Photos/Avatars for profiles

[DeadBishop]

Where are you looking that makes you think this board hasn't been active since may of last year?  If you look at the post right before yours, it was posted on Feb. 19th 2009.  And there were several posts to many different areas of the forum just today, as every day since it's inception.  I believe you may be looking at the first page of this thread in particular, whereas there are actually 5 pages.

As to answer your question, there is no way to post a picture to your profile; all you can do is post an avatar.

[Ambios]

As to answer your question, there is no way to post a picture to your profile; all you can do is post an avatar.

OK, DB....I think I just identified my problem (from post to a different thread).  I'm trying to add a URL for a picture (as opposed to an avatar) to my profile.  SO...for a novice at this...how do I turn my photo into an avatar, as many others in our community have done?

Thanks in advance for the help...just trying to add a face to a name for everyone

[NoBill Lurker]

Here's a link to help you out!

How to post a picture.

Look at the 3rd post in that thread.

Good Luck!

[Ambios]

Thanks, NoBill....I"ll give it a shot!

[Ambios]

NoBill....Thanks very much for the assist....as you can see, it worked!
Grammercy.......

[NoBill Lurker]

HUZZAH!

Your very welcome my Lord Ambios.

Just glad that I could help! 

[bellevivre]

Ok, seriously, I have tried linking to my profile picture... it will work for a little bit, then disappear, even though the link is still there, and in the correct format...

Is this a hotlinking error? suggestions? lol it's soo frustrating since I want people to know who i am!!

[DeadBishop]

Ok, seriously, I have tried linking to my profile picture... it will work for a little bit, then disappear, even though the link is still there, and in the correct format...

Is this a hotlinking error? suggestions? lol it's soo frustrating since I want people to know who i am!!

Yes, it's most likely a hot linking issue.  I can take the URL for your picture and open in in a seperate screen, so it does work, there's probably just a bandwidth restriction from the site where it's hosted though.  I'd suggest finding another online host like Photobucket or similar and try again.

[bellevivre]

ok- i had tried Photobucket but it was giving me problems on their end... I'll try again tonight- thanks!

[DeadBishop]

There are a number of other image hosting sites besides Photobucket that you could also try.  Find one that bests suits your usage.