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Is there any way, since we're on a better server now, that we can get bigger avatar limits?
anton...
11-04-2007, 08:38 AM
i see your point but as everyone knows im happy with the way it is cos mine aint changing...
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Pattaya apartments (http://pattayaluxurycondos.com)
Is there any way, since we're on a better server now, that we can get bigger avatar limits?
I second this wish!
Escobar
11-04-2007, 12:00 PM
That plane is pretty nice, and yes that would be nice.
Is there any way, since we're on a better server now, that we can get bigger avatar limits?
Let me do some research. Graphics, especially avatars because they are stored on the server, one of the main causes of server loads and slowdowns. That's why Orangemane completely turned off avatars a while back, because they were struggling with a slow server.
With our current number of members, I don't think increasing the size would be an issue. If/When we have more people logging in, then larger avatars could cause a problem, which would mean we might hav to go back to smaller ones.
I'm about to head out of town on business for a week, but when I get back I'll look into it, and see what is recommended by the vBulletin folks.
Let me do some research. Graphics, especially avatars because they are stored on the server, one of the main causes of server loads and slowdowns. That's why Orangemane completely turned off avatars a while back, because they were struggling with a slow server.
With our current number of members, I don't think increasing the size would be an issue. If/When we have more people logging in, then larger avatars could cause a problem, which would mean we might hav to go back to smaller ones.
I'm about to head out of town on business for a week, but when I get back I'll look into it, and see what is recommended by the vBulletin folks.
Personally, I would rather people be allowed to have bigger avatars than sigs. I know big sigs can clog up bandwidth as well.
Thanks for looking in to it though, when you get a chance.
Personally, I would rather people be allowed to have bigger avatars than sigs. I know big sigs can clog up bandwidth as well.
Thanks for looking in to it though, when you get a chance.
Sigs and avatars are different in that sigs only effect the client (you, me,individual users' computers), where avatars effect the server (because they are stored on the server) and the client.
DenBronx
11-15-2007, 11:47 PM
tned, how about gif avatars? that would be cool. thnx.
Requiem / The Dagda
11-16-2007, 02:01 AM
Some of the avatars here are gross! We need to have better quality!
Some of the avatars here are gross! We need to have better quality!
You have a problem with my Broncos Poodle ====> Brodle :lol:
DenBronx
11-16-2007, 01:57 PM
Some of the avatars here are gross! We need to have better quality!
im gonna start a "rate my avatar thread"
Requiem / The Dagda
11-16-2007, 02:38 PM
You have a problem with my Broncos Poodle ====> Brodle :lol:
I have always wondered what the heck your avatar was. LOL.
I would also like to request that .gif avatars be allowed.
I would also like to request that .gif avatars be allowed.
What do they need to be now? Jpg's? I will check and see if this is a server setting.
claymore
12-23-2007, 02:22 PM
What do they need to be now? Jpg's? I will check and see if this is a server setting.I think he meant animated gifs..... like his avatar.
Zweems56
12-23-2007, 02:24 PM
I think he meant animated gifs..... like his avatar.
You mean like his sig?
claymore
12-23-2007, 02:25 PM
You mean like his sig?Zactly. Im an idiot.
By default (as it is set), animated avatars are allowed. The only restriction is that they are 100x100 or smaller in size and less than 18,000 bytes
sneakers
12-24-2007, 02:15 AM
tned, how about gif avatars? that would be cool. thnx.
YES! Please T-ned?
I want this as my avatar: http://www.qwantz.com/fanart/1.gif
it is 21,000 bytes and 100 x 87
YES! Please T-ned?
I want this as my avatar: http://www.qwantz.com/fanart/1.gif
As far as I know, the only thing preventing it is the size.
I'll do some research and see what the server implications are of increasing the allowed size of avatars.
sneakers
12-24-2007, 02:35 AM
As far as I know, the only thing preventing it is the size.
I'll do some research and see what the server implications are of increasing the allowed size of avatars.
Thanks for looking into it.
I get this message when ever I try to load it:
vBulletin Message
Remote file is too large
The avatar I want to load is ONLY 34kb and it won't let me. That's weaksauce.
The avatar I want to load is ONLY 34kb and it won't let me. That's weaksauce.
The limit is currently set to 18k.
The reason for this is that text is fairly easy for the server to process, hence not creating much server load, even as the forum, posts and members grow. Graphics, are much more CPU and ram intensive, so they recommend leaving the limits low. However, since I currently have way more processing power and ram than we need, it might be fine to increase the size. I just don't want to find ourselves in the boat that the Mane has been in several times. Closing the forum to all non-members, not allowing new registrations, turning off avatars, all because the server was overloaded. I am trying to give as many features as possible (more PMs then mane, etc.), but still keep us in good shape for growth.
I'll research this, and increase it if at all possible.
The limit is currently set to 18k.
The reason for this is that text is fairly easy for the server to process, hence not creating much server load, even as the forum, posts and members grow. Graphics, are much more CPU and ram intensive, so they recommend leaving the limits low. However, since I currently have way more processing power and ram than we need, it might be fine to increase the size. I just don't want to find ourselves in the boat that the Mane has been in several times. Closing the forum to all non-members, not allowing new registrations, turning off avatars, all because the server was overloaded. I am trying to give as many features as possible (more PMs then mane, etc.), but still keep us in good shape for growth.
I'll research this, and increase it if at all possible.
