Avatar file sizes - Page 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Iarwain · 05-07-2003, 09:38 PM

I suppose it's back to the boot for me. I planned on changing back eventually, but not so soon... It is only five KBs over the limit, compared to the jacket's triple of the limit. I suppose it has always been my avatar anyway...

Iarwain

[ May 07, 2003: Message edited by: Iarwain ]

Legolas · 05-07-2003, 10:38 PM

Additional note - if I resize your avatar to 64 x 64, it will almost definitely fit within the 15kb limit. I've done three already and they're not even 5kb. The image does *not* lose anything.

burrahobbit · 05-08-2003, 01:45 AM

I'll help anybody out same as Legolas so he doesn't have to do them all. PM me an email address, I don't like being proactive.

***Sharkû*** · 05-08-2003, 06:49 AM

Actually, it's 1KB = 1024 Bytes.

Basically, this post is only to show off that my avatar has been a record-low 1539 bytes for months.

Eruanna · 05-08-2003, 12:42 PM

Just to add my bit. I could also host avatars for others if needed. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

ElentariGreenleaf · 05-08-2003, 12:42 PM

Ah, shudup Sharku ^_-

Hey, Legolas. you resize 'em, I'll host 'em [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

[EDIT] NUTS! Knew I shouldn't have waited for the page to load so I could check Legolas' name...... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

[ May 08, 2003: Message edited by: ElentariGreenleaf ]

Arvedui · 05-08-2003, 01:23 PM

I have noticed a few fine avatars that are the artwork of Jonathon Earl Bowser and also note in the properties that it links directly back to his website.
I went looking around there and found this from the Jonathon Earl Bowser website:

- Copyright Issues -

All images and text are protected by registered copyright. You are free - of course - to download these picture files to your computer, and if you would like to showcase some of my images on your own web-site, then you are invited to do so. Please upload the picture files to your own server, rather than transloading from my site and borrowing my very limited and expensive bandwidth.

NOTE! - This authorization applies to non-commercial (not for profit) Internet applications only, and anyone who places my work on the Internet must provide a full and prominent credit (my name is to appear with the artwork), and establish a link to my web-site. ANY use of my images without a proper credit and link will be considered an unauthorized use - a violation of, and prohibited by, international copyright law.

So, to use the pics, you should load it to your own host server so you dont load his server everytime the pic is accessed, and you should give the artist credit in your sig with a link to his website since he does request it if you use his images.

I know nobody trans-loads (uses urls) from other websites intentionally, but we all should be aware of this and the legality of it.

As for finding a picture hosting site, that is tough since most free hosts don't allow it anymore. I will see if I can find a couple places to share with you all.

ElentariGreenleaf · 05-08-2003, 01:39 PM

Yes. The Barrow Wight could get into trouble for it, and not us, if they want to take action. But I link in the sig and remote hosting will be fine. I offer to create a remote linking site for us all to use, if you like [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Lossentilien · 05-08-2003, 01:44 PM

Ok,am perfectly happy to load it to my host server, but don't know how to, and don't have enough time to figure it out for myself. Anyone care to explain it in simple terms?

Ps, d'you think avatar looks a little like Christina Aguilera....? Lol.

Pps, my avatar's 1540 bytes.

Arvedui · 05-08-2003, 01:47 PM

give me a few here Lossentilien, and I'll have a new url for you.

Edit: Lossentilien, check your PM

[ May 08, 2003: Message edited by: Arvedui ]

Carlas · 05-08-2003, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Basically, this post is only to show off that my avatar has been a record-low 1539 bytes for months.

Mine is 3316 bytes!

Lossentilien · 05-08-2003, 01:53 PM

Ok doke...
One question, why is my old avatar still on some topics? Does it not change on all of 'em after you've posted once with a new one?

ps, Arvedui, check your pms.
pps, feel free to call me Lossie/Lossen or whatever. Don't mind. Some people do cause it's easier. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

EDIT: spelling...

[ May 08, 2003: Message edited by: Lossentilien ]

Lossentilien · 05-08-2003, 02:05 PM

Arvedui why ta very much. Gee, everyone's so nice and helpful here.
(Why did I come out with 'gee'?)
Anyway, will my old avatar still be causing problems if it's not dissapeared off some of the topics?

