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Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 10 2006, 04:48 PM

We're going to prepare formal guidelines related to signatures in the near future. However, I did want to go ahead and make a request now for every member to review their signature and make an attempt to keep it to a reasonable size - as a courtesy to each other.

Here are very high-level rules of thumb:

Height: Keep the height to something equivalent to my signature (1-1.5x or less). As you can see, you can easily fit a few images and text into a signature and still keep the height reasonable.

Width: Images should be kept to a reasonable width. A quick test is to simply look at the top of the site while viewing your own profile. If the gap between the logo (left corner) and the banner (middle) is very much, one or more images in your signature are too large. Typically, images of about 400 pixels wide or less work best.

Thanks for helping to keep our "home" clean!

-Bob

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Oct 10 2006, 04:49 PM

Bob, What do I need to take out of my sig?

Posted by: braves4life1025 Oct 10 2006, 04:49 PM

well i delted all of my stuff except who i collect so thanks for the pos and sorry didnt know

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 10 2006, 04:55 PM

Yes, your signature is a good example of one needing some updates.

The Calico banner is the ideal width, so the Quinn one would be better if it was resized to that size.

Also, the height could be reduced by about 40-50%. For example, let some of your text be on the same line instead of adding line breaks for everything (e.g., players you collect).

-Bob

Posted by: NGWH Sports Cards Oct 10 2006, 04:57 PM

Hey Bob,

Did you get my PM?

Thanks!

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Oct 10 2006, 04:58 PM

If you could create smaller fonts I could use, I think I can fit the Declaration of Independence in my sig.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 10 2006, 05:00 PM

To show you what I mean, I modified your signature to combine text for the future collector list and the team records.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 10 2006, 05:01 PM

Yes, you know how to best use the space that you're given.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 10 2006, 05:02 PM

Yes. I'll try to locate the name later.

-Bob

Posted by: NGWH Sports Cards Oct 10 2006, 05:06 PM

Sorry to bother you Bob!

No offence, but I really dont like the idea! Not having a limit set this place apart from SCF!

Sorry!

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 10 2006, 05:09 PM

When posts are getting lost in between the signatures, the signatures have gotten too large. As I said in my initial post, it's really a matter of common courtesy as much as anything.

Beyond that, there are plenty of other things that set TCC apart from other sites.

-Bob

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Oct 10 2006, 05:10 PM

Oh ok, thanks for editing my sig Bob! I have been trying to get my sig small, but it was always to large, I never even thought about putting it the way you made it.

Posted by: NGWH Sports Cards Oct 10 2006, 05:11 PM

Ok, sorry!

This place is the best!

Posted by: artyman60 Oct 10 2006, 05:12 PM

hey bob, just wanted to see if my Sig. was cool or if you want me to size it down a bit, Just let me know.

thanks

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 10 2006, 05:17 PM

The height looks just fine.

If you look at the top of the site, you're likely seeing a gap between the logo and banner at the moment. To remove that gap, it would be better if your banner was closer to 400 pixels wide.

Again, I have no intention of getting out a ruler and measuring everyone's signature and spending a bunch of time enforcing strict rules about signature size. I'm simply asking everyone to understand that your signature does affect how others view topics. Please just keep that in mind and make adjustments if you can.

-Bob

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Oct 10 2006, 05:25 PM

I don't mind the adjustments at all. I have been meaning to anyway.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 10 2006, 05:29 PM

For the record, I've also received a number of PMs over time that indicated that members thought the site was "too busy" with images, etc. in the signatures. Point is that we just have to find a reasonable point in the middle.

-Bob

Posted by: ffman Oct 10 2006, 06:05 PM

True.

Posted by: acampione Oct 10 2006, 06:09 PM

Mine is good that way it is. I don't need useless banners..

Posted by: skatalite Oct 10 2006, 06:13 PM

Great idea.

Someone should have a signature vote off contest

Posted by: Charlie Oct 10 2006, 06:15 PM

very good idea... I am back on DSL but while I was using dialup I had to have all the signature images blocked so my pages didnt take forever to load

Posted by: Lex Oct 10 2006, 07:13 PM

Agh..I hate this. Mine would probably be to large right? If so lmk and I'll take out the pics of my 3 kings jersey cards

Posted by: NGWH Sports Cards Oct 10 2006, 07:14 PM

Dont be a hater!

Posted by: Hallsgator Oct 10 2006, 07:35 PM

I do like this, thankfully Bob fixed mine awhile back Thanks Bob!

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 10 2006, 07:38 PM

Just look at the top of the site and you'll know the answer.

By the way, most computers will have some type of software on them that allows you to resize images.

-Bob

Posted by: fourkkids Oct 10 2006, 07:44 PM

Is mine to big?

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 10 2006, 07:49 PM

Why not put the various animated images on the same line? Also, in my opinion, trying to list the names of who you collect in vertical columns doesn't work very well. I couldn't relate the headings to the names right away.

-Bob

Posted by: Bolted_Down Oct 11 2006, 08:53 AM

I think I'm ok...if not rubbing against the upper limit.
Hate to think that I'm an offender, though...soooo????

Posted by: Lex Oct 11 2006, 09:38 AM

Took care of mine.

Posted by: bufbillsstlcards Oct 11 2006, 10:08 AM

Speaking for those of us with dial up:

Posted by: pistolpd22 Oct 11 2006, 10:24 AM

I made mine smaller

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 11 2006, 11:09 AM

Height is just fine. If possible, it would be good if the banner width was closer to 400 pixels wide.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 11 2006, 11:10 AM

Thanks to each of you that have already made some adjustments. Many of your fellow members appreciate it.

