Avatars

[luvnaturism]

Bart - I love the avatars, and enjoy changing mine from time to time as the bug bites or the season changes.

When time is hanging heavy on your hands, and you're wishing there was something that you could be doing [ /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ], it would be nice to have a larger selection of avatars that directly reflect naturism. The ones that are there now are excellent, but some fresh variety would be a good addition.

Thanks. You guys are doing a great job.

[EricNY]

I like that idea too!!

In addition, if there was a way to make it easier to add a personal avitar, you know if you wanted to have somthing unique. Is there a way to do that or am I over the edge /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I didn't like most of choices of avatars. Now I have my own photo as my avatar.

[stevenf64]

how do I get an avitar by my name ?

[stevenf64]

how do I get an avitar by my name ?

E-mail or mail a photo to INA. They will make it the right size for an avatar and send it back to you with a URL address. Be sure to ask them for instructions on how to use it. They sent it back to me without any instructions as to what to do with it, and I had a heck of a time. You can, of course, use one of their avatars in your profile unless you want your own photo as I've done. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[melissastarr]

This isn't a suggestion, more of a problem, really. I just don't know where else to post it. How do I get a picture avatar of me up and going? I've tried many times and it'll stick for a few minutes but then it's gone. I think the file is small enough- I use the same avatar at other sites that require a small avatar- so I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I realize this isn't a major issue in the world, but I'd sure like some help so I know what I'm doing wrong and how to fix it.

Thank you,
Melissa

[nudeM]

Send a photo of yourself, clothed or nude, to: clothesfree@clothesfree.com. They will be happy to assist you with your profile photo and/or avatar photo. I tried it on my own as well, but to no avail. Good luck. /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[NoodJuggler]

Hi..Go into view/edit profile then click on View/Update Your Profile then click on Select a different Avatar Image then select custom URL and then just type in the address for you avatar. You have to have the image somewhere on the net, I have mine at naturalandnude.com and my wording reads that I put in the box is http://www.naturalandnude.com/3balanim.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif They should be around 50X50 ..Have a great one..NoodJuggler

You do not have to contact INA to update your avatar anymore! You can upload a custom avatar yourself and update it as often as you would like to.

Although we do not require your avatar to be a specific size, I would like to ask for everyone to make sure that their avatar is not too big. The import of the older forums grabbed the larger photos and used them for avatars. Please resize your avatars so that they are about 100X100 pixels. When I see a large avatar that makes the forums have a horizontal scroll bar, I'll delete the avatar so that others can view the forums properly.

Thanks!

You do not have to contact INA to update your avatar anymore! You can upload a custom avatar yourself and update it as often as you would like to.

Although we do not require your avatar to be a specific size, I would like to ask for everyone to make sure that their avatar is not too big. The import of the older forums grabbed the larger photos and used them for avatars. Please resize your avatars so that they are about 100X100 pixels. When I see a large avatar that makes the forums have a horizontal scroll bar, I'll delete the avatar so that others can view the forums properly.

Thanks!

[nudeM]

I noticed you deleted my avatar, due to the size. Now the question, how do I change it? Not being computer literate, a little help would sure be nice. Thanks, because I wanted to change it anyway, but now I need to know how to do it. Thanks.

Hello nudeM,

I'd be glad to assist. You will need to follow these instructions to update your avatar:

Go to MySpace (http://clothesfreeforums.com/eve/myspace) (also found in the Go menu)
Select Profile
Choose Edit Profile in the upper right corner
Within your profile settings, you will see an edit button to change your avatar. This is about half way down the page.
Now you can choose a stock avatar to use, or click the Custom Avatar link at the top.
If you are choosing a stock avatar, make sure you hit the Select This One button and save your changes. You will need to make a post for your avatar to update in the forums.

If you are choosing a custom avatar, you will have the option to enter a URL or browse your computer for a file. Use this option after resizing and croping your favorite image to about 100 X 100 pixels. You can do that in a program like PhotoShop.

Let me know if part of this is unclear. Sorry for deleteing the old photo. It was too large for the forums... I'll be happy to assist you with your avatar. Feel free to email me or reply to this topic.

[nudeM]

Thanks. I'll try in the next couple of days. If I have any problems, I'll PM you.

I know next to nothing about computers. They perplex me. I have no idea how to re-size photos. The avatar I have now isn't the one one I meant to use. I sent in the wrong photo instead of the one I meant to send.

I sent in two different photos in an effort to get my avatar changed, and nothing has happened. Originally, I sent in a photo, and it was re-sized and sent back to me with a URL so that I could post it. I have absolutely NO idea how to do any of that myself.

This oversized photo that keeps getting posted isn't my doing. In the old format it was just my head, which was bad enough since I don't like the photo. I look like I'm half asleep or drunk; I was half asleep.

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

MY SKULL AVATAR IS MISSING!

Gamblefish,
Don't be mad that I am using a fish head until I find an equally obnoxious avatar as my skull was!

[CTyankee]

[CTyankee]

[b777]

You were missing a category that would have been my first choice:

"Photo of the individual, clothed or nude", although I understand why someone may want to stay totally anonymous

[nudenwv]

either clothed or nude! as long as we have a face to identify with!

[MJ_KC]

The individual nude is my choice by a wide margin

[florida-david]

i vote for the individual nude, but clothed is just as good....

[Ben_m]

It looks like I voted with the majority, so far. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[R.M.GREENMAN2]

How about nude in a scenic location!

