Feedback for sigfile pictures

***Corey*** · 07-03-2008, 02:45 AM

This has been brought up in the past, I have had a few ask me about it again.

A very popular FJ Cruiser forum I use allows the pictures.
All members get them, and Contributing Members there get a slightly larger one up to 600x200 pixels.

Mine below is 512x200.
I think 550x200 maximum might be OK if we want to run with this.

What are your thoughts?

Another advantage would be for vendors to put a banner of their business in the sig.

PS, sig file pic is gone now, but this is what it looked like.

Belize Off Road Team · 07-03-2008, 06:16 AM

I'm not a big fan of having a bunch of pics all over the place. Aren't avatars enough? It adds to much junk to a thread and if banners start going up for vendors it would start to get irritating in my opinion. And wouldn't it make pop ups worse?
my 2 cents

Godzilla · 07-03-2008, 07:30 AM

Pictures in sigs can get annoying as it takes away from thread content and may be very off topic. We already have some members with huge sigs and thats just text! So if we add to it and we can see that someone did an ISR, and their mud-flap mod, the synthetic oil mod, and have an aftermarket shifter knob, and then a few babbling quotes...plus a picture.?/?
Maybe if there was some way to allocate X amount of lines, whether it be text, or image, or even both...but not exceeding a reasonable number of lines.

pauliep13 · 07-03-2008, 07:40 AM

Nah...

I have DSL at the house and even then navigating a pic heavy thread takes long enough. Dial up might become a nightmare this way. Adding more pics to the signature might slow things down a lot. Also, a pic heavy thread gets confusing enough, no need to clutter it up any more.

**4x4Fink** · 07-03-2008, 07:42 AM

I think it looks good and can add to the persons sig, however I have a couple concerns.

There are people that tend to make comments about other members sigs in the most random threads.
It can be a random thread about brownies vs cookies and somebody will post up, "Hey dude, that's a sweet truck in your sig...how much lift you got?"

Also, as stated before, the overall size of the sig can become a nuisance.

At first, it can become cluttering and make it hard to navigate but I have gotten used to it on some other forums.
Oddly, I think the black background that is offered here helps a lot.

Fink

***Corey*** · 07-03-2008, 07:56 AM

Yes, I really use to not like them.
But after seeing them and using them (same pic I have now) over on the FJ site I use, I have gotten use to it, and it does not phase me one bit when reading threads.

But that is what we are here for, to get feedback on this.

And some are still on dialup?
I thought most were out of the dark ages by now

**4x4Fink** · 07-03-2008, 08:03 AM

I don't think catering to Dial-Up is very relevant this day and age. You have to market to the masses...the masses are on high speed.

Fink

zlathim · 07-03-2008, 08:46 AM

I personally don't like the sig line pics. It makes the threads slower to load and more cumbersome to read. I frequent sites that allow them and I really don't like them.

Please don't allow them.

Djlarroc · 07-03-2008, 09:40 AM

I agree with the rest. I think it will just make more clutter and leave open for off topic questions like Fink said.

crolison · 07-03-2008, 10:20 AM

we already have avatars... i think thats good enough

***Corey*** · 07-06-2008, 09:51 AM

This poll will close on 07-17-2008 at 02:46 AM

Until then, I will leave up my pic in my sig for an example.

**rocket** · 07-07-2008, 11:49 PM

I'm against it for a few reasons.

1. looks tacky.
2. that whats threads and posts are for.
3. moderating them would be another hassle.
4. build-up threads start looking like crap.
5. other threads lose value and easily get off topic and also start looking like crap.
6. makes it harder sifting/reading through any thread.
7. they become clutter and distracting.
8. thats what avatars are for.
9. having links + text in sigs is more than enough.
10. sig pics should have never been thought of.

Psalm 112 · 07-09-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket

I'm against it for a few reasons.

1. looks tacky.
2. that whats threads and posts are for.
3. moderating them would be another hassle.
4. build-up threads start looking like crap.
5. other threads lose value and easily get off topic and also start looking like crap.
6. makes it harder sifting/reading through any thread.
7. they become clutter and distracting.
8. thats what avatars are for.
9. having links + text in sigs is more than enough.
10. sig pics should have never been thought of.

