Avatars

[tazo]

Do you feel that avatars should remain stationary for as long as the individual remains at MR, or should they be an act of personal expression, changing as much as the creator?

I happen to feel the 2nd and I am really happy with my new 'tar, as am I liking the new tars by mr. a and eye

so what is your view on avatars? Stay stationary so they act as a sort of redflag when scrolling? or are they an act of expression?

-tazo

[eyelikeart]

nice 'tar there tazo... ;)

this could make for a decent poll if we could...

I'm for changing them up. Sure, they make it easy to identify members by color/specifics, but it's good to change or reinvent yourself from time to time. :D

[Rower_CPU]

Avatars are definitely a matter of self expression, and "making your mark" on the forums. They distinguish your posts, and make them easy to pick out when scrolling through a page.

People don't want to be stuck with the same 'tar forever, heck people sometimes want to change their nicknames.

I've gone through 5 or so, personally, and I'm sure this isn't my last...;)

[tazo]

heh thanks eye, that was about the 12th tweaking in PS, playing around with brightness/contrast, crop, sharpness, blurring :)

And is it possible to make a poll after the fact?

[Phil Of Mac]

Whether your avatar changes or not should be up to you. My first avatar freaked people out, so I changed, and then I changed again. I'm sure I'll change yet again sometime. Which is good!

Please leave us free to change our avatars at whim! :)

[Counterfit]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
My first avatar freaked people out *looks at phil's 'tar and runs screaming*

[Phil Of Mac]

Ha! I have changed it!

I like to keep my avatar, Mac OS X user picture, and iChat AV buddy icon synced.

[Zenith]

Just a little related to the topic; I wonder when the next avatar contest will be? :D

Also, I think the 'tars definitively is a matter of self expression too. But right now, I'm starting to get a little tired about my 'tar... And I can't change it too, since I only was allowed to use it caus I won the avatar contest back in 2002.

[Mr. Anderson]

You don't wear the same clothes every day, do you? Styles change, you feel like changing....its all good.

D

[FightTheFuture]

i think we would all flip out if arn changed his. wait a second, am i qualified to post in here?:confused:

[Mr. Anderson]

Change it for a bit - was thinking this morning why no one had done this yet.

You're all slackers!

D ;)

[sonofslim]

i kind of like seeing a new 'tar under someone's name. it's the MR equivalent of "hey, nice haircut!"

or in some people's case, "have you always had that steel post through your nose?"

[tazo]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
Change it for a bit - was thinking this morning why no one had done this yet.

You're all slackers!

D ;)

goddangit mr. a why'd ya change AGAIN? :)

[ColoJohnBoy]

Bowie, Bowie, Bowie! Huzzah!

Seeing him at the Fillmore Auditorium here in Denver on January 19, 2004. Front and center, baby, front and center. I'll grab Slick's ass, rub Gail's head for good luck, and let the show begin!

THRUSTY!

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by tazo
goddangit mr. a why'd ya change AGAIN? :)

as I said - I was thinking why no one had done something so obvious with the iPod commercials.

I'll be back to the old man soon enough....;)

D

[cubist]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
...I'll be back to the old man soon enough....;)

D

I liked the one with the cloud and the sun streaming through.

[tazo]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
as I said - I was thinking why no one had done something so obvious with the iPod commercials.

I'll be back to the old man soon enough....;)

D

ya better be man, that face is right out of a story book :)

[mactastic]

You gotta change up every once in a while. Not too often though, or it gets difficult to keep up. I'm about ready for a new 'tar and sig anyday now. Whenever the inspiration strikes I suppose.:)

[irmongoose]

I definitely like changing my avatar, almost as much as I like changing my desktop. In fact, I think I'll go change it right now...

edit: Hmm... Hitchcock...



irmongoose

[shadowfax]

i like to change the 'tar now and then, but i believe in at least keeping with a theme. i've abandoned rena for my current 'tar though.... i don't know how long that will last.

i also like the "nice haircut" analogy. that's exactly what the 'tar change is like.

[Foxer]

Keep 'em fresh. I only wish that (and signatures, too) they remained static in your old posts, rather than being updated, when you make a change.

[idea_hamster]

I like the changeable 'tar (I've nearly got my own!).

My only big *sigh* on the subject is that when you change your avatar, it changes for ALL you posts, past and future. Can't ever go back to see someone's old one. Have the same thoughts about the sig. line.

I know that the storage requirements for all past avatars would quickly get out of hand, but it would be neat to be able to see past ones -- maybe a sticky thread like the photos thread?


Beaten to the punch by Foxer! Two minutes too slow...rats!

[sonofslim]

Originally posted by shadowfax
i also like the "nice haircut" analogy. that's exactly what the 'tar change is like.

so does anyone ever get a bad one?

"hey, is that a new 'tar? it's really, um, interesting..."

also... am i the only one in this thread sans avatar? man, now i feel like im back in highschool, trying to hang with the older kids.

edit: negative. there are a few others trying to hang with the big kids. hey dudes, will you buy us beer?

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by sonofslim
so does anyone ever get a bad one?


yes - all the time.

And when it happens, things are usually done to fix it.

Bad things: motion too fast or not smooth (this is the biggest one)

annoying images - scem0's face spinning was one. Motion and an annoying image....;)

bad color choices

Usually you can bother enough people that you eventually get the idea to change it.

D

[eyelikeart]

I just wanna freak people out...

:D

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
I just wanna freak people out...

:D

Doesn't take much, sometimes, does it?

Freakmaster eye :D

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
Doesn't take much, sometimes, does it?

Freakmaster eye :D


not with the subjects I choose... ;)

[tazo]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
yes - all the time.

And when it happens, things are usually done to fix it.

Bad things: motion too fast or not smooth (this is the biggest one)

annoying images - scem0's face spinning was one. Motion and an annoying image....;)

bad color choices

Usually you can bother enough people that you eventually get the idea to change it.

