Avatars

[Beaner]

How can I change my avatar? The forum is using my 2004 one.

Sam Billingsley
4th Texas Co E

[ElizabethClark]

Mr Billingsley, click on the USER CP link in the top navigation bar. Down the left side, there's a tool bar, and one of the options is "Edit Avatar." You can upload a more current version.

Just for the record: avatars should be images of the actual forum member, in good historic clothing and accessories.

[Beaner]

Thank you.

Sam Billingsley
4th Texas Co. E

[Union Navy]

Doesn't work for me. I don't get any options except "Do not use an avatar" and "Guest". I also don't get any chance to upload a photo to my profile as previously. Any progress on getting all those old threads back? I miss my old info...

[Andrew Keehan]

I had the same problem as Bob. It's always tough to start over from scratch.

Andrew Keehan

[Rob]

Doesn't work for me. I don't get any options except "Do not use an avatar" and "Guest". I also don't get any chance to upload a photo to my profile as previously. Any progress on getting all those old threads back? I miss my old info...
I could be wrong, but I believe that your status must be "Rank and File" (10 posts or more) before you get that option. If your status is "Recruit" (less than 10 posts) you have to wait.

[Linkstrap]

I could be wrong, but I believe that your status must be "Rank and File" (10 posts or more) before you get that option. If your status is "Recruit" (less than 10 posts) you have to wait.

That is my impression also.

[riptailedroarer]

I've found the same problem, my avatar has disapeared and the CP says I can only use 50x50 pix. This problem was solve previously by Eric.
Also I dont appear on the membership list! but I am loged inon the home page.
I sure you wil fix it..and if it don't work use a bigger hammer.

[S.D.Foster]

My avatar went away when my account was lost in the crash. Last time someone (one of the moderators, not certain which one though) helped me out by fixing my avatar.

I do more reading than posting, so I don't want to post 10 non-essential posts just to get to the point I can fix my avatar.

Sean Foster

[mtvernon]

My avatar went away when my account was lost in the crash. Last time someone (one of the moderators, not certain which one though) helped me out by fixing my avatar.

I do more reading than posting, so I don't want to post 10 non-essential posts just to get to the point I can fix my avatar.

Sean Foster

Me neither! (2 to go)

[ElizabethClark]

Guys, it's okay to not have a picture, too. I've not had one for going on something like 6 years. :)

[Horton]

I have also wondered what "Recruit" and "Rank and File" ment.

[trippcor]

A recruit is a new user to the forum. They have some posting limitations and all post are monitored. Once a recruit has posted at least 10 times (I believe that is the correct number but I could be wrong) and not recieved any warnings, then they become rank & file members. Rank & File have no posting restrictions thought they are expected to follow the Forum rules.

Of course right now due to the crash we have a large number of recruits. I have been working to manually switch those for long time posters that have had to re-register.

[S.D.Foster]

I was one who had to re-register, but I did not have many posts before.

True, avatars are not essential but it is nice to put a face with a name. :)

Sean Foster

[riptailedroarer]

Thanks Tripp,for helping the AC get back on line, I can now find my self on the membership list lol

[Guy Gane III]

Well that cleared up one question I had in regards to the recent crash. :confused_

[paul9thky]

I have a problem, I'm over 10 posts and I'm still a recruit.

EDIT:Never mind for some reason this post made me rank and file.

[BenjaminLDavis]

Of course right now due to the crash we have a large number of recruits. I have been working to manually switch those for long time posters that have had to re-register.

Tripp - could you add my name to this list? It would be folly to post just for
the sake of posting 10 times, and I would enjoy being rank and file again. I
am often accused of being rank, specially on the hot days!
On another note, I finally (after being run around some and told Amazon was
out of these) got my copy of "The Biographical Roster of the Immortal 600" -
I am studying up on the more mature prisoners now, and will send you the
gentleman I wish to honor soon. Until then, I remain

[EvilRob]

Originally Posted by sdf
My avatar went away when my account was lost in the crash. Last time someone (one of the moderators, not certain which one though) helped me out by fixing my avatar.

I do more reading than posting, so I don't want to post 10 non-essential posts just to get to the point I can fix my avatar.

Sean Foster

Me too only 5 more to go. I miss my rank and File status.

Rob Michael
Frockhead Mess

[LonestarRifles]

I've never regarded them as being that important, but they are a nice option...that I don't have :cry_smile


in due time I suppose.:wink_smil

Patrick Smith

[Tenth Illinois Company H]

I had an avatar too before the crash. I would like to put it back up. Like mentioned before, it is nice to put a face with the name.

[Clsinclair]

This is my 10th post. Sorry for the non-content, but I like seeing me looking back at me.

Claude Sinclair

[burt60]

same here 6

[Rebel Yell1863]

Well I say ditto:D

[rebjeb04]

Hey Derrick,

Completely off the subject:sarcastic but does your unit portray the 51st Alabama [Partisan Rangers] under Forrest and then Wheeler? I have a cool tintype of a private in full uniform I will post soon. I had it posted before, but the crash deleted it I guess.:D

Thanks,

[rebjeb04]

Hey Fellas,

I don't think you have to be rank and file members to have an avatar:eek: . Just send Mr. Eric Tipton and email with you mugshot and he'll git'r up.

Have fun!:D

[BerdanBraafladt]

Like Joe, I still have a few to go but I totally lost my avartar and it will not let me load another, so I guess I will just have to wait.
Kevin

[paulcalloway]

I believe you have to reach 10 posts or so to get uploading access.

