How do I get profile picture under my name?

[Michelemarie]

I was able to get my picture in my profile, but I noticed that some members have their picture under their name in their posts - I really like that - but I can't figure out how to do it - can someone help me? Thanks.

 

[urmaniac13]

Hi Michele, those pictures are called avatars. Go to UserCP, then look on the control panel on the left, click on Edit Avatar under "Settings & Options".
There you can upload the image of your choice directly in. However the picture should be the right size (quite small), make sure it is no larger than 80x80 pixels!!

 

[Michelemarie]

thank you for the help, i made sure my picture was 80x80 pixels, did what you said, saved the setting, and now the picture shows in the Avatar screen, but not when i post anything. did i miss a step?

 

[GB]

We seem to be having problems with the avatar feature right now. The owner of the site is aware and I think he is trying to find someone who can fix this problem.

 

[urmaniac13]

Take a look on "Edit avatar" again, maybe "Do not use avatar" is still checked?

 

[Michelemarie]

"use custom avatar" is checked. hopefully it is a problem with the site and not me (hehe).

 

[urmaniac13]

Yeah!! Let's blame it on someone else... Just kidding.. I know this is frustrating, I hope the problem will get fixed soon and we will be able to see your picture!!

 

[kimbaby]

its not you, I to still am unable to get my avatar to show up, it shows up in the control panel but not my posts... hopefully it will get fixed soon

 

[licia]

I learn something here every day. I didn't even know there were pictures on the user profile page. I could have been seeing what some of you look like and didn't even know that.

 

[Chatwon]

Avatar testing .....
hum-m-m-mm

 

[Michelemarie]

Thanks for testing Chatwon - let us know what we should do.

 

[Michelemarie]

Any news Chatwon?

 

[Michelemarie]

I'm confused, why does this thread start with "Sticky:" - sorry for all the questions, I am new - don't you hate people like me?

 

[Andy M.]

"Sticky" keeps the thread at or near the top of the thread list.

 

[GB]

And no, we love people like you

 

[Michelemarie]

Thanks for the info Andy M and thanks for the good thought GB! I learn something new everyday.

 

[MJ]

We will make an announcement when the avatar feature is working again - then we can have one sticky for everyone who needs help.

 

[Michelemarie]

Thanks MJ!