-Bob

Posted by: fourkkids Oct 11 2006, 12:19 PM

how about now

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 11 2006, 12:24 PM

I think it's better.

I'd lose the TCC logo and slogan though. We're on the TCC site, so members already know about it. Those of us that use the logo only do so to communicate that we're on the team, etc.

Now, if you wanted to add the TCC logo and slogan to your signature on other sites... Oh wait... Don't do that or I'll be blamed for your account restrictions there.

-Bob

Posted by: bufbillsstlcards Oct 11 2006, 12:39 PM

Why is it that some sigs (Mine for example) Have lots of space from the bottom of the team icons down to the next post?

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 11 2006, 12:42 PM

Look to the <-------------------.

The mini profile can control the length of your post block - especially if your post is short and sweet.

-Bob

Posted by: Bolted_Down Oct 11 2006, 01:06 PM

Aye, this is why we ask...have to rework 'em down a bit.

Posted by: runner05 Oct 11 2006, 01:30 PM

I have a feeling mine is too tall.

I'll try and shorten it.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 11 2006, 01:33 PM

Looks fine to me.

-Bob

Posted by: Tromni Oct 11 2006, 01:38 PM

Thank Bob. My previous sig being too wide was the impetus for putting this new one together.

Nothing like a gentle kick in the rear to get the creative juices flowing.

Posted by: fourkkids Oct 11 2006, 04:05 PM

Ok,I'll remove it!!!

Posted by: nerk01 Oct 11 2006, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the reminder Bob, this is one of my major turnoffs to this site.

I like to read posts, if I wanted to read signatures I would browse the profiles.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 11 2006, 08:55 PM

Then, I would suggest going to My Controls: Board Settings and change the "Do you wish to view members signatures when reading topics?" option to "No".

-Bob

Posted by: bufbillsstlcards Oct 14 2006, 10:24 PM

How are we doing with this new rule?

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 14 2006, 10:30 PM

From what I've seen, I think many of our active members read the topic and made some changes in order to find the proper balance between expressing themselves and being respectful of others.

-Bob

Posted by: saxophonymartian Oct 14 2006, 10:50 PM

Bob, is my sig okay? I tried to squeeze the letters but didnt look too different from before. I will try to get a flatter pic.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 14 2006, 10:52 PM

I think it's fine.

-Bob

Posted by: acampione Oct 14 2006, 10:54 PM

I'm thinking of taking out those bannanas-- sorry Aaron.

Posted by: bufbillsstlcards Oct 14 2006, 11:02 PM

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 14 2006, 11:06 PM

Oops. Your just-added image is a little too wide. 400 pixels or less works best.

-Bob

Posted by: Bolted_Down Oct 14 2006, 11:37 PM

got it to 425...from 500 original width.
got a new one in the works, I promise...

Posted by: bufbillsstlcards Oct 22 2006, 01:57 PM

Im sorry, but it just seems like they have gotten bigger and more obnoxius, I now have signatures turned off. Im really gonna miss seeing those bananas...

Posted by: acampione Oct 22 2006, 01:59 PM

I hope you realized mine are gone

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Oct 22 2006, 02:24 PM

Try font=arial, it may squeeze just a tad more tighter. That is what I use for my signature.

Posted by: bufbillsstlcards Oct 22 2006, 03:49 PM

Nope, now Im sad

Posted by: champb21 Oct 22 2006, 04:57 PM

my signature alright?

Posted by: ffman Oct 22 2006, 04:59 PM

I've been without bananas for a long time, too.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 22 2006, 07:21 PM

I removed a little bit of the empty space, so it looks fine for now. If you're able to shorten it a little more at some point, it would be even better.

-Bob

Posted by: oldspice_007 Oct 22 2006, 11:02 PM

I think there are still way too many people with sigs that are too big!

If you scroll through posts and you happen to notice that your sig takes up almost all of your screen.....

SWITCH IT UP!!!!

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 23 2006, 11:24 AM

Thanks for the reminder, Anton.

-Bob

Posted by: dd316 Oct 23 2006, 11:47 AM

I just made my Clark banner a little smaller. Less is more.

Posted by: braves4life1025 Oct 31 2006, 12:48 PM

what do i ned to delete bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 31 2006, 01:03 PM

1 of the 3. Since 1 appears to be a broken link anyways, it looks to be an easy decision.

-Bob

Posted by: acampione Oct 31 2006, 05:17 PM

I slimmed it down..

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 31 2006, 05:21 PM

It's always the members that don't need to be worried that are...

-Bob

Posted by: acampione Oct 31 2006, 05:23 PM

Wow. My friends say I worry too much.

And there we go again

Posted by: CodyJohnson117 Oct 31 2006, 05:26 PM

Hey, I have little question... Do signature have java script enable or what? Just curious...

Cody J.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 31 2006, 05:29 PM

No. Please remove your attempt to make money off TCC traffic by inserting Google AdSense ads into your signature.

Also, your banner image would be better if it was 400 pixels or less.

-Bob

Posted by: CodyJohnson117 Oct 31 2006, 05:39 PM

Oops.. I didn't mean to click okay, i was trying to preview it, that's all! HaHa! I just wondering see if it works or what, but I guess u disable it

Cody J.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 31 2006, 05:40 PM

Besides opening the door to things like you were trying, it also opens the door to greater risk from those who would only be here to cause harm.