D

*twiddles thumbs and whistles as he realizes mr. a is glaring at him for using scemo's old tar*

;)*

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by tazo
*twiddles thumbs and whistles as he realizes mr. a is glaring at him for using scemo's old tar*

;)*

yes it was quite annoying - but at least you were using the one that I cleaned up for him. His original was even worse....;)

D

[tazo]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
yes it was quite annoying - but at least you were using the one that I cleaned up for him. His original was even worse....;)

D

haha I just was wondering what the reaction would be, I never really liked it in the first place :)

I like my new tar a lot tho :)

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by tazo


I like my new tar a lot tho :)

original is always better - its a good shot, too.

D

[tpjunkie]

This tar was mostly a joke because of my frequent posts in the "have u ever been drunk?" thread....I'm working on a new animated one, this one's really just a place holder until then.

[WinterMute]

Change em when you like I say, I changed when I hit 1000 posts, probably change again at the next stage, who knows, I'm not big on avatars anyway, but they do serve to identify the poster.

[tazo]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
original is always better - its a good shot, too.

D

thanks, I assume u've seen the full shot?

http://www.boycottbuymusic.com/photo/gallery/image/dsc01744.jpg

Then I just desaturated his face, sharpened once, blurred him just a tiiiny bit, and then resized him to tar-size and put the borders on :)

pretty cool shot if ya ask me ;)

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by sonofslim
so does anyone ever get a bad one? yeah, as D said--all the time. except me, mine are always kickass ;)

[Rower_CPU]

Originally posted by shadowfax
yeah, as D said--all the time. except me, mine are always kickass ;)

Now what was that comment a while back...something about narcissism, I think...;) :p

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by Rower_CPU
Now what was that comment a while back...something about narcissism, I think...;) :p yeah, but narcissism is about being in love with yourself. i'm talking about my 'tars, not me. :p

i'll be the first to admit my haircuts are really no good...

[wdlove]

Originally posted by shadowfax
yeah, as D said--all the time. except me, mine are always kickass ;)

Yes, yours are always very eye catching shadowfax. I hope that you will add a color photo again at some point. Rena looks great in black and white, there is just some thing great about the contrast.

[Rower_CPU]

Originally posted by shadowfax
yeah, but narcissism is about being in love with yourself. i'm talking about my 'tars, not me. :p

i'll be the first to admit my haircuts are really no good...

Well, not to get too academic about it, but since your 'tar is the extension of your identity on the boards, I think it fits. :p

I need a haircut.

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by wdlove
Yes, yours are always very eye catching shadowfax. I hope that you will add a color photo again at some point. Rena looks great in black and white, there is just some thing great about the contrast. from my sig:
Komiya Rie is the girl in my avatar. I am not Rie either.
[If you miss Rena, I have all my Rena pics online! kudos to Maradong]
sorry boss. no Rena for now.

[pyrotoaster]

Of course we should be able to change our 'tars. It's like... something we should be able to do.

Changing usernames would be a much stickier situation, though. How are people supposed to know who's who otherwise (like I remember this one user named Dukestreet...).

BTW, nice 'tar Mr. Anderson (hmm... that user seems familiar), hadn't seen that one yet (now that I think about it, it seems like Mr. Anderson is the only person who's ever changed their name, at least the only one I can think of).

[idea_hamster]

Originally posted by pyrotoaster
Of course we should be able to change our 'tars. It's like... something we should be able to do.
Yeah, man -- it would be, like, unconstitutional for them to keep us from expressing our-freakin'-selves! ;)

Subvert the dominant paradigm! (As long as it fits in 1"x1", that is.)

[wdlove]

Originally posted by shadowfax
from my sig:
sorry boss. no Rena for now.

That is OK shadowfax. She is very nice looking also! If you have suggestions for a new Avatar, willing to consider.

[pyrotoaster]

Originally posted by wdlove
That is OK shadowfax. She is very nice looking also! If you have suggestions for a new Avatar, willing to consider.
Are you changing your 'tar?
You've had that one for a really long time... (it's a good one, though).

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by pyrotoaster
(now that I think about it, it seems like Mr. Anderson is the only person who's ever changed their name, at least the only one I can think of).

well, there have been a few others - vniow used to be edvniow, and a couple other members decided to change their names, but that sort of isn't allowed unless you have a really good excuse. Its a bunch of work for arn.....

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Rower_CPU
Well, not to get too academic about it, but since your 'tar is the extension of your identity on the boards, I think it fits. :p

I need a haircut.

I'm trying to figure out what mine means...that I crave attention? :eek:

I got a haircut today....all of them in fact... ;)

[Rower_CPU]

All of them...oh you're a funny guy. :p

This thread got me waxing nostalgic, so I went back and found all my old tars, in more or less chronological order:

http://organicallydigital.com/images/avatars/atom.gif http://organicallydigital.com/images/avatars/zoolander.gif http://organicallydigital.com/images/avatars/magnum.gif http://organicallydigital.com/images/avatars/pc_users.gif http://organicallydigital.com/images/avatars/owen_imac.jpg http://organicallydigital.com/images/avatars/dali.jpg http://organicallydigital.com/images/avatars/fireworks.gif

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Rower_CPU
This thread got me waxing nostalgic, so I went back and found all my old tars, in more or less chronological order:

I've had quite a few.....it would take me quite a while to go back and get them all.

