DIS signature guidelines - The DIS Discussion Forums

aengus · 10-17-2007, 07:11 AM

Please be aware of the new DIS signature policy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WebmasterAlex

Please Read- New signature rules!
Our signature rules were written a few years ago. Back then a lot of our posters used dial up connections and the VBulletin software did not have the functionality it does now.
The old rules were difficult to understand and they took a lot of moderator time to enforce. We have developed all new rules that should be much simpler and much easier to enforce automatically.

1. Your signature will be limited in length. The program will do this
automatically and anything over the allowed length will be cut off

Explanation- the biggest complaint we recieve is that signatures are too long and it takes too long to scroll through threads. We are going to start with a height of 250 pixels, you'll see what that means when we roll this out. We may add an additional option so that a signature only appears once per page.

2. You will be limited to a total of 25 images and smilies The program
will handle this automatically

Explanation- That should be PLENTY considering the amount of space

3. All content and links must meet DIS board posting guidelines.
Signature have the same content rules as any post on the boards

Explanation- Pretty obvious I hope, this includes commercial link, links to innapropriate sites, etc etc

4. You may not have a signature that is so wide it causes the page to
expand

Explanation- This is something the software can't control. Basically the only way to do this is to have a really really wide picture. If your signature means people with a normal resolution monitor need to scroll from side to side you'll be told to remove the picture causing the issue

5. We reserve the right to remove or modify signatures that cause
issues with the boards or slow page loading. Please make sure any images in
your signature are hosted on a reliable site. Any signature that contains
malicious or harmful code will be removed immediately and the poster
sanctioned

Explanation- Most of this should be pretty obvious. One thing people might not realize is that when people complain about the boards being "slow" it may not be us at all. When the boards load a page, if it can't find an image, it can make the boards appear slow.

We will roll this out in a few days, probably Wednesday. You don't need to take any action now, but you probably will want to check your signature after this goes into effect to see how it was affected.
If you have any questions on this please post on this thread on the tech support board, I will monitor those.

The Webmasters believe that these new, simplified rules will make the boards a better place for our posters and moderators.
Thank you for being a DIS boards member!
__________________
Alex

webmasteralex@wdwinfo.com
No Tag, No Signature.....no Need......

jasonpwns · 10-17-2007, 01:31 PM

Sounds good to me but do you got a file size limit?

aengus · 10-17-2007, 05:52 PM

nope!

GoofyWaterCoaster · 10-17-2007, 07:02 PM

Is this within the guidelines? (I'm afraid of the VMK Crash animation)

Bugdozer · 10-17-2007, 10:18 PM

test of my signature.
Took 2 hours of "fixing" to get what I wanted. I noticed if it does not fit it cuts it off.

Bug

Shaymojack · 10-18-2007, 06:51 PM

Great... Now it's gonna take FOREVER to fix my signature whenever I want a new image or something.

cteddiesgirl · 10-18-2007, 08:00 PM

Arg!

I even tried to fix my signature and now it's worse.

Arg! The view of the signature is affected by the size of your window.

When I have the window in full screen, I can see my signature just fine. When I have it the size I usually have it, it's cut off.

threeboysmom · 10-20-2007, 03:21 PM

I agree. This new signature thing is a royal PAIN! 250 pixels high is way too small for some of us to try and cram so much in. Grrr... ok rant over. I was able to fix mine but it literally took all afternoon yesterday, and I was not happy about that....

Cteddiesgirl - you're going to have to get rid of something. I would throw out the "boo Mickey ghost" - I had to throw mine out too

- just no way to get it in there - we're now forced to pick and choose since our size is so limited now..... Also, you have blank space under your glitter Cteddiesgirl image - can you move the text to sit right next to it instead of under it?

If you'd like, send me your "code" and I'll see what I can do for you.

Ramsley · 10-26-2007, 12:18 AM

So many great signature's out there, thanks for the information.

llama62 · 11-11-2007, 08:18 AM

my picture is the right size i think. tell me if it isn't.

aengus · 11-11-2007, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by llama62

my picture is the right size i think. tell me if it isn't.

there really isnt a size thing to worry about, and if your out of regulation the board just wont display it correctly. If you noticed some people have cut off signatures. Thats why its that way.

harmonybelle1 · 03-27-2011, 07:30 PM

what exactly IS this signature thing?

aengus · 03-29-2011, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harmonybelle1

what exactly IS this signature thing?

