Ability to hide avatars?
- Thread starter bigred
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alfaniner
Penultimate Amazing
I do have to say I prefer the previous display. User name on top and (smaller) avatar underneath. I instantly identify a member by their name, which never changes. Avatars can change on a whim and it takes getting used to when they do. Not to mention, many avatars are similar.
It is possible to add it but I need to see what icerat wants me involved in doing before I start tinkering with things.
This is the default Xenfora style. Never looked into this when I last played with Xenfora but in principle it should be possible.
Personal note: For me this way works better as for some reason the name seems more attached to the post than in the old vBulletin style.
Klimax
NWO Cyborg 5960x (subversion VPUNPCKHQDQ)
My own avatar-related wish: Would it be possible to restore full visibility of rectangular avatars? Right now they're cropped.
Done, there's now a setting for it under preferences
arthwollipot
Observer of Phenomena, Pronouns: he/him
Personally, I like avatars. I find it easier to identify posters by avatar than by name. But it's good to have the option.
smartcooky
Penultimate Amazing
If they can't make that work, you should be able to drop your rectangular avatar on a square PNG that has a transparent background
catsmate
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But that makes the actual graphic in the avatar smaller.
smartcooky
Penultimate Amazing
This is called aspect ratio. The avatars are all square... aspect ratio 1:1 - you can't put an image with a rectangular aspect ratio into a 1:1 slot without cropping. If your full avatar is, for example 4:3L (landscape) then it either has to be cropped left or right or both, or the slot has to be widened to 4:3. That will widen the whole information panel for everyone... then what if someone has an image 3:4P (portrait) they want to use as an avatar? Theirs would have to be much smaller to fit into the 4:3L slot.
ETA: I seem to remember your avatar was smaller on the old forum than the current one I can see. If you PM me your full avatar, I'll do it for you and send it back.