But its great seeing yours rower - I still remember getting your first one to work right....;)

D

[eyelikeart]

hehe...those are great rower! :p

I updated mine slightly... ;)

[Rower_CPU]

Yeah, fun times...neat, neat...neat fun. :)

And, yeah, I remember how stoked everyone was on my atom avatar. Animated tars were a rarity back then. ;)

[iJon]

i have become to attached to my avatar. its catchy and simple at the same time. its real easy for me to spot my posts and im sticking with it. i havent thought of an idea that seems cooler to me.

iJon

[tazo]

Originally posted by iJon
i have become to attached to my avatar. its catchy and simple at the same time. its real easy for me to spot my posts and im sticking with it. i havent thought of an idea that seems cooler to me.

iJon

Nah...

Everyone should change their avatars once in a while, it becomes boring...
I usually do about 1/month or so per avatar :)

[iJon]

Originally posted by tazo
Nah...

Everyone should change their avatars once in a while, it becomes boring...
I usually do about 1/month or so per avatar :)
boring, never buhahahahaha.

iJon

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by tazo
Nah...

Everyone should change their avatars once in a while

not really - it all depends on personal preference. And if you change it too much it gets confusing.....

D

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
hehe...those are great rower! :p

I updated mine slightly... ;) you should make it darken transition frames slightly with a layer mask or something; it would make it look a little better, i think. but i like that you took my black frames out; it makes the continuity of the eyes in the two pics show up more.

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by shadowfax
you should make it darken transition frames slightly with a layer mask or something; it would make it look a little better, i think. but i like that you took my black frames out; it makes the continuity of the eyes in the two pics show up more.

I may try to tweak it more, but filesize became a factor here. ;)

[wdlove]

Yes, I noticed that you have tweaked it some. Very nice. A more shock effect added. Kippie has a nice smile.

[applemacdude]

I like my 'tar even though I didn't make it. It bothers me that I didn't make it though.....

[ColoJohnBoy]

If I could figure out how to make animated GIFs, I would have a seriously kick ass 'tar of all of Bowie's different characters. It would rock!! Any help would be appreciated.

[Giaguara]

I must be the only one that likes non-animated avatars.

[Phil Of Mac]

Originally posted by shadowfax
i like to change the 'tar now and then, but i believe in at least keeping with a theme. i've abandoned rena for my current 'tar though.... i don't know how long that will last.

i also like the "nice haircut" analogy. that's exactly what the 'tar change is like.

You know, having Asian girls in your tar made us all think you were a girl, at least until the pics thread.

[rainman::|:|]

mine is based on artwork from a particular book series that i'm obsessed with, so it's not likely to change any more than it's changed my entire time here. altho the next book comes out in what, 3 days? so i may find artwork from that book, if such an edition comes out... probably not tho...

personally i don't care if people change them often, tho it is a bit more difficult to identify people... most people i can easily identify by name, so it's not an issue.

pnw

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
You know, having Asian girls in your tar made us all think you were a girl, at least until the pics thread. not all of you, and not till then. there were many perceptive enough to recognize my general style, and many others (like eye, jane, vniow, wdlove, etc) that talked to me on AIM and figured it out in short order).

being mistaken for a girl like that, though, is a small price to pay for me ;)

[solvs]

May be boring, but I like mine. I could spruce it up one of these days, some have suggested transparencies and such, but it's ok for now.

I liked vniow's old one, but I may be a little prejudiced. ;)

[wdlove]

Originally posted by applemacdude
I like my 'tar even though I didn't make it. It bothers me that I didn't make it though.....

I like your Avatar also, banana is agreat healthy snack! ;) I'm like you I didn't make mine. Don't think that you should feel about that. Everyone has a talent, feel proud of that talent. Not everyone can be a creative genius.

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by wdlove
I like your Avatar also, banana is agreat healthy snack! ;) I'm like you I didn't make mine. Don't think that you should feel about that. Everyone has a talent, feel proud of that talent. Not everyone can be a creative genius. you DO realize it's a banana a**ramming another banana, right?

[tazo]

Originally posted by shadowfax
you DO realize it's a banana a**ramming another banana, right?

I think we all just need to accept that wdlove is too positive and slightly naive for his own good ;)

[applemacdude]

Originally posted by shadowfax
you DO realize it's a banana a**ramming another banana, right?

Yeah...I think imma try to make a tomato ramming a tomato;) nah..

[Sun Baked]

Originally posted by shadowfax
you DO realize it's a banana a**ramming another banana, right? At least he didn't choose the obscene banana smiley (http://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons1/BANAN.GIF).

Which would give new meaning to "I like your Avatar also, banana is agreat healthy snack!"

[Squire]

Originally posted by sonofslim
also... am i the only one in this thread sans avatar? man, now i feel like im back in highschool, trying to hang with the older kids.

edit: negative. there are a few others trying to hang with the big kids. hey dudes, will you buy us beer?
No worries. I don't have one yet, either. Actually, when I first signed up and heard that you needed 500, I thought I'd never have to worry about a 'tar. Now, though...maybe by X-mas. I'll have to put out an announcement for a tender offer and get some to whip me up a 'tar.

I also think it's neat to see some of them change now and then.

Squire

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by Sun Baked
At least he didn't choose the obscene banana smiley (http://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons1/BANAN.GIF).

Which would give new meaning to "I like your Avatar also, banana is agreat healthy snack!" of all the people that posted in the geek thread, i think you're still very much the most disturbing of them all. thanks for nearly making me vomit :p

[revenuee]

when can i add an "tar" i don't see an option to do it... do i need a post rating inorder too?

EDIT : I GUESS I SHOULD READ ALL THE POSTS BEFORE I ASK

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by revenuee
when can i add an "tar" i don't see an option to do it... do i need a post rating inorder too?

EDIT : I GUESS I SHOULD READ ALL THE POSTS BEFORE I ASK 146 posts till you get one, man. if you post like PantherBlue, you can make it in a day or so.

[revenuee]

Originally posted by shadowfax
146 posts till you get one, man. if you post like PantherBlue, you can make it in a day or so.


