Finally at 100 posts!!

Jesus, that took forever. I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read, and I read,........

But I never have anything to say....


So over the last few days I have done nothing but post stupid comments that don't really contribute to any conversation, and probably annoy people just as much as stupid comments like that annoy the hell out of me. And why did I do this pray tell??? To get a stupid fucking avatar. That's why.

Does anybody else see something weird about the situation on this board. The mods and other people whine that new people are coming in and postwhoring up a storm(I can say postwhoring in this forum right??, I hope so because I am, sorry Hummerman if I screw up your bet.) But you can't have an avatar until you post 100 times, and they say that is to promote people to post, so that they will get a reward. But then they turn around and complain because newbies are postwhores. ARRRRGGH.

Oh well. I don't have to worry about that anymore. Not that I really cared in teh first place to begin with, but hey..... I lost my train of thought so I am going to shut up now.

whats so good about getting an avatar?
'oohhhhh, i have to postwhore so i can get an avatar' wtf? :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Judge
whats so good about getting an avatar?
'oohhhhh, i have to postwhore so i can get an avatar' wtf? :rolleyes:
The avatar is everything. It is you on the internet. Do you know how much time I spent making mine?!?! I have a complete bloody set! I had one for christmas and snowboarding. If I stay on AF long enough, I'll probably even make a spring and summer version.

Also, if you read my comment in this (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t27120.html) thread, I said that avatars are the most recognizable image you present yourself on the forums. So many people are changing their avatars now that they seem like strangers to me.

And yes, what Pikachoo says is true. There shouldn't be a post count threshold to obtain an avatar--it just promotes post-whoring to get one. That's basically what I did, as did probably many others.

I'm still pretty new so i have a stupid, fairly new guy, question what is an "avatar" is it the neat little picture thingy under your name and info??? I never really have anything good to say, or I'm afraid to get everyone all pissed so I usually just read and rarely post. but i'll get a lot of posts soon. thanks to whoever answers my dumb guy question :) .

Originally posted by Firebird
I'm still pretty new so i have a stupid, fairly new guy, question what is an "avatar" is it the neat little picture thingy under your name and info???
There are no stupid questions. You're asking questions and educating yourself in the process--that is very good. We were all newbies once.

Yes, the avatar is the picture under your name. Here's an old one:
http://students.washington.edu/leprakon/dtm-af/kz6_sm.gif

oh i have another question too how do you go about making your avatar??? do you make it in like a paint/photo program and transfer it to here? I really sound like an idiot but i really don't know. so whoever wastes their time answering the dumb guys questions (me) thanks a bunch wow I really have 42 posts. hmm i post more than i thought :)

Originally posted by Firebird
do you make it in like a paint/photo program and transfer it to here?
That's basically how it's done. Once you have 100+ posts, you have the option of uploading your avatar from your control panel. I made mine in PSP.

The first 100 posts is always hard. After that, you'd be surprise how quickly you reach 300. I slowed down after 500.

Oh thats very cool thanks a lot, i know this is stress release and this topic is not really stress related, I'm glad even thought people come here to release whatever is pissing them off that some people still make time to answer questions that plague the lower level or newer members of AF on a final note this forum rocks! I love having a place to go where i can let all of my feelings/oppinions out and even though some may not agree with them most of us are mature enough to see the others point of view. thanks again to jinushaun for answering my questions :)

Originally posted by Firebird
I never really have anything good to say, or I'm afraid to get everyone all pissed so I usually just read and rarely post. thanks to whoever answers my dumb guy question :) .

Don't be so down on yourself,buddy!:) :)

There are many people at AF who welcome the opinions of new members....post up some stuff,we don't bite!It is considered very bad form to be disrespectful to new members and there's no such thing as a stupid question.If you are at all unsure about anything,find a moderator and send him/her a PM.These forums run on free speech,yours will help to keep it interesting!:cool: :cool: :cool:

Hey, thanks, don't worry I'm always a little down on myself it's how i keep my cool (don't ask how it just works :) ) I'll be more free with my posts now,but I will try hard to post something worthwhile and not become a "postwhore" well thanks everyone happy posting. peace :jump:

:thinkerg: Firebird, why don't you click here (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?s=&action=editoptions) and try to upload an avatar now. You can borrow mine if you don't have one ready; just put in "http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/avatar.php?userid=534&dateline=1011668792"; when it asks for the URL.

Originally posted by jinushaun
I slowed down after 500. You'll have more to talk about now, model boy! :devil:

Originally posted by Firebird
Hey, thanks, don't worry I'm always a little down on myself it's how i keep my cool (don't ask how it just works :) ) I'll be more free with my posts now,but I will try hard to post something worthwhile and not become a "postwhore" well thanks everyone happy posting. peace :jump:

A little light posting never hurt anyone;) You can actually say quite a lot in a short post......

don't think Jay has realised you only have 44posts,access to avatars usually starts at 100:D

Originally posted by taranaki
don't think Jay has realised you only have 44posts,access to avatars usually starts at 100:D
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Originally posted by taranaki


Don't be so down on yourself,buddy!:) :)

...post up some stuff,we don't bite!

...If you are at all unsure about anything,find a moderator and send him/her a PM.

Well, see, truth is, the guy moderators used to bite until Igor found me to keep them all in line!!! ;) :lol2:

Mr. T: We all know who that "her" moderator post was about! :right:

But really, we are a fun bunch of people from literally all the world over!

Looks like this thread has served its purpose. :)