X2 on each of these. Besides, if you're AVATAR photo isn't enough, you could put a link in your SIG line to link others to your photos in the photo gallery if needed...

**Elvota** · 07-09-2008, 03:11 PM

My bias is towards pictureless sig lines as well... but maybe I am a bit boring.

I concur with others, no pics gives a cleaner look, easier to scroll through board.

nc994run · 07-09-2008, 06:55 PM

I'm not sure how many people do this, but I tend to check YT from my phone when I'm not going to be around my computer for a while. Sig pics would take way too long to load and make it slower in general to visit YT

***Corey*** · 07-10-2008, 01:42 AM

That is a very good point.
Many here surf from their phones from what I have been informed.

Brenjen · 07-10-2008, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket

I'm against it for a few reasons.

1. looks tacky

6. makes it harder sifting/reading through any thread

7. they become clutter and distracting

9. having links + text in sigs is more than enough

I agree with those points. Of course it's subjective as to what's tacky or not but still.

ocdropzone · 07-14-2008, 06:47 PM

like mentioned previously, that is why we have avatars...

TOYOTA 1 · 07-14-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket

I'm against it for a few reasons.

1. looks tacky.
2. that whats threads and posts are for.
3. moderating them would be another hassle.
4. build-up threads start looking like crap.
5. other threads lose value and easily get off topic and also start looking like crap.
6. makes it harder sifting/reading through any thread.
7. they become clutter and distracting.
8. thats what avatars are for.
9. having links + text in sigs is more than enough.
10. sig pics should have never been thought of.

x2......

View Poll Results: Allow sig file pictures on the forum?
Yes, as long as they are moderated like the avatars are	10	34.48%
Nope, keep sig file pics for members away	19	65.52%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

07-03-2008, 02:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,818	Feedback for sigfile pictures This has been brought up in the past, I have had a few ask me about it again. A very popular FJ Cruiser forum I use allows the pictures. All members get them, and Contributing Members there get a slightly larger one up to 600x200 pixels. Mine below is 512x200. I think 550x200 maximum might be OK if we want to run with this. What are your thoughts? Another advantage would be for vendors to put a banner of their business in the sig. PS, sig file pic is gone now, but this is what it looked like. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

07-03-2008, 06:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Belize Off Road Team Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corozal Town, Belize Posts: 2,387	I'm not a big fan of having a bunch of pics all over the place. Aren't avatars enough? It adds to much junk to a thread and if banners start going up for vendors it would start to get irritating in my opinion. And wouldn't it make pop ups worse? my 2 cents __________________ -Phyl 1991 Hilux Surf SSR-G Petrol 3.0L V6 193,000kms l 3.4L V6 264,000kms to be rebuilt then installed! l Rancho RS5000 l 31"x10.50"xR15 Pro Comp Xterrain l K&N Drop in filter l PP 1" Lift Coil Springs l TRD shift knob l Lv. 3 First Aid Kit l White Gauges & Temp Controls l LED conversion l 80/100W Hella H4 l Hella Black Magic l 1st Gen Roll Bar Mod l FT/RR Diff. Breathers l Smittybilt XRC8 Winch l TOYOTA TOUR 2008 トヨタ\|NEVER QUIT

07-03-2008, 07:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
pauliep13 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 51	Nah... I have DSL at the house and even then navigating a pic heavy thread takes long enough. Dial up might become a nightmare this way. Adding more pics to the signature might slow things down a lot. Also, a pic heavy thread gets confusing enough, no need to clutter it up any more. __________________ just call me Paul da MRD: '95 2WD P/U 22RE bone stock, no power nothin', no luxury features besides AC... 400K+ original miles is all I have to brag about

07-03-2008, 07:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 4,676	I think it looks good and can add to the persons sig, however I have a couple concerns. There are people that tend to make comments about other members sigs in the most random threads. It can be a random thread about brownies vs cookies and somebody will post up, "Hey dude, that's a sweet truck in your sig...how much lift you got?" Also, as stated before, the overall size of the sig can become a nuisance. At first, it can become cluttering and make it hard to navigate but I have gotten used to it on some other forums. Oddly, I think the black background that is offered here helps a lot. Fink __________________ Black 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA Last edited by 4x4Fink : 07-03-2008 at 07:48 AM.

