Hi everyone-

I'm here to let you know about our new policy on signatures. I mentioned this in the Forum Feedback thread a while ago, so hopefully this isn't too big of a surprise to anyone.

We've seen a lot of sigs come up, and we're glad to see everyone customizing their profiles and making things a little more personal!

With that said, we do need to implement a few rules about signatures. This is done partially for the sake of minimizing load times on threads, partially out of respect for your fellow readers.

So, here's the scoop.

- You are allowed a maximum of one image in your signature.
- Images can be a maximum of 425 width by 150 height.
- While you may include a link to another site, you may not include spam-links or referral codes in your signature.

We've seen a few profiles out there that currently don't meet these guidelines, including multiple images and some crazy width/length on those images. We'd like to ask you to please look at your signature for a minute and see if it meets the guidelines.

We still want you to have plenty of fun with your signature! If you're already using one of the MyGamerCard.net codes, most of those are fine. The only main templates on that site that won't work here are Crest and Cylinder.

These signature rules will be added into the official Forum rules, and we hope everyone understands why we're doing this. We want to make sure as many people as possible enjoy their time in the TalkingAboutGames forums.

Very resonable guidelines in my opinion. I just wanted to clearify however, if it's 150 pixels max could that include a sig, plus the mygamercard pic? As one that makes numerous sigs for the members I usually stick with 120 + 20 for the gamercard sig and just wanted to know if that was acceptable?

On another note (forgive me for nitpicking) is there anyway in your code you could remove the blue link borders on images? It's the only thing that makes the site pop less.

Aside from that, thanks for hearing me out and keep up the great work. Love this site!

iFester wrote:

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Very resonable guidelines in my opinion. I just wanted to clearify however, if it's 150 pixels max could that include a sig, plus the mygamercard pic? As one that makes numerous sigs for the members I usually stick with 120 + 20 for the gamercard sig and just wanted to know if that was acceptable?

On another note (forgive me for nitpicking) is there anyway in your code you could remove the blue link borders on images? It's the only thing that makes the site pop less.

Aside from that, thanks for hearing me out and keep up the great work. Love this site!

On the 150 pixel max, that only applies to the image. You're allowed to write text as well, but there's a character limit there.

As far as the blue link borders, I'll look at that, but make no promises. It's very likely a coding thing.

Will there be a thread for sig requests like on AJ? i do not know how to create one like a lot of people do, but I would enjoy having a good sig on my profile

Luckywire wrote:

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Will there be a thread for sig requests like on AJ? i do not know how to create one like a lot of people do, but I would enjoy having a good sig on my profile

If you'd like to create one, please feel free!

Can my sig be my actual siganature my social and birthday + my live i.d., password and all my credit card info?

Soldier X25 wrote:

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Can my sig be my actual siganature my social and birthday + my live i.d., password and all my credit card info? ;)

Yes! Please send me this information via PM and I'll even set it up for you.

Note: Actual processing may take up to 6 - 8 weeks. Charges may appear on your credit card as "Apple Store", "Amazon.com", "Costco", "Best Buy", and "7-11". Offer not valid in the state of Alaska. Void where prohibited. Test driver, do not attempt. Offer subject to change without notice. Do not eat this packet. Caution: Your results may vary. Consult a doctor before reading TalkingAboutGames.com. Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.

LOL, too much fun!

Jay wrote:

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Soldier X25 wrote:

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Can my sig be my actual siganature my social and birthday + my live i.d., password and all my credit card info? ;)

Yes! Please send me this information via PM and I'll even set it up for you.

Note: Actual processing may take up to 6 - 8 weeks. Charges may appear on your credit card as "Apple Store", "Amazon.com", "Costco", "Best Buy", and "7-11". Offer not valid in the state of Alaska. Void where prohibited. Test driver, do not attempt. Offer subject to change without notice. Do not eat this packet. Caution: Your results may vary. Consult a doctor before reading TalkingAboutGames.com. Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.

Haha, that is classic! Thanks for the laugh.

Oops sorry for the violation on the sig line. Fixed and adminded.

Regarding signatures, do you think it's possible to add an option to disable them altogether? While I understand many people like them (which is fine), I find them very distracting.

DancnDude wrote:

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Regarding signatures, do you think it's possible to add an option to disable them altogether? While I understand many people like them (which is fine), I find them very distracting.

The current software package we're using doesn't offer that option, but the upgrade we're hoping to do within the next month or two will have that option, and a LOT more.

wait so later in the year we wont be able to use sigs?

oOo FuRyZ oOo wrote:

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wait so later in the year we wont be able to use sigs?

No. Later in the year, you'll have the option to stop viewing the signatures of others.

Sorry about the sig size.

I think this might work
The blue border should dissappear if you apply this css code
<img src="yourimage.jpg" style="border-style: none"/>
or this one

<img src="yourimage.jpg" border="0">

fine lol

Just to let everyone know, anyone that has requested any signatures from me recently I will have to regretfully decline. I'm feeling a little burnt out lately doing the Photoshop thing and will be taking a break. I apologize for the inconvenience.