Avatars?

CTho9305 · Sep 12, 2002

We have tux... Where are the BSD Demon, the windows logo (or paperclip, or that dog in the search box), and the blue or tigerskin X?

Paulson · Sep 12, 2002

I think we have enough Avatars for now, and considering as to how anandtech's already limited on bandwidth, adding more avatars wouldn't help too much.

Rallispec · Sep 12, 2002

the bsd dude would be cool though

Aves · Sep 12, 2002

I'm not sure about how much extra bandwidth more avatars would take but the most likely reason for not having the BSD Demon or the Windows logo is that they are trademarks and legally protected.

Rallispec · Sep 12, 2002

Originally posted by: aves2k
I'm not sure about how much extra bandwidth more avatars would take but the most likely reason for not having the BSD Demon or the Windows logo is that they are trademarks and legally protected.

true.. didnt even consider that

Chaotic42 · Sep 12, 2002

I'd like one of those, or a Debian Swirl

Wishful thinking.

I guess I'll stick with the snake. It's the only one other than the flag and ribbons that I like.

CTho9305 · Sep 12, 2002

Originally posted by: Paulson
I think we have enough Avatars for now, and considering as to how anandtech's already limited on bandwidth, adding more avatars wouldn't help too much.

I dont know... I've switched twice so mine is less common and I can find my own posts quickly among others...

Trademarks might be an issue with MS and Apple, that's true. And its not like I use linux or bsd...

Rallispec · Sep 12, 2002

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I'd like one of those, or a Debian Swirl

Wishful thinking.

I guess I'll stick with the snake. It's the only one other than the flag and ribbons that I like.

stop trying to steal my avatar.

olds · Sep 13, 2002

I'll take this avatar.

loup garou · Sep 13, 2002

BSD Daemon & Windows logo are trademarked. Aint gonna happen.

Rallispec · Sep 13, 2002

Originally posted by: werk
BSD Daemon & Windows logo are trademarked. Aint gonna happen.

some new avatars *would* be nice though.

Rallispec · Sep 13, 2002

although--- now taht i think about it, i am quite fond of this snake

Azraele · Sep 13, 2002

Subscriber only avatars would be cool.

Rallispec · Sep 13, 2002

Originally posted by: Azraele
Subscriber only avatars would be cool.

yeah that definetly would be a nice added feature

NikPreviousAcct · Sep 13, 2002

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: Azraele
Subscriber only avatars would be cool.

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yeah that definetly would be a nice added feature

But that openly advocates a difference or separation from subscribers and regular members. Anand specifically does not want anything remotely close to that. That gets people eventually saying "you lowly non-subscriber!" and actually meaning it. Maybe not now, but face it... everything degrades, including society. If one open, blatant, and public separation is made and is acceptable, then there might be a push and eventually another made. Then another. And another. And eventually you have an entire class system here at AT.

*cough*Elite*cough*

...and we can't have that, now can we...

nik

GoodRevrnd · Sep 13, 2002

Originally posted by: ffmcobalt

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: Azraele
Subscriber only avatars would be cool.

Click to expand...

yeah that definetly would be a nice added feature

Click to expand...

But that openly advocates a difference or separation from subscribers and regular members. Anand specifically does not want anything remotely close to that. That gets people eventually saying "you lowly non-subscriber!" and actually meaning it. Maybe not now, but face it... everything degrades, including society. If one open, blatant, and public separation is made and is acceptable, then there might be a push and eventually another made. Then another. And another. And eventually you have an entire class system here at AT.

*cough*Elite*cough*

...and we can't have that, now can we...

nik

Thank god you're only a lifer.

geno · Sep 14, 2002

Originally posted by: aves2k
I'm not sure about how much extra bandwidth more avatars would take but the most likely reason for not having the BSD Demon or the Windows logo is that they are trademarks and legally protected.

So, we'll come up with cheesy ripoffs, like the DSB Daemon or the Findows fogo, MS will never know

mechBgon · Sep 14, 2002

A while back, I asked the owner of the BSD Demon if he would permit its adoption as an avatar, and he declined. Somehow I doubt I'd even get an answer from Microsoft on the use of Clippy, unless it was a definitive "no."

pulse8 · Sep 14, 2002

Originally posted by: Paulson
I think we have enough Avatars for now, and considering as to how anandtech's already limited on bandwidth, adding more avatars wouldn't help too much.

Why would that take extra bandwidth? Everyone would still only have one avatar.

Maverick · Sep 14, 2002

Originally posted by: ffmcobalt

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: Azraele
Subscriber only avatars would be cool.

Click to expand...

yeah that definetly would be a nice added feature

Click to expand...

But that openly advocates a difference or separation from subscribers and regular members. Anand specifically does not want anything remotely close to that. That gets people eventually saying "you lowly non-subscriber!" and actually meaning it. Maybe not now, but face it... everything degrades, including society. If one open, blatant, and public separation is made and is acceptable, then there might be a push and eventually another made. Then another. And another. And eventually you have an entire class system here at AT.

*cough*Elite*cough*

...and we can't have that, now can we...

nik

Dude its not that hard for people to become subscribers...pay $30 and you got it...if it was some "unattainable" thing I can see your point, but ANYONE can become a subscriber. If it was limited to Golden Members and above then your point seems more valid.

Zim Hosein · Sep 14, 2002

Originally posted by: mechBgon
A while back, I asked the owner of the BSD Demon if he would permit its adoption as an avatar, and he declined. Somehow I doubt I'd even get an answer from Microsoft on the use of Clippy, unless it was a definitive "no."

mechBgon, I'm glad we can't have an avitar of "clippy," remember this URL from MS: http://www.microsoft.com/office/clippy/game.asp

Rallispec · Sep 15, 2002

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: mechBgon
A while back, I asked the owner of the BSD Demon if he would permit its adoption as an avatar, and he declined. Somehow I doubt I'd even get an answer from Microsoft on the use of Clippy, unless it was a definitive "no."

Click to expand...

mechBgon, I'm glad we can't have an avitar of "clippy," remember this URL from MS: http://www.microsoft.com/office/clippy/game.asp

:Q

narzy · Sep 15, 2002

and I was going to request a DC avatar...

IGBT · Sep 15, 2002

How about a "drunk Nick Nolte" avatar??................

Chaotic42 · Sep 15, 2002

Originally posted by: Rallispec

stop trying to steal my avatar.

Bah, I was the snake first. I joined a month before you did....

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