PriusChat Signature Policy - Effective 7/15/2008

**Danny** · 07-15-2008, 04:11 PM

Effective July 15, 2008, PriusChat has a new formal policy regarding forum signatures. Signatures may contain no banner larger than 375 pixels wide and/or 100 pixels tall. Further, no banners may contain flash or other animated images and should be in good taste.

Here is an example of the largest possible signature image:

You can edit your signature in your profile.

**efusco** · 07-15-2008, 09:30 PM

Let me add that in our private discussions we've considered making policy that would restrict content of banners. We'd rather not do so and would prefer the members police themselves on this issue.
Danny chose to leave things pretty loose with a "in good taste" statement. I'd like to ask that people voluntarily stick to positive banners. IOW a "pro-Obama or pro-McCain" is fine, but stay away from the "anti-Obama" or "anti-McCain" and certainly things that suggest or state claims that are not substantiated. Claiming Obama is a Muslim or a communist or that McCain is an oil company shill.

Again, the formal policy is what Danny posted...but we're watching this situation closely and would like to see the trend toward negative and obnoxious signatures draw itself to an end through voluntary efforts rather than testing our patience and forcing us to make a more restrictive policy that noone will like.

Whiteyprius · 07-15-2008, 09:35 PM

Thanks for helping us to stay on the straight and narrow

**TonyPSchaefer** · 07-15-2008, 09:48 PM

To add to Danny and Evan's posts, we have been receiving some reports from members about others' signatures. Interestingly, the reports were about the content but between us, we were more bothered by the shear size of the signatures. However, we all remembered four years ago before and after the last presidential election when things got a little nasty. So this time around, we would like to keep it clean and try to stay away from the blatant negativity that might be accepted on other forums but not around here. Additionally, to what Evan was talking about, making accusations about an individual aimed to hurt and defame that individual is a blatant act of libel. I've said it before and I think it bares repeating that Priuschat is Danny's little playground that we are all allowed to play in as long as we follow the rules.

Since Danny posted the rule above, we will start watching for oversized banners. For now, content is at an individual's discretion.

Rae Vynn · 07-15-2008, 10:30 PM

Is my cruise banner okay? Seriously....

paulccullen · 07-15-2008, 10:57 PM

Thanks Danny for the clarification.

Um. I was inspired to add an Obama image to my signature (since there's an Obama sign in our living room window)

**efusco** · 07-15-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rae Vynn

Is my cruise banner okay? Seriously....

Not unless you're taking me along!
Yea, it's fine.

JamesWyatt · 07-16-2008, 10:40 AM

Thanks. I hate seeing signature graphics that are so big they distract from the post.

JamesWyatt · 07-28-2008, 04:01 PM

Seems many regulars have not seen this thread. Can this be sticked at the top of each forum for a while?

Maybe this template will help for the pixel-impaired:

doubleg2005 · 07-28-2008, 04:27 PM

next on the list will be avatars...

07-15-2008, 04:11 PM	#1
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,290 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 38 Thanked 209 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 37	PriusChat Signature Policy - Effective 7/15/2008 Effective July 15, 2008, PriusChat has a new formal policy regarding forum signatures. Signatures may contain no banner larger than 375 pixels wide and/or 100 pixels tall. Further, no banners may contain flash or other animated images and should be in good taste. Here is an example of the largest possible signature image: You can edit your signature in your profile. __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

07-15-2008, 09:30 PM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,242 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 254 Times in 153 Posts Friends: 37	Re: PriusChat Signature Policy - Effective 7/15/2008 Let me add that in our private discussions we've considered making policy that would restrict content of banners. We'd rather not do so and would prefer the members police themselves on this issue. Danny chose to leave things pretty loose with a "in good taste" statement. I'd like to ask that people voluntarily stick to positive banners. IOW a "pro-Obama or pro-McCain" is fine, but stay away from the "anti-Obama" or "anti-McCain" and certainly things that suggest or state claims that are not substantiated. Claiming Obama is a Muslim or a communist or that McCain is an oil company shill. Again, the formal policy is what Danny posted...but we're watching this situation closely and would like to see the trend toward negative and obnoxious signatures draw itself to an end through voluntary efforts rather than testing our patience and forcing us to make a more restrictive policy that noone will like. __________________ Evan E. Fusco, MD "It's a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word." -Andrew Jackson

07-15-2008, 09:48 PM	#4
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,503 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 168 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 23	Re: PriusChat Signature Policy - Effective 7/15/2008 To add to Danny and Evan's posts, we have been receiving some reports from members about others' signatures. Interestingly, the reports were about the content but between us, we were more bothered by the shear size of the signatures. However, we all remembered four years ago before and after the last presidential election when things got a little nasty. So this time around, we would like to keep it clean and try to stay away from the blatant negativity that might be accepted on other forums but not around here. Additionally, to what Evan was talking about, making accusations about an individual aimed to hurt and defame that individual is a blatant act of libel. I've said it before and I think it bares repeating that Priuschat is Danny's little playground that we are all allowed to play in as long as we follow the rules. Since Danny posted the rule above, we will start watching for oversized banners. For now, content is at an individual's discretion. __________________ Proud father of Priapus: the '04 Tideland BC9 with an OEM EV button and sense of self-righteousness Current Mileage Chicago Prius Group Website Chicago Hybrid Group on FaceBook Find me on faceBook

07-15-2008, 10:30 PM	#5
Rae Vynn Tree-hugging Vegan Witch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Grays Harbor, WA, USA Posts: 4,155 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 258 Thanked 61 Times in 51 Posts Friends: 66	Re: PriusChat Signature Policy - Effective 7/15/2008 Is my cruise banner okay? Seriously....

07-15-2008, 10:57 PM	#6
paulccullen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 275 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: PriusChat Signature Policy - Effective 7/15/2008 Thanks Danny for the clarification. Um. I was inspired to add an Obama image to my signature (since there's an Obama sign in our living room window)

07-15-2008, 09:35 PM	#3
Whiteyprius Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 215 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks for helping us to stay on the straight and narrow

07-16-2008, 10:40 AM	#8
JamesWyatt Señior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 343 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: PriusChat Signature Policy - Effective 7/15/2008 Thanks. I hate seeing signature graphics that are so big they distract from the post.

07-28-2008, 04:01 PM	#9
JamesWyatt Señior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 343 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: PriusChat Signature Policy - Effective 7/15/2008 Seems many regulars have not seen this thread. Can this be sticked at the top of each forum for a while? Maybe this template will help for the pixel-impaired:

07-28-2008, 04:27 PM	#10
doubleg2005 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kilgore, TX Posts: 241 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 3	Re: PriusChat Signature Policy - Effective 7/15/2008 next on the list will be avatars...

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