-Bob

Posted by: ffman Oct 31 2006, 06:04 PM

I'm like that too, acamp.

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Oct 31 2006, 06:09 PM

I need smaller fonts so I can fit more into my signature.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 31 2006, 06:11 PM

How many binkies do you go through in a day?

-Bob

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Oct 31 2006, 06:17 PM

What's a binkie?

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 31 2006, 06:19 PM

Binky = Pacifier.

-Bob

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Oct 31 2006, 08:45 PM

Me or my posts?

Posted by: ffman Oct 31 2006, 08:45 PM

Posted by: Bolted_Down Nov 5 2006, 07:44 PM

ok... rework to under 400 width...

Posted by: BarnhardtEnterprises Nov 5 2006, 07:51 PM

so im assuming that my signature is too big? help me decide which banner to delete since i like all of them

Posted by: bob_TCC Nov 5 2006, 07:53 PM

It would be best to remove one of the 3 images. I've suggested to a few members that they should look into creating an animated GIF file by combining their multiple banners (of the same size) into a single, rotating banner.

-Bob

Posted by: BarnhardtEnterprises Nov 5 2006, 08:07 PM

ok i'll try and dig up my animation program where ever it is

Posted by: bob_TCC Nov 8 2006, 06:57 PM

It appears that the polite suggestion approach isn't working well enough...

-Bob

Posted by: Bolted_Down Nov 8 2006, 07:01 PM

Rarely, if ever, boss...


Make sure you mark me in the "legal" column before you unleash your wrath...

Posted by: bob_TCC Nov 8 2006, 07:03 PM

You're safe.

-Bob

Posted by: ffman Nov 8 2006, 07:04 PM

Is my sig too big now with the WKU logo? I don't think it is, but just checking.

Eh....after looking at it again and again....I think it looks tacky there.

Posted by: pistolpd22 Nov 8 2006, 08:20 PM

do I need to shorten mine up some?

Posted by: bob_TCC Nov 9 2006, 11:20 PM

I think your signature is right on the upper limit of size, but fine.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Nov 22 2006, 02:40 PM

I see that some are getting way too big again.

-Bob

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Nov 22 2006, 02:44 PM

Why do people need to use 2 banners?

Posted by: bob_TCC Nov 22 2006, 02:46 PM

Agreed. I've commented mutliple times that a single banner with an animation loop would make everyone happy.

-Bob

Posted by: Hallsgator Nov 22 2006, 02:52 PM

Ever since this thread, it's almost like they keep getting bigger and bigger.

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Nov 22 2006, 02:54 PM

But like a balloon, they'll eventually expand until they pop and disappear.

Posted by: bob_TCC Nov 22 2006, 03:04 PM

Let me guess... You have just the right pin for the job?

-Bob

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Nov 22 2006, 03:08 PM

Are you saying that I DO have a pin for the job?

Posted by: little-michigan Nov 26 2006, 04:25 AM

I have to disagree... As a TCC member who is, and has been an active member of SCF for the last 3 years the banner size is not that important. I have only been here for a few days, and I have already seen things far more drawing than the fact that I can have a bigger signature.

Bob... Let me know about my signature. In case you read this before I get the chance I am going to delete the Dennis Rodman banner. Just let know how it is with or without the Rodman banner depending on when you read this post.

Oh, and do not listen to some of the things some people say. There are better things on this site than the signature size.

-Lewis

Posted by: ffman Nov 26 2006, 04:36 PM

That's why I've decided to alternate my Wright and Sosa banners. Looks too cluttered and out-of-place having more than one.

Posted by: bob_TCC Nov 26 2006, 04:39 PM

It's certainly fine as it is now. If the Rodman one is no bigger than your current one, it would also likely be fine with both.

-Bob

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Nov 26 2006, 05:05 PM

Bob, I know mine is too big and I was wanting to know is there any way to make them smaller?

Posted by: bob_TCC Nov 26 2006, 05:13 PM

The 3rd one is a little too wide and could be resized in just about any graphics program. Then, in general, my recommendation is that an animated banner could be used to rotate between different images while still staying at a reasonable size.

-Bob

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Nov 26 2006, 05:15 PM

Ok, thanks Bob. I will get right on a request to get it resized.

Posted by: little-michigan Nov 27 2006, 03:25 AM

If that is the case I might just add the Rodman back to my signature.

-Lewis

Posted by: fenway1990 Dec 8 2006, 11:47 PM

how many banners do i need out?

Posted by: bob_TCC Dec 8 2006, 11:51 PM

It would be good to reduce the 4 to 2. Again, an animated banner could be created that loops through all 4 but just takes up the space of a single one.

-Bob

Posted by: fenway1990 Dec 8 2006, 11:54 PM

thanks, i'm trying to gget some bars instead.

Posted by: bob_TCC Dec 19 2006, 03:35 PM

We'll give everyone until 1/1/2007 to simply honor this request. Starting then, we'll begin to edit the signatures of those members that don't.

It's amazing what short memories some members have though. They reduce the size of their signature to be considerate of others (as requested here) and then immediately begin the process of adding things back.

-Bob

Posted by: braves4life1025 Dec 19 2006, 03:38 PM

is mine too big?

Posted by: bob_TCC Dec 19 2006, 03:43 PM

Yes! Plus, it looks like you have at least one broken image in the signature.

