Would the Moderators PLEASE tell what I can bloody have for a signature!!!!

basmic · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:42

FAQ said:
You may use a signature (commonly used in email messages) in your posts. You can specify in your profile a signature to use at the bottom of your posts. When you post, there is an option to use your signature. A signature may contain one or more images but they must fit within a box with maximum dimensions of 400 x 75 pixels (width x height) and with a maximum (combined) file size of 20k. Images containing mostly very large words or animated .gifs will not be permitted. You may also add 1 consecutive lines of normal or smaller text directly above or underneath the image with no spaces inbetween image and text. If no images are used then up to 4 consecutive lines of normal or smaller text is permitted. Do not pad out your text lines with blanks lines. A line of text is defined as having a maximum length of 400 pixels. If you want to turn the signature off in the future, you can come back and edit your post. If you have specified a signature in your profile, the box will be automatically ticked for you.

The forum Dons/Admins reserve the right to judge individual signatures, particularly those deemed to contain material of an adult or offensive nature. If the Dons/Admins think the signature is unsuitable for a family orientated forum, then it will be removed. If the user then replaces it without making changes, they will be suspended.

Right first my signature was this:

It's only racist if a white person attacks a black person.

That is an image with line of text under it.

It was removed because the image contains more than one line of text. Go figure! You're expected to mind reead now! The FAQ does NOT mention about images containing more than 4 lines of text.

I changed my signature to this:

It's only racist if a white person attacks a black person.

Once again it has been removed. The image clearly contains only 4 lines of text. The image has only 1 line of text below it.

Oh and answer me one more question, and I will be happier: In all the 2 years I have spent with OcUK, my signature has been pretty much the same. Why after those 2 years, should it change?

Is this a dig back at me for posting the "let's tighten the rules up" thread? :rolleyes:

Spacky · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:43

basmic · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:44

Spacky said:

I'm sorry - but this is just getting petty, IMO. I feel I deserve answers.

If the Mods can't be bothered to reply to my threads, at least have the balls to email me.

Spacky · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:45

I see your point...

Don't worry about it man.

divine` · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:45

basmic said:
Is this a dig back at me for posting the "let's tighten the rules up" thread?

You aren't the only one it's happened to

Morat · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:45

Isn't an image of 4 lines fo text exactly the same as 4 lines of text, thus exceeding the allowed text line quota?...

Hate · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:46

how about you email them?

basmic · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:46

divine_madness said:
You aren't the only one it's happened to

Fair enough. Either a bit of clever timing, or a coincidence. I'm pretty sure it's not the latter.

basmic · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:47

Hate said:
how about you email them?

Did that last night - emailled Orifice.

Rich_L · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:47

If no images then 4 lines of text.

An image using 4 lines of text plus another is circumventing that rule.

Yes I agree it's totally lame, particularly given how long you've had your sig for, but I guess it's technically a breach of the rules

Spacky · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:47

Hate said:
how about you email them?

Well maybe because like others said its not only them its happened to. I suppose it encourages a flat answer to come from the OP's question.

I personally am not a fan of sigs but hey thats me (yes I know I have one)

Borris · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:47

I love ya baby, but all I can think about is Kielbasa sausage, your butt cheeks is warm.

Spacky · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:48

Borris said:
I love ya baby, but all I can think about is Kielbasa sausage, your butt cheeks is warm.

BWHAAHHAHAAHAHAHAA

Glad I put my coffee down lol

Insanity · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:48

*Looks at his sig*

Hmm... i have more than 4 lines. :confused:

divine` · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:48

Rich_L said:
If no images then 4 lines of text.

An image using 4 lines of text plus another is circumventing that rule.

Yes I agree it's totally lame, particularly given how long you've had your sig for, but I guess it's technically a breach of the rules

What is annoying the few people it has happened to though, is suddenly being pulled up on this seemingly non-existant rule after years of using their respective signatures, without anything being said or the FAQ being changed.

Bar · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:49

meh - I had the username Barsteward for years but it got changed to Barst one day.

Not fussed to be honest and when I asked for it to be changed to Bar the admins did it.

Ultimately its their forum and their rules to be amended and applied as and when they see fit.

basmic · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:49

Insanity said:
*Looks at his sig*

Hmm... i have more than 4 lines.

Best change it, TBH.

This is supposed to be a computing forum. How the hell do they expect you to cram your system specs in legible text?

panthro · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:50

It could be that crappy line of text you have at the bottom :rolleyes:

What is the point in having that written there? Actually I dont care.

basmic · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:50

divine_madness said:
What is annoying the few people it has happened to though, is suddenly being pulled up on this seemingly non-existant rule after years of using their respective signatures, without anything being said or the FAQ being changed.

Exactly. Whipped the words straight from my mouth.

Spacky · 30 Jun 2006 at 10:51

basmic said:
Best change it, TBH.

This is supposed to be a computing forum. How the hell do they expect you to cram your system specs in legible text?

Maybe in the members profile?

Just a suggestion. :confused: