KarmaOfChaos Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 [color=deeppink][font=arial] Hey I looked all over OB, but I couldn't find an answer to my question, which is this: My banner won't load, despite trying multiple methods. I tried the [ img ] link to image here [ /img ] and it told me my image was not found. However, whenever I go to the link, it works fine. The image is within the limits, so I'm not sure what I should do. Can anyone help me here? Muchos gracias to anyone who can! -Karma [/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emme888 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 ummm... is the img under the size limit"? [quote][b]Other than the aforementioned points, you just need to make sure that you are requesting something that you are going to use in this forum, which would include (80 x 80 or smaller) avatars and (500 x 100 or smaller) banners.[/b][/quote] if not you can upload it to another website and then use that url addresss for the img code. If u need a place to upload ur pic to a site and do know where just PM me and I'll give you a url of a site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desbreko Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 [color=indigo]This should go in the Suggestions & Feedback forum. Banner/Avatar Request is for making requests only. *moves* As for your problem, your host may not allow direct linking to files. If that's the case, you'll just have to host it somewhere else that does.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaOfChaos Posted October 28, 2003 Author Share Posted October 28, 2003 [color=deeppink][font=arial] Okay, thank you, and sorry for putting this in the wrong place. -Karma [/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 [color=#707875]Try changing the image format (from JPG to GIF and vice versa). If this does not work, try changing the file name (and the corresponding link to it). That should fix your problem, as I had the same issues with my banner once...and I just changed the file name and it showed up.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaOfChaos Posted October 28, 2003 Author Share Posted October 28, 2003 [font=arial][color=deeppink] Edit: Ignore what was here before. I got it to load. Thanks for the help James. =) Edit2: Darnit, it was working for a minute there! Now it has the red X again...is this just on my computer, or is my banner X'ed on everybodies? -Karma [/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Asuka Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 [color=hotpink][size=1]I can host it for you, if you would like. Just upload it into your post.[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasil Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 One thing...the problem [i]might[/i] stem from cookie settings on your browser. I've been having banner trouble on Rutgers computers...stuff not animating, not showing, etc. I'm pretty sure Rutgers has a different cookie setting, denying certain browser abilities. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaOfChaos Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 [color=deeppink] Okay, I finally found a way that works. I'm just running them out of my file manager on geocities. Why didn't I think of that before? ...I guess it's just the stupidity setting in. ^^;; Thanks for all the help/tips/suggestions. I'm much obliged. -Karma [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Asphyxia Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 [size=1]I hate to tell you...but Geocities doesn't allow direct linking. Your banner isn't really showing up, for me at least. If you want a host that does allowed direct linking, go to angelfire. That's the only free host I know of that allows direct linking that I know of.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 [size=1] Just upload it in a random post on OB, copy the link to the uploaded banner, add the [img] [ /img] tags and plop it in your sig. Problem solved. It averts having to find some host, having to worry about file formats, everything.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaOfChaos Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 [color=deeppink] Okay. It's running out of angelfire now. Hopefully I'll be able to run all my images out of there. Sweet jebus...this is getting old. (One is constantly reminded of the Verizon commercial: Can you hear(see) me now? Gooooood....) -Karma [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mitch [/i] [B][size=1] Just upload it in a random post on OB, copy the link to the uploaded banner, add the [img] [ /img] tags and plop it in your sig. Problem solved..[/size] [/B][/QUOTE] [FONT=arial]*coughs* That's not allowed, Mitch. Anyhoo, it works now, Karma. ^_~[/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 [size=1] And does it appear I care? Obviously not, since by posting that I was contradicting what is allowed. People shall do it nontheless, whatever we as Mods say. [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 [QUOTE]And does it appear I care? Obviously not, since by posting that I was contradicting what is allowed. People shall do it nontheless, whatever we as Mods say. [/QUOTE] [size=1]Despite what we say, people still post pointless things. Does that mean we go about encouraging people to spam? No, we deal with the problem, warn the member, and edit/delete the posts. / In any case.... question answered, topic closed.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 I'm sorry to reply after this thread has been closed, but I have to step in and agree with Sara. I'm very surprised here. Staff members are supposed to [i]enforce[/i] the rules--not be completely apathetic and [i]encourage[/i] annoying behavior that we've discouraged members from doing since I can remember. It's a serious problem when our staff members not only consciously ignore a rule but then go around telling others who do not know any better to follow suit because "they don't care." I can't believe you don't see a problem with that. We're supposed to set a good example here. When we catch members uploading erroneous images there are warnings and, in some cases, consequences involved. We can hardly take action when the problem begins with our staff. This isn't meant to sound harsh and I'm not trying to pick on anyone. It's certainly not personal either. But, as a staff member please try to put on a good example. You know better than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mitch [/i] [B][size=1] And does it appear I care? Obviously not, since by posting that I was contradicting what is allowed. People shall do it nontheless, whatever we as Mods say. [/size] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=#707875]You don't care? We know from our own experience that if we create rules and tell people not to violate them -- most will try not to. Why make the problem worse? You aren't the one hosting OtakuBoards on [i]your[/i] server, so I guess it doesn't matter whether you encourage people to upload erroneous stuff or not. This is really disappointing. I'm going to have to have a serious think about this.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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