Large signature graphics

**admin** · 9 Mar 2003, 11:00 AM

I've noticed that some of you have some pretty large graphics as part of your signature. I am not too concerned about this, since most of you are long time/trusted members. However, I am a little concerned if new users, seeing the graphics as examples, and start using ever larger and larger graphics as part of their signatures.

There is already a limit on the dimensions of avatars, and also size limits on attached pics. This is why I am considering setting a size limit on signatures, perhaps limited to 234 x 60.

Any comments?

**gd_nimrod** · 9 Mar 2003, 11:05 AM

I think it's necessary simply because in the end people will end up having "signature-contests" (mine's bigger than yours etc...).

On another forum i post, theres no such rule, but the signatures are becoming ridiculous, take mine for example:

Looks good don't he?

If there will be a limit, set it to 244x70.

Batman · 9 Mar 2003, 11:23 AM

Big signatures are distractions and make for eyesores. I agree there should be some limit.

techno · 10 Mar 2003, 04:59 AM

yeh, me 2. I agree. There really is no need for such large signatures. small ones would do fine. for example (no offence to anyone) like SDK_TECH (or similar), please reduce the size.

also, try to save bandwidth and having large signatures will take forever for ppl loading the posts if they have slow slow connections.

SKD_Tech · 10 Mar 2003, 06:03 AM

I recently heard setarip's comments to me and was wondering he wouldn't have said anything if nothing was going on so Iwent over here and read this and I have just gotten rid of my sig. Which I now realize is way to big. My next one will be Techno's size or smaller. Sorry about the inconvience everyone

techno · 10 Mar 2003, 06:04 AM

no bother

just tryin to put things right and make it right before it's too late

**admin** · 10 Mar 2003, 09:07 AM

A good idea is to limit the signature graphic size to button size (88 x 31). As someone who has tried to make buttons before, it is actually very hard to have any detail in such a small sized graphics.

Another problem is if the graphics is too tall, which will mean more scrolling.

Therefore, I think the limit should be 240 x 50.

Suggestions are welcomed ...

SKD_Tech · 10 Mar 2003, 09:27 AM

I think 240x50 - 250-40 should be sufficient

**UncasMS** · 10 Mar 2003, 09:44 AM

make sure filesize is small.

SKD_Tech · 10 Mar 2003, 10:06 AM

Yes I plan on compressing it big time

**UncasMS** · 10 Mar 2003, 10:15 AM

i was referring to all of us, who use graphics

SKD_Tech · 10 Mar 2003, 10:19 AM

ohhhhhh! lol sorry (is my sig more reasonable)

Batman · 10 Mar 2003, 10:35 AM

How can I get a flashy signature?

**UncasMS** · 10 Mar 2003, 10:46 AM

go create one

SKD_Tech · 10 Mar 2003, 12:48 PM

2 words one abreviation. Ulead Cool 3D

9 Mar 2003, 11:00 AM	#1
admin Administrator Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,182	Large signature graphics I've noticed that some of you have some pretty large graphics as part of your signature. I am not too concerned about this, since most of you are long time/trusted members. However, I am a little concerned if new users, seeing the graphics as examples, and start using ever larger and larger graphics as part of their signatures. There is already a limit on the dimensions of avatars, and also size limits on attached pics. This is why I am considering setting a size limit on signatures, perhaps limited to 234 x 60. Any comments? __________________ Visit Digital Digest and dvdloc8.com, My Blog

9 Mar 2003, 11:05 AM	#2
gd_nimrod Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,128	I think it's necessary simply because in the end people will end up having "signature-contests" (mine's bigger than yours etc...). On another forum i post, theres no such rule, but the signatures are becoming ridiculous, take mine for example: Looks good don't he? If there will be a limit, set it to 244x70. __________________ Did you know you can SEARCH the forum? Fixes common problems too: http://forum.digital-digest.com/search.php Also search on the whole Digital-Digest website: http://www.digital-digest.com/search.html

10 Mar 2003, 09:44 AM	#9
UncasMS Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 8,734	make sure filesize is small. __________________

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9 Mar 2003, 11:23 AM	#3
Batman Lord of Digital Video Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gotham City Posts: 2,317	Big signatures are distractions and make for eyesores. I agree there should be some limit.

10 Mar 2003, 04:59 AM	#4
techno Digital Video Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,309	yeh, me 2. I agree. There really is no need for such large signatures. small ones would do fine. for example (no offence to anyone) like SDK_TECH (or similar), please reduce the size. also, try to save bandwidth and having large signatures will take forever for ppl loading the posts if they have slow slow connections.

10 Mar 2003, 06:03 AM	#5
SKD_Tech Lord of Digital Video Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 1,512	I recently heard setarip's comments to me and was wondering he wouldn't have said anything if nothing was going on so Iwent over here and read this and I have just gotten rid of my sig. Which I now realize is way to big. My next one will be Techno's size or smaller. Sorry about the inconvience everyone

10 Mar 2003, 06:04 AM	#6
techno Digital Video Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,309	no bother just tryin to put things right and make it right before it's too late

10 Mar 2003, 09:07 AM	#7
admin Administrator Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,182	A good idea is to limit the signature graphic size to button size (88 x 31). As someone who has tried to make buttons before, it is actually very hard to have any detail in such a small sized graphics. Another problem is if the graphics is too tall, which will mean more scrolling. Therefore, I think the limit should be 240 x 50. Suggestions are welcomed ...

10 Mar 2003, 09:27 AM	#8
SKD_Tech Lord of Digital Video Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 1,512	I think 240x50 - 250-40 should be sufficient

10 Mar 2003, 10:06 AM	#10
SKD_Tech Lord of Digital Video Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 1,512	Yes I plan on compressing it big time

10 Mar 2003, 10:15 AM	#11
UncasMS Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 8,734	i was referring to all of us, who use graphics

10 Mar 2003, 10:19 AM	#12
SKD_Tech Lord of Digital Video Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 1,512	ohhhhhh! lol sorry (is my sig more reasonable)

10 Mar 2003, 10:35 AM	#13
Batman Lord of Digital Video Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gotham City Posts: 2,317	How can I get a flashy signature?

10 Mar 2003, 10:46 AM	#14
UncasMS Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 8,734	go create one

10 Mar 2003, 12:48 PM	#15
SKD_Tech Lord of Digital Video Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 1,512	2 words one abreviation. Ulead Cool 3D

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