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What are the specifications or requirements for our selecting a new avatar?
I don't think we have many requirements. Please no animations (too distracting), and no profanity or symbology that could be offensive to regular users. Common sense, mostly.symbolipoint said:What are the specifications or requirements for our selecting a new avatar?
What file format or file extension acceptable? What file or pixel size acceptable or needed?berkeman said:I don't think we have many requirements. Please no animations (too distracting), and no profanity or symbology that could be offensive to regular users. Common sense, mostly.
I do not know what all that is. I wanted to know what file type or extension are allowed and what the pixel size or file size allowed are. Member @Ibex gave most of the answer.sysprog said:@symbolipoint, I think that 'they' (the Mentors/Moderators) can decide on a basis of common sense and published rules first, then case by case ##-## and don't we all pretty much already know what's clearly unacceptable and what's nearly unassailable ##-## in the middle ground, we can have and express opinions, e.g. I dislike the identificational icons being called avatars, because it seems to me like an endorsement of a religio-cultural motif, but the promulgation of personal opinions is almost entirely not within the mission of the Physics Forums.
Thanks for the narrowing-down clarification ##-##symbolipoint said:I do not know what all that is. I wanted to know what file type or extension are allowed and what the pixel size or file size allowed are. Member @Ibex gave most of the answer.
This, your opening post, seemed to me to be broader in scope of inquiry than which filetype and filesize were allowed ##\dots##symbolipoint said:What are the specifications or requirements for our selecting a new avatar?
The new avatar requirements for our members include a clear and appropriate profile picture that represents their identity in a professional manner. This can be a headshot, company logo, or any other image that is not offensive or inappropriate.
We are implementing new avatar requirements for our members to maintain a professional and respectful community. A clear and appropriate avatar can help build credibility and trust among members.
If a member does not comply with the new avatar requirements, they will receive a notification and will be asked to update their avatar. If they fail to do so, their account may be subject to suspension or removal from the community.
No, cartoon or animated avatars are not allowed as they do not represent a professional image. Members are encouraged to use a clear and appropriate photo or logo as their avatar.
There may be exceptions for members who have privacy concerns or special circumstances that prevent them from using a clear photo or logo as their avatar. In such cases, they can contact the community administrator to discuss alternative options.