Bobsk8 Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I see on the FAQ's that they do not let you upload an Avatar. My question is, what is an easy way to get a decent avatar to add to one's profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 You'll need to have the image you intend to use available somewhere on the 'net, so it can be linked via HTTP. You might look into sites like http://www.photobucket.com/ or http://www.imageshack.com/ , as they let you link directly to image files. Remember to follow the guidelines in the FAQ about image size (both screen size in pixels as well as file size in kilobytes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffk Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Yippee, thanks for this, Sven! Been trying to figure out how to get my favourite picture up for a year now. YouTube music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffk Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Ooops, too small. Last try... ...aah, perfect - Stevie doing what he must. YouTube music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by cliffk: Yippee, thanks for this, Sven! Been trying to figure out how to get my favourite picture up for a year now. Glad to help, Cliffk. Nice avatar... well worth the effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Sven, Curiosity makes me write this: I have checked out photobucket, shutterfly, etc., yet wonder if the terms and restrictions are being complied with. One of the restrictions forbids use of copywritten material. Not only in this forum, but many others I have seen logos, pictures, etc. that I know are not licensed to the individual using them. The first thing that they would probably say is that they are not getting any financial remuneration from the use of the image. Ask anyone who has used (as an example) the Harley Davidson logo how much trouble you can get into, even if you don't get money for it's use. I am not trying to be the police nor do I honestly care myself about the use of these images, but as you usually have information to backup your advice, I would like to know your take on image usage. Thanks, Don Don "Yes, on occasion I do talk to myself, sometimes I need an expert's opinion." Alesis DG8, ARP(Korg)Odyssey Mk.1, Roland JU-06 & Keystation61. Stratocaster if I get tired of sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Make you own & remove all doubt. What we record in life, echoes in eternity. Montage M7, MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XS Rack, PolyEvolver, Voyager, Cobalt 8X, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulc Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Don't you need to have 100 posts before you can upload an avatar? I did. The Womb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulc Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 No, wait, that was Another Forum. I knew I picked the wrong day to quit huffing exhaust pipes. The Womb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I am new here and only recently taught myself how to make my own avatar and get it to show up with my posts. My ISP provides free webspace to all of it's customers and I think that's probably pretty common. I made the graphic and uploaded it to a "personal webpage". Comcast stepped me through the creation of the page and (for now) it has nothing on it but my various avatar creations. Pretty simple really. Perhaps you can do the same. Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by fulcrum: Don't you need to have 100 posts before you can upload an avatar? I did. I think this used to be the case, but one day the rain stopped, the clouds parted, and the sun came out. And standing on a ray of sunshine was our own Dave Bryce offering us the key to post avatars at will even if our post counts were infinitesimal. He then opened his mouth and spoke, "And for you misguided people who enjoy blowing things to smithereens (Botch.), for $19.95 and a small shipping and handling fee, I'll increase your post count into the thousands. Even better, I'll take all the post counts from one sign-in name (Botch) and add them to another sign-in name (Botch.) and make it whole again... as it should be in the kingdom of dB." And so it was done. People in the kingdom of dB were overjoyed. They rejoiced and had a big party made up primarily of cats who were domiciled on the Left Coast (the one with earthquakes). Guests came from far and wide (the East coast - the one with hurricanes) and brought with them gifts aplenty. One tall, handsome, and wealthy guest even brought an unlimited supply of fresh, hot Krispy Kreme donuts because he knew that the revelers would soon succumb to the Monster of Munchies and require high-caloric fortification. They partied as if there would be no tomorrow. And all was well in the world. http://fleecefarm.com/images/bbutterflies.jpg "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffk Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Man, Gas, that's just beautiful . YouTube music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by Is There Gas in the Car?: People in the kingdom of dB were overjoyed. They rejoiced and had a big party made up primarily of cats who were domiciled on the Left Coast (the one with earthquakes). Guests came from far and wide (the East coast - the one with hurricanes) and brought with them gifts aplenty. One tall, handsome, and wealthy guest even brought an unlimited supply of fresh, hot Krispy Kreme donuts because he knew that the revelers would soon succumb to the Monster of Munchies and require high-caloric fortification. They partied as if there would be no tomorrow. And all was well in the world. http://fleecefarm.com/images/bbutterflies.jpg Tom, please give me a puff of what you smoked today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_D_in_MD Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Wow! You already have the new Kiwaida Furry Lobster avatar! Yamaha P2 acoustic, Yamaha P120 digital, Nord Electro 3HP, QSC K10. FOR SALE: Nord Electro 2-61. