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« on: November 03, 2005, 22:46:15 »
using a laptop with a max screen res of 1024x768 i'm findning it a bit of a pain having to scroll down a whole page of someones sig, this makes it even worse if the same person posts a couple of times in one topic as i need to scroll down 2 or 3 pages to read a couple of lines of text

this is a plea for people to have slightly smaller sigs  PLEASE


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« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2005, 23:12:07 »
I'll second that, most of the signature stuff would eb better in a  profile.
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« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2005, 23:16:33 »
How is mine then is it to much for the laptop or are we getting silly...?
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2005, 23:16:35 »
signitures are easily restricted in the admin control panel.  Trouble is, the more you restrict what people can do, the more you make it a controlled forum.  Then the forum will cease to be that which it is now.

Change isn't always good!
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« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2005, 23:20:54 »
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How is mine then is it to much for the laptop or are we getting silly...?


no just fine

but there are some that are HUGE

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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2005, 23:35:40 »
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signitures are easily restricted in the admin control panel.  Trouble is, the more you restrict what people can do, the more you make it a controlled forum.  Then the forum will cease to be that which it is now.

Change isn't always good!


Thats not what i or anyone else wants, more like just being considerate of others

Not trying to moan about this great forum, or burden the admin team with any grief, just a polite request

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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2005, 23:40:49 »
Yes, I agree that some sigs are edging towards the large size :wink:

Possibly, it's a case of "because I can", but maybe this post you've started will make people think about it....
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2005, 23:44:46 »
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Yes, I agree that some sigs are edging towards the large size :wink:

Possibly, it's a case of "because I can", but maybe this post you've started will make people think about it....


thats all i intended to do, not moan or want moderation etc

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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2005, 23:46:32 »
By the way Steve, I didn't recognise you at first with that strange looking avatar you've got now :wink:  :lol:
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2005, 23:59:47 »
mine was bigger but have reduced the size a bit
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2005, 23:59:51 »
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By the way Steve, I didn't recognise you at first with that strange looking avatar you've got now :wink:  :lol:


mine will lool like that one day  :D

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« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2005, 00:05:35 »
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using a laptop with a max screen res of 1024x768  
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« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2005, 00:08:32 »
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Quote from: "muddysteve"
using a laptop with a max screen res of 1024x768  
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Do I pass the test???   (I bet not??)

You're probably the cause, mate :wink:  :lol:
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« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2005, 00:09:33 »
I'm feeling a bit guilty now ... might have to have a re-design...
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« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2005, 08:25:31 »
I'm with Steve on this, just didn't like to say anything!

The problem with restricting the number of characters in the sig is that it means you can't include invisible things like links, but doesn't cut down on the number of huge graphics.

The guideline on Usenet used to be that 4 lines was acceptable, 6 lines at a push, anything more than that was too much.

In this world of multimedia maybe we should say if your sig is regularly longer than your post, it's too long!

However, an easier solution to this would be to say - why not turn your signature off unless you think it contributes to the general discussion (eg, includes details of a vehicle you're discussing)?  For example, I generally include mine if I'm starting a thread, but turn it off if I'm replying to somebody else's, unless I feel it helps to clarify a point I've made (eg by saying what vehicle I have).

I'm not trying to turn this into an autocracy, just promote thought & discussion!

(My sig below so I can see how long it looks...)
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« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2005, 09:22:36 »
Your all going to make me feel guilty now  :oops:

I've just made mine bigger.......

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« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2005, 17:12:32 »
FWIW I find the long sigs a nuisance - TBH it's not as if there's anything there that needs to be repeated or in my case read at all. I couldn't care less what car you drive or what modifications you've made - this is a forum for advice and debate.

I like to see the posts plain and simple and see the converstaion grow.

But then that's only my view.

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« Reply #17 on: November 04, 2005, 17:21:37 »
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Its the toylander BTM that just tips it over the scales of being Extra Large....LOL
Funny thing is it sould not be Toylander it should be Sheets of wood and Instruction for a toylander....LOL
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« Reply #18 on: November 04, 2005, 19:04:15 »
There You go Steve! I trimmed it up a Little?
It was Getting a Bit out of Control? :shock:
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« Reply #19 on: November 04, 2005, 19:10:13 »
Looks better Nev.
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I dont agree with resticted sig's, we've just gotta keep the size down.
Its the pics and flags that can get *a bit* out of control
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« Reply #20 on: November 04, 2005, 19:15:13 »
We've never really clamped down on excessive sigs, and to be fair I am a little reluctant to do so,  having said that, we have suggested (politely) on occasion that people trim their sig size.

A little self moderation is probably best :)
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« Reply #21 on: November 04, 2005, 19:20:31 »
Quote from: "datalas"
We've never really clamped down on excessive sigs, and to be fair I am a little reluctant to do so,  having said that, we have suggested (politely) on occasion that people trim their sig size.

A little self moderation is probably best :)


exactly my point and why i asked the question

cheers nev much easier to read now

thanks everyone

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« Reply #22 on: November 04, 2005, 19:36:19 »
Datalas! Could we not have another tab at the bottom besides the Pm - Email-Profile-Photo etc  for Vehicle Mods? Because members do pm asking how to do this and that?
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« Reply #23 on: November 04, 2005, 19:48:57 »
once we've got the vehicle bio page back up and running we can certainly consider doing something along those lines.
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« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2005, 20:29:34 »
Excellent Many Thanks! That would also help with peeps not putting their Specs on their signatures?
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« Reply #25 on: November 04, 2005, 20:40:20 »
This is really good to see.

I totally agree with what Steve said but it's even better to see it taken in the right spirit.

Self moderation is always better that restriction.
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« Reply #26 on: November 04, 2005, 20:57:44 »
Quote from: "TUFFTEE"
That would also help with peeps not putting their Specs on their signatures?


I've only started because i cant change my vehicle bio.
As soon as it's back on line my sig will shrink again too.
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« Reply #27 on: November 05, 2005, 13:51:10 »
I totally agree that the vehicle mods shouldn't be in the signature, I never read them and I do find it annoying that I'm seeing the same things over and over again in some threads.

I like the comment about "if your signature is longer than your post...." :) and I would have said if it's longer than your avatar, it's probably too long.
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« Reply #28 on: November 05, 2005, 14:38:07 »
Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"
I totally agree that the vehicle mods shouldn't be in the signature, I never read them and I do find it annoying that I'm seeing the same things over and over again in some threads.

The same could be said about the various logos, flags, etc :wink:

Actually, although not very often, I do find the car details in sigs to be useful! When I'm thinking about doing something to mine, it's interesting to read the sigs of others to gather ideas.

Still - short is still better than long :)
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« Reply #29 on: November 05, 2005, 14:48:15 »
Gords! Thats why i asked Datalas for a Mods Tab at the bottom Next to the Photo's and Pm etc?
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