-Bob

Posted by: braves4life1025 Dec 19 2006, 03:43 PM

o ok what do i need to get rid of

Posted by: dd316 Dec 19 2006, 03:44 PM

You could always lose one of the Notre Dame and Brady Quinn ones, since you have two of each.

Posted by: bob_TCC Dec 19 2006, 03:46 PM

You pick, but about half of them. Again, I just don't want to have this same conversation 2 days from now.

-Bob

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Dec 19 2006, 07:07 PM

I think some people take for granted that they have DSL or the like... my brother still has dial up and one of his complaints is how long it takes to load some pages... those of you with excessive sized signatures contribute to that, please be considerate...

Posted by: smoker_057 Dec 19 2006, 07:08 PM

Bob
Not to knowledgable about sig sizing and such so can you please let me know how mine is, I'd think that its witin reqiurements, just need to know for sure...thanks Frank

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Dec 19 2006, 07:11 PM

Frank, your sig is fine... thanks for asking....

Posted by: smoker_057 Dec 19 2006, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the reply....Frank

Posted by: dd316 Dec 28 2006, 10:57 AM

Keeping this alive, I'm still coming across a few members with large signatures.

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Dec 28 2006, 11:02 AM

Mine was way to big so I decided I would just do what I have now. I hope it is with the requirments.

Posted by: bob_TCC Dec 28 2006, 11:05 AM

Yes, that size is fine.

-Bob

Posted by: ffman Dec 28 2006, 11:06 AM

A couple out there are way too big.....

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Dec 28 2006, 11:10 AM

Ok, that's good. Thanks Bob.

Posted by: acampione Jan 6 2007, 12:30 PM

Is mine okay?

I don't know how to resize it

Posted by: ffman Jan 6 2007, 12:32 PM

I'll see what I can do.

Posted by: ffman Jan 6 2007, 12:35 PM

What about:




Attached thumbnail(s)

Posted by: acampione Jan 6 2007, 01:44 PM

Thanks Cody!! I appreciate it!

Posted by: bob_TCC Jan 10 2007, 05:20 PM

Just another reminder to please be considerate of your fellow members and keep your signature to a reasonable size.

Thanks,

-Bob

Posted by: skatalite Jan 13 2007, 02:22 PM

OK, people...

I'm still seeing rather large signatures. Those of you who have three or more large banners in your signature, along with a long list of people you collect and the percentage of cards of theirs you own, should think of revising your signature for the sake of others Lists, banners, other images... They're all fine, but keeping the overall size of your signature in mind is a good idea.

Thanks all!

Posted by: acampione Jan 13 2007, 04:11 PM

I agree.

My computer has frozen twice today, both times were on here. A couple of people have three banners and a list.

I don't see a point to all of the banners or the lists.

I believe there is a notepad function in my controls. If you want to put your list there, do so. Just don't put a huuuuge list and many, many banners..

Posted by: DiaperDandy Jan 13 2007, 04:46 PM

I guess it is going to have to come down to some polite letters to specific people because those in violation are not the ones reading and replying here...

Posted by: acampione Jan 15 2007, 08:04 PM

Very true, Ty.

Posted by: ffman Jan 15 2007, 08:07 PM

I believe I saw the hugest sig ever earlier today....but ace was already on top of it.

Posted by: dviv17 Jan 16 2007, 08:45 PM

Mine was too big because the card I had scanned was too big. I resized it but I'm thinking about taking out the card altogether. Thank you kooljazz for letting me know. I didn't even know this thread existed. I don't come into this section much.

Posted by: Hallsgator Jun 15 2007, 08:26 PM

I think Crazygood wants everyone to see this

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Jun 15 2007, 08:54 PM

I also believed this thread needed a bump.

Posted by: dviv17 Jul 18 2007, 10:34 PM

Your sig is pretty big right now.

Posted by: dviv17 Jul 18 2007, 10:35 PM

Please everyone try to keep your sig size down. It is really annoying to have to scroll way down because someone's sig is huge.

Posted by: hernant15 Jul 19 2007, 04:49 PM

I support this request...

Posted by: Bondsaway Jul 19 2007, 05:59 PM

Maybe before typing you can take a look at your own signature!

This is the real problem if your signature is as large the computer screen shorten it. If you have 2-3 banners use one! and rotate them. I make banners and can have 20 in my sig but never use more than one because it common curtiosity.

Posted by: skatalite Jul 31 2007, 11:40 AM

Guys, cmon now. Some of these signatures are massive. They get in the way and make me

Take some stuff out or resize! Thank youssss.

Posted by: baseballguy601 Jul 31 2007, 11:42 AM

is mine ok?

Posted by: skatalite Jul 31 2007, 11:47 AM

Yeah, just wordy beyond belief. Why not have a site with your wants listed, and then link to the site?

Posted by: baseballguy601 Jul 31 2007, 11:48 AM

cuz noone likes links and usually people dont like clicking for a want list

Posted by: dviv17 Jul 31 2007, 11:52 AM

I'd rather click on a link than look at your sig.

Posted by: baseballguy601 Jul 31 2007, 11:53 AM

ok... maybe I'll change it

Posted by: ffman Jul 31 2007, 11:56 AM

John - yours isn't too long, but I think you have too much text.

Posted by: baseballguy601 Jul 31 2007, 11:57 AM

ok cody thanks

Posted by: HOFerAutoCollector Jul 31 2007, 11:58 AM

no need to quite a link to your bucket either

Posted by: baseballguy601 Jul 31 2007, 12:05 PM

it was kinda to seperate and conserve space


does it look better now?

