Animated Avatars???

Digital Technophile · 05-28-2011, 11:16 AM

I just went to my UserCP to update some infoes, and upload an avatar I normally use on forums. Low and behold, vBulletin informs me that I cannot use animated pictures. However, I know I've seen others using them...What gives???

**ratdude747** · 05-28-2011, 01:16 PM

it has to be a .gif for it to work...

**Topcat** · 05-28-2011, 10:08 PM

it was grandfathered in.....anyone with an animated avatar before the last vB upgrade kept theirs. Its disabled by default on this version of vB. Of course, staff members can have them.... Normally, they're bandwidth hogs...

Digital Technophile · 05-28-2011, 10:22 PM

Thanks for the reply Topcat, I knew something had to give!

*runs back to graphics editor*

momaka · 05-29-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

it was grandfathered in.....anyone with an animated avatar before the last vB upgrade kept theirs. Its disabled by default on this version of vB. Of course, staff members can have them.... Normally, they're bandwidth hogs...

Either way, just make sure Junk Parts doesn't loose his (and if he does that it's restored back)

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RJARRRPCGP · 07-27-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

it was grandfathered in.....anyone with an animated avatar before the last vB upgrade kept theirs. Its disabled by default on this version of vB. Of course, staff members can have them.... Normally, they're bandwidth hogs...

So folks at vBulletin thinks animation is hostile like HTML code is, so always disabled by default since 3.8.x? Sorry, but it looks like vBulletin's policies are draconian.

Looks like they went off the deep end.

Maybe vBulletin's corporate fatcat management has some GSCs!

(I can understand if it's 2003, when almost everybody had 56K!)

Looks like they are ASSuming that they're gonna be a product of board attacks.

Toasty · 05-29-2011, 12:22 AM

So much for Rambo Cat...

Digital Technophile · 05-29-2011, 06:11 AM

This was mine (he,he):

...but I do understand conserving bandwidth and all, so I'll probably just take one frame out, no biggie. BTW, is that your cat and did he like the 'do?

PCBONEZ · 07-27-2011, 06:31 PM

The concern is bandwidth at the server, not YOUR connection.

RJARRRPCGP · 07-27-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCBONEZ

The concern is bandwidth at the server, not YOUR connection.

Yeah, I know. I'm not a one-sided dimwit. Just not too happy with the update change at vBulletin's end.

PCBONEZ · 07-27-2011, 07:48 PM

I don't see how anyone can have a problem with defaults for settings the webmaster can change if he/she wants to.
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05-28-2011, 11:16 AM	#1
Digital Technophile revrse engineer Join Date: May 2011 City & State: Sherburne, NY Posts: 138	Animated Avatars??? I just went to my UserCP to update some infoes, and upload an avatar I normally use on forums. Low and behold, vBulletin informs me that I cannot use animated pictures. However, I know I've seen others using them...What gives???

05-28-2011, 01:16 PM	#2
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Topcat The Boss Stooge Join Date: Oct 2003 City & State: Salem, MO My Country: United States Line Voltage: 120VAC 60Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 6,500	Re: Animated Avatars??? it was grandfathered in.....anyone with an animated avatar before the last vB upgrade kept theirs. Its disabled by default on this version of vB. Of course, staff members can have them.... Normally, they're bandwidth hogs... __________________ <--- Badcaps.net Owner & Forum Administrator!! Badcaps.net Services: Premade Capacitor Kits Badcaps.net Capacitor Master List Motherboard Repair Services If you've come here in search of replacement capacitors or repair services, please use the links above. ---------------------------------------------- Badcaps.net Forum Members Folding Team http://folding.stanford.edu/ Team : 49813 Join in!! Team Stats

05-28-2011, 10:22 PM	#4
Digital Technophile revrse engineer Join Date: May 2011 City & State: Sherburne, NY Posts: 138	Re: Animated Avatars??? Thanks for the reply Topcat, I knew something had to give! runs back to graphics editor

05-29-2011, 12:22 AM	#7
Toasty Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 City & State: East Coast, USA Line Voltage: 220-221 I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 3,917	Re: Animated Avatars??? So much for Rambo Cat...

05-29-2011, 06:11 AM	#8
Digital Technophile revrse engineer Join Date: May 2011 City & State: Sherburne, NY Posts: 138	Re: Animated Avatars??? This was mine (he,he): ...but I do understand conserving bandwidth and all, so I'll probably just take one frame out, no biggie. BTW, is that your cat and did he like the 'do? Last edited by Digital Technophile; 05-29-2011 at 06:13 AM..

07-27-2011, 06:31 PM	#9
PCBONEZ Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Aug 2005 City & State: Phoenix, AZ My Country: USA Line Voltage: 120V 60Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 10,631	Re: Animated Avatars??? The concern is bandwidth at the server, not YOUR connection. __________________ Mann-Made Global Warming. - We should be more concerned about the Intellectual Climate. - Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr Seuss - You can teach a man to fish and feed him for life, but if he can't handle sushi you must also teach him to cook. -

07-27-2011, 07:48 PM	#11
PCBONEZ Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Aug 2005 City & State: Phoenix, AZ My Country: USA Line Voltage: 120V 60Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 10,631	Re: Animated Avatars??? I don't see how anyone can have a problem with defaults for settings the webmaster can change if he/she wants to. .

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