I would rather have a smaller PM box and make the threads not viewable to non-members and have bigger avatars....not by much, I mean I'm not saying we need to be able to have 80k avatars, but 40k would be nice.
sneakers
12-24-2007, 06:15 AM
The limit is currently set to 18k.
The reason for this is that text is fairly easy for the server to process, hence not creating much server load, even as the forum, posts and members grow. Graphics, are much more CPU and ram intensive, so they recommend leaving the limits low. However, since I currently have way more processing power and ram than we need, it might be fine to increase the size. I just don't want to find ourselves in the boat that the Mane has been in several times. Closing the forum to all non-members, not allowing new registrations, turning off avatars, all because the server was overloaded. I am trying to give as many features as possible (more PMs then mane, etc.), but still keep us in good shape for growth.
I'll research this, and increase it if at all possible.
Does it help you if we delete old messages in the PM box? versus just letting them sit there forever?
My current avatar is the one I have an animated .gif and it's 34k
My current avatar is the one I have an animated .gif and it's 34k
Ok, I have upped the limits.
The new max avatar size is 175x175 and 100 KB. You should be able to do plenty with the new higher limit.
Ok, I have upped the limits.
The new max avatar size is 175x175 and 100 KB. You should be able to do plenty with the new higher limit.
SWEET! You da man!
Zweems56
12-28-2007, 04:12 AM
AWESOME! I think I may be the first one with an updated avatar :lol:
AWESOME! I think I may be the first one with an updated avatar :lol:
I think I beat you to it! :laugh:
SWEET! You da man!
Well, when one of the guys serving our country oversees asks for the ability to put up an animate gif, what kind of schmuck would I be to say no???
Enjoy :D
Well, when one of the guys serving our country oversees asks for the ability to put up an animate gif, what kind of schmuck would I be to say no???
Enjoy :D
LOL. Well I think everyone else will appreciate it too. Bigger avatars = teh bestest.
I think I beat you to it! :laugh:
Yo, Jim. I think your hand is on fire...
Yo, Jim. I think your hand is on fire...
Isn't it so much better when I can use the animation? Way better.
Isn't it so much better when I can use the animation? Way better.
Is it a hand, or a schnauzer with one gaggle tooth???
Is it a hand, or a schnauzer with one gaggle tooth???
LOL! It's a hand...like "Rock On"...or as some people think, the sign of the devil.
sneakers
12-28-2007, 06:11 AM
LOL! It's a hand...like "Rock On"...or as some people think, the sign of the devil.
I have animated dinosaurs as I have always wanted to have!!
Thanks Tned!
Broncolingus
12-28-2007, 04:01 PM
LOL! It's a hand...like "Rock On"...or as some people think, the sign of the devil.
It's a pyro-freak who keeps changing his name...
Whoo-hoo - bigger avy's though - yeah!
LOL! It's a hand...like "Rock On"...or as some people think, the sign of the devil.
So, I just FINALLY get used to the idea of calling you "Jim", and suddenly you're back to "SeeingRed"? And women have problems making up their minds? :laugh:
So, I just FINALLY get used to the idea of calling you "Jim", and suddenly you're back to "SeeingRed"? And women have problems making up their minds? :laugh:
He also had his hair died on Thursday.
Broncolingus
12-28-2007, 06:58 PM
He also had his hair died on Thursday.
Don't tell me...red?
frauschieze
12-28-2007, 06:58 PM
He also had his hair died on Thursday.
He got a toupee?
He also had his hair died on Thursday.
He's probably just trying to 'spice up his life' while in Iraq, preparing for his homecoming.
Do tell, SR....what color/design did you choose?
schnooks1
12-28-2007, 07:25 PM
He could do what my husband did for halloween.....
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj252/schnooks1_photos/DSC07631.jpg
Broncolingus
12-28-2007, 07:27 PM
He could do what my husband did for halloween.....
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj252/schnooks1_photos/DSC07631.jpg
Get drunk and fall asleep?
Oh, wait...that was me.
He got a toupee?
:lol: no, that's me!
He could do what my husband did for halloween.....
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj252/schnooks1_photos/DSC07631.jpg
I had no idea. Wait until I see him again! :laugh:
LOL. Well I think everyone else will appreciate it too. Bigger avatars = teh bestest.
yep your right...I know everyone is appreciating my new avy.
Thanks Tned!
yep your right...I know everyone is appreciating my new avy.
Thanks Tned!
Your welcome. I talked to vBulletin support to find out what the server impace would be of the larger avvy's and we should be fine. So, there you go.
Your welcome. I talked to vBulletin support to find out what the server impace would be of the larger avvy's and we should be fine. So, there you go.
Alright....time to get the sig ready now!:beer:
Alright....time to get the sig ready now!:beer:
====>Tned screams in pain<====
====>Tned screams in pain<====
Tned....just close your eyes...its not going to hurt a bit...I promise to
make it as pain free as I possibly can!:laugh:
Tned...I use this same avy at BM...But it was never this big til I
reached a certain status.One of the perks of CPs.:laugh:
claymore
12-28-2007, 09:04 PM
Here we go...................
Here we go...................
where we going?
crazy?
DallasChief
12-28-2007, 11:17 PM
where we going?
crazy?
The train to crazy left a long time ago.
DenBronx
12-31-2007, 01:31 AM
i like the new avy features tned. i like having a gif as an avy.
hmmmm......i think ill get my halo red vs blue hump day one ready.
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