[Nude in the North]

And I thought I'd be the only one that voted for Nude. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

It's more fun to see who your talking to. I like to see something cool in the photo too, like scenery or some activity going on.
Get creative.

Steve

[need2Bnude]

yeah I definitely love the nude avatars, and like "Nude in the North" says, its good to see who your talking to. If I could figure out how to put my pic up there I would http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

Mainly I want to see a person's face. If they can't or don't want to add a face, I don't care to see a headless body, nude or dressed. I especially like outdoor photos with the person nude. I would like to get a nude outdoor photo of myself that I like well enough to post, but cameras are taboo here at TLR. I shaved off my beard and just have a mustache, and I'm letting my hair grow longer and want to get an up-to-date photo. Maybe I'll sneak a photo outside during the week when there's hardly anyone around to complain during one of our rare warm sunny days. I sneaked the photo I use as my avatar when I was the only one in the clubhouse.

[CTyankee]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I like to see something cool in the photo too, like scenery or some activity going on.
Get creative.

Steve </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Creative...hmmm. Will give it some thought. Looks like the jury has spoken though! Nude it is. Now to think of something clever.

[Jason Lee]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by R.M.GREENMAN2:
How about nude in a scenic location! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I prefer a nude avatar (photo) at a scenic location. (for non-nudist inspiration)

R M GREENMAN yours is the best.

[the NAKED eye]

My vote went with the big majority. I much prefer the naked avatars and I tried to make mine clever too! Inspiration for you, CTyankee? Await your choice with interest.

the NAKED eye

[S.M.A.]

I would post a photo for my avatar, but I'm fine with the baseball. Go Royals!

Stuart

[barbararuth]

Whatever avatar people choose is their perogative. It is wonderful to see a full nude photo, but sometimes that isn't possible. I choose to post a piece of artwork that I created.

[MJ_KC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by S.M.A.:
I would post a photo for my avatar, but I'm fine with the baseball. Go Royals!

Stuart </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You must really be a diehard fan. It has been awhile since the Royals have won more than half their games. The big city teams just have way too much money to spend for players.

[CTyankee]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by barbararuth:
Whatever avatar people choose is their perogative. It is wonderful to see a full nude photo, but sometimes that isn't possible. I choose to post a piece of artwork that I created. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Reading the posts here it becomes obvious that aside from the usual gender imbalance (m:f ratio) there is also a significant difference in choice of avatar. I recall one female saying that she removed her photo because of too many PMs. Is that why you changed yours? Any other women have comments on this? I can't say that I've seen any women with nude avatars since you changed yours. Heck, even the the 'nudecaster' that recently started posting has a clothed avatar in spite of her being nude in about half of the photos of the day.

[NakedGary]

<span class="ev_code_GREEN">Small Avatars</span>

[nudist_in_Tn]

I voted nude individual.

[Sauna]

Here are some too big ones. Plaese ask Corky to help you to resize them.

[nudist_in_Tn]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sauna:
Here are some too big ones. Plaese ask Corky to help you to resize them. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Corky, if you find my avatar too large will you please resize it?
Thanks

[Naturist4Ever]

>> Corky, if you find my avatar too large will you please resize it?

It would be very useful if the avatar upload function had an 'auto-resize' selection that limited the width of an avatar to a default number of pixels. Then the vertical diver wouldn't be jumping in and out and it would all look a little more cleaner. Ah well.

Maybe an option that missing from the poll is "photo/drawing of 'anonymous' nude(s)'. The default avatar set includes a number of 'anonymous' nudes, and some people also pick such images from the net. I think that is perfectly fine, just as well.

[Corky]

nudist_in_Tn,
I resized it to 150 pixels wide. Thanks!!

Naturist4Ever,
Great idea, they are working on that.

[nudeM]

It really doesn't matter to me, clothed or not, but there are some very obvious reasons why some prefer not to post any type of photo of themselves.

Being a nudist forum, obviously, a nude photo would be preferred. But for personal reasons, a clothed one would suffice just as good. Just as long as there is a face to associate a name with.

There are those who prefer not to post anything but a cartoon or a landscape photograph. Not a face, but at least, it kind of gives you the type of personality of the person whom you are 'talking' to.

I'll get my avatar put up someday, as soon as I can remember how I did it a long time ago. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[shãybare]

http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
nudeM, I thought that WAS you in front of the flag. haha

[Florida Sundown]

I like them small so they don't take up the page.
Nude or clothed, scenic whatever.

[barbararuth]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CTyankee:
...I recall one female saying that she removed her photo because of too many PMs. Is that why you changed yours? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

CTYankee.. from Barbararuth..

I did not choose to remove my nude avatar because of too many PMs, although I did receive many, many messages. I chose to remove it because I recently accepted a high level position with an Orlando theme park and I chose to remain anonymous. I do not use my middle name (Ruth) at work and there must be a zillion Barbara's there! If some day I sense a relaxing in corporate policy.. or better-yet become CEO.. I may change my mind, but for now, this is best for me.

I do not know why many other females choose not to display nude avatars, although we have all seen some very tasteful ones. Everyone has their own reason for displaying what they feel is appropriate for them.

[nudist_in_Tn]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Corky:
nudist_in_Tn,
I resized it to 150 pixels wide. Thanks!!

Naturist4Ever,
Great idea, they are working on that. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thank You very much

[NudistGuy47]

I prefer a photo avatar, either clothed or nude with a face. When I correspond with someone, I correspond with the face and the brain, not a torso or other body parts.

