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Suggestion: Can we make avatars larger?
Suggestion: Can we make avatars larger?
Started by Rachel Reed2 · · 👁 8 views · 98 replies
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#82 ·
I’ve been browsing some old-school Reddit threads, and I noticed quite a few of them allow anyone to use those tiny 100x100 avatars. 😳
#83 ·
On some old-school American Reddit thread (I won't tell you which one specifically 🤣), which has been around about as long as this platform itself, someone posted this:
''Custom avatars are limited to gif, jpg, jpeg, or png formats. They must stay within a 150x150 pixel limit and a maximum file size of 40 kB. Anything larger than that? The system will just automatically shrink them down to fit those dimensions.''
Just thought I’d share that little nugget of info... ☕
''Custom avatars are limited to gif, jpg, jpeg, or png formats. They must stay within a 150x150 pixel limit and a maximum file size of 40 kB. Anything larger than that? The system will just automatically shrink them down to fit those dimensions.''
Just thought I’d share that little nugget of info... ☕
#84 ·
Is this whole obsession with GIF avatars and giving moderators these glorified, privileged profiles actually supposed to be a thing?😕
I’ve spent a fair amount of time lurking on all sorts of different subreddits, both domestic and international, but I can honestly say I have never encountered such a blatant, intentional push to create these massive gaps in status between regular users and the leadership. Perhaps it’s just because I don't hang around here constantly, but it seems to me that this kind of elitist behavior has started to breed a significant amount of resentment among the community.
Cheers!
I’ve spent a fair amount of time lurking on all sorts of different subreddits, both domestic and international, but I can honestly say I have never encountered such a blatant, intentional push to create these massive gaps in status between regular users and the leadership. Perhaps it’s just because I don't hang around here constantly, but it seems to me that this kind of elitist behavior has started to breed a significant amount of resentment among the community.
Cheers!
#85 ·
Right now, those larger avatars are just part of a trial run. If everything goes smoothly and the testing phase wraps up without any hiccups, we'll be rolling them out to everyone on the site.
#87 ·
rustydrifter10 said:Right now, those larger avatars are just part of a trial run. If everything goes smoothly and the testing phase wraps up without any hiccups, we'll be rolling them out to everyone on the site.
Unless it's top secret, I'd love to know how this test actually works.
#88 ·
swiftcrane96 said:Man 🙏 🙏 🙏
I think I’d 🙂
You must be pretty smooth when you're hitting on girls on Reddit 🥳
Seriously though, I'm asking you all—let's get this moving ASAP.
It feels like our entire way of life depends on it at this point.🙄
#89 ·
Karen Ward2 said:Unless it's top secret, I'd love to know how this test actually works.
It's basically classified. 🙂
😁
Honestly, it's just about getting a feel for the design and seeing how people react, you know? It's all part of making sure we don't jump the gun and can pick the absolute best size for everyone. That said, I'm pretty sure they'll open it up to the public soon enough since the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive so far. 🙂
#91 ·
Godot. 😁
I don't know, I honestly think the best move right now is just to sit tight for a few days so we can make the best possible impression. Let's just have a little bit of patience. 🙂
I don't know, I honestly think the best move right now is just to sit tight for a few days so we can make the best possible impression. Let's just have a little bit of patience. 🙂
#92 ·
It’s already been a few days since we started... 🙂 Some people (I won't say who...) have actually had their 75x75 avatars ready for two whole days now. 🙂
#93 ·
"A few days" can easily turn into much more than just forty-eight hours. I know this for a fact because Lastan actually broke it down for me once. 😳 😁
#95 ·
Does anyone know what the maximum file size for thumbnails will be (or if they're even deciding on one yet)?
Up until now, we've been capped at 9.8 KB.
Up until now, we've been capped at 9.8 KB.
#96 ·
Sandra Parker3 said:Does anyone know what the maximum file size for thumbnails will be (or if they're even deciding on one yet)?
Up until now, we've been capped at 9.8 KB.
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#98 ·
rustydrifter10 said:It's basically classified. 🙂
😁
Honestly, it's just about getting a feel for the design and seeing how people react, you know? It's all part of making sure we don't jump the gun and can pick the absolute best size for everyone. That said, I'm pretty sure they'll open it up to the public soon enough since the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive so far. 🙂
Thanks for such a quick and detailed response!
#99 ·
Check out this thread for more info: Avatar Editing Guidelines and Tips. I'm closing this one since it's done its job.
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