Avatar Size Bump: 100x100??

sammy2066 · 02-04-2005, 11:42 PM

I was kinda wondering ..... bigger 100x100px avatars would look very nice ....

What do my fellow ABXers think??

*Bofinn* · 02-04-2005, 11:45 PM

If CJ's server can handle the additional space I say yes! Only because some graphics just don't look as good and the text is hard to read at the smaller sizes...

But I'm not dis-sastified with the current 60X60 either...

FB · 02-04-2005, 11:46 PM

i like mine as is. but if you guys feel bigger avatars are necessary....

sammy2066 · 02-04-2005, 11:48 PM

Number of Extremely Active Members: 200+ At the Most ....
100x100 Avatar Size = 100KB
200x100KB = 20000KB = 2MB ....

This could work out fine ....

Arutha_abx · 02-04-2005, 11:48 PM

Well I'm not against a bigger sized avatar. If the space is not a problem then it would be nice to have...

*Bofinn* · 02-04-2005, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sλmmy2066

Number of Extremely Active Members: 200+ At the Most ....
100x100 Avatar Size = 100KB
200x100KB = 20000KB = 2MB ....

This could work out fine ....

but for the modem members:

20 posts per page
if 10 members post on that page
100KB avatar X 10 = 1MB
56K modem D/L 1MB = 1 min?

but then again, over 50% now on broadband?

it's a hard call...

sammy2066 · 02-04-2005, 11:57 PM

yeah .... but broadband is not a niche thing anymore ....

SupDawg · 02-04-2005, 11:58 PM

Yes, bigger, but 100(2)?

Too big IMO, I would be happy with 80(2). With a slight increase in size.

epicbard · 02-05-2005, 12:01 AM

yep its time we bumped this one up

***Ozzie*** · 02-05-2005, 12:06 AM

There are options in your user cp to turn off sigs and avatars...

Jim_abx · 02-05-2005, 12:09 AM

Yes please.

SupDawg · 02-05-2005, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bofinn

60 vs 100 is just standard forum sizes. Never seen 80...

I just don't like avatars that are as big as a small web page. They draw attention away from the content within the page. That's really my only concern.

I am not worried about bandwidth..(on my side) 6mb/768

Briton · 02-05-2005, 12:19 AM

I'm fine with 60x60...Either way, I could care less, but I've seen large Avatars on other forums get out of hand.

epicbard · 02-05-2005, 12:22 AM

60x60 is so 1990's

go with 70 or 80 higher is just Xtreme esp when users go with smaller sizes makes the look of the site odd and choppy

KingTermite · 02-05-2005, 12:30 AM

I vote to leave it as is.....it would hurt modem users. Yes, they can turn it off, but if I were a modem user I would still like it to quickly recognize my budZ.

Plus....screen space is already premium....it would make even more pics and stuff wrap the screen. Yuck!

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02-04-2005, 11:42 PM	#1
sammy2066 ABX Public Relations Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ABXZone.com Posts: 8,561	Avatar Size Bump: 100x100?? I was kinda wondering ..... bigger 100x100px avatars would look very nice .... What do my fellow ABXers think?? __________________ That's what she said ....
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02-04-2005, 11:45 PM	#2
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	If CJ's server can handle the additional space I say yes! Only because some graphics just don't look as good and the text is hard to read at the smaller sizes... But I'm not dis-sastified with the current 60X60 either... __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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02-04-2005, 11:46 PM	#3
FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	i like mine as is. but if you guys feel bigger avatars are necessary.... __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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02-04-2005, 11:48 PM	#4
sammy2066 ABX Public Relations Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ABXZone.com Posts: 8,561	Number of Extremely Active Members: 200+ At the Most .... 100x100 Avatar Size = 100KB 200x100KB = 20000KB = 2MB .... This could work out fine .... __________________ That's what she said ....
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02-04-2005, 11:48 PM	#5
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02-04-2005, 11:57 PM	#7
sammy2066 ABX Public Relations Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ABXZone.com Posts: 8,561	yeah .... but broadband is not a niche thing anymore .... __________________ That's what she said ....
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02-04-2005, 11:58 PM	#8
SupDawg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7,079	Yes, bigger, but 100(2)? Too big IMO, I would be happy with 80(2). With a slight increase in size. __________________ The views expressed in this electronic dialogue are mine alone. "All physics are belong to me. " Kongo
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02-05-2005, 12:01 AM	#9
epicbard mmm... bacon bits Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Treehouse Posts: 4,266	yep its time we bumped this one up __________________
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02-05-2005, 12:06 AM	#10
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02-05-2005, 12:09 AM	#11
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02-05-2005, 12:19 AM	#13
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02-05-2005, 12:22 AM	#14
epicbard mmm... bacon bits Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Treehouse Posts: 4,266	60x60 is so 1990's go with 70 or 80 higher is just Xtreme esp when users go with smaller sizes makes the look of the site odd and choppy __________________
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02-05-2005, 12:30 AM	#15
KingTermite The Shade of Lazarus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: PM me to keep in contact Posts: 26,003	I vote to leave it as is.....it would hurt modem users. Yes, they can turn it off, but if I were a modem user I would still like it to quickly recognize my budZ. Plus....screen space is already premium....it would make even more pics and stuff wrap the screen. Yuck! __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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