I can understand when females do not post a photo showing themselves, as the number of men hitting on them would be outrageous.

Whatever one puts up it is an extension of the person. It gives a little insight to the person as it is chosen by the person and not some automated thing. So whatvere is there, I will make assumptions about the person. As I read the posts, sometimes the assumptions become fact and I gather more information about the person.

That said, I will look forward to seeing others as they post avatars!

I have noticed that when the person posting a photo is a teen or young adult, male or female, or an attractive woman, that they are inundated with e-mails and posted comments about their body parts (their size, shape and position), and I find that very strange in what is SUPPOSED to be a naturist Web site.

It makes me question how many here are truly naturists/nudists and how many are creeps looking for someone to hit on online.

I can't imagine making ANY comment on a guy's penis. What do I care what position it's in as long as it isn't erect? What do I care if a woman's nipples are erect; it's not as noticeable as an erect penis. What do I care about the size and shape of ANY body part?

ALL I care about is being nude as much as possible, and discussing that love with other like-minded people who don't e-mail me asking for close-up photos of my penis like one weirdo did. Sick people like that need to go somewhere other than in a nudist/naturist forum.

[andy_ma]

I guess I am a follower - I voted with the majority - nude with face. ;-) However, it really is up to the individual to represent how they best see things - nude or clothed is fine.

[techboy]

ok, so I decided to take the road less traveled. There was unfortunatly no choice forgeneral graphic, or artwork, so I had to chose cartoon. As someone said, an avitar is an expresion of who we are. you all already know that I am a twnty-something male naturist, so what more does a photo tell you? Also, i would prefer people concentrate on what I say, not what I look like. I do like creativity in an avitar, whether it be a cool drawing, an interestingly posed photo, or something of personal significance.

Plus I do not have any nude photos of myself, and not to many clothed.

-chris

[Buzzer]

http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gifI voted for animation. Funny but discreet.

[fre2bnude]

I'm new to this forum and don't yet have an avatar at all yet, but with this being a naturist forum I suppose that I would vote for a nude picture as a requirement, after all why wouldn't you want fellow naturists to see you naked. My only reservation is that it's not only naturists that have access to the site, anyone can view the personal details and picture. I think I'll go for a nude avatar as soon as I have a good picture to post, I'm basically happy to be seen nude.

Fre2bnude

[DeathKnight]

Where is the option for "Screenshots from computer game?" http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I don't mind as long as they are tasteful.

[Laura Lopez]

Look mine.
A nude avatar is the best avatar.

I agree with Laura, but unfortunately not everyone is comfortable posting a nude photo. Some who would be comfortable with it, can't post one because of being a minor.

[Zorro]

Hmm... I couldn't vote on this, since I think they're all good. Whether a cartoon, animated gif, scenic pic, or a clothed/nude pic, it expresses something about the member and it easily identifies that specific person. Besides, I think I'd look kinda silly nude with a mask and cape on...

[Duneman]

Definately nude with a face. It's good to see who you are communicating with, but I can understand the many folks who cannot do this, for what ever reason.

Duneman

[slo]

I also agree with Laura. I think an Avatar presenting your nude self in a setting that depicts the environment or setting which makes you feel comfortable is is the right Avatar.

SLO just loves those warm days where I can celebrate nature in my own back yard.

[PascoDoug]

My avatar is the symbol of the "IDIC" which stands for "Infinite Diversity, Infinite Combinations." This may sound a little nerdy, but it's a Vulcan philosophy (from Star Trek), that I think fits in nicely with the principles of naturism. It's basically about cooperation and accepting others despite differences in appearance, beliefs, and abilities.

I may change my avatar to an actual pic of myself, when I have a pic of myself that I like. lol

[DeathKnight]

Laura Lopez: You have a nice avatar.

[Trailscout]

I always imagine that Laura is trying to catch a fish in the tide pool. I like this avatar and all that have implied action, such as Jon-Marc's game of billiards.

I think I have seen PascoDoug's photo before. It would be suitable for publication, but maybe he is just a bit of a perfectionist.

Doug with all the summer ahead of us, maybe someone will snap the perfect pic of you, one that tells your story in a snapshot.

[Lilwilly]

Hi everyone. This is just a test to see how my new avitar appears on the forum.

[nudewheelchairTodd]

I not sure who see this site so I'm just in you face when I talk to you. hehe http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif PascoDoug I'm a Trekie too can you amagine nudist on a star ship.

Oh Corky could you resize my picture as well Thank you.

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I not sure who see this site so I'm just in you face when I talk to you. hehe http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif PascoDoug I'm a Trekie too can you amagine nudist on a star ship. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well actually if you recall in the Next Generation series, the ship's Counsellor (Troi) was from the planet Betazed, where weddings were done in the nude. If I recall correctly they actually did do an episode with such a wedding as part of the main storyline!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Oh Corky could you resize my picture as well Thank you. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'll take care of that for you. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Rebecca]

I agree with Laura, but unfortunately not everyone is comfortable posting a nude photo. Some who would be comfortable with it, can't post one because of being a minor.

I am a minor but mines nude and everyone seems to love it, I guess that its how you are nude not wheather or not your nude

[whitestokes]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Rebecca:
I agree with Laura, but unfortunately not everyone is comfortable posting a nude photo. Some who would be comfortable with it, can't post one because of being a minor.

