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Tom Mutaffis · 10-12-2009, 03:47 PM

What does everyone think about allowing slightly larger avatars? Say 100x100?

I have noticed that a few other boards have bigger avatar pictures, although it does get out of hand on some boards where they allow very large pictures (t-nation, etc.).

snikez · 10-12-2009, 05:00 PM

Nothing wrong with the idea for me. Sounds great actually, the pics are kind of small. Just make sure they aren't huge or anything if this idea goes through.

MasterBlaster1 · 10-15-2009, 09:03 PM

they are waaaaay too small, I don't know of ANY other board that has their avatar limits set as low as this one, we are in 2009 and if you don't own a 20" (or bigger) wide screen monitor you really just suck and should not be surfing the web.

Detard · 10-17-2009, 12:41 PM

I disagree, just because sometimes when I am trying to post workouts in my journal from my blackberry, it takes a long time to load all the pictures, and I know it would be quite a bit longer with bigger Avatars.

Tom Mutaffis · 10-18-2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detard

I disagree, just because sometimes when I am trying to post workouts in my journal from my blackberry, it takes a long time to load all the pictures, and I know it would be quite a bit longer with bigger Avatars.

I think that there is a way to make them display larger without having the file size be any larger; which should not impact download times.

On one of of the other boards where I post they have a very small size limit on the uploads but the display size is not too small, must just be a bit lower quality in terms of the pixels.

DavyRen · 10-19-2009, 07:15 AM

I think it's a good idea if Dan can sort it out with relative ease

MasterBlaster1 · 10-19-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detard

I disagree, just because sometimes when I am trying to post workouts in my journal from my blackberry, it takes a long time to load all the pictures, and I know it would be quite a bit longer with bigger Avatars.

then go into your usercp and change your settings to NOT display avatars, simple solution.

Detard · 10-21-2009, 10:53 AM

Ahhh good point fellas.In that case, BIGGER AVATARS!

Painzer · 10-21-2009, 01:38 PM

I say 150 X 150. That's a pretty good size for avatars. but yes, bigger avatars for sure!

Daniel Clough · 10-21-2009, 03:59 PM

I could increase them with a tap of a button

I choose them small because I think they look better and also I hate seeing boards with huge avatars, it just looks a bit chaotic.

I probably went a bit overboard though, I could take it to 100px I guess.

SDS · 10-21-2009, 04:15 PM

How hard would it be to set the site up for mobile users? I'm on another forum that does that.....if I log on with my phone, it somehow knows it's a mobile device logging in, and diverts me to the mobile site which displays text only, and in a different, mobile friendly format.

given'er · 10-22-2009, 01:19 AM

great idea!

Tom Mutaffis · 10-22-2009, 12:25 PM

I would say that anything from 100x100 to 150x150 would be good.

It adds some more color to the forum and encourages people to post their actual pictures instead of just logos and whatnot.

given'er · 10-22-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Mutaffis

I would say that anything from 100x100 to 150x150 would be good.

It adds some more color to the forum and encourages people to post their actual pictures instead of just logos and whatnot.

What do you mean?....this is my actual picture lol.

Mercuryblade · 10-26-2009, 02:27 PM

If SDS's picture is any example, I think the avatars need to be larger.

Daniel Clough · 10-28-2009, 03:44 AM

Ok, I have increased the size to 100x100. Anything more than that and I think they overpower the content in the posts.

You'll need to re-upload new bigger avatars by the way.

LittleJake · 10-28-2009, 10:06 AM

I like your new one Dan.. lol

DavyRen · 10-28-2009, 02:33 PM

Cheers Dan now everyone can see even more of my skinny ass

An improvement to the site though

Thanks

Sidior · 10-28-2009, 10:43 PM

el yay! I like them.

JaneHamson · 11-02-2009, 02:57 AM

sounds good for me, i'd like to add some larger pics as my avatar

10-12-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
Tom Mutaffis Strongman / Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,051	Avatar Size What does everyone think about allowing slightly larger avatars? Say 100x100? I have noticed that a few other boards have bigger avatar pictures, although it does get out of hand on some boards where they allow very large pictures (t-nation, etc.). __________________ Height: 5'8 Weight: 225 lbs Years Training: 10+ 2009 Southern Slam Strongman Series Champion 2007 North American Strongman 200 lbs National Champion Standing Overhead Press: 275 lbs x 9, 335 lbs 12" Log Deadlift: 685 lbs suited, 600 lbs x 5 RAW Squat: 385 lbs x 17, 585 lbs x 3 box squat, Front squat 475 lbs Power Clean: 295 lbs x 6 Tom Mutaffis Strongman Training Journal AtLarge Nutrition - Your #1 Choice for Strength Sports Supplements

10-12-2009, 05:00 PM	#2
snikez Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 292	Nothing wrong with the idea for me. Sounds great actually, the pics are kind of small. Just make sure they aren't huge or anything if this idea goes through. __________________ Age 17-5'10 Then: 134 lbs 13-14% BF? November 12, 2008 Now: 169 lbs 16-17% BF? November 8, 2009 Cutting down to: around 13-14% BF You got this