Legolas · 05-08-2003, 02:57 PM

It should be replaced with the new one as you post in each forum. If not, try clearing your history and Temp. Internet Files folder, then Refresh.

Arvedui · 05-08-2003, 03:14 PM

Hey no problem Losse!

Rynoah, the Overly-Happy · 05-12-2003, 03:24 PM

I'd like to bring attention to VillagePhotos at this time, which caters specifically to message board avatars. Free accounts have a limit of 25 images and they get 5MB of bandwidth a day, which is usually more than enough. My avatar is hosted there, among other images (usually avatars for other boards). It's not hard to sign up either. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Lindolirian · 05-12-2003, 03:57 PM

Barrow-Wight, I have a problem. First of all, I MUST keep my Agent Elrond avatar, because it's the only one I've ever had and I love it. So I've sized it down, and put it in my Yahoo Photo Album. It is now 2724 bytes. But, i'm stuck. I can't get it to appear as a picture here. Is there any way that I can change its format or put it someplace so that it will appear here?

Beren87 · 05-12-2003, 04:00 PM

Lind, do you want me to host it for you?

Lindolirian · 05-16-2003, 04:17 PM

Sorry for the late reply. The above post was my last act on the computer before my grounding. Anyways, yes Beren, that would be quite nice. Do you want me to email you the pic or what? Thank you!

Lasgalen · 06-02-2003, 01:41 PM

This seems like as good a place as any for my question. (I didn't want to start a new thread)

Why does my avatar not show up? It is the same one I use at another board so I know the url is ok (even copied and pasted it several times-once from host and once from other board). It is 2971 bytes so it is definitely not too big.

Alkanoonion · 06-02-2003, 08:57 PM

when I had a look at your link it looked like this http://www.barrowdowns.com/ubb/avatars/blank.gif

how are you adding your link?

for help here is a link on how to add your avatar here

Lasgalen · 06-02-2003, 09:19 PM

I am adding it by copy and paste. First from the site hosting the pic. When that didn't work I copied and pasted from my profile at another board where the avatar works. Apparently this http://www.barrowdowns.com/ubb/avatars/blank.gif thing is getting in the way. How do I make it so my pic supercedes this?
This is what I want: http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...b/fc53059c.jpg Is it possible that it is too long? How can I shorten the url if that is the case?

[ June 02, 2003: Message edited by: Lasgalen ]

Alkanoonion · 06-03-2003, 06:28 AM

Quote:

How do I put in a picture/image/avatar?

In the screen where you can edit your profile, there is a textbox under the words “OR enter your own image URL (support: .gif .jpg .png .swf)". Put the complete internet address of a valid image in the textbox.

Common reasons for a picture not working:

The URL you entered is not correct.

The website that hosts the picture does not support linking to outside sites

You are attempting to link to a picture on your own hard-drive instead of one that is hosted on the internet at an accessible address.

The image is not one of the supported file types

First I would tri an avatar from a site that allows linking to other sites or you could host the picture on your own site. This would also allow you to change the file name which would also shorten the URL.

ok to help you I have hosted your picture so all you need do is enter this into the URL field http://breeunderbreehill.com/fc53059c.jpg

and you will get this

[ June 03, 2003: Message edited by: Alkanoonion ]

Lasgalen · 06-03-2003, 01:40 PM

Thank you VERY much.
I don't understand why my url didn't work as it is the same url I used on a different board and worked just fine over there. Oh well. Thanks again for you help.

Snowdog · 06-26-2003, 10:04 AM

I changed mine to a smaller file size. When I initially loaded it it was within the 15 K limit, but when I checked today it was 23k. Hope this one is within the limit...

05-07-2003, 09:38 PM	#41
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	I suppose it's back to the boot for me. I planned on changing back eventually, but not so soon... It is only five KBs over the limit, compared to the jacket's triple of the limit. I suppose it has always been my avatar anyway... Iarwain [ May 07, 2003: Message edited by: Iarwain ] __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"

05-07-2003, 10:38 PM	#42
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Additional note - if I resize your avatar to 64 x 64, it will almost definitely fit within the 15kb limit. I've done three already and they're not even 5kb. The image does not lose anything. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

05-08-2003, 01:45 AM	#43
burrahobbit Hidden Spirit Join Date: May 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,424	I'll help anybody out same as Legolas so he doesn't have to do them all. PM me an email address, I don't like being proactive. __________________ What's a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?