I am a minor but mines nude and everyone seems to love it, I guess that its how you are nude not wheather or not your nude </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, I see it this way. If this website forum, was a nudists beach or a naturists resort and somebody new to this lifestyle came to visit, would you put back on your clothes. I feel that this is a naturist forum and the old saying goes: "When in Rome!". I understand what you saying Rebecca, and yes you right. Being a minor and posting a nude avatar needs to be handle with care. But, the way your avatar looks, from a back angle is very tasteful and that also goes for Laura avatar as well.
As for me, body acceptance is the background of my avatar and with out that, I don't think it would be a frontal view.

[NudeTopher]

I must be the odd duck here (QUACK)

I actually prefer reading posts without seeing an avitar that is a photo of the poster. No matter how hard any of us try, a person's appearance does influence what they say. By reading a photoless post I can more easily concentrate on the post itself. (This doesn't mean that I don't like seeing pictures ofpeople ..just not next to their posts).

[Captain Curmudgeon]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NudeTopher (christopher):
I actually prefer reading posts without seeing an avitar that is a photo of the poster. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hmmm. Maybe more people would read my posts if I changed my avatar. Have to give that some thought. Wait! Not thought, market research!

My bete noir is avatars that dwarf the posting, something like 400 x 300 pixels right there with "Me too."

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Captain Curmudgeon:
My bete noir is avatars that dwarf the posting, something like 400 x 300 pixels right there with "Me too." </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Me too http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

That is, I am very annoyed by oversized avatars.. So whenever I come across one, I grab it, put it in Photoshop and spit it out at a more realistic size (usually around 150 pixels wide).

[sbp]

[l.[/QUOTE]I voted nude Individual. Enjoy naturism and be nude always

[sbp]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Rebecca:
I agree with Laura, but unfortunately not everyone is comfortable posting a nude photo. Some who would be comfortable with it, can't post one because of being a minor.

I am a minor but mines nude and everyone seems to love it, I guess that its how you are nude not wheather or not your nude </div></BLOCKQUOTE>not all of them. some people are not comfortable posting a nude. May be later they will post a nude photo.

[Aaron_bongart]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Rebecca:
I agree with Laura, but unfortunately not everyone is comfortable posting a nude photo. Some who would be comfortable with it, can't post one because of being a minor.

I am a minor but mines nude and everyone seems to love it, I guess that its how you are nude not wheather or not your nude </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


wiat a sec! you can't post a nude pic if your a miner. is this true?? i thought this was a nudism site for all ages. if you are correct about the miners nude then i thik this is the wrong place for me. i despis gender discrimination!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miners can post nude photos as long as they're not minors. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Aaron_bongart:
wiat a sec! you can't post a nude pic if your a miner. is this true?? i thought this was a nudism site for all ages. if you are correct about the miners nude then i thik this is the wrong place for me. i despis gender discrimination!!!!!!!!!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, minors cannot post full (frontal) nude photos here, nor publish any personal contact info (e-mail, instant messaging ID, etc) because of the legalities involved with that sort of thing and online services & communities.

[Ben_m]

Wow, I hadn't noticed this poll lately and just saw that it's 87% for a nude photo. I hope my avatar is okay.... http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif For the record I am neither a miner nor a minor but I too am not fond of gender discrimation.

[BareDebCNA]

Corkey,
Can you please resize mine as it is a picture from a long time ago and at least others will have an idea of what I looked like then. No current picture available that I am comfortable with putting on the internet.
Thanks for your time.
Deb from MT

That's okay Corkey. I worked on it and I think I have it to an acceptable size now.
Deb from MT

[Aaron_bongart]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PascoDoug:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Aaron_bongart:
wiat a sec! you can't post a nude pic if your a miner. is this true?? i thought this was a nudism site for all ages. if you are correct about the miners nude then i thik this is the wrong place for me. i despis gender discrimination!!!!!!!!!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, minors cannot post full (frontal) nude photos here, nor publish any personal contact info (e-mail, instant messaging ID, etc) because of the legalities involved with that sort of thing and online services & communities. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

hmmm well rules are rules im just saying everybodys equal. there are laws the make miner nude legal. i posted it in another topic. its one thing to say no ids but its another to stop someone from expresing thirself just because of thir age. its a bit hypocriticl don't you think. ps. just my opinion

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Aaron_bongart:
hmmm well rules are rules im just saying everybodys equal. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Equality isn't the issue here. Like you said rules are rules. There are rules in all aspects of life, and there are rules governing minors until they reach a certain age, such as in driving, voting, drinking, etc. It's no different here.


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">there are laws the make miner nude legal. I posted it in another topic. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes we are aware of the laws. But just because something is legal doesn't mean it is acceptable here.


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">its one thing to say no ids but its another to stop someone from expresing thirself just because of thir age. its a bit hypocriticl don't you think. ps. just my opinion </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not to sound blunt, but the bottom line is that the INA is a private organization and can impose whatever rules they wish here.
Hypocritical or no, it's still the rules. You are free to express yourself in many other ways besides a fully nude photo of yourself.


Take it easy,
PD

[Juliet]

I've been visiting this site for a few days now, and I finally decided to join.

Seeing a lot of different avatars, I must say I prefer a picture of the person clothed or nude (but no huge pictures) with a smile on their face. Although some of the "cartoon" ones are pretty creative!

The best avatars are the ones that make it seem like your having a conversation with the person.

[DaveNudist]

I agree and say the pictures with people nude, since you can actually see the person you are talking to. I hope to get one of me up soon.