Posted by: skatalite Jul 31 2007, 12:05 PM

Yesum.

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Jul 31 2007, 12:07 PM

Much....

Posted by: baseballguy601 Jul 31 2007, 12:08 PM

wow I'm impressed by myself



ooooohohoho mails here

Posted by: ffman Jul 31 2007, 12:18 PM

I've noticed one thing that makes signatures appear longer is whatever information you have under your screen name (eBay link, OpenChecklist, etc).

My signature is small, but I noticed it was being stretched by the info under my name. So, I removed the link to my eBay profile since I'm never selling anything.

Posted by: baseballguy601 Jul 31 2007, 12:21 PM

good point I don't sell on ebay either

Posted by: MetsFan86 Jul 31 2007, 12:48 PM

i've trimmed mine a bit, it was really large like december. i think its decent now.

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Jul 31 2007, 12:49 PM

Looks very good....

Posted by: MetsFan86 Jul 31 2007, 12:51 PM

thanks

Posted by: baseballguy601 Jul 31 2007, 12:57 PM

yeah yours looks nice

Posted by: skatalite Aug 22 2007, 11:29 PM

Some people's signatures are massive.

Snip em, people! There's no need to make each line of text font size 72. There's no need for 15 banners. There's no reason why you can't have your wants on one line rather than a billion separate lines.

Posted by: baseballguy601 Aug 22 2007, 11:31 PM

is mine still chill?

Posted by: skatalite Aug 22 2007, 11:38 PM

No.

Honestly, mine is about the longest it should be. I might even stand to remove a few links or condense it.

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 23 2007, 03:48 PM

i like mine the way it is now. I think i'll be keeping it this way for a while, maybe change it to a picture from the World Series when the Mets win it in October.

Posted by: skatalite Aug 23 2007, 04:02 PM

Awesome It's a great size with a lot of information.

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 23 2007, 04:10 PM

How's mine?

-Bob

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Aug 23 2007, 04:14 PM

I'm glad you asked.... okay people, look at Bob's sig.... if yours is bigger, it is TOO BIG....

Posted by: ffman Aug 23 2007, 04:14 PM

I think your signature is a bit like mine Bob. Not too long, but all the info at the left stretches it.

Mine is about equal now, since I took out my eBay profile link which I never use.

Posted by: skatalite Aug 23 2007, 04:14 PM

Horrible. I hate the colors. Who are you? Andy Warhol?

IGUANA!

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 23 2007, 04:16 PM

Oink! Oink!

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 23 2007, 04:18 PM

As some general advice...

Text and links is where many signatures can be tightened significantly! If you look at "My trade lists" in my signature, you'll see that multiple links can be listed in one line.

-Bob

Posted by: jwman92 Aug 23 2007, 04:25 PM

i guess mine's a bit too long!

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 23 2007, 04:28 PM

For your signature, I just combined 2 of the "collecting" lines into one.

Then, you'd just need to decide on one of the images to remove.

-Bob

Posted by: jwman92 Aug 23 2007, 04:37 PM

i know there is a way to combine banners, i am just not sure how (so they are animated) if anyone could teach me that would be great, then i would combine all the banners into one!

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 23 2007, 05:30 PM

Thanks Richard! and yeah i wana know how to make an animated one as well. Cody help us out here..

Posted by: baseballguy601 Aug 23 2007, 05:36 PM

how now brown cow?

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 23 2007, 05:37 PM

-Bob

Posted by: baseballguy601 Aug 23 2007, 05:37 PM

you should put a pic. of fernando martinez in that banner

Posted by: baseballguy601 Aug 23 2007, 05:40 PM

thank you sir

BTW, I'm kinda upset that your pirates are playing playoff spoiler

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 23 2007, 05:42 PM

I have 3 Pirates on my Fantasy Baseball team at the moment and they're actually helping me!

-Bob

Posted by: baseballguy601 Aug 23 2007, 05:46 PM

fantasy rule #1 never draft players off your favorite team

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 23 2007, 05:47 PM

I picked 2 of the 3 up during the last week or so because they're playing well and I need to secure a playoff spot.

-Bob

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 23 2007, 05:50 PM

maybe, i need more room!!

Posted by: ffman Aug 23 2007, 05:51 PM

I don't have a clue.

My two banners were made by crazgood (Wright) and nashcollector (Sosa); Iplayfootball_90 offered to combine them into one animated banner for me.

Posted by: gopackgo Aug 23 2007, 05:53 PM

I think mine may be a little long, but I could make it longer so I guess I'll leave it But seriously if you guys think it is too long I could maybe try and chop it down a hair...or two

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 23 2007, 05:58 PM

okay thanks for the info cody.

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Aug 23 2007, 06:02 PM

i think mine is good now

Posted by: gopackgo Aug 23 2007, 06:04 PM

Joe, yours is quite huge, but I like it like that because it has always been like that so don't change it

Posted by: Hallsgator Aug 23 2007, 06:08 PM

I like to chang mine a lot. But I would like to get one nice banner of J.P. is in his minor league uni.

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 23 2007, 06:14 PM

haha yeah i didn't want to be the one to say it. But yours I don't mind Joe because you're notorious for having a massive signature, with loads of nearly useless tid-bits.

Posted by: baseballguy601 Aug 23 2007, 06:25 PM

hmmm I see and who did you pick up?


yeah I have some sick pics of him I could let you borrow if u need 1

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 23 2007, 06:28 PM

maybe in the future but not right now, im busy making sigs for other people let alone me! Thanks anyway!

