Discussion on signature sizes

[#1]

It doesn't bother me at all.
What I would say though, is it so bad when people show a little individuality?
If the forum was just all text.. well it would just be dull.

[#2]

Quote from: artmo

I'm with those who have suggested text only signatures. I really don't see why it is necessary to use speedtest results as signatures unless the topic is discussing a speed issue.

Even then it is not necessary to put them in a signature, they can either be embedded in the post or attached.

[#3]

For me my sig is a reference of the fastest my connection has been to date, it's also a refrence for me and others to compare against should i be having speed issues seeing as it gives a date/ping/line-quality. And last but not least, it reminds me of what my service could be but isn't.

So i would like to vote for images and text.

[#4]

Quote from: Devonian

is it so bad when people show a little individuality?

I agree with the sentiment.  And I think the current rules on signatures are fine - they strike a good middle-ground.  The idea of having person x's signature show only the first time person x posts in a given thread is a good one too.  Personally, I don't like the look of the Speed Test images some people include in their signatures - too dark, and not showing any individuality/creativity, just imagified text.  Though I wouldn't want to prohibit them, so the sig-once-per-thread idea would help.

[#5]

Quote from: Devonian

If the forum was just all text.. well it would just be dull.

And also if everyone agreed with each other.

[#6]

Speed test images:

Quote from: jelv

Even then it is not necessary to put them in a signature, they can either be embedded in the post or attached.

Agree completely - A speed test result is only relevant in a thread discussing a speed issue and, in order to be useful, needs to be up to date.  Adding an out of date speed test result to a post about hosting issues or the price of fish (for instance) is wasting space...
A vote from me for text only signatures, or even none at all!

[#7]

a quick check and it appears that the BT forums don't allow text sigs, the Sky forums only allow text and the Talk Talk forums don't allow sigs
edit - corrected

[#8]

Maybe, but they're not 'proper forums' like this one. 

[#9]

https://community.bt.com/t5/Bills-Packages/Multiple-quot-Your-latest-BT-bill-is-now-online-quot-emai...

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Phone supplier: BT Broadband: Plusnet

is my signature.
[quote=BT Forum rules]Signatures
Keep your signatures short.  You may sign your posts with information about yourself, which may include things like a quote from a favourite author, for example.
Please remember that the other community forums terms of use and guidelines apply to signatures as well.  Please take specific note that signatures should not include any of the following inappropriate content: Profanity; material that is libellous, fraudulent, unlawful, defamatory, pornographic, obscene, profane, abusive, offensive, threatening, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
The BTCare Community moderators reserve the right to edit or delete any signatures we deem inappropriate for the forum.  Signatures are a privilege and violations of the guidelines outlined here can result in this privilege being revoked.

[#10]

post corrected 

[#11]

Quote from: 77

Quote from: DomS Oh and the forum I help moderate has the option to only show the signatures the first time a user posts in a thread. Subsequent posts have the signature hidden. I actually thought of suggesting this - a very good idea (if the 'forum software' can accommodate it).

+1.
Trouble is that I don't see PN upgrading this dinosaur of a forum to make that a reality.
I have little problem with the current rule but those putting speed test results in their signature don't normally have any control over the size of it. Considering this is an ISP forum I think it's daft to then insist that they remove it.
In life we all have to give and take a little here and there. It would be nice if this could be applied to some of the forum rules every now and then.

[#12]

I have asked the question as the present software version appears to support it

[#13]

Quote from: billnotben

And also if everyone agreed with each other.

I don't agree! 

[#14]

Quote from: Oldjim

I have asked the question as the present software version appears to support it

So does that mean the size limitation will be lifted or stay the same with hinderance to the signatures?

[#15]

Quote from: jelv

Quote from: Oldjim As an aside my sig images are 80px deep as I thought that 100px was too large +1

+1