[NakedSteve]

i like mine. i have a link to my picture if you want to see me but somehting about this av speaks to me.

[NakedGary]

Aaron_Bongart

As stated in previous posts in this thread, there is a difference in a "Miner" and a "Minor"

Miner's usually work underground or mining something.

Minor's are of not legal age or those under 18 years of age.

Check the meaning in your dictionary.

[Aaron_bongart]

what do ya think of my avatar. edit opps its way to big

how do i chang it
can a mod plz resix it to 150 by 150?

[NakedGary]

Aaron_bongart

Your Avatar was resized to 150 x 120 to make the circle round.

You can delete or change your displayed Avatar from your Profile, edit Avatar link.

"NakedGary"

[Aaron_bongart]

what happend to its quality

oh snap!!? i dona how but it works fine now

well wadayou think

[FireProf]

I much prefer a nude picture of the real person. Doesn't have to show their face but I'd like to believe that they'd post a real picture of themselves.

Graphics and cartoon avatars are okay. I have one of the on another site we are members of, only because it's a couples site and the Prof isn't ready to post a nude picture of herself just yet.

I think my wife is getting used to seeing my backside as my avatar on here and in the near future, I should be posting a frontal picture of myself. Hopefully some of our pictures from Club Orient will be good enough to post of me and maybe the Prof. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Aaron_bongart]

thats odd in another forum its huge in this one its fine. im a littl confused is this just something wrong with my computer

http://img146.echo.cx/my.php?image=siggynow9ro.jpg

http://img146.echo.cx/my.php?image=siggynow9ro.jpg

[NakedGary]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Aaron_bongart </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Aaron you asked to moderator to resize the existing avatar to 150 x 150. The circle was oblong so it perspective was reduced [height] to make the "Fnog" circle round. Your original avatar was very dark only showing the the center, it was enhance to show the rest of the features of the image. If you do not like it just go in your profile and delete it or the moderator can darken it if you want. When you reduce the pixel size you do loose some quality.

link to free download "IrFanView" Viewer which will resize images:

IrFanView Image Viewer (http://www.irfanview.com/)

[carbuff]

I like at least a face shot . This way I have a sense of who I am conversing with .
I would like to post a pic of myself and would have if I were not so computer illiterate.
Which brings up some thought as to besides my face how much more ? I know me standing next to a Fatfender( a car with running boards)
Laura , Rebecca nice Avatars but no face. I like Ben Ms ever changing pics very creative

I agree with car/buff. I like the way Ben's avatars keep changing. I wish I had the photos where I could do that. Ben doesn't have a nudist resort to go to in his area, but he's able to take far more nude photos than I can with me living IN a nudist resort. They're so paranoid about cameras here that I can only take photos inside my trailer or risk being caught doing it outside. I've already been told once by the manager to keep my camera indoors because of the complaints from my paranoid neighbors.

[Ben_m]

Thanks car/buff and Jon-Marc! I greatly appreciate the kind words.

[BroNudist]

I would prefer to have my own picture as an avatar. Depending though on what kind of forum or board Ive joined. For nudist/naturist forums, Id prefer to have a decent nude pic as my avatar. I would like though to have more outdoor nude pics with lots of greenery & blue sky, but unfortunately Im limited to taking nude photos indoors. Like my current avatar, it was taken in my office during a weekend.

[kaikara]

i say nude of the person like mine but whatever you want is good.

[fre2bnude]

If anyone is going to put a picture up it should be of themselves preferably nude, it is a naturist forum after all, there's no point in putting pics of others from the net or wherevever or cartoons. I prefer to see the person as they are.

CatW

[johny]

Freb2nude: Yes You are in the point but there is two problemzzzz. First is something like fear that "but what if my she-boss somehow find me in this site and recognize and fire in anger". Second is more rational sensitivity something like this "what if certain pornseeker find me there and make a global business worldwide so my face came into everyone newspaper first page".

Personally I solved that simply with an option named: freehand lasso->get smart desharp mask->Gaussian blur->set both Gaussian parameters about 80%->enter->repeat it again in bit wider area. The results of similar procedure You can see my face under magnification in my avatar here. Enjoy it...


I remember one story about certain University at Oldie Goodie England. Near of University was then river-bank what eagerly was used by students to get a whole-body tan in the dinner time. After place was noticed by tutors, many even of them get together to get a "beauty at sinful body-place".

Yet happened that this was told to church charity ladies of that town and, the sad side of story, that this charity organisation was actually the biggest donation source for those University, thought, pure money relations.

So, those madames procession whole in dark long schleife-gowns came by the field toward the naked bunch of students and proffessors to check is that "unbelievable sinful attitude" in their "money use" is the fact.

You know what escaped to cover the proffessors having nothing but the hands? THE FACE...

Explaining later - in THIS town everyone recognize me BY THE FACE not by geniatalia, true to tell.

[Erik2000]

I prefer to see a nude avatar, but I dont have the corage yet to post my own avatar nude, by the way the rebecca one its very nice.

[Mosquito_Bait]

I have been inspired to do like some of the other members of this forum and periodically change my avatar. Of course, my original avatar featured me on a bicycle, which made more sense with my user name.

My wife once showed me a Cosmopolitan magazine article titled "He posted naked pictures of me on the Internet." So, I won't even bother asking her if she'll approve of me using as an avatar a picture that includes her.