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Jeez Gas, get that fugly hairy lobster off my screen. It's bad enough that I have to look at it on science sites! Now I'm gonna have nightmares. Thanks! - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by Desert Rat: I am not trying to be the police nor do I honestly care myself about the use of these images, but as you usually have information to backup your advice, I would like to know your take on image usage. Don: I'll fire off a quick reply to this before I hit the sack (it's been a long day ). I would suggest that the use of an image in this forum as an avatar would, if one were to stretch the point a tad, qualify as ' fair use '. Not sure how much water that argument holds, as I'm pretty wiped out... I'll have to jump back online tomorrow at some point and see if I still agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzwee Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Desert Rat, Providing a link to a publicly available image on the web would not violate any copyright IMHO. The reason is that you DID NOT COPY the image. The image still resides in its original location. Just as you are free to go to that website and view the image, the link is no different. An avatar is nothing more than a reduced website. I don't think this even stretches any point. If this were not allowed then "doing hyperlinks" would be illegal. Now if you save a copy of the image on your local disk, or if you modify an existing image that is not in public domain, then strictly speaking one could be in violation. That theoretically can be enforced by the owner if (a) said owner even recognizes the modified image, or (b) is aware of such use, © such use is worth pursuing due to economic gain. Having said that, there are many avatar sites that fully state that you are allowed to link to their avatars. My humble (educated) opinion. Hamburg Steinway O, Crumar Mojo, Nord Electro 4 HP 73, EV ZXA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by Jeff Klopmeyer: Jeez Gas, get that fugly hairy lobster off my screen. It's bad enough that I have to look at it on science sites! Now I'm gonna have nightmares. Thanks! - Jeff Tom, don't worry, because your search is finally over. I think I have found the perfect avatar for you: http://www.corriere.it/Media/Foto/2006/03_Marzo/08/Fdg/PETA.jpg Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidLifeCrisis Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Steve A Lifetime of Peace, Love and Protest Music www.rock-xtreme.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Smiley Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Yeah, I agree MidLife. Sexy pic .... but what's with the blonde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Just look at the smile on that sheep's face. That's one hap hap happy sheep. ...too bad about the beer. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrafon Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I find sheered sheep to be obscene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulc Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by Is There Gas in the Car?: I think this used to be the case, but one day the rain stopped, the clouds parted, and the sun came out. And standing on a ray of sunshine was our own Dave Bryce offering us the key to post avatars at will even if our post counts were infinitesimal. He then opened his mouth and spoke, "And for you misguided people who enjoy blowing things to smithereens (Botch.), for $19.95 and a small shipping and handling fee, I'll increase your post count into the thousands. Even better, I'll take all the post counts from one sign-in name (Botch) and add them to another sign-in name (Botch.) and make it whole again... as it should be in the kingdom of dB." And so it was done. People in the kingdom of dB were overjoyed. They rejoiced and had a big party made up primarily of cats who were domiciled on the Left Coast (the one with earthquakes). Guests came from far and wide (the East coast - the one with hurricanes) and brought with them gifts aplenty. One tall, handsome, and wealthy guest even brought an unlimited supply of fresh, hot Krispy Kreme donuts because he knew that the revelers would soon succumb to the Monster of Munchies and require high-caloric fortification. They partied as if there would be no tomorrow. And all was well in the world. http://fleecefarm.com/images/bbutterflies.jpg Fulcrum stands and applauds the story and the storyteller, meanwhile using his sleeve to wipe his tearing eyes The Womb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by Sven Golly: I would suggest that the use of an image in this forum as an avatar would, if one were to stretch the point a tad, qualify as 'fair use' After reading the wiki, I would agree. Don Don "Yes, on occasion I do talk to myself, sometimes I need an expert's opinion." Alesis DG8, ARP(Korg)Odyssey Mk.1, Roland JU-06 & Keystation61. Stratocaster if I get tired of sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by Jazzwee: Desert Rat, Providing a link to a publicly available image on the web would not violate any copyright IMHO. The reason is that you DID NOT COPY the image. The image still resides in its original location. Just as you are free to go to that website and view the image, the link is no different. An avatar is nothing more than a reduced website. I don't think this even stretches any point. If this were not allowed then "doing hyperlinks" would be illegal. Now if you save a copy of the image on your local disk, or if you modify an existing image that is not in public domain, then strictly speaking one could be in violation. That theoretically can be enforced by the owner if (a) said owner even recognizes the modified image, or (b) is aware of such use, © such use is worth pursuing due to economic gain. Having said that, there are many avatar sites that fully state that you are allowed to link to their avatars. My humble (educated) opinion. Jazzwee, I feel the same way as you. However, I have had a bad experience where my web site was linked to a rather questionable website without my permissionand it provided some interesting consequenses. It would be unlikely that we would say anything here which would cause the originator of the image to get upset (unless they don't like sheep...or sheep jokes). I am just working with an image which doesn't link to a particular website, but is very identifiable by it's creator. And, yes, it does have ® attached, hence a registered Trade Mark which may have more implications. We'll see. Thanks, Don Don "Yes, on occasion I do talk to myself, sometimes I need an expert's opinion." Alesis DG8, ARP(Korg)Odyssey Mk.1, Roland JU-06 & Keystation61. Stratocaster if I get tired of sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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