07-03-2008, 07:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Godzilla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: easy stalker! Posts: 1,679	Pictures in sigs can get annoying as it takes away from thread content and may be very off topic. We already have some members with huge sigs and thats just text! So if we add to it and we can see that someone did an ISR, and their mud-flap mod, the synthetic oil mod, and have an aftermarket shifter knob, and then a few babbling quotes...plus a picture.?/? Maybe if there was some way to allocate X amount of lines, whether it be text, or image, or even both...but not exceeding a reasonable number of lines.

07-03-2008, 07:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,818	Yes, I really use to not like them. But after seeing them and using them (same pic I have now) over on the FJ site I use, I have gotten use to it, and it does not phase me one bit when reading threads. But that is what we are here for, to get feedback on this. And some are still on dialup? I thought most were out of the dark ages by now __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

07-03-2008, 08:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 4,676	I don't think catering to Dial-Up is very relevant this day and age. You have to market to the masses...the masses are on high speed. Fink __________________ Black 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA

07-03-2008, 08:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
zlathim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,013	I personally don't like the sig line pics. It makes the threads slower to load and more cumbersome to read. I frequent sites that allow them and I really don't like them. Please don't allow them. __________________ Do you think Einstein walked around thinking everyone was a bunch of dipsticks? Idiocracy (edited for family friendly viewing)

07-03-2008, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Djlarroc Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,322	I agree with the rest. I think it will just make more clutter and leave open for off topic questions like Fink said. __________________ '89 4Runner: 22RE 5spd, 4:10s w/202K, 16x8 w/265-75 MT, Diamond headlights, Aisin hubs, Tortis' custom roll on paint job, Home made bikini, 1" Body Lift, 1.25" greasable lift shackles, TG Sliders, 1.5" BJ spacers, Rust is gone! - SOLD! '00 4Runner: Locked F/R

07-03-2008, 10:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 1,612	we already have avatars... i think thats good enough __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 4.556, 255/85/16 Maxxis Bighorns rear diff breather, 4 hella 500's driving, sliders, wilderness rack custom bumper arb locked rear toytec adjustables, ome 891's, bilstein 5125 manual hubs broken front and rear swaybars My Profile

07-06-2008, 09:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,818	This poll will close on 07-17-2008 at 02:46 AM Until then, I will leave up my pic in my sig for an example. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

07-07-2008, 11:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,333	I'm against it for a few reasons. 1. looks tacky. 2. that whats threads and posts are for. 3. moderating them would be another hassle. 4. build-up threads start looking like crap. 5. other threads lose value and easily get off topic and also start looking like crap. 6. makes it harder sifting/reading through any thread. 7. they become clutter and distracting. 8. thats what avatars are for. 9. having links + text in sigs is more than enough. 10. sig pics should have never been thought of. __________________ under construction: '96-'02 gone: '92

07-09-2008, 03:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	My bias is towards pictureless sig lines as well... but maybe I am a bit boring. I concur with others, no pics gives a cleaner look, easier to scroll through board. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

07-09-2008, 06:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
nc994run Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: blacksburg,va for school chapel hill, nc for home Posts: 819	I'm not sure how many people do this, but I tend to check YT from my phone when I'm not going to be around my computer for a while. Sig pics would take way too long to load and make it slower in general to visit YT __________________ Rob 1999 4Runner Limited 4x4, retrofitted e-locker/ ARB front locker with 4.88 Precision Gears, Tundra/LC lift, 2" 4Crawler BL, Nitto Mud Grappler 35's on 16x8, Marlin sliders, TJM T-15, Warn M8000 w/ synthetic line, Mad Mike's custom rear Bumper, deckplate and ISR mods, Vortex Muffler, custom made tube doors pictures here I support Banned Neliconcept

07-14-2008, 06:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX Posts: 2,819	like mentioned previously, that is why we have avatars... __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker SR5 B4Runner Build '89 Tercel Project POS Gas Saver TREKKER Forum LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS All Toyota Website Search Engine Wheel Responsibly, Don't screw it up for others...

07-10-2008, 01:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,818	That is a very good point. Many here surf from their phones from what I have been informed. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge