Select “My Controls” (top, right of the screen).
On the left-hand side click ‘Edit Avatar Settings’ (under Personal Profile).
Go to the bottom of the page where it says ‘Upload a new image from your computer’. Click ‘Browse’.
(A box will appear at the top that will show what is on your computer. You now have to find your photograph (best to leave it on your Desktop – if not, find the folder where you have stored it).
Click the image and then click ‘Open’.
Now click ‘Update Avatar’. You picture should now appear on the screen. It will now appear every time you make a posting.
If you have difficulty in this, please send me your photograph by email and I will do it for you.
johnsimkin1945@hotmail.com
I suggest this be amended to say IDENTIFIABLE FACIAL PHOTO. This would
rule out a distant photo of a man on a motorcycle or strolling the beach, or any
photo in which the face is not large and well lighted. A face in shadow or
silhouette is not suitable.
Jack
rule out a distant photo of a man on a motorcycle or strolling the beach, or any
photo in which the face is not large and well lighted. A face in shadow or
silhouette is not suitable.
Jack
QUOTE (Jack White @ Jul 10 2008, 03:13 PM)
I suggest this be amended to say IDENTIFIABLE FACIAL PHOTO. This would
rule out a distant photo of a man on a motorcycle or strolling the beach, or any
photo in which the face is not large and well lighted. A face in shadow or
silhouette is not suitable.
Jack
rule out a distant photo of a man on a motorcycle or strolling the beach, or any
photo in which the face is not large and well lighted. A face in shadow or
silhouette is not suitable.
Jack
I agree with Jack on this one ... seems to make sense. Of course there might need to be a stipulation that if a member offers a recognizable photo of themselves that they are then not said to be a CIA plant and need to be fingerprinted next just to be sure its really them. (smile~)
How recent the photo is may be another factor to consider for a recognizable baby photo of someone may not be of much help in knowing if it is really a fellow researcher ... of course what is? The honor system may be the only option here.
Bill
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