Now that it's failed miserably

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 14:36

Should the restriction on members' avatars be reviewed.



You have to admit that the vast bulk of members do not have their avatars on display.



I think it's more fun (within the bounds of good taste) to allow the members to have whatever avatar they want...



OK some can't be bothered and others prefer true likenesses but how do we know they are not actually a picture of a complete stranger anyway.....?



However well intentioned, the restriction to photos of the member does not appear to have worked or built 'a sense of community' in any meaningful way.

tamand


Joined: 23/07/2009
Posts: 240

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 17:20

Post deleted under Rule '3' by No1 Doyen

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 17:51

If no one really cares why the restriction?



I did say "some can't be bothered" but you obviously are bothered enough to make a comment....



The board used to be more fun, some people don't like fun I guess.

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 18:01

I agree Groucho, The fun has been lost on here. Shame really!



I say bring back avatars!

Texas


Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 634

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 18:34

I thought the heading "Now that it's failed miserably" referred to a particular Manucunian football team!



Now, regarding your point, it does not matter what we the members think, the avatar situation is unlikely to change.



Hypothetically, if you offered Izzet £250 but that was in return for your own avatar, do you think he might agree?

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 18:51

Maybe after the donations made towards 44's maintenance costs he may reconsider?

There are obvious & personal reasons why some people including myself don't want a picture of oneself on an open forum.



I know of another North Cyprus forum that has peoples Birthdays on show. Then the user may put there location, Full name, Telephone number and Email address on display or in posts.

Meaning anyone who wants to make identity theft will have access to, Your full name, date of birth, email address, Telephone number and location Uk/TRNC. Just from being a member!

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 23:46

Groucho, totally agree but I fear you're wating you time mate.







Just post a pic of Prince Charles ......who's to say its not you ?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 23:49

"just post a pic of Prince Charles......who's to say it's not you ?"



) ) )

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 09:02

I wouldn't want to scare people!

Geoff

Famagusta City

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 09:08

This is me in my Sunday hat - http://www.flashmotus.it/images/caricature2/prince_charles.jpg



http://tachyontv.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/02/03/tommy_cooper.jpg

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 09:39

How childish is this avatar business (thread nr. 18 about this subject?) going to be..?!

Here's a solution, no kidding.

1) Pay ten pounds to Liz Spina (Guido's) for the charity "A New Arm for Ismail".

2) Mail me your favourite avatar (own design or 'borrowed' from the Internet).

3) I'll take care that everyone on this board in all your posts (and the whole wide world!) can see your avatar.

Simple, isn't it?

Now let's see how many board members find their avatar important and worth 10 pounds for a good cause...



Avatar (example): http://is.gd/brVpW

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 15:32

I have an even better idea Hans...............just put the avatars back as they were





Simple really !

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 15:36

RE msg 12, Turtle: Little chance, I'm afraid...

http://is.gd/brVpW

Troodo


Joined: 12/06/2008
Posts: 1002

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 17:28

I'm Prince Charles.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 17:37

'Childish' that's ironic from the man with the Crusader avatar all over the place?



Hans why are you so confrontational when there is no need? I did say some are not interested, so why do you think it's necessary for you to comment on this thread? Or take people to task for bringing the post count up to 18 and in so doing, bringing the count up even further....



Not everything is deadly serious, God forbid that we should be sensible all the time... it's only a bit of fun.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 18:14

Of course, Groucho, I know. Starting another thread (the twelfth or so on this board?) about avatars is just a bit of fun. So is designing avatars.

Do you like my new avatar? http://is.gd/bssYn

You know I appreciate your opinion.

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 18:35

Now then Cooper, piccies like that could result in "off with his head", good laugh though.

Hattikins

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 22:42

Everyone's opinion is valued.