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Avatar questions

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:00:02 -0000

avatar |question | post by aquadragon1984 on 2008-03-30

So, I am a bit confused about what exactly we are allowed to use as an avatar image. Currently the page says this: Do not upload a photo containing cartoons, celebrities, nudity, artwork or copyrighted image.

So, what it seems to mean is that I cannot upload anything but an actual picture of myself, since I can't upload any cartoons or artwork. Surely this can't be correct?

Also, what is the aspect ratio for avatars? I would hate to upload something and it get all squished or stretched.
post by aquadragon1984 on 2008-03-30
it means it must be something you own the rights to. A cartoon or picture you took yourself would be fine.

It seems a little strict, as very few companies have a problem with their copyrights being used as forum avatars.. infact a lot of companies give away promotional avatars and other stuff to advertise products.

I'd imagine diigo is just covering it' back.. so as long as u are sensible it should be fine. I think its 48x48 or a ratio of 1:1.
post by soulgrind on 2008-03-30
Hi,
We'd like to change it to "Do not upload a photo containing celebrities, nudity, or copyrighted image".
post by joel on 2008-03-30
@Soulgrind R
Thanks for answering my questions. :) You're right--it does seem a little strict.

@Joel Liu
Ahh, that would definitely make more sense. But what about things that are said by their creators to be free for use as avatars or for general reuse? Do those fall under the copyrighted image category?
post by aquadragon1984 on 2008-03-30
> @Joel Liu
> Ahh, that would definitely make more sense. But what about things that are said by their creators to be free for use as avatars or for general reuse? Do those fall under the copyrighted image category?

No, we don't think those fall under the copyrighted image category. It's fair use.
post by joel on 2008-03-30
The new wording was updated.

Thanks all.
post by joel on 2008-03-30
Ok, Thanks. :)

Joel Liu wrote:
> > @Joel Liu
> > Ahh, that would definitely make more sense. But what about things that are said by their creators to be free for use as avatars or for general reuse? Do those fall under the copyrighted image category?
>
> No, we don't think those fall under the copyrighted image category. It's fair use.
post by aquadragon1984 on 2008-03-30

Upload Avatar Failed

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:38:02 -0000

avatar |error |errors | post by plagiarismtoday on 2008-03-22

Every time I attempt to upload a new avatar to my site I get an error saying "Upload Avatar Failed" and I'm given the option to either "Try Again" or a button to close. The close button does nothing and the try again link just takes me back to the form.

I've attempted this on two computers, one Mac and one Windows, with four different versions of the image, with various file types, created by two different programs and using three different browsers. Same error each time.

I really love the new Diigo service, this is the only hiccup I've found with it!
post by plagiarismtoday on 2008-03-22
Hi Jonathan,
Thanks for your reporting. We fixed it and you can upload avatar now.
post by joel on 2008-03-22
Worked like a charm (obviously). Thank you!

Joel Liu wrote:
> Hi Jonathan,
> Thanks for your reporting. We fixed it and you can upload avatar now.
post by plagiarismtoday on 2008-03-22

Change avatar

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:11:10 -0000

avatar | post by skipper13 on 2007-04-24

I would not change my avatar - application error.

GIF
post by skipper13 on 2007-04-24
Would you mind giving that a try again, and advise the status? By the way, what's the size of your pic? (max=200)

post by maggie_diigo on 2007-04-24