Signature Guidelines

[Mr. P]

If someone doesn't want to see the signatures, they could always change their setting in the User CP

User CP -> Edit Options -> Thread Display Options -> Show signatures

Just check to the box to see the signatures, and uncheck it to hide signatures.

As to content, whatever Jim says is fine by me. Just as long as my Thomas Sowell quotes can keep rockin'!

Excellent point, Cocky!

[jimnyc]

Excellent point, Cocky!

True, true, very good advice! The only problem with that is that it would be sitewide. What if it's only a few signatures that are cluttering threads? I'm not sure there's a way to limit a specific users sigs from appearing, it's an all or nothing proposition.

[Mr. P]

True, true, very good advice! The only problem with that is that it would be sitewide. What if it's only a few signatures that are cluttering threads? I'm not sure there's a way to limit a specific users sigs from appearing, it's an all or nothing proposition.

Sure it's all or nothing, but it's an option available to ALL, so leave it up to the individual that may have a problem to make the choice, instead of imposing the wishes of few on the entire board.

[darin]

Sure it's all or nothing, but it's an option available to ALL, so leave it up to the individual that may have a problem to make the choice, instead of imposing the wishes of few on the entire board.

Dude - 5 lines is plenty - you could fit everything you have right now in 5 lines.

[jimnyc]

Sure it's all or nothing, but it's an option available to ALL, so leave it up to the individual that may have a problem to make the choice, instead of imposing the wishes of few on the entire board.

But what if a few members have issues with say, 10 particular signatures. They should have to block everyone's as a result?

Let me ask a serious question. Do you not think that large and long signatures can "clutter" up a thread and make it more difficult to read?

What if a member wanted 40 lines in his/her signature? Where do we draw the line? I think there has to be some sort of guidelines in effect.

[darin]

Dude - 5 lines is plenty - you could fit everything you have right now in 5 lines.

Something like this. Get creative!

[shattered]

Why not just make the wings your avatar?

[shattered]

...and while we're at it, something has GOT to be done about D's avatar...

[jimnyc]

...and while we're at it, something has GOT to be done about D's avatar...

Now THAT I fully agree with. It's downright scary! LOL

[Mr. P]

But what if a few members have issues with say, 10 particular signatures. They should have to block everyone's as a result?

Let me ask a serious question. Do you not think that large and long signatures can "clutter" up a thread and make it more difficult to read?

What if a member wanted 40 lines in his/her signature? Where do we draw the line? I think there has to be some sort of guidelines in effect.

Yes if a few members have a problem they should deal with it. What if I had a problem with posts being more than 50 words long? If there was a limit on text it would make forums much easier to read.

No, like I said I've have no problem reading threads..If you can scroll and see the line that starts a sig then the line that starts a new post this shouldn't be an issue, IMO.

We have someone with 40 lines? This is a trivial issue IMO, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. I'll comply I just think it's silly.

[LiberalNation]

Is my sig okay? It's smaller than Mr.Ps but still big. I'll change the fault size I guess but then it wont be so noticable and board cluttery.

[Hagbard Celine]

Now THAT I fully agree with. It's downright scary! LOL

Yeah, I'm starting to think that's what he really looks like.

[darin]

Yes if a few members have a problem they should deal with it. What if I had a problem with posts being more than 50 words long? If there was a limit on text it would make forums much easier to read.

No, like I said I've have no problem reading threads..If you can scroll and see the line that starts a sig then the line that starts a new post this shouldn't be an issue, IMO.

We have someone with 40 lines? This is a trivial issue IMO, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. I'll comply I just think it's silly.

You're nit-picking, P. Maybe the answer to it is this: Do NOT allow signatures after somebody's FIRST reply in a thread? See how I re-sized yours to fit most of what you have in your sig, in mine? Want the code for my sig?

[CockySOB]

True, true, very good advice! The only problem with that is that it would be sitewide. What if it's only a few signatures that are cluttering threads? I'm not sure there's a way to limit a specific users sigs from appearing, it's an all or nothing proposition.

Might be able to tweak the code for Ignoring a user to make it handle their signature.

Cut, modify, paste.... a few hours coding to tweak and test I'd think.

[jimnyc]

Is my sig okay? It's smaller than Mr.Ps but still big. I'll change the fault size I guess but then it wont be so noticable and board cluttery.

Change it to default font... then choose color that stands out if you wish.