Ross
21-02-07, 22:52
Animated Avatars:
Animated Avatars are causing a bit of a concern. Some people are finding them distracting, and in fairness it is a valid point.
There could be a rule imposed to disallow all animations, which would solve the problem, but I think it is still possible to have them, provided they are subtle. Nic has kindly allowed me to offer this solution for a trial period. If it works, then all well and good, but if not, we will have to stop all animated Avatars, and goto Static ones (non moving).
Nic allows or rejects choices of Avatar at present, and until now, noone realised how distracting they were. The proposal is, that if the animation doesnt distract from the main theme of the site, i.e. are similar colours, OR the animation is discreet, then it will be permitted. If the animation is very different from the colour scheme AND the animation is 'in your face' it will be rejected.
Some of the animated avatars currently in use are too distracting, and will be removed. If this is the case with your avatar, please dont be too disheartened. Go find another (or contact our avatar finder (Sax)) and a new one will be added to the list.
At present, I am working on changing the 'distracting' animated ones to static. (and yes, mine too will be changing :p)
I'm hoping we can find a happy medium, so this particular feature of the new site can be used to its potential.
Many thanks for reading.
Ross
Animated Avatars are causing a bit of a concern. Some people are finding them distracting, and in fairness it is a valid point.
There could be a rule imposed to disallow all animations, which would solve the problem, but I think it is still possible to have them, provided they are subtle. Nic has kindly allowed me to offer this solution for a trial period. If it works, then all well and good, but if not, we will have to stop all animated Avatars, and goto Static ones (non moving).
Nic allows or rejects choices of Avatar at present, and until now, noone realised how distracting they were. The proposal is, that if the animation doesnt distract from the main theme of the site, i.e. are similar colours, OR the animation is discreet, then it will be permitted. If the animation is very different from the colour scheme AND the animation is 'in your face' it will be rejected.
Some of the animated avatars currently in use are too distracting, and will be removed. If this is the case with your avatar, please dont be too disheartened. Go find another (or contact our avatar finder (Sax)) and a new one will be added to the list.
At present, I am working on changing the 'distracting' animated ones to static. (and yes, mine too will be changing :p)
I'm hoping we can find a happy medium, so this particular feature of the new site can be used to its potential.
Many thanks for reading.
Ross