Hey all,
Had some questions about how to add an avatar to the website. Here's a brief discussion on how to do that.
First, what's an avatar? An "avatar", in the strict sense of the word, is a likeness or "image" of a person. Basically in web terms, it is a picture that represents you.
So, how do you add one to your profile? First, find a picture you would like to use, then crop it down to a maximum of 80 pixels wide by 80 pixels tall. It can be smaller than this, but that is the standard size for this site. Save it as a JPG or GIF.
Then, log into the website and click on the "Edit Profile" link at the top of the screen.
Once your profile is loaded, look for the "Avatar Tab". Select the Avatar tab, then click on the "Browse" button and locate the picture you want to use on your computer. Once you've found and selected your picture, click the "Update" button to upload the picture to the website.
Due to web caching, it may take a few minutes for your avatar to appear in the forums and other places on the site.
Good luck!
Jonathan