LOL ... day maybe not ... but i should in about two weeks

thanks shadow

so how does the post number relate to user privileges anyway?

i don't see that explained anywhere on the site

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by revenuee
so how does the post number relate to user privileges anyway?

i don't see that explained anywhere on the site time for the brutal slap in the face (nothing personal ;))

RTFFAQ, BIZNATCH!!!!! (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37092)

[wdlove]

Originally posted by shadowfax
you DO realize it's a banana a**ramming another banana, right?

No I didn't, I that I see is a dancing banana! Sorry!

[tazo]

Originally posted by wdlove
No I didn't, I that I see is a dancing banana! Sorry!

May I reiterate my previous statement? ;) :p

[wdlove]

Originally posted by tazo
I think we all just need to accept that wdlove is too positive and slightly naive for his own good ;)

I don't ever it is possible to be too positive. I do like to be accepted. Guess looking on the good side prevents certain viewpoints. Maybe my faith has something to do with my view, it's not to cause comments just a reality.

[tazo]

Originally posted by wdlove
I don't ever it is possible to be too positive. I do like to be accepted. Guess looking on the good side prevents certain viewpoints. Maybe my faith has something to do with my view, it's not to cause comments just a reality.

yeah I mean this website wouldnt be the same without ya wd, and I mean that :)

BTW what does wdlove mean?

[Doctor Q]

The only 'tar I've ever had is actually my second one. My first one I made was a QuickTime movie clip in a loop, but I couldn't get it down to anywhere near 20K. So I switched to my Doctor Q(uickTime) avatar. And the rest, as they say, is history.

[Sun Baked]

Originally posted by applemacdude
Yeah...I think imma try to make a tomato ramming a tomato;) nah.. I've got a tar sized pic of a woman massaging her tomatoes I can let you use. ;)

[applemacdude]

Originally posted by Sun Baked
At least he didn't choose the obscene banana smiley (http://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons1/BANAN.GIF).

Which would give new meaning to "I like your Avatar also, banana is agreat healthy snack!"

I wonder what would happen to me if I use that as my tar...:p

[tazo]

Originally posted by applemacdude
I wonder what would happen to me if I use that as my tar...:p

they'd make u mod...seriously tho the mods wouldnt like it very much me thinks

[revenuee]

Originally posted by shadowfax
time for the brutal slap in the face (nothing personal ;))

RTFFAQ, BIZNATCH!!!!! (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37092)

oh man... this might take some time

[MacAztec]

Changed my avatar just now....

[revenuee]

sorry guys one last thing

i understand how demi-god or contributer is achieved... but do you then choose what your title is?

[wdlove]

Originally posted by tazo
yeah I mean this website wouldnt be the same without ya wd, and I mean that :)

BTW what does wdlove mean?

Thank you tazo for you kind words, very thoughtful. When I mentioned my fatih, I didn't want to start a religious war.

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by revenuee
sorry guys one last thing

i understand how demi-god or contributer is achieved... but do you then choose what your title is? you are automatically made a demigod, unless you specify to arn that you want to be a contributor. arn changes it himself.

[revenuee]

Originally posted by shadowfax
you are automatically made a demigod, unless you specify to arn that you want to be a contributor. arn changes it himself.

Thanks again Shadow

[Capt Underpants]

When I get my avatar, it will probably stay stationary so people can recognize my posts(not that they would really care)...

Here is one of mine that I made a while back for just the occasion:

[Phil Of Mac]

Can you specify a title other than "Demi-God" or "Contributor"? I think I'd pay for my title to be "Caucasian Sensation" ;)

[wdlove]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
Can you specify a title other than "Demi-God" or "Contributor"? I think I'd pay for my title to be "Caucasian Sensation" ;)

I doubt it, but you could always pm arn.

That would be great for your Avatar Capt Underpants.
;)

[Capt Underpants]

Originally posted by wdlove
I doubt it, but you could always pm arn.

That would be great for your Avatar Capt Underpants.
;)

Thanks, wdlove. Now the only thing holding me back is that small post count detail.... :D

[revenuee]

Originally posted by Capt Underpants
Thanks, wdlove. Now the only thing holding me back is that small post count detail.... :D

I hear that ... sigh

[Capt Underpants]

Originally posted by revenuee
I hear that ... sigh

Ya.... The way I'm going right now, it will be atleast another 10 months before I get an avatar.... You are alot closer than me, though. Do u have one picked out or what?

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by applemacdude
I wonder what would happen to me if I use that as my tar...:p

go ahead and try if you're that curious - but I think you know the answer ;)

As for the post count issue....its all relative, you'll get there eventually, just don't try and do a mac15 ;)

D

[Phil Of Mac]

A mac15?

I'm curious...

[Capt Underpants]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
A mac15?

I'm curious...

LoL.. Me too... He probably posted like 300 times in one day or something...

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Capt Underpants
LoL.. Me too... He probably posted like 300 times in one day or something...

his ability to not make sense in his one liner posts was amazing.....it makes a travesty of almost anything done today and would get flagged almost immediately.

ah, the good old days of MacRumors....;)

D

[Sun Baked]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
his ability to not make sense in his one liner posts was amazing.....it makes a travesty of almost anything done today and would get flagged almost immediately.

ah, the good old days of MacRumors....;)

D I though Sam ***** made the least sense of all.

Funny how you can't really find his posts, and his last name is now "filtered" out by the bad word filter. :p

Go Sammy go...

Ooops, you're really gone now.

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?postid=158571

[Shifty]

How the hell do you get an avatar anyway?

