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[Gary]

Hey everyone.

I need opinions on something. I currently own a forum, which is new and hasn't been released or advertised publicly, yet...
I am still looking for ideas on whether I should add particular things or not, from modifications to general issues. What I need help with is this; should I use compulsory avatars and/or signatures for staff members to use on the forum? Just like 13Dots and here on P2L.

All ideas, opinions and critique are appreciated. Get back to me as soon as possible.

Thanks in advance all!

P.S: I know that there are advantages and disadvantages, so mention any and we'll talk through it. And also, I have posted this on here and on 13Dots for a wider range of opinions.

[Mr. Matt]

well the upsides are it makes identifying who is on the team easier overall for the lazy people

[Gary]

That is completely true, and it notifies anyone that's new to the community of who is a staff member and who isn't...
I guess it also ensures that all staff are dedicated and are willing to use the compulsory avatars and/or signatures during their staff periods...

Anyone else with their opinion?

[RedDragon]

I think I've seen this topic elsewhere....

[Donna]

We don't use compulsory staff sigs or avatars on 13, staff are free to do whatever they choose to have, we use them here on Pixel2life so Staff are more recognizable to members as we don't use Group Icons here.



You surprise me asking these questions since you have had forums before, should you use them? no, let your staff and members be free to choose.

[Gary]

@RedDragon: That's because I've posted this topic here on P2L AND on 13Dots.

@Donna: Ahhh ok. It's compulsory here but not on 13Dots, seems logic. I will be having group team icons, so that's something I didn't think about. I might only have a signature made and have staff choose whether they want to use it or not. I am asking pretty noobie questions as my past forums have not been good, as in, not many people have been active. I wanted to ask the community and the audience of things like this as they are the ones that use my forum, not only me.

Thanks for your opinions so far everyone.

Edited by Pixellate, 26 April 2006 - 04:33 AM.

[Faken]

P2L Staff get a visit from Guido to encourage them to use the right avatars and sigs

Dan

[DanWilliamson]

Faken, on Apr 26 2006, 02:43 PM, said:

P2L Staff get a visit from Guido to encourage them to use the right avatars and sigs

Dan

Really? Does Guido teach them in the way of P2Lism?

On topic - I think staff and non-staff should be able to have what signature and avatars they want =]

[Gary]

Thanks for that Faken, seems to work well so it's all good. What I will do is set up all the graphics and things regarding staff positions, by creating .psd's of avatars and signatures and posting them in a topic, which is only viewed by staff members. It will then be up to these staff members' decision of whether they would like their own customised avatar/signature (meaning having their name put on it, etc) to use on the forum or to just use their own. However, it will not be made compulsory.

Thanks for all your input guys and girls. This topic may be closed as I have reached my decision. Now time for me to get to work...