05-08-2003, 12:42 PM	#45
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Just to add my bit. I could also host avatars for others if needed. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

05-08-2003, 12:42 PM	#46
ElentariGreenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Look, I'm over there! Posts: 496	Ah, shudup Sharku ^_- Hey, Legolas. you resize 'em, I'll host 'em [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [EDIT] NUTS! Knew I shouldn't have waited for the page to load so I could check Legolas' name...... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [ May 08, 2003: Message edited by: ElentariGreenleaf ] __________________ There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. Website\|Art

05-08-2003, 06:49 AM	#44
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	Actually, it's 1KB = 1024 Bytes. Basically, this post is only to show off that my avatar has been a record-low 1539 bytes for months.

05-08-2003, 01:23 PM	#47
Arvedui Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Annúminas Posts: 56	I have noticed a few fine avatars that are the artwork of Jonathon Earl Bowser and also note in the properties that it links directly back to his website. I went looking around there and found this from the Jonathon Earl Bowser website: - Copyright Issues - All images and text are protected by registered copyright. You are free - of course - to download these picture files to your computer, and if you would like to showcase some of my images on your own web-site, then you are invited to do so. Please upload the picture files to your own server, rather than transloading from my site and borrowing my very limited and expensive bandwidth. NOTE! - This authorization applies to non-commercial (not for profit) Internet applications only, and anyone who places my work on the Internet must provide a full and prominent credit (my name is to appear with the artwork), and establish a link to my web-site. ANY use of my images without a proper credit and link will be considered an unauthorized use - a violation of, and prohibited by, international copyright law. So, to use the pics, you should load it to your own host server so you dont load his server everytime the pic is accessed, and you should give the artist credit in your sig with a link to his website since he does request it if you use his images. I know nobody trans-loads (uses urls) from other websites intentionally, but we all should be aware of this and the legality of it. As for finding a picture hosting site, that is tough since most free hosts don't allow it anymore. I will see if I can find a couple places to share with you all. __________________ When Elendil fell, Isildur departed to take up the high kingship of his father, and committed the rule of the south in like manner to the son of his brother. He did not relinquish his royalty in Gondor, nor intend that the realm of Elendil should be divided forever.

05-08-2003, 01:39 PM	#48
ElentariGreenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Look, I'm over there! Posts: 496	Yes. The Barrow Wight could get into trouble for it, and not us, if they want to take action. But I link in the sig and remote hosting will be fine. I offer to create a remote linking site for us all to use, if you like [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. Website\|Art

05-08-2003, 01:44 PM	#49
Lossentilien Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: lost in a web of intrigue Posts: 123	Ok,am perfectly happy to load it to my host server, but don't know how to, and don't have enough time to figure it out for myself. Anyone care to explain it in simple terms? Ps, d'you think avatar looks a little like Christina Aguilera....? Lol. Pps, my avatar's 1540 bytes. __________________ "Can I cry as much as I want? The white snow falls and hides my tears." Imladris

05-08-2003, 01:47 PM	#50
Arvedui Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Annúminas Posts: 56	give me a few here Lossentilien, and I'll have a new url for you. Edit: Lossentilien, check your PM [ May 08, 2003: Message edited by: Arvedui ] __________________ When Elendil fell, Isildur departed to take up the high kingship of his father, and committed the rule of the south in like manner to the son of his brother. He did not relinquish his royalty in Gondor, nor intend that the realm of Elendil should be divided forever.