10-17-2009, 12:41 PM	#4
Detard ANVIL POWER Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,468	I disagree, just because sometimes when I am trying to post workouts in my journal from my blackberry, it takes a long time to load all the pictures, and I know it would be quite a bit longer with bigger Avatars. __________________ w:220lbs. h:5'10. 630/350/505/1485 Journal \| Vids "im ready for the ladies too, my stomach has never been bigger and ive never been hairier." - Stumprrp

10-21-2009, 10:53 AM	#8
Detard ANVIL POWER Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,468	Ahhh good point fellas.In that case, BIGGER AVATARS! __________________ w:220lbs. h:5'10. 630/350/505/1485 Journal \| Vids "im ready for the ladies too, my stomach has never been bigger and ive never been hairier." - Stumprrp

10-21-2009, 01:38 PM	#9
Painzer Squat junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,039	I say 150 X 150. That's a pretty good size for avatars. but yes, bigger avatars for sure! __________________ 5'8" 177 (meet PRs) Bench - 295 (286.6) Dead - 476 (479.5) Squat - 411 (402.3) Total - 1182 (1168.4) Goals: Bench - 280 met 1/19/09 new goal - 300 Squat - 400 met 10/24/09 new goal 435 Dead - 476 met 10/31/09 new goal 500 The Quest

10-15-2009, 09:03 PM	#3
MasterBlaster1 Wannabebig Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	they are waaaaay too small, I don't know of ANY other board that has their avatar limits set as low as this one, we are in 2009 and if you don't own a 20" (or bigger) wide screen monitor you really just suck and should not be surfing the web.

10-21-2009, 03:59 PM	#10
Daniel Clough Soon to be lean... Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cambridge, England Posts: 14,372	I could increase them with a tap of a button I choose them small because I think they look better and also I hate seeing boards with huge avatars, it just looks a bit chaotic. I probably went a bit overboard though, I could take it to 100px I guess. __________________ Wannabebig - Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Nutrition and Supplement articles Latest Articles - Article Blasts from the Past! \| An Inspiring Interview with Forum Member, Unholy - Part 2 \| To Bulk or to Cut, That is the Question - or is it? AtLarge Nutrition Supplements – Support Wannabebig and use AtLarge Nutrition supplements to help you get big and STRONG!! My WBB Workout Journal - Cloughies journal – getting stronger, leaner and fitter

10-21-2009, 04:15 PM	#11
SDS OG Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sweet Home Posts: 583	How hard would it be to set the site up for mobile users? I'm on another forum that does that.....if I log on with my phone, it somehow knows it's a mobile device logging in, and diverts me to the mobile site which displays text only, and in a different, mobile friendly format.

10-22-2009, 01:19 AM	#12
given'er THE IRON NEVER LIES Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 203	great idea! __________________ Bulking 31yrs, 6', 214lbs http://www.wannabebig.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=127937

10-22-2009, 12:25 PM	#13
Tom Mutaffis Strongman / Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,051	I would say that anything from 100x100 to 150x150 would be good. It adds some more color to the forum and encourages people to post their actual pictures instead of just logos and whatnot. __________________ Height: 5'8 Weight: 225 lbs Years Training: 10+ 2009 Southern Slam Strongman Series Champion 2007 North American Strongman 200 lbs National Champion Standing Overhead Press: 275 lbs x 9, 335 lbs 12" Log Deadlift: 685 lbs suited, 600 lbs x 5 RAW Squat: 385 lbs x 17, 585 lbs x 3 box squat, Front squat 475 lbs Power Clean: 295 lbs x 6 Tom Mutaffis Strongman Training Journal AtLarge Nutrition - Your #1 Choice for Strength Sports Supplements

10-26-2009, 02:27 PM	#15
Mercuryblade Smeagol on Steroids Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,768	If SDS's picture is any example, I think the avatars need to be larger. __________________ http://www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/ "There is no such thing as a hardgainer, just undereaters." -Unreal "Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers. " - Socrates

10-28-2009, 03:44 AM	#16
Daniel Clough Soon to be lean... Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cambridge, England Posts: 14,372	Ok, I have increased the size to 100x100. Anything more than that and I think they overpower the content in the posts. You'll need to re-upload new bigger avatars by the way. __________________ Wannabebig - Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Nutrition and Supplement articles Latest Articles - Article Blasts from the Past! \| An Inspiring Interview with Forum Member, Unholy - Part 2 \| To Bulk or to Cut, That is the Question - or is it? AtLarge Nutrition Supplements – Support Wannabebig and use AtLarge Nutrition supplements to help you get big and STRONG!! My WBB Workout Journal - Cloughies journal – getting stronger, leaner and fitter

10-28-2009, 10:06 AM	#17
LittleJake Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,579	I like your new one Dan.. lol __________________ 8/1/09 USAPL Meet SQ 518lb - BE 369lb - DL 622lb = 1507lb RRRAAAAWWW total @ 267lbs 12/31/2009 Goal: SQ 600lb - BE 400lb - DL 700lb = 1700lb RRRAAAAWWW total @ 250lbs

10-28-2009, 10:43 PM	#19
Sidior Super Mod Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,510	el yay! I like them. __________________ Gym PRs: 655/495/635 = 1785 Total Meet PRs: Bench Only 525 Deadlifts bring people together. It's a fact. - Chris Rodgers

11-02-2009, 02:57 AM	#20
JaneHamson Wannabebig New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	sounds good for me, i'd like to add some larger pics as my avatar

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