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[Conquistador]

This is the first forum I've come across that allows one image in the signature of any size.

Do you intend to set dimension restrictions and file size restrictions on forum signature images_ Or have you done so already_ If the latter is true, please add documentation in the forum rulebook or next to the signature customization field explaining the dimensional and size restrictions.

I'd like to make a signature banner but would like to know what the forum's allowed standard is.

[Ezio]

Most likely 350 px width by 150 px height. Somewhere around there.

[BB089v2]

I haven't seen any rules restricting signature image sizes. If what Ezio says is true, I most likely need to change my Sig. However, I haven't recieved any warnings about my sig which I have had for almost 3 days now. Certainly by now I should have recieved a message about it being to large if there were any restrictions. However, I would suggest not going too large. I agree with Ezio's size. For a sig, that should be enough.

[Conquistador]

Will this be finalised and added to the site's CSS template instructions for signature definitions_ Because for usability purposes, I'd highly recommend it. In the interim, I'll be more than happy to use your recommended dimensional restrictions.

Also, while we're on a related topic, what are the actual restrictions on forum avatars used for display_ I realize there is a 50kb Max file size and  200 by 200 dimension limit on uploads but I'm not sure if the  forum code does any compression or cropping.

Edited by Conquistador, September 19 2012 - 09:22 AM.

[Scapes]

Conquistador, on September 19 2012 - 08:21 AM, said:

This is the first forum I've come across that allows one image in the signature of any size.

We'll be implementing a size limit the moment I get a chance to catch my breath. (Busy week!)

[Conquistador]

I would, however, like to recommend a 500 by 150 signature size, since we all see in wide screen format these days, anyway. I used to run a forum in my college days and we found this to be a satisfying signature size. Just my two cents.

[Scapes]

Conquistador, on September 19 2012 - 09:23 AM, said:

I would, however, like to recommend a 500 by 150 signature size, since we all see in wide screen format these days, anyway. I used to run a forum in my college days and we found this to be a satisfying signature size. Just my two cents.

Holy crap, font size. Good suggestion, will explore.

[Ezio]

Yea the 500 by 150 works as well, basically anything by 150. I came across a guy that was almost using an 8.5" by 11" as his sig yesterday so it will be good to see the limitations.

[Conquistador]

... I must have accidentally resized my post without realising it. My apologies!

[Ezio]

did you also put your signature in your location or was that on purpose_

[Conquistador]

Yes, that was on purpose. I'm still waiting on signature restrictions before I actually use the signature mechanism. All the Latin on my page is just placeholder text for now, in the grain of "Loren ipsum". It's merely to remind me to update it with something clever at a future date.

[Ezio]

I doubt you'll be punished for something that hasn't been restricted yet. It's not like they can punish for ignoring an unwritten rule. You could always just put your avatar in for the time being and see if anyone has a problem with it.