[Journeyman]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by StinkyBikeSeat:
Of course, my original avatar featured me on a bicycle, which made more sense with my user name. ...My wife once showed me a Cosmopolitan magazine article titled "He posted naked pictures of me on the Internet." So, I won't even bother asking her if she'll approve of me using an avatar that includes her picture. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Great new avatar, my friend -- but how can we encourage you to change your username (which conjures up -- uh, unpleasant imagery? )

I think SunglassesGuy might be a cool username. But that's just MHO. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

cheers
J

[GhostFreeHiker]

I prefer to see avatars of the actual person (nude or clothed). No matter the avatar type, creativity always impresses me.

[fre2bnude]

First I'd like to say thanks to the four ladies who have voiced their opinions on this section of the forum and for supplying avatars, the ones of Rebecca and Laura Lopez are very beautiful and very tasteful. I wish more ladies would join in, as always it's very one sided. I'm quite happy to have a totally nude full frontal avatar if I knew for certain that the site was only accessible to genuine naturists, in fact I think that I'd prefer it that way. But, as it is anyone at all can visit the site and view our intimate pictures, and place them anywhere they want on the internet.

[Rebecca]

[Rebecca]

[johny]

Kaikara:
I suggess You to apply a bit photoshop correction to Your avatar gamma. Open the PhotoStudioV5.0->enchance->tone adjustment->midtones->lessen 20 or 30%. After that, perhaps, apply enchance->brightness&contrast->contrast rise by 20 or 30% and enchance->hue&saturation->satureation 20% raise up.

Then it shall looks excellent. Allready I checked it on Your avatar. Helped.

[MichaelGuinea]

I also prefer to see a person's face first of all and then it is preferable that the photo is of them nude and engaged in their hobby if at all possible. That gives a better idea of who they are.

I would love to post a nude avatar of me but as I am relatively new, I want to build up a bit more confidence before I do that. Hope you understand. The nearest nude beach let alone resort is in another country so I think that it the first important hurdle to be crossed. Hope you all understand.

[Mosquito_Bait]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Journeyman:
Great new avatar, my friend -- but how can we encourage you to change your username (which conjures up -- uh, unpleasant imagery? )
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Okay! From now on I am Mosquito_Bait.

I had previously chosen StinkyBikeSeat as my username because the first post I had replied to concerned places to ride nude. One of my coworkers once asked to borrow my mountain bike but then changed his mind after another coworker told him I had used it while at a nudist resort. I now think about the seat every time the subject of riding nude is discussed.

[Journeyman]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mosquito_Bait:

Okay! From now on I am Mosquito_Bait.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Cool! Welcome, Mosquito_Bait (something every naturist can relate to!)
J

[Sailor]

Hi Rebecca,

Posting a nude avatar from which the person can be identified is something that carries a bit of risk with it in the society that we live. The vast majority of our neighbors, and the people that we need to interact with, do not understand naturism, plus it is not unheard of to copy a picture and post it in another site without approval (like for example a porn site).

That being said, there is a legal age at which an individual is allowed to make their own decisions without the approval and advice of their parents or guardians. Far be it from me to say whether people are actually all grown up before that age, and that age should be lower. I have no idea.

But the law defines the age when people are adults, and in my opinion this a serious enough decision that the permission of a parent or guardian should be required for underage participants.

You will notice how many (older) people have chosen not to post nude avatars. Of course some of them just have not gotten around to the photography. But a large number of the people who do not post identifiable nude avatars have made that choice based upon the various risks that they believe exist.

Some people have mentioned the problem of pretty young women being flooded with PMs. This I think that you could deal with if you wanted to. But having your photo end up on a porn site, and then somehow getting known to someone who is able to affect the opportunities that you will be presented in your life, this is serious stuff.

[Nude and Loving it]

Well u can guess from my profile photo that Nude is the best, but whatever a person likes to present for themselves is fine by me

[True Brit]

I'm pleased that StinkyBikeSeat has now gone, it made me cringe http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif everytime i came across that word.

Welcome Mosquito Bait http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[greensunshine]

To Many Weirdos out there, so posting mine is not an option even at my age...over 40
Greensunshine
Not willing to trust anyone except those I really know and even then I am still reluctant to have my pic in my profile...

[Jennifer1]

Well, i dont and wont, i have no problem showing pictures to people ive talked to from here but only after i get to know them and feel they aint some pervy old man looking for cheap thrill of a little girl.

[krcNY]

I voted other.

I think teens are still vulnerable to pedophiles and stalkers and so on. You see so much in the news on how the "child" can be found based on a few posts or chat sessions. It is much easier to find the person when you have a picture. As a parent, I will NOT allow my children to post any pictures until they are older than 18, not even in their yahoo profiles.

Maybe I am old fashioned, but I would like to keep them safe for as long as I can.

[Jennifer1]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by krcNY:
I voted other.

I think teens are still vulnerable to pedophiles and stalkers and so on. You see so much in the news on how the "child" can be found based on a few posts or chat sessions. It is much easier to find the person when you have a picture. As a parent, I will NOT allow my children to post any pictures until they are older than 18, not even in their yahoo profiles.

Maybe I am old fashioned, but I would like to keep them safe for as long as I can. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
My dad is like that, he removed all my photo albums from my computer because he was worried i might be to trusting and give out photos to anyone who asked, he eventually let me put them back on with some conditions "for my own good".

[krcNY]

Just remember...he loves you and does not want to loose you.

I even talked my kids babysitter into taking hers off of her yahoo profile as well.

There are a lot of well meaning people out there, but a few with devious minds. Those are the ones that scare me.