[Parault]

This is my 1st time here I like what I see. I noticed Rebjeb04 is from the 1st Ark. Batt.


P.L. Parault
1stSgt "P"
3rd Ark Co. D
1st Ark Battalion

[dbuckley]

My avatar disappeared also. I agree with others that a face to the name is nice, and I prefer to see a picture of the real person, rather than some canned avatar. For those who do not like their picture out there, that is fine, too.
Perhaps we need to re-think the 10 post minimum since the crash.

[RudyN]

I would like to have my avatar back again. It was one that went with the crash. I guess I will just have to make som more posts :tounge_sm

[dbuckley]

I suppose the little money bags that showed if you donated to the site are gone forever, too.

I already know the joke reply. A bag with a big $ on it over my head for an avatar.

[pvt. hardscrable]

ok i have the same problem

i guess i have to post 6 more times

im just posting so i can get an avatar so ignore me

The union forever hurah boys! hurah!

i hope im not screwing up this thread with junk

srry if i am

3 more to go

2 more to go!

1 more baby!

Ok i should be rank & file now. thanks guys!


Edit: This will not be permitted. Your posts are merged, your avatar has been deleted and you still need 10 posts. Whether you make it that far is up to you.

- Paul Calloway

[Eric Tipton]

All right, to end this barrage of posts, my offer is open again to create an avatar for you if you want one.

If you would like an avatar, please e-mail me a photo of you in your best period clothing - preferrably with an historic structure, nature, or in other words, period setting. The larger the image, the easier it is for me to give you a quality result. Fuzzy images will look fuzzy on your avatar no matter what I do to photoshop it.

E-Mail the images to me at etinohio@msn.com (etinohio@msn.com).

Send 'em along. I still have most of the ones I did prior to the big crash, so just check in.

[Charles Heath]

I suppose the little money bags that showed if you donated to the site are gone forever, too.

The improved logo for that activity is now a green circle with a white dollar symbol. Other logos include a circle slash over a bulldozer for the ACPP, and some other happy graphics. :D

[Tabbico]

I was also trying to get my old avatar back, and I am sooooo computer illiterate, so I am glad to see that it is the format of the forum, and not me. I also could not log in under my old name. Oh well, I am glad the forum is back up and running.....

[Johnny Lloyd]

Eric-

Attached is my photograph I'd like to use as my avatar on Authentic Campaigner. My ID is Johnny Lloyd. I am a member of Palmetto Battalion/Company G- Hampton Legion.

Can't seem to get a good font for my signature either. If you could get a period-looking font for my signature "Jno. Lloyd" that would be great also.



Thanks for your help in advance- Johnny Lloyd

[Eric Tipton]

John:

Your Avatar is all set.

[Infantry Grunt]

Eric,
I had an avatar before, but now I can't even add one. My posting total disappeared with the crash. I am guessing that I just have to wait again until I have ten postings again before I add one.

[Eric Tipton]

David & All:

If you are interested in an avatar, send me an e-mail with the photo you would like to use as an attachment at etinohio@msn.com.

[mdparthum]

Thanks everyone for these posts. I was afraid to ask how, but everyone covered my questions. Thanks!

[L.S.Smythers]

I guess I need to get to 10 posts before I can get mine back on here.

[c.irelan]

Hello

I have been trying to figure out why I have not been able to post my avatar and the consincus is that you need 10 postings this is #10 of me so we shall see.

[Mudslinger]

My info was lost in the crash too. I was "Rank & File", and after the crash I was demoted to "Recruit".


http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k80/valleyfirerescue/myavatar.jpg
Nick Miller
33rd O.V.I.
Mudslinger Mess

"If there is one principle more deeply rooted in the mind of every American, it is that we should have nothing to do with conquest."-Thomas Jefferson

[joey12thga]

Thanks everyone for these posts. I was afraid to ask how, but everyone covered my questions. Thanks!

Hey friend,

If you wanna mke it to 10 posts you need to sign them. Just trying help before the mods get at you.

[wilber6150]

I was just wondering what software you are using to create your avatar, everytime I try to down size a picture to the limits needed it gets very pixelated yet the avatars here are very clear .

[markmason]

explain the rules..why the need for 10 posts ...im lost as usual

[markmason]

Nevermind.....

[Eric Tipton]

If you would like an avatar, please e-mail me a photo of you in your best period clothing - preferrably with an historic structure, nature, or in other words, period setting. The larger the image, the easier it is for me to give you a quality result. Fuzzy images will look fuzzy on your avatar no matter what I do to photoshop it.

Just e-mail the images to me at etinohio@msn.com (etinohio@msn.com). Send 'em along! :)

[Dutchman Dick]

What if you're just getting started, and don't have any period clothing yet? Heck, I'm still trying to find a group in my area to join (Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan). I know someone who used to be part of an artillery group, but that group dissolved a few years ago. So, what's a guy like me to do?

[JimKindred]

What if you're just getting started, and don't have any period clothing yet? Heck, I'm still trying to find a group in my area to join (Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan). I know someone who used to be part of an artillery group, but that group dissolved a few years ago. So, what's a guy like me to do?

Richard,

You just have to wait until you have everything together for the photo. Not having an avatar is not a life threatening situation. I have been on this forum since around the time it started and I have yet to post an avatar.