[revenuee]

Originally posted by Shifty
How the hell do you get an avatar anyway?

read the thread... LOL j.k :D

500 posts and you can have one under your name

[Shifty]

Originally posted by revenuee
read the thread... LOL j.k :D

500 posts and you can have one under your name

Thanks. Better spend more time here, then ;)

[revenuee]

Originally posted by Shifty
Thanks. Better spend more time here, then ;)

ya i'm addicted ... about 100 more to go for me...

been here since sept... just like you i notice

[Shifty]

Originally posted by revenuee
ya i'm addicted ... about 100 more to go for me...

been here since sept... just like you i notice

yeah. Forums can be addictive

ps. My avatar to be

[voicegy]

I picked my 'tar and I'm stickin' with it...it's easier for people when scrolling to find my posts, stop, and read my pearls of wisdom.:p

[tazo]

Originally posted by Shifty
yeah. Forums can be addictive

ps. My avatar to be

That piece of art will have to be shrunked to a measly 50x50 pixels I hope ya know ;)

[Shifty]

Originally posted by tazo
That piece of art will have to be shrunked to a measly 50x50 pixels I hope ya know ;)

Yeah, I noticed that. Hopefully it remains a 'piece of art' when I reduce it.

[Phil Of Mac]

Is it just me, or is it pathetic for people to make up avatars and fervently look forward to using them?

*goes off to check his postcount and ranking*

;)

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
Is it just me, or is it pathetic for people to make up avatars and fervently look forward to using them?


ah, not all message boards have avatar requirements like MR. And what's wrong with being a little creative anyway :D

D

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
Is it just me, or is it pathetic for people to make up avatars and fervently look forward to using them?

*goes off to check his postcount and ranking*

;) heh, i kinda like it when they are enthusiastic about getting one. i was, myself, once upon a time... heh heh. i don't mind people planning on an avatar and posting a whole lot to get one, as long as they post substantively. if you can get 80 posts a day by helping people in the mac discussion/help boards, more power to you--people like that are useful on the site. it's spamming that's annoying, of course.

[Phil Of Mac]

I don't have a problem with it either, I just wanted to make an ironic statement with my post :D

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
I don't have a problem with it either, I just wanted to make an ironic statement with my post :D *checks his status*

4800 posts... when do i get a BIG 'tar? :confused:

[Rower_CPU]

Originally posted by shadowfax
*checks his status*

4800 posts... when do i get a BIG 'tar? :confused:

We'll find out when Mr. A crosses the 15,000 threshold...;)

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Rower_CPU
We'll find out when Mr. A crosses the 15,000 threshold...;)

my god that's a lot of posts... :eek:

[Rower_CPU]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
my god that's a lot of posts... :eek:

...says the guy about to break 10k. :p

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Rower_CPU
...says the guy about to break 10k. :p

my god that's a lot of posts too... ;)

[Shifty]

Well, that avatar I posted above is one I use on various forums.

Note I won't be spamming in order to get an avatar.

I'll make sure my posts are of adequate quality ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Rower_CPU
...says the guy about to break 10k. :p

....says the guy about to break 7.5 k :p

When did MacRumors get so many posts, though....I bet we'll all be passed by him eventually.....;)

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
When did MacRumors get so many posts, though....I bet we'll all be passed by him eventually.....;)

well...he does submit a lot of stories & approve lots of itunes recommendations... ;)

[cr2sh]

i felt bad just changing my avatar to monochrome... i dont think about ti much, but i like staying with the same avatar or at least, staying in the same theme...

i dig iJons and shadowfax has always got a good one...

getting a contributor or demi-god status has got to be the next step for me, i want a mug but last time i checked, MR was sold out...

[tazo]

cr2sh:

ya can donate 20 dollars via amazon or paypal to achieve demigod status! just thought ya should know that...that is what I ended up doing :)

[revenuee]

woohoo 80 posts to go

[Sun Baked]

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?postid=160464

I'd link some tar options, but it seems like some of the old pics are no longer around in some of the old threads. Bye, bye monkey peeing, dancing fat guy, and exploding head. :(

And it's not handling the location of the newer pics too well either. :(

Such as...

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=519751

If somebody wants to stuff the above pic into a tar, feel free. :p

[wdlove]

Contributing the $20 to assist MR should be the goal. I was't even interested in the mug. Once you donate it will give you more pride in this forum.

There should be something special fo those that pass the 10,000 post mark. I like the idea a shadowfax, getting a larger Avatar.

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by revenuee
woohoo 80 posts to go

and a prime example of what not to do...

thanks for being the class example... ;)

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by cr2sh
shadowfax has always got a good one...
you hear that, eye? looks like i need a fanclub now! ;)

thanks for the compliment, cr2sh.

[wdlove]

Originally posted by shadowfax
you hear that, eye? looks like i need a fanclub now! ;)

thanks for the compliment, cr2sh.

What are the qualifications to join your fan club shadowfax?

[revenuee]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
and a prime example of what not to do...

thanks for being the class example... ;)

sorry eyelikeart


i love being the a scapegoat

:D ;)

but you know it's rear that i post like this

*thinks back to the "have you ever been drunk..." thread *

i just felt i would share...

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by revenuee
*thinks back to the "have you ever been drunk..." thread *

hehe...of course...u should know I'm only screwing with u... ;)

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by shadowfax
you hear that, eye? looks like i need a fanclub now! ;)

what's the name of your club gonna be?

shadowclub?

*barump/crash* :D

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by wdlove
There should be something special fo those that pass the 10,000 post mark. I like the idea a shadowfax, getting a larger Avatar.

no there shouldn't.

if there was then we'd have everyone racing to get the big 10k.....its fine the way it is now, we don't need any more incentive to spam and post silliness...

D

[voicegy]

Yes, please...leave the post count the way it is, and especially the 'tar size...on other boards, where the requirement to use a 'tar is basically a heartbeat, some of them use BIG ones and it just adds to the clutter...scrolling forever to see someones' one-word comment, while thier friggin' giant 'tar takes up most of the room.:mad:

[cr2sh]

$20 donation or $30 and I get a mug.. I'll take the mug deal.

