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Avatars and signatures for the forums

Note: I'm new to Glitch, so I'm not positively sure that this idea hasn't been suggested before. Also, English is my second language so there might be grammatical horrors here. Please let me know if that happens.

I'm used to go to forums, and Avatars are a big deal there. Usually I just go straight to the content and don't really read the names of the people posting unless it is somewhat remarkable, so I tend to ignore the poster's names. Note that I'm not one to avoid text, as I'm majoring in Phi, so I guess Using avatars is important in terms of allowing a faster identification of the people while reading.

I know that Glitch is mostly focused on the game and the forum its on a second place, but probably it would be a good idea to show our Glitches as our avatars; maybe just the face to avoid wasting space. Also, adding signatures could be nice: this allows people to link to groups and build identity in the forums, which could help generating cohesion in the user base.

Posted 15 months ago by Xyzo Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • +1. Avatars really help in identifying posters, even though our names are right there, it's just easier and quicker to have that visual aid. Plus, they're fun!
    Posted 15 months ago by Cefeida Subscriber! | Permalink
  • One of the biggest problems is that Glitch avatars change frequently.  Are you suggesting that once a post is made the "old" avatar stays with the post, and the new avatar shows up for later posts? 

    Or are you suggesting that every time someone changes their hair or hat that the avatar change for every post?
    Posted 15 months ago by WindBorn Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Holy shit please do not put signatures on the Glitch, they are forum herpes. I fucking hate signatures. I disable them on any vB forum I go to because they're so obnoxious. They attract masturbatory leet pictures of the poster's name some guy made in Photoshop, gifs someone grabbed from 4chan, and linkspam.

    Avatars of the poster's glitch head (like they are on your profile) could be fine, but oh my god do not put signatures on this forum.
    Posted 15 months ago by The Crepeist Subscriber! | Permalink
  • -1 to Avatar pics and signatures

    I like the simplicity and clean feel of Glitch's forums. I only wish the search worked better :p
    Posted 15 months ago by Millie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I absolutely detest avatars and signatures on forums.  This is a nice, clean, readable design.  Avatars and sigs would clutter up the place horribly.
    Posted 15 months ago by Cindy Electronium Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yeah, I've never been a fan of avatars and signatures. I always turn them off when given the option.
    Posted 15 months ago by MaryLiLamb Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I wouldn't mind avatars as one's current avatar in minature, because visually identifying pepole is a Occasionally Helpful Thingy, and would be nice, but oh god please not signatures, for I'm not sure what they'd communicate meaningfully that looking at someone's bio couldn't.
    Posted 15 months ago by Caesura Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Okay, I agree on the signatures, but I want avatars. They would help me pick out posters in a thread quickly, know who's talking to who.

    Windborn, they could be avatars that reflect the glitch or they could be completely custom. I vote for custom.

    Or at least make the poster's name bigger, for stars' sake! :(
    Posted 15 months ago by Cefeida Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Or at least highlight MY posts so I can see who has responded after me!
    Posted 15 months ago by Bashere Subscriber! | Permalink
  • avatars yes, signatures no.
    Posted 15 months ago by striatic Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Avatars that on mouseover display the bio which can be used as a signature... ? Or can be clicked for info popup like in game.
    Posted 15 months ago by Fussycat Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'd prefer the name of the poster on top of each comment. I find myself scrolling down to check who wrote what when I find longer posts, and then up again to read.

    I'd also like to see what Bashere asks: "at least highlight MY posts so I can see who has responded after me."

    But I like that there are no signatures.

    (And I know all this has been said before. And new features for the forum have been promised. And still nothing changes much...)
    Posted 15 months ago by Ximenez Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Posting in here because I was about to post something similar but decided to do a search first.

    I'd like something like a headshot of our Glitch in place of the speech bubble.  Then I can at least distinguish between posters.  (And since Staff need to be distinguishable, maybe they could have a headshot and their "STAFF" speech bubble?)

    Or...if for some reason that's not possible, making names more prominent and easily distinguishable would be great.

    But signatures?  No.  I dislike signatures.  Partly because I never know what to put in them, but mostly because there is usually someone who thinks that using a 1440x900 high-res image in their signature is a great idea.
    Posted 15 months ago by Sindee☆Cyanide Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Some self-updating sigs that track your current level and latest achievement might be nice.  I'm sure a lot could be done with the API including current character looks, etc.
    Posted 14 months ago by Warrender Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Awhile ago, I thought I needed avatars, but I've changed my Glitch 4 times in 2 or 3 days, so I'm not sure that would be helpful. 

    And definitely no to the siggies.
    Posted 14 months ago by Jarhaven Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Add signatures and I swear I will throw this piggy into a shrine.

    I'm pretty sure someone could write a GreaseMonkey script to dynamically pull avatars and/or level etc from a profile page onto a viewed forum page if people wanted to see how it felt - I think the necessary info's all there.
    Posted 14 months ago by Snazzlefrazz Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Just use the head picture of our current glitch or maybe even a small pic of our whole glitch so we can show off our current outfits.  I don't want a separate avatar from my glitch, but I'd love to see it's pic here.
    Posted 14 months ago by Azurite Subscriber! | Permalink