I hope you don't mind me linking back to this post Viv. Hopefully this will still work as I did it quite a long time ago.
There are two ways to get a photo on your profile, but remember that the size of the photo file needs to be small, about 50 - 70 KB
1. Upload from PC
2. Link to Imageshack, photobucket etc
To Upload from PCTo resize photograph download Pixresizer from
http://bluefive.pair.com/pixresizer.htmInstall the software and run it.
The screen will look like this
Go to "Load Picture" and load the picture that you want to use.
Choose the reduction % ie 25% and then click on "Save Picture" - Make a note of where it is saved to.
Go to your profile on the forum and then choose Forum Profile Information. You will then see three options
1. Personalized Picture:
2. I have my own pic:
3. I will upload my own picture: - Use this option
Make sure Option three is marked.
Click on "Browse"
Navigate to where your photo is stored and upload it.
To Link to Imageshack, photobucket etcResize the photo as above
Choose...
I have my own pic:
Specify your own avatar by URL. (ex:
http://www.mypage.com/mypic.gif)
Go to the website where your photo is stored Photobucket, Imageshack etc
Copy the URL link ie for me it is http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/tandh.gif
Paste this link into the box by I have my own pic:
This is how mine looks.
BUTI always remember this post from Nan - still makes me smile
People are running scared that Terry W will decapitate their profile photos and feature them in some bizarrre and tasteless way! LOL