Posted by: longhorn1rob Aug 23 2007, 06:46 PM

I can't decide what to take out of my sig to make it fit better??

haha only kidding. i don't even understand the point in having such large signatures as those allowed in the first place.

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Aug 23 2007, 07:15 PM

I'm pretty sure that mine is ok.


Also, if anyone has muliple banners they'd like to have animated into one, just send me a PM and I can do it for you.

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 23 2007, 08:25 PM

PM sent.

Posted by: dviv17 Aug 23 2007, 10:54 PM

I seriously hope you're kidding. It takes up nearly a page.

Posted by: baseballguy601 Aug 23 2007, 11:01 PM

ok

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 24 2007, 12:58 AM

Sanchez and Malholm.

-Bob

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Aug 24 2007, 07:54 AM

thanks. I've had nearly the same format since i got here. I hsaven't changed the links and i added the kooljazz 1966 special


I am? I always thought John's was big for awhile and the tid-bits aren't useless


I seriously hope you're not kidding, it doesn't take up that much room and i don't have ot conform to your standards. ONly Bob's

Posted by: baseballguy601 Aug 24 2007, 08:13 AM

dude, your sig is to big

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 24 2007, 10:51 AM

If you re-read the first post in this topic, you'll see that it doesn't meet those standards though.

-Bob

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 24 2007, 04:30 PM

Iplayfootball_90 (Matt) just put all the banners i made myself into one animation in my sig. Thanks Matt!

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Aug 24 2007, 05:26 PM

with all due respect Bob, my sig has 2 banners 3 links that won't fit on the same line and ken's support banner. I can't take out anything

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 24 2007, 05:30 PM

Joe,

With all due respect, life is full of tough decisions and this really isn't one of them. So, please be respectful of other members and decrease the size of your signature.

-Bob

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 24 2007, 05:41 PM

Bob just








Joe.

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 24 2007, 05:43 PM

Honestly, this is not a matter of trying to be difficult with anyone. This is a matter of being courteous to fellow members.

-Bob

Posted by: ffman Aug 24 2007, 05:46 PM

Joe,

Can't you take out a few lines of text (like the political text and link), delete a couple of the extra blank lines dividing text/links, or see if a member will re-size your '2000 rushing yards' banner?

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 24 2007, 05:48 PM

yeah joe if you were to shorten it you could shrink the Ken things, remove the political link and the PWCTwhatever and shrink the text.

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Aug 24 2007, 10:14 PM

Joe, if you need/want your sig images resized, PM me and I can do it for you.

Also, that "PWTTCCITGWSOTW" can be taken out, I only made that group a long time ago because I was bored and had nothing better to do.

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 24 2007, 11:31 PM

what does that even stand for?

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 25 2007, 12:03 AM

Joe,

If you had Matt create a single, rotating banner with your 2 images and then better positioned your text, you could actually reduce the size by 40-50% and probably lose very little of the content.

Trust me, it can be done.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 25 2007, 12:06 AM

People Who Think Trading Card Central Is The Greatest Website On The Web

Click here for the related topic.

-Bob

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Aug 25 2007, 11:34 AM

ok, cool i just took it out

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Aug 25 2007, 11:37 AM

Joe, would you like me to do that with your banners? lmk

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Aug 25 2007, 11:54 AM

matt,
if you could rotate my banner with ken's banner that would be good and then could you make me a small banner of the orioles, ravens, cpaitls and wizards logos?

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 25 2007, 11:56 AM

The banner with the logos is not necessary since your favorite team icons already show those teams.

-Bob

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Aug 25 2007, 12:02 PM

Joe, I can't make banners, I can only animate and add effects to them, sorry. But I'll get started on the animation of them right away.


Edit: PM sent, Joe.

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Aug 25 2007, 12:49 PM

well ok, but i was thinking something like they have in the stadiums where they have the logo shaking and etc.

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 25 2007, 12:52 PM

Joe,

Your signature looks much better!

-Bob

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 25 2007, 12:54 PM

yeah Joe it really does!


and thanks Bob for the info.

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Aug 25 2007, 01:21 PM

thanks Bob

Posted by: gopackgo Aug 25 2007, 01:34 PM

I think I might have to get my banners to rotate like that, I have a couple nice ones and I hate not being able to display them all...

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Aug 25 2007, 01:38 PM

If you ever want them to, just lmk and I can do it for you if you don't know how to.

Posted by: gopackgo Aug 25 2007, 02:04 PM

Is there a maximum that you could do? The reason I ask is because I have like 6 so I don't want to make it too much work for you.

Posted by: stlbaseball15 Aug 25 2007, 04:53 PM

Is increased regulation the answer to everything?

Posted by: ffman Aug 25 2007, 04:57 PM

Why do you say that? Some of the signatures are simply too big.

Posted by: Kmart6nets Aug 25 2007, 05:01 PM

I see no problem with regulating this.... There's no reason to have insanely long signatures, especially in threads where half the responses are "nice card" or "nice pull."

Not that I'm ripping on that, but it gets very cluttered for not a lot of content.

Posted by: bob_TCC Aug 25 2007, 05:03 PM

This is a good example that there will always be members who see things completely differently when dealing with a community of this size. I have heard feedback that we don't "regulate" enough here and now we have feedback that we're regulating too much.

-Bob

Posted by: MetsFan86 Aug 25 2007, 06:12 PM

TCC is fine the way it is!