Arn just needs to get on it... shirts too!

[scem0]

I think it is time for me to get a new avatar, don't you all agree?

Hmmmmm I guess ill be thinking of what to do...

scem0

[tazo]

Originally posted by scem0
I think it is time for me to get a new avatar, don't you all agree?

Hmmmmm I guess ill be thinking of what to do...

scem0

I am guessing this won't be your first choice?

;)

[Sun Baked]

Originally posted by scem0
I think it is time for me to get a new avatar, don't you all agree?

Hmmmmm I guess ill be thinking of what to do...

scem0 Here you go...

Though it's not quite as bad as the PETA one or as bad as the risque one the mods would delete quickly.

[Doctor Q]

Originally posted by tazo
I am guessing this won't be your first choice?Oh no, not the spinning scem0 again! Annoying! Distracting! Digusting! People with avatars that spin should be banished!!! ;)

[tazo]

Originally posted by Doctor Q
Oh no, not the spinning scem0 again! Annoying! Distracting! Digusting! People with avatars that spin should be banished!!! ;)

lol from the kingdom of macrumors? :p :p

[tpjunkie]

Hehe, just finished working on my new 'tar. And yes, its pulled right out of the junior senior video.

EDIT: ack, its all messed up!

[yamabushi]

I would like to donate but I don't like the titles of Demi-God or Contributor. Unless I can pick another I would prefer to just keep the default title.

[tazo]

if i recall arn is willing to work with you on a personal one-on-one basis...sometimes ;)

What is your problem with demigod or contributor if I may ask?

[voicegy]

Originally posted by yamabushi
I would like to donate but I don't like the titles of Demi-God or Contributor. Unless I can pick another I would prefer to just keep the default title.

hmmm...how about "Donator"?

I think it was wdlove who proposed an alternative to "demi-god" and started the "Contributor" title. I like how arn went ahead and made the "Contributor" title for those who want something a little less, well, "Lord" like. So, if not that, then what would you accept, yamabushi? (not that arn will be making lots of different titles for those who contribute anytime soon...just curious)

[tazo]

how about this:

"I donated."

:)

[voicegy]

Jeesh, we've been chasin' each other 'round the ol' posts tonight, eh Taz? I gotta get some sleep...:p

[tazo]

uh yeah just a few today, errr 50 or so ;) I have been somewhat bored :)

[shadowfax]

i believe it's "Donor," not "Donator."

[Phil Of Mac]

Can I get my status set to "Caucasian Sensation"?

[tazo]

that wouldnt encourage racial harmony within macrumors phil, obviously :rolleyes: :p

[Phil Of Mac]

I have no problem with individuals of other races being sensations as well.

[tazo]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
I have no problem with individuals of other races being sensations as well.


neither do I, just reminescing over the hypocrisy of the caucasian club...*sigh*

[cb911]

hhmmm a 'tar thread eh?

i think they should be changed sometimes, but i also think that they should stick to a theme, then it's easier to recognize the 'tar. and after someone's seen a 'tar they always associate that particular style or subject matter with that person.

i'm going to change mine soon. i'm thinking of keeping it all kinda pixellated, then i might slowly move away from that to something cartoony.

and tazo, you's sure stick to a theme - they're always weird or umm... 'different'. :D

[tazo]

Originally posted by cb911
hhmmm a 'tar thread eh?

i think they should be changed sometimes, but i also think that they should stick to a theme, then it's easier to recognize the 'tar. and after someone's seen a 'tar they always associate that particular style or subject matter with that person.

i'm going to change mine soon. i'm thinking of keeping it all kinda pixellated, then i might slowly move away from that to something cartoony.

and tazo, you's sure stick to a theme - they're always weird or umm... 'different'. :D

Whats wrong with my avatar? :rolleyes: :p :p ;) :D

It's a modified version of this pic:
http://www.boycottbuymusic.com/photo/gallery/source/dsc01744.html

[cb911]

he he. there's nothing wrong with your 'tar. but it's good because they all kind of have the same theme.

how many 'tar's have you had? it'd be interesting to see them all lined up. the progression of tazo... :D

[tazo]

actually I could probably do that. I have most of them saved on my comp somewhere :)

[Sun Baked]

Originally posted by tazo
Whats wrong with my avatar? :rolleyes: :p :p ;) :D

It's a modified version of this pic:
http://www.boycottbuymusic.com/photo/gallery/source/dsc01744.html Absolutely nothing if you're going for that self-portrait style of tar, like Phil.

And I'm looking at the big picture. http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?postid=158571

[tazo]

Originally posted by Sun Baked
Absolutely nothing if you're going for that self-portrait style of tar, like Phil.

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?postid=158571

oo ouch ;)

cb911,

here are my tars in chronological order, starting with the first on top :)

http://boycottbuymusic.com/photo/1.gif
http://boycottbuymusic.com/photo/2.gif
http://boycottbuymusic.com/photo/3.gif

http://boycottbuymusic.com/photo/4-1.gif

[tazo]

http://boycottbuymusic.com/photo/4-2.jpg

http://boycottbuymusic.com/photo/4.gif

http://boycottbuymusic.com/photo/5.gif

http://boycottbuymusic.com/photo/6.gif

http://boycottbuymusic.com/photo/7.jpg

I think those are all of em, course I may have missed one or two :)

he he. there's nothing wrong with your 'tar. but it's good because they all kind of have the same theme.

Ya might want to look at the tar's I posted and decide again for yourself ;)

[Phil Of Mac]

I would like to state that while Tazo was on the spinning face avatar, going to the Wasteland to look at the thread with 500 of Tazo's posts in order, with the spinning face on each of them was great.

[Sun Baked]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
I would like to state that while Tazo was on the spinning face avatar, going to the Wasteland to look at the thread with 500 of Tazo's posts in order, with the spinning face on each of them was great. Now you know why Ms. V came up with this...