[NakedGary]

Rebecca

You didn't get away with posting a partially nude or nude avatar.

Due to your age, two separate avatars you have posted have been deleted by the moderators, and you have been sent private messages as to why and a reminder to adhere to the terms of service agreement.

INA/Forums Terms of Service Link (http://clothesfreeforums.com/terms.html)

Remember if you’re under 18 years of age [A Minor] you cannot post a partially nude or nude avatar or image of other persons, or yourself.

State of Nudity or partially nude includes:

The showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area, vulva, anus, anal cleft or cleavage with less than a fully opaque covering; the showing of the female breast with a less than fully opaque covering of any part of the areola; or the showing of the human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.

.

[Jennifer1]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Just remember...he loves you and does not want to loose you.

I even talked my kids babysitter into taking hers off of her yahoo profile as well.

There are a lot of well meaning people out there, but a few with devious minds. Those are the ones that scare me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

yeah i know he loves me, but there needs to be trust if he hopes that im always going to be honest with him.

[hw]

I'm with <span class="ev_code_GREEN">Green</span> on this one. Of course there as many reasons not to post a pix of yourself as there are people on these forums.

Anyone under the age of 18 shouldn't post a pix on the net clothed or nude. IMHO

[barbararuth]

I have had many avatars on this forum..then I took them off and now I am back on. As long as I do not disclose my real name, my phone number or address, I am OK. I imagine the only one that can do a photo-match is the FBI and, well, I have nothing to hide and they would find me anyway if I were hiding! I was also afraid that my boss would find out and somehow hold this against me, but I honestly don't think that would happen any longer.

I really think communicating with a photo brings you just a little closer to the group and makes the discussion a little more personal.

And if a future boyfriend or relative or boss happens to run across my picture.. and not appreciate what I have done..I guess they would just have to deal with it. I am my own person and my avatar is an extention of who I am.

[Rockyman]

It doesn't matter to me if someone posts a nude or clothed avatar. Mine is clothed as you can see. The only reason I won't post a nude avatar right now is that I wouldn't want to find my picture on some other site which wouldn't be appropriate. I do have some nude pics of myself and am willing to share with others on here if anyone wishes to see them. Basically it comes down to a matter of trust.

[Ed P]

Cartoons are great but animated avatars are a distraction.

[RedEarth]

I too prefer an avatar that shows the person's face, but I can understand if some people want to retain their anonymity and use an animated cartoon instead. I can't really see the point of using a scenic photo though.

As long as the picture is small - big avatars can make the threads difficult to read, especially if someone with a really big avatar has posted several messages on one page.

Mine is a picture of me on a naturist beach - this is the way I enjoy naturism

[greensunshine]

I have been dating someone very special from another state...another nudist actually, and we both agreed not to even send nude photos via email...and our reasons are (have been) one never knows who maybe reading our emails (refering to Keylogers or bosses if either of us decide to quickly catch-up at work). Thus if we aren't willing to risk sending photos of ourselves in any form of nude state, it stands to reason not to post a pic of ourselves in the same method.

Greensunshine
Soon to be committed in marriage if all goes well... http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Douglas Carrington]

As if there was any question about my being a nudist. just posted a nude photo of myself in my usual uniform of the day when home. may not be the best, but at least its nude.

Doug

[nakednudists]

I chose a nude single avatar. I didn't post one at first, but we have posted our pic now and it feels pretty cool! If you are a nudist, you should be proud of it and not be afraid of someone finding your pic.

[sunray0319]

I prefer nude avatar photos as long is its a simple wholesome nude photos. Seeing that this is a nudist forum its only right to have a nude photo.

[sunray0319]

I prefer nude avatar photos as long is its a simple wholesome nude photos. Seeing that this is a nudist forum its only right to have a nude photo.

[Ben_m]

Here, here! http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Okay, more seriously, I'm fine with whatever anyone chooses as their avatar. Obviously I've had (and have) a bit (too much?) fun with my own.

[nudenwv]

yes sunray0319 you're right. i don't really care if it's nude or not as long as i have a face to associate with.

[fre2bnude]

Can't make up my mind! This will do for now, at least it's me.

[dan t]

I am going to try to put it up here !



See Me

[dan t]

I am going to try to put it up here !



See Me

[steve-o]

Whoa, a little too big for an avatar. You may want to crop some of the image out amd make the overall size smaller.
--s

[dan t]

yep that is next on my list of things to do.

[Sauna]

It is huge. Can you make it smaller. If you cannot ask moderator to help you.

[Naturist4Ever]

if you are using a windows pc, it comes with photo-edit. Load image, use resize (to about 20%) and save under a different name. Then reload the new image as your avatar.

One of the requests to CFF has been to make it such that avatars (what a strange word) are auto-downscaled to a fixed width or height (whichever exceeds a max # of pixels) so a) you don't have to worry, b) it all comes out much nicer on the screen. Nothing happened sofar if ever.....

[dan t]

Thank you I think I Have got it off now.
I will try that and try again .



See Me

[NudePete]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Naturist4Ever:
...make it such that avatars (what a strange word) ... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

From the American Heritage Dictionary:
1. The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form
...and various other meanings.

It comes from the Sanskrit words "ava" - down, and "tarati" - he crosses. Sanskrit sounds strange to my ears too.

[nudenwv]

all avatars that i've seen are great. we take pride in showing our nudism.

[dan t]

ok I see if i got it now!

