First off, welcome
I have noticed a lot of new members joining recently, and the same questions being asked a few times, so thought it may be a good idea to answer them in one thread.
Older members, might I ask that you are nice to newbies in here, and answer any questions they have if you know the answers
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OK, first off...to get yourself an avatar.
Click
here
On this page, you will be asked either for the URL of the image you wish to use, or to upload an avatar straight from your computer. You CAN use animated avatars if they are within the maximum size.
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This is whats known as your profile. This shows to anyone who clicks on your name. To talk to other members semi-privately you can write on their walls. If you wish the conversation to be completely private, there is the option to private message.
To change the colouring on your profile, click
here. You will come to a screen with various options...just mess around with them a little until you get it how you want it.
You can also use an image on your profile. To do this click
here. Much the same as uploading an avatar, except it only shows on your page, rather than when you post.
You can change the privacy settings of your profile
here
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As well as using an avatar, you can have a custom signature.
To make this, click
here. This can be text, or images, or a bit of both. As long as it is within the signature
guidelines.
To add an image to your signature, use the image code [ IMG ] [ /IMG ] without the spaces. And paste the link to the picture you wish to use between the two parts.
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Also, before posting, its always a good idea to have a read of the
rules just to familiarize yourself with how things work here
Hopefully this is enough to get you started, but please don't hesitate to ask any questions if you have any problems. We don't bite, hard
