Avatars - question re the new rules

santana-mx3

MSE_Martin wrote:

AVATARS/IMAGES

Please ensure that your avatar (the small picture under your username) and posts do not contain flashing images.

Does this just mean no flashing or does it mean no animation?

I know some people find animation annoying/distracting, while others like it.

I have removed my walking elephant avatar for the moment in case it is no longer allowed.

(the avatar version was smaller than this)

I may just have to train him to stand still!

Fran

As I understand it, you are allowed animated avatars but none that flash in such a way that might cause a problem for epileptic people for example. I'm sure your elephant would be ok because it's likely that it would be reported if people found it to be too much.

santana-mx3

Thanks Fran.

I was wondering whether it was specifically flashing in case of problems for epileptics or if it was anything animated because Martin didn't want people getting too distracted (though it should be ok for the forum).

I had removed it just in case it was the latter.

In view of your reply, unless any admins say any different, I'll put the walking elephant back in a day or two. I don't think it will trouble anyone.

frizz_head

There is an option to switch them off.

pavlovs_dog

santana-mx3 wrote:

Thanks Fran.

I was wondering whether it was specifically flashing in case of problems for epileptics or if it was anything animated because Martin didn't want people getting too distracted (though it should be ok for the forum).

it was to do with epileptics - i believe MSE andrea made a post about it somewhere (i could be wrong, does happen occasionally! )

Mr_Skint_2

Unnaceptable

Acceptable

Well thats how I see it...

santana-mx3

Like the Cylon Mr Skint!

I think the other one might be considered unacceptable on the grounds of violence as well as flashing.

Mr_Skint_2

santana-mx3 wrote:

Like the Cylon Mr Skint!

If you want it take it.... :beer:


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Right click the picture I posted and choose save
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MSE_ForumTeam1

The example by Mr Skint is a good one. The first is definatly unacceptable, but I can see no problems with the second. Basically flickering images are not allowed, or any image the forum team deem to be of bad taste or likely to offend others. If you are unsure, please ask us at abuse@moneysavingexpert.com.

santana-mx3

Mr_Skint wrote:

santana-mx3 wrote:

Like the Cylon Mr Skint!

If you want it take it.... :beer:

Cheers Mr Skint. I'll use the Cylon for a while and then go back to the elephant.

arkonite_babe

pavlovs_dog wrote:

it was to do with epileptics - i believe MSE andrea made a post about it somewhere (i could be wrong, does happen occasionally! )

The post in question is HERE if anyone wishes to read it.


HTH