The Pukey Version (http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=168464)

[tazo]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
I would like to state that while Tazo was on the spinning face avatar, going to the Wasteland to look at the thread with 500 of Tazo's posts in order, with the spinning face on each of them was great.

that thread was taken completely out of context. I posted in a thread over a long period of time and when i deemed my posts unnecessary, I edited them. A single mod did not care for this action and wastelanded them. Let me reiterate that I never created a thread with only my posts in it. :rolleyes: And besides its like 40, not 500 :p

[cb911]

hey tazo, aren't you forgetting a 'tar. wasn't it you that used that 'tar featuring the young lad on the poster about nightly emissions... ;)

i don't have that anymore, baleeted it. :p if you've got it, could you post it? that was pretty funny. :D

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by tazo
A single mod did not care for this action and wastelanded them.

Any of us would have done that - you made a mess of that other thread - I just happened to notice first. :rolleyes:

And I was being nice.....

[tpjunkie]

Finally got my new 'tar working....gifbuilder was acting real strange before....ta-da!

[Mr. Anderson]

nice tar - so what's the squirrel drinking?

And did you make it yourself? You might want to smooth it up a bit and make the repetitions a little less frequent. It gets a bit much after a while...

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
nice tar - so what's the squirrel drinking?

And did you make it yourself? You might want to smooth it up a bit and make the repetitions a little less frequent. It gets a bit much after a while...


hehe...it's from the Veer video for Junior Senior's single "Move Your Feet."

it's also available on iTMS... ;)

[wdlove]

That's a nice Avatar tpjunkie. Currently none of them are in motion, so will have to wait for another time to get the full effect.

tazo, I remember some of them. Had forgot than you had that many. I think that you have a wide variety of themes.

[tazo]

Originally posted by cb911
hey tazo, aren't you forgetting a 'tar. wasn't it you that used that 'tar featuring the young lad on the poster about nightly emissions... ;)

i don't have that anymore, baleeted it. :p if you've got it, could you post it? that was pretty funny. :D

lmao yeah I had that one for a while, I think after the pwnd one, or perhaps before the one that says 'pc'. I gotta go look for it...;) I'll post it and edit my avatar post as soon as I find it :)

EDIT:

cb911,

I have edited my 2nd avatar featuring post to include the natural emissions dude ;)

[Shifty]

I wonder how this thread managed to grow three pages overnight.

Well, avatars are an intresting topic.

[tpjunkie]

I'm gonna fix the tar now with your suggestions...a little bit slower, and more time between reps

[pyrotoaster]

Originally posted by cb911
hhmmm a 'tar thread eh?

i think they should be changed sometimes, but i also think that they should stick to a theme, then it's easier to recognize the 'tar. and after someone's seen a 'tar they always associate that particular style or subject matter with that person.

i'm going to change mine soon. i'm thinking of keeping it all kinda pixellated, then i might slowly move away from that to something cartoony.
Now that you mention it, I can't remember you ever having a different 'tar. Change is good... ;)

[yamabushi]

Originally posted by voicegy
I think it was wdlove who proposed an alternative to "demi-god" and started the "Contributor" title. I like how arn went ahead and made the "Contributor" title for those who want something a little less, well, "Lord" like. So, if not that, then what would you accept, yamabushi? (not that arn will be making lots of different titles for those who contribute anytime soon...just curious)
I have always found titles such as "God" or "Demi-god" to be too presumptuous and might lead to an inflated ego (such as my own). I prefer something a bit more humble. A title such as "Contributor" focuses on the fact that I have given money. I would prefer that the focus of my online identity not be defined in financial terms. I understand that the money is important to those that work and pay to keep MR going. Nevertheless, I would rather be defined by what I post, not what I pay. I am quite comfortable with the default titles that are related to the number of posts. However, if I were to choose a special title it might be "Emperor of the Universe". ;) :D

[voicegy]

Originally posted by yamabushi
I have always found titles such as "God" or "Demi-god" to be too presumptuous and might lead to an inflated ego [...] if I were to choose a special title it might be "Emperor of the Universe". ;) :D

Ah, but of course...that makes, uh, sense.:p ;)

<-----------('tar has been the same since I first earned it)

[cb911]

Originally posted by pyrotoaster
Now that you mention it, I can't remember you ever having a different 'tar. Change is good... ;)

nope. i haven't changed my 'tar yet. :) are you trying to tell me something...? ;) :p

i think my next one might be something out of Metal Slug, i really love that game. i've got Ryu now because i was just in a rush to get a 'tar and took a visit to a Street Fighter site i knew. but i like SF, so it's all good. :)

actually after my Metal Slug 'tar i might get something from Viewtiful Joe, the GameCube game. looks pretty sweet... :D

[SiliconAddict]

I can't get an avatar yet :( why the heck did Macrumors have to make it 500 posts?!?! I'm close but I still have a about 120 to go. :(

[Sun Baked]

Originally posted by yamabushi
However, if I were to choose a special title it might be "Emperor of the Universe". ;) :D You do realize that your local police station is where the keys to the special rubber throne room are kept, just waiting for the "Emperor of the Universe" to show up.

[tazo]

Originally posted by SiliconAddict
I can't get an avatar yet :( why the heck did Macrumors have to make it 500 posts?!?! I'm close but I still have a about 120 to go. :(

If you think of an avatar as simple a number than there is one more reason to have the 500 to place, to prevent spamming.

[Shifty]

I like Tazo's avatar

[WinterMute]

Originally posted by tazo
If you think of an avatar as simple a number than there is one more reason to have the 500 to place, to prevent spamming.

LOL, nothing prevents spamming, you should know that tazo, all we can do is actively discourage it when it occours.