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 26 2007, 12:40 PM

As a reminder, please review your signatures and make an attempt to keep them to a reasonable size - as a courtesy to each other.

-Bob

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Oct 26 2007, 03:34 PM

Good idea!

Posted by: braves4life1025 Oct 26 2007, 03:40 PM

Is mine ok?

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 26 2007, 03:42 PM

Yes, but it could be better. Banners can rotate between images!

-Bob

Posted by: braves4life1025 Oct 26 2007, 03:43 PM

Do youknow how to do that?

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 26 2007, 03:44 PM

Not exactly, but I'm confident that a Google search or a look through the help included with your graphics software would provide the answers.

-Bob

Posted by: braves4life1025 Oct 26 2007, 03:51 PM

Thank you, I will look into after i get back from Olive Garden

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 26 2007, 03:52 PM

Lucky!

-Bob

Posted by: braves4life1025 Oct 26 2007, 03:53 PM

LOL...Ok Bob, If you come visit me ad get here within 15 minutes you can come too

Posted by: NGWH Sports Cards Oct 26 2007, 04:24 PM

Mine will be fixed soon.

Posted by: Cardsforfun Oct 26 2007, 06:38 PM

I think this is kinda related but some peoples scans are big enough to be billboards on the side of buildings.

Posted by: Kmart6nets Oct 26 2007, 06:40 PM

Yeah, I hate when there's signatures that stretch out the screen. grrr

Posted by: nameant Oct 27 2007, 03:27 PM

Nate.....

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Oct 27 2007, 03:36 PM

i believe mine is ok, right bob?

Posted by: braves4life1025 Oct 27 2007, 03:45 PM

thanks!!!

Posted by: nameant Oct 27 2007, 04:32 PM

No problem.

Posted by: tex333 Oct 27 2007, 10:34 PM

This isn't too big is it?

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 27 2007, 10:45 PM

It should be fine, Alan. You could lose the last 2 lines of the quote though since the quoted member's name is in the quote block.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 27 2007, 10:45 PM

Should be fine as well.

-Bob

Posted by: RGBII Oct 27 2007, 11:04 PM

You might just want to eliminate that quote altogether!
Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 27 2007, 11:10 PM

-Bob

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Oct 28 2007, 03:19 AM

I ditto that...

Posted by: captkirk42 Oct 30 2007, 12:05 PM

I'm more concerned and ticked at posts that are toooooooooooooo wide and stretch the limits of the horizontal part of the screen forcing you to scroll right to see the super huge card scan, or whatever is causing the page to scroll off. This has always annoyed me on any forum I've used.

I have adjusted my sig length as per a request, even though technically it was less than half the max number of characters acutally allowed. It may have come close but I don't think it had ever been longer than a full screen height. I know it could be smaller I'll see what I can do to keep it short and still look nice.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 30 2007, 12:12 PM

That is also something that members should certainly attempt to avoid.



Take a look at my "trade lists" line for an example of how you can include links to multiple items while still keeping the content to a few lines.

-Bob

Posted by: captkirk42 Oct 30 2007, 12:44 PM

Thanks Bob that will help.

Posted by: captkirk42 Oct 31 2007, 10:46 AM

Yep wantlists links to "My Trading and Marketplace Topics" pages not only trims the old sig it helps get attention from other TCC members.

I had been meaning to post some sort of specific wantlists before but didn't make the time to do it and couldn't remember what I needed for some of my sets. I'm slowly getting things organized and trade-ready.

I do miss having a pic in my sig. I'm thinking of putting something like a shorter version of this:

I think it's a little too high. I'd probably have to cut it down to just one row of cards with my TCC Name line, and perhaps learn how to flip between two images.

Posted by: bob_TCC Oct 31 2007, 10:50 AM

nameant and crazygood have been helping various members with animated banners recently, so feel free to ask one of them for help.

-Bob

Posted by: captkirk42 Oct 31 2007, 10:54 AM

Thanks again Bob will do.

Ennie meanie minie Mo, Hey MO!

Posted by: baseballguy601 Oct 31 2007, 11:05 AM

Blame that on those of us that post pictures that are too big and then it stretches the entire page across

sales pitch warning
HINT:For a good example of that go here:


and comment my pictures
http://www.tradingcardcentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=85906&st=20


sales pitch ended

Posted by: baseballguy601 Nov 1 2007, 02:03 PM

is mine still ok?

Posted by: crazygood Nov 2 2007, 03:37 PM

Baseballguy, it looks as though yours may be stretching out the screen. With your permission I will capture each banner, resize them and reanimate. Let me know

Posted by: bob_TCC Nov 2 2007, 03:38 PM

Please tell me which method takes up less space...

A

I collect:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

-or-

B

I collect: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z

-Bob

Posted by: crazygood Nov 2 2007, 03:47 PM

John, try this. It will fit much better in the forum format and not stretch out posts.



Nate did a great job on those by the way

Posted by: snowblink Dec 3 2007, 04:37 PM

It's hard to work with this type of stuff, since many people now work with widescreen type monitors and it doesn't look unusual to us...and scans that are too small don't let you see details on the card. I agree tho, single card scans/pics that stretch the width are troublesome.

Posted by: STLcardinals888 Jan 1 2008, 11:10 AM

Is my sig okay?

Posted by: mvpujols#5 Jan 1 2008, 11:11 AM

i fixed my signature, it got deleted.

Posted by: STLcardinals888 Jan 1 2008, 11:43 AM

so did mine...

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Jan 1 2008, 11:44 AM

What?