A signature is like a tagline or a graphic that will appear after every message you type.

If you would like to try it out, try this

If you look at the menu near the top of the page you will see an option for " UserCP "

click on that and then edit signature

type away and save it

that text will now appear underneath all of your messages

10-17-2007, 01:31 PM	#2
jasonpwns Being Different and sometimes Weird is a good thing! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Where You Live? Isn't It Where Do You Live? Posts: 4,226	Sounds good to me but do you got a file size limit? __________________ "When life gives you obstacles, climb over them and get ready to face the next!"

10-17-2007, 10:18 PM	#5
Bugdozer One day at a time. Yesterdays are great memories, Live today for what it brings, worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes. Join Date: May 2003 Location: no where Posts: 2,366	test of my signature. Took 2 hours of "fixing" to get what I wanted. I noticed if it does not fit it cuts it off. Bug __________________

10-18-2007, 06:51 PM	#6
Shaymojack When I was little I used to think I was Harry Potter I've completely forgot friendly pirates Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 2,076	Great... Now it's gonna take FOREVER to fix my signature whenever I want a new image or something. __________________

10-18-2007, 08:00 PM	#7
cteddiesgirl Not invisible to the Tag Fairy. :) My poll probably has more choices Yep. I'm a real dork Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 970 miles from WDW and 2070 miles from DLR in Indy, IN :( Posts: 7,874	Arg! I even tried to fix my signature and now it's worse. Arg! The view of the signature is affected by the size of your window. When I have the window in full screen, I can see my signature just fine. When I have it the size I usually have it, it's cut off. __________________ Sea Tea/ct/Terri RIP VMK. Fight hate and Promote Tolerance. www.Tolerance.org www.goodbearsoftheworld.org www.pbs.org WDW in '72 (in the womb), '75, '76, '78,'79,'83,'89 (offsite), '97 CBR. Last edited by cteddiesgirl; 10-18-2007 at 08:08 PM.

10-20-2007, 03:21 PM	#8
threeboysmom I REALLY AM a Princess!!! Hands off the crown! It's not for trade :) Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 8,713	I agree. This new signature thing is a royal PAIN! 250 pixels high is way too small for some of us to try and cram so much in. Grrr... ok rant over. I was able to fix mine but it literally took all afternoon yesterday, and I was not happy about that.... Cteddiesgirl - you're going to have to get rid of something. I would throw out the "boo Mickey ghost" - I had to throw mine out too - just no way to get it in there - we're now forced to pick and choose since our size is so limited now..... Also, you have blank space under your glitter Cteddiesgirl image - can you move the text to sit right next to it instead of under it? If you'd like, send me your "code" and I'll see what I can do for you. __________________ __________________ Me (48) 2013 Book Challenge: 17 out of 50 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Defending Jacob, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking, The Passage, The Shoemaker's Wife, Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen, Fluke, Into the Darkest Corner, Where'd You Go Bernadette, The Fall of Giants, The Great Gatsby, Rush Home Road, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Wheat Belly, The Kite Runner, To Be Sung Underwater, The Light Between Oceans Currently reading: "I Heart New York" and "Mere Christianity"

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10-17-2007, 05:52 PM	#3
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10-17-2007, 07:02 PM	#4
GoofyWaterCoaster Please stand clear of the doors; Por favor manténganse alejado de las puertas! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Steeler Country (near Pittsburgh for you non NFL fans), about 2 hours away from Happy Valley Posts: 9,345	Is this within the guidelines? (I'm afraid of the VMK Crash animation)

10-26-2007, 12:18 AM	#9
Ramsley Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halloween Town Posts: 12	signature So many great signature's out there, thanks for the information.

11-11-2007, 08:18 AM	#10
llama62 Wants his own scouting report Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey, Listening to Breaking Benjamin Posts: 4,944	my picture is the right size i think. tell me if it isn't. __________________ Michael G Lenahan 4/1/59-9/17/09- RIP Dad <3

03-27-2011, 07:30 PM	#12
harmonybelle1 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10	signature what exactly IS this signature thing?

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