Posted 10 June 2005 - 08:38 AM
With an URL they actually mean that your picture that you want to use is actually on another website. The reader of the post can't see the difference if that pic is loaded from some other location than the message board.
example: URL: http: //www.mywebsite.com/mypic.gif
If you use a payed broadband connection your provider will allow you to have a small webspace in most cases . Contact your internet provider for information about this.
Next you have to take attention that the images you want to use are in between some sizes
and document formats like .jpg or .gif. Personally I use Adobe Photoshop to adjust my images, but any other photosoftware can do.
For your avatar (the little pic left under your name) it has to be 64 pixels by 64 pixels in size (maximal) and no larger than 20 KB.
Other Images, like I used in my signature are smaller then +/- 150K in that case you prevent long loading times. It is just a lot of experimenting before you get handy in this. But when you can make your own images and signs it is a lot of fun. On most boards you can also use images in regulary posts. But always keep the image size down, otherwise it will only bother other people.
Have fun!
NB: If you really like to use that WW2 airplane pic, I will help you out. Sent that pic to me, and I will adjust it so it will fit. In the mean time, while you are getting info from your provider, I will place it on my webspace. Just mail me.
Lowlands (Vic #74) (R.I.P.)
Ireland (Vic #76) (survivor)
Greece (Vic #86) (R.I.P.)
The call for revenge has been given, tired by their provocations
With fiery eyes and full of rage he leaps upon the enemy.
He tears apart, destroys, crushes, covered with blood and mud,
Grinning victoriously on top of his trembling dead enemies.
(From the Flemish anthem "Flanders The Lion")
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