05-08-2003, 01:53 PM	#52
Lossentilien Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: lost in a web of intrigue Posts: 123	Ok doke... One question, why is my old avatar still on some topics? Does it not change on all of 'em after you've posted once with a new one? ps, Arvedui, check your pms. pps, feel free to call me Lossie/Lossen or whatever. Don't mind. Some people do cause it's easier. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] EDIT: spelling... [ May 08, 2003: Message edited by: Lossentilien ] __________________ "Can I cry as much as I want? The white snow falls and hides my tears." Imladris

05-08-2003, 02:05 PM	#53
Lossentilien Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: lost in a web of intrigue Posts: 123	Arvedui why ta very much. Gee, everyone's so nice and helpful here. (Why did I come out with 'gee'?) Anyway, will my old avatar still be causing problems if it's not dissapeared off some of the topics? __________________ "Can I cry as much as I want? The white snow falls and hides my tears." Imladris

05-08-2003, 02:57 PM	#54
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	It should be replaced with the new one as you post in each forum. If not, try clearing your history and Temp. Internet Files folder, then Refresh. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

05-08-2003, 03:14 PM	#55
Arvedui Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Annúminas Posts: 56	Hey no problem Losse! __________________ When Elendil fell, Isildur departed to take up the high kingship of his father, and committed the rule of the south in like manner to the son of his brother. He did not relinquish his royalty in Gondor, nor intend that the realm of Elendil should be divided forever.

05-12-2003, 03:24 PM	#56
Rynoah, the Overly-Happy Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 474	I'd like to bring attention to VillagePhotos at this time, which caters specifically to message board avatars. Free accounts have a limit of 25 images and they get 5MB of bandwidth a day, which is usually more than enough. My avatar is hosted there, among other images (usually avatars for other boards). It's not hard to sign up either. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Spook the spook of spookish spookdom to spook the spooked spookers. ?!?! This isn't Osgiliath! Do the wave for Boromir the Disco King! Eat squid for Boromir the Disco King!

05-12-2003, 03:57 PM	#57
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Barrow-Wight, I have a problem. First of all, I MUST keep my Agent Elrond avatar, because it's the only one I've ever had and I love it. So I've sized it down, and put it in my Yahoo Photo Album. It is now 2724 bytes. But, i'm stuck. I can't get it to appear as a picture here. Is there any way that I can change its format or put it someplace so that it will appear here? __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

05-12-2003, 04:00 PM	#58
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	Lind, do you want me to host it for you?

05-16-2003, 04:17 PM	#59
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Sorry for the late reply. The above post was my last act on the computer before my grounding. Anyways, yes Beren, that would be quite nice. Do you want me to email you the pic or what? Thank you! __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

06-02-2003, 01:41 PM	#60
Lasgalen Wight Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 101	This seems like as good a place as any for my question. (I didn't want to start a new thread) Why does my avatar not show up? It is the same one I use at another board so I know the url is ok (even copied and pasted it several times-once from host and once from other board). It is 2971 bytes so it is definitely not too big. __________________ When you're riding in a time machine way far into the future, don't stick your elbow out the window, or it'll turn into a fossil.

06-02-2003, 08:57 PM	#61
Alkanoonion Spirit in Eriador Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 392	when I had a look at your link it looked like this http://www.barrowdowns.com/ubb/avatars/blank.gif how are you adding your link? for help here is a link on how to add your avatar here __________________ In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.

06-02-2003, 09:19 PM	#62
Lasgalen Wight Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 101	I am adding it by copy and paste. First from the site hosting the pic. When that didn't work I copied and pasted from my profile at another board where the avatar works. Apparently this http://www.barrowdowns.com/ubb/avatars/blank.gif thing is getting in the way. How do I make it so my pic supercedes this? This is what I want: http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...b/fc53059c.jpg Is it possible that it is too long? How can I shorten the url if that is the case? [ June 02, 2003: Message edited by: Lasgalen ] __________________ When you're riding in a time machine way far into the future, don't stick your elbow out the window, or it'll turn into a fossil.

06-03-2003, 01:40 PM	#64
Lasgalen Wight Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 101	Thank you VERY much. I don't understand why my url didn't work as it is the same url I used on a different board and worked just fine over there. Oh well. Thanks again for you help. __________________ When you're riding in a time machine way far into the future, don't stick your elbow out the window, or it'll turn into a fossil.

06-26-2003, 10:04 AM	#65
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 606	I changed mine to a smaller file size. When I initially loaded it it was within the 15 K limit, but when I checked today it was 23k. Hope this one is within the limit...