I think the 500 post limit is a good idea, I know it's officially the line that post count doesn't matter, but it's still a blast to see your rating climb and your status change. Getting the avatar makes you feel like you belong a little.

I think it's a shame it isn't a little bigger, as some ideas simply don't work in the 50x50 pixel frame.

[Shifty]

Some sites don't even have a size restiction.

[revenuee]

Originally posted by tazo
If you think of an avatar as simple a number than there is one more reason to have the 500 to place, to prevent spamming.

Although i don't mind having to wait till 500 to get my avatar, because i think if you contribute 500 posts then your an established member of this community, and do in fact regularly come by.

But how does it deter spamming? in fact i think it would encourage spamming because people would just post random comments in order to get the post count up.

i've seen plenty of, "cool" "ditto", "yup", "exactly", "no" and "yes" - posts around, probably just from people that wanted to say something to get the count up

[yamabushi]

Originally posted by Sun Baked
You do realize that your local police station is where the keys to the special rubber throne room are kept, just waiting for the "Emperor of the Universe" to show up.

;) Yes I tried to pick up the keys at the station but I couldn't fit my ego through the door. I was so embarrased that I now have my ego on a diet of humility.:D

Seriously though, I would like a humble title. How about "macrumors janitor"? No, that would be better for moderators. Maybe "macrumors citizen"...meh, whatever.

[tazo]

Originally posted by revenuee

i've seen plenty of, "cool" "ditto", "yup", "exactly", "no" and "yes" - posts around, probably just from people that wanted to say something to get the count up

Because it would be 500 'dittos', which is still plenty of dedication me thinks. And i know exactly what you mean....damn newbies:o

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by WinterMute
LOL, nothing prevents spamming, you should know that tazo, all we can do is actively discourage it when it occours.


Moderators prevent spamming :D

And the 500 posts is a good idea and I think it should stay.

D

[revenuee]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
Moderators prevent spamming :D

And the 500 posts is a good idea and I think it should stay.

D

absolutely























LOL... you though i was gonna leave at one word didn't you... :D

I think that the 500 is a good number, eve if you post 3 or 4 post a day average, you can still do it in about 4 months and if you show the interest in sticking it out that long, then you deserve a tar for your effort, and it means that your a serious contributor

if you do it in a week or two where your posting like 50 post a day then your either one of two things, very dedicated to the forum and deserve a tar, or your spamming the forum with senseless posts that or stupid and in no way helpful or effective to anyone.

If you are the first... great, welcome to forum and we hope to here from you, if you are the second - one of the mods will get to you, delete your account and ban you from even being able to read this forum.

i've been here for about 2 months now, with an average of 8 posts a day, and i think I'm less then 40 posts away from 500 - i think, maybe the mods will disagree, that i have contributed pretty well, and i have no problem with having to prove that i deserve the status of having a tar.

[WinterMute]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
Moderators prevent spamming :D

And the 500 posts is a good idea and I think it should stay.

D

Well, the mods punish spamming, but like custodial sentancing, they really don't prevent it, your hardcore spammer NEEDS to spam, it's a genetic thing I think.:D ;)

One of the reasons MR is the forum that it is is the constant and unwavering attentions of our beloved mod krew...

I'm sure I meant to say that out loud.:D

[MrMacMan]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
Moderators prevent spamming :D

And the 500 posts is a good idea and I think it should stay.

D

Agreed.

I think if you spam 500 posts:
a) People are gonna notice
b) If you spammed it... your already banned.

Look posting in moderation is good.

My week looks like this...
Moday: 3
Tuesday: 5
Wednesday: 1
Thursday: 10
Friday: 15
Sat: 2-5
Sunday: 400 ;) More like 20-30

there is no reason you need an avatar so soon anyway.

[gwuMACaddict]

i'm content with waiting... i understand the need to establish yourself in the community. but just you wait... when i finally get there it's going to knock your socks off

;) :D

[tazo]

no scemo's spinning around now...

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by gwuMACaddict
i'm content with waiting... i understand the need to establish yourself in the community. but just you wait... when i finally get there it's going to knock your socks off

;) :D

ha, well, go look in the archives for the Avatar contest. The limitations, 50x50 pixels and under 20k make it quite difficult to get the results you might be hoping for. Given that, I look forward to seeing yours ;)

D

[gwuMACaddict]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
The limitations, 50x50 pixels and under 20k make it quite difficult to get the results you might be hoping for.


details, details ;)

[tpjunkie]

I was actually surprised that I got mine to work, i thought that the 16 frames it required might have taken up too much space

[revenuee]

Just got mine, but i think i'm going to have to make it into animation in order to get the message accross

[sethypoo]

Originally posted by revenuee
Just got mine, but i think i'm going to have to make it into animation in order to get the message accross

Mmkay, I know I am a ways away from getting an avatar, but where is a good place to find one?
Would it be possible to use an icon from the Icon Factory or from Xicons.com?
How do you make your own, do I have to have Photoshop?
How can I incorporate animation into my avatar?

Thanks! :D

[tpjunkie]

Nearly any type of graphics software can be used to make an avatar; for mine I used frames from a quicktime movie that I edited for size with photoshop. I used GifBuilder to animate it.

[shadowfax]

looks like genie got a 'tar! congrats... what is it, genie?

[revenuee]

Originally posted by sethypoo
Mmkay, I know I am a ways away from getting an avatar, but where is a good place to find one?
Would it be possible to use an icon from the Icon Factory or from Xicons.com?
How do you make your own, do I have to have Photoshop?
How can I incorporate animation into my avatar?

Thanks! :D

I use photoshop, because i have photoshop, and i use it for every other task, i through mine together pretty quickly... i wanted to get it up as fast as i can...

for animation, if you have photoshop, image ready can animate. but if you can download free gif animators off of Download.com, or for that matter free graphics programs if you don't have photoshop..