I cannot view avatars although it's enabled in MyFlyerTalk
I cannot view avatars although it's enabled in MyFlyerTalk
Feb 16, 2007 | 11:08 am
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Feb 16, 2007 | 12:09 pm
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Why would you mind if FlyerTalk gave those of us who like looking at avatars the ability if you have the option to not view them yourself?
Feb 16, 2007 | 12:35 pm
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Feb 16, 2007 | 12:48 pm
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Feb 16, 2007 | 1:23 pm
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Another vote for no avatars. PLEASE
After reading some of the location statements (rather than locations) I can only imagine what kind of avatars people use
After reading some of the location statements (rather than locations) I can only imagine what kind of avatars people use
Feb 16, 2007 | 2:00 pm
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Can one of you please explain why you are against a feature that once you disable, won't affect how you use the forums? Please?
How would you feel if by default, accounts were set to not show avatars? If you're against that, then you're just being mean.
How would you feel if by default, accounts were set to not show avatars? If you're against that, then you're just being mean.
Feb 16, 2007 | 2:48 pm
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Mary, of what history do you speak? Did something horrible happen on FT with avatars in the past?
And although it's not "so important", I will say I do enjoy looking at avatars. I think it adds rather than takes away from the forums.
In general, I like having options rather than restrictions, and I consider this, one of the more mature and responsible (as well as interesting and fun) forums I visit, the ideal place to give users more options rather than restrictions when it comes do this kind of stuff.
What do you think?
And although it's not "so important", I will say I do enjoy looking at avatars. I think it adds rather than takes away from the forums.
In general, I like having options rather than restrictions, and I consider this, one of the more mature and responsible (as well as interesting and fun) forums I visit, the ideal place to give users more options rather than restrictions when it comes do this kind of stuff.
What do you think?
Feb 16, 2007 | 3:01 pm
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Mary, of what history do you speak? Did something horrible happen on FT with avatars in the past?
And although it's not "so important", I will say I do enjoy looking at avatars. I think it adds rather than takes away from the forums.
In general, I like having options rather than restrictions, and I consider this, one of the more mature and responsible (as well as interesting and fun) forums I visit, the ideal place to give users more options rather than restrictions when it comes do this kind of stuff.
What do you think?
And although it's not "so important", I will say I do enjoy looking at avatars. I think it adds rather than takes away from the forums.
In general, I like having options rather than restrictions, and I consider this, one of the more mature and responsible (as well as interesting and fun) forums I visit, the ideal place to give users more options rather than restrictions when it comes do this kind of stuff.
What do you think?
Reputation points were discontinued due to misuse by a handful of members.
Signatures have been on again and off again over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
The OMNI forum has been switched on and off over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
Avatars and image attachments would have a life here measured in hours and those features, trust me, would then be switched off.
In a perfect world, we'd be able to have all these features and more.
But FT is not a perfect world.
Last edited by Cholula; Feb 16, 2007 at 6:17 pm
Feb 16, 2007 | 3:33 pm
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How were people abusing avatars? Posting inappropriate pictures? What a shame.
I am also a firm believer in keeping things simple. So perhaps it's for the best.
I am also a firm believer in keeping things simple. So perhaps it's for the best.
Thread ratings were discontinued due to misuse by a handful of members.
Rating points were discontinued due to misuse by a handful of members.
Signatures have been on again and off again over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
The OMNI forum has been switched on and off over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
Avatars and image attachments would have a life here measured in hours and those features, trust me, would then be switched off.
In a perfect world, we'd be able to have all these features and more.
But FT is not a perfect world.
Rating points were discontinued due to misuse by a handful of members.
Signatures have been on again and off again over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
The OMNI forum has been switched on and off over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
Avatars and image attachments would have a life here measured in hours and those features, trust me, would then be switched off.
In a perfect world, we'd be able to have all these features and more.
But FT is not a perfect world.
Feb 20, 2007 | 11:22 am
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Thread ratings were discontinued due to misuse by a handful of members.
Reputation points were discontinued due to misuse by a handful of members.
Signatures have been on again and off again over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
The OMNI forum has been switched on and off over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
Avatars and image attachments would have a life here measured in hours and those features, trust me, would then be switched off.
In a perfect world, we'd be able to have all these features and more.
But FT is not a perfect world.
Reputation points were discontinued due to misuse by a handful of members.
Signatures have been on again and off again over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
The OMNI forum has been switched on and off over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
Avatars and image attachments would have a life here measured in hours and those features, trust me, would then be switched off.
In a perfect world, we'd be able to have all these features and more.
But FT is not a perfect world.
Feb 22, 2007 | 6:55 am
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I'd love to see avatars however. Could be nice to see the face behind the posts. Why not simply enable this option for those who want, and immediatly suspend misuseing members? People with real interest in FT should be able to handle their own avatar no?
Feb 22, 2007 | 2:10 pm
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Yeah, what he said! I'm sure people felt the same way about giving women the right to vote, but in the end, it worked out, right?
Feb 22, 2007 | 2:46 pm
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Thread ratings were discontinued due to misuse by a handful of members.
Reputation points were discontinued due to misuse by a handful of members.
Signatures have been on again and off again over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
The OMNI forum has been switched on and off over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
Avatars and image attachments would have a life here measured in hours and those features, trust me, would then be switched off.
Reputation points were discontinued due to misuse by a handful of members.
Signatures have been on again and off again over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
The OMNI forum has been switched on and off over the years due to misuse by a handful of members.
Avatars and image attachments would have a life here measured in hours and those features, trust me, would then be switched off.