Posted by: STLcardinals888 Jan 1 2008, 11:57 AM

My signature got deleted because it was too big(without warning)

is mine okay now?

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Jan 1 2008, 11:59 AM

400 across is usually acceptable because it does not stretch the site's edges/boundaries.

Posted by: STLcardinals888 Jan 1 2008, 12:01 PM

what about length?
I just don't want to have to rebuild it again

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Jan 1 2008, 12:02 PM

Personally, I like 400 x 100. It's small, compact, and doesn't take away from the post. It adds just enough personal accent.

Posted by: STLcardinals888 Jan 1 2008, 12:05 PM

how can i measure it?

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Jan 1 2008, 12:35 PM

Yours is 385 x 130.
Right-click on your banner and a drop-menu will appear.
Go to Properties and it will show you info on your banner.

Posted by: mvpujols#5 Jan 1 2008, 12:37 PM

yea mine was deleted without warning to , but personally, i think i like it better this way more than i did the last time, so it doesnt matter

Posted by: dviv17 Jan 1 2008, 01:40 PM

Both of your signatures are kind of big, try to keep it to less than half a page.

Posted by: nelly1310 Jan 1 2008, 01:57 PM

should i start making my banners smaller??? i usually have been making them 500x190 pixels???

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Jan 1 2008, 01:59 PM

Start with a 400 width.

Posted by: jwman92 Jan 1 2008, 02:00 PM

how is mine, not too big??

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Jan 1 2008, 02:03 PM

It's 400 x 100. Optimal.

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Jan 2 2008, 10:29 PM

I hope mine isn't to big.

Posted by: NGWH Sports Cards Jan 3 2008, 12:00 PM

How mine?

Posted by: ffman Jan 3 2008, 12:16 PM

It looks fine to me, although the banner could possibly be a little less wide.

Posted by: NGWH Sports Cards Jan 3 2008, 05:17 PM

I know, I am going to fix it soon

Posted by: madman20 Jan 19 2008, 03:36 PM

how do you get one of those cool banners for your sig? Ive been trying to get one forever!

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Jan 24 2008, 01:14 AM

I find it disappointing that on a site that offers so much with no fees or charges that the simple request to keep signatures within the posted guidelines is so hard to do for many of the members...

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Jan 24 2008, 01:16 AM

Here again are the guidelines set by Bob...

"Here are very high-level rules of thumb:

Height: Keep the height to something equivalent to my (Bob's) signature (1-1.5x or less). As you can see, you can easily fit a few images and text into a signature and still keep the height reasonable.

Width: Images should be kept to a reasonable width. A quick test is to simply look at the top of the site while viewing your own profile. If the gap between the logo (left corner) and the banner (middle) is very much, one or more images in your signature are too large. Typically, images of about 400 pixels wide or less work best."

Posted by: nerk01 Jan 24 2008, 10:16 AM

Images in the signature line are over-rated.

They are so bad here at TCC that instead of hoping that people can police themselves I just turn the signatures off.

As it turns out the pages load much faster now and it's easier to read the post content.

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Jan 24 2008, 10:50 AM

That is why we ask folks to try and keep it to a minimum... many of our members don't have broadband superspeed connections and it takes forever to load the pages when you have tons oversized signatures with many of the graphics...

Don't get me wrong, a nice banner is always a commidity.... but we have people who put looooooooong lists or stack multiple banners, which doesn't show a lot of consideration to the other members....

Posted by: Kiansdad Feb 9 2008, 12:40 PM

How is my sig now?

Better, or do I need to slash some more?

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Feb 9 2008, 01:37 PM

That is about as perfect as I have seen! You could lengthen your Olsen banner a bit more, and thanks so much for your quick attention to the matter...

Posted by: tex333 Feb 11 2008, 11:41 AM

Is this one too big or the right size?

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Feb 11 2008, 12:16 PM

Looks great!

Might I suggest you retake the photo of the xfractor, only don't use the flash... I would like a better look at that card...

Posted by: MaddenRq53 Feb 11 2008, 02:25 PM

Mine better?

Posted by: scott0326 Feb 11 2008, 02:47 PM

Mines fine right?

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Feb 11 2008, 05:44 PM

Ian, Scott.... both of your signatures are fantastic... and the sizes are great too...

Posted by: scott0326 Feb 12 2008, 05:51 PM

Thats good, thanks.

Posted by: 10alex10 Feb 12 2008, 06:00 PM

Is my sig to big???

Posted by: ffman Feb 12 2008, 06:02 PM

Not horribly large, but could you possibly re-work the names of the players you collect? The skipped lines after each name make it larger than it could be.

Posted by: Kmart6nets Feb 12 2008, 06:27 PM

Rename this the validation thread

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Feb 12 2008, 06:28 PM

Bingo

Posted by: chopinalex Feb 13 2008, 12:32 AM

admit it michael..u just have a phobia of cats and oranges and thats why u kept asking me to shrink my sig!!

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Feb 13 2008, 10:39 AM

Alex, I don't have a phobia of cats or oranges... but I am scared silly of cats wearing oranges...

Posted by: nameant Feb 13 2008, 10:46 AM

Is it possible to make a character limit for the sig instead of saying "It should be like this _____" ?? Picture limit could be like, 470 W x 100 H or something close and then have a limit on the characters as well.

Posted by: MaddenRq53 Feb 13 2008, 11:11 AM

It'd be cool if you could put in a sig of any size like a walpaper, and when you hit "save my signature" it will shrink it within the H&W Requirements.