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To enhance the speed of viewing posts and threads on FlyerTalk, sometimes one may not want to view the signatures of other FlyerTalk members — especially when accessing FlyerTalk while using a dial-up Internet connection. Signatures is text continuously displayed in the area at the bottom of posted content — usually separated by a solid line from the rest of the post — of a FlyerTalk member who activates this feature. Examples of a signature is a notice at the bottom of the post detailing an upcoming event, a blurb advertising a different thread on FlyerTalk, or perhaps it may be a notable quote from a famous author.

To de-activate viewing the signatures of other FlyerTalk members:

1. Simply go to the Edit Options area on the left of the MyFlyerTalk page, which is the last option under the Settings and Options area on the left and scroll down to the Thread Display Options area, where one can find the Visible Post Elements area.
2. Click on the Show Signatures checkbox to deactivate this feature.

To activate one’s own signature:

1. Simply go to the Edit Signature area on the left of the MyFlyerTalk page, which is the first option under the Settings and Options area on the left.
2. Type in your message in the Edit Signature area, whose appearance is similar to creating or replying to a milepost.
3. Click on the Save Signature button, which is located directly beneath the area where one can edit one’s signature.

The signature should now be activated.

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In addition to de-activating Signatures, one may also de-activate avatars and images to help reduce the amount of “noise” and to help increase the speed of browsing through threads and mileposts.

Avatar — An image which regularly appears below the name of the user on the left of each post.