[PanHandleHiker]

I think a nude photo in a naturist setting is ideal. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Gothmog]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PanHandleHiker:
I think a nude photo in a naturist setting is ideal. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree.. preferably a non-posed that shows an interesting background or tells us a little about the location.

Yours is a good example http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[dan t]

I like nude


But mine did not turn out as good as I hoped http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Ruins of Ayutthaya]

To be honest, I don't really care in the long run. I think people here are a wee bit too enthusiastic in encouraging the photos, but whatever. I do have to admit, though, I have never seen so many people putting up face pictures -- to say nothing of the whole body naked -- in any website before on my travels on the internet.

With that said, I like my avatar. It's unique, at least here, anyway.

[John Spooner]

I also tend to go with the majority. It is good to be able to put a real human face to the name. Also we should not be ashamed of our bodies.
John S.

While it would be great to see the face of everyone who posts here, I understand why some people can't post a photo. Unfortunately some won't because they don't want us to know they're not who they claim to be. Some have posted a photo of someone else and claimed it was them.

Someone here or in another nudist Web site said that this is the one place where we can be honest and be ourselves, and yet some people want to pretend to be someone they're not. With me, what you see is what you get (Flip Wilson used to say that. Any one remember him?), although I think my photos make me look better than I actually do. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I took my avatar photo this last spring at Turtle Lake Resort in the clubhouse. I had to hide the camera so I wouldn't get caught with it.

[deejay-gee]

I don't really have an opinion on this but I want to get my post level up.

That really is me though, fresh out of the sea and a little bit shrivelled.

[dan t]

Well my avatar is not as good as John-Marc, but is the only one I have 4 now.
I wanted one with the wife but she is not ready for that yet.

[dancin\'bare]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">
I took my avatar photo this last spring at Turtle Lake Resort in the clubhouse. I had to hide the camera so I wouldn't get caught with it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Where in the world did you hide it????lol

[krcNY]

I just do not want to trade in my Avatar. I love my gardens and this is one of my flowers. It says a lot about who I am.

I am me, and do not pretend to be anyone else.

[DeathKnight]

Go with your passions for a tastful avatar. Gaming is one of mine.

[NudeTopher]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jon-Marc:

I took my avatar photo this last spring at Turtle Lake Resort in the clubhouse. I had to hide the camera so I wouldn't get caught with it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't try telling us that you had your camera in your pocket! http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

I was alone in the clubhouse since I took the picture on a week day. I took the picture and then covered the camera with my towel while I finished the game. I was afraid someone would come in while I was using it and catch me using it. Cameras are as taboo there as open sex.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dancin'bare:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">
I took my avatar photo this last spring at Turtle Lake Resort in the clubhouse. I had to hide the camera so I wouldn't get caught with it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Where in the world did you hide it????lol </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[NoodJuggler]

I prefer animated GIFs. If they want to see what I look like then they can either go to my web site or meet me at Lake Como or come to my house..I have had pictures but always come back to cartoons...Jon-Marc, now Turtle Lake knows that you had a camera with you...Cheers...NoodJuggler

[Guy L]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John Spooner. South Oz.:
I also tend to go with the majority. It is good to be able to put a real human face to the name. Also we should not be ashamed of our bodies.
John S. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

This is the way I feel too. If we can walk naked on a clothing optional beach then we should not fear putting a picture of ourselves in our birthday suit.

[picco]

nude is cool with face if possible

[fre2bnude]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I think a nude photo in a naturist setting is ideal. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

quote:
I also tend to go with the majority. It is good to be able to put a real human face to the name. Also we should not be ashamed of our bodies.
John S.

I agree with both these quotes, and we should be able to put the pics up without worrying about who will see them.

[mrbee]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by picco:
nude is cool with face if possible </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

With you all the way picco. Cheers, Mrbee

[Terrace Casual]

I want to post a nude photo of myself for my avatar but the only ones I have are on my phone. Is there any way I can get these posted on this forum?

And, no, I can't get digital camera pictures

[Terrace Casual]

I want to post a nude photo of myself for my avatar but the only ones I have are on my phone. Is there any way I can get these posted on this forum?

And, no, I can't get digital camera pictures

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Terrace Casual:
I want to post a nude photo of myself for my avatar but the only ones I have are on my phone. Is there any way I can get these posted on this forum?

And, no, I can't get digital camera pictures </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You'll have to download the images to your computer first, if your phone supports that. Read the manual http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Btw, if you are under 18 you may not post a nude photo of yourself without proof of your parent's permission to do so.

[KetchumMaine]

Did you know that animated avatars, while whimsical and cute, are distracting to readers. Some readers with A.D.D. need to physically block the avatar from their vision to read articles on the screen.

[KetchumMaine]

Did you know that animated avatars, while whimsical and cute, are distracting to readers. Some readers with A.D.D. need to physically block the avatar from their vision to read articles on the screen.

[PascoDoug]

Fascinating http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[MJ_KC]

Not a problem. I have gif animations turned off in my browser because I consider them to be annoying and distracting.

[PascoDoug]

Hmm am I the only person on here who has an animated avatar?

[WacoTX]

Yes Doug you probably are the only one, but don't let anyone discourage you. I think it is "cool". I wish I had the know-how to do that. It seems the more I learn about computers, the more there is to learn.

tcgharmony.org

[yoga guy]

You have a cool avatar PascoDoug. I have seen other animated avatars though.

[stcloud50]

I think your Avatar is great. I also wish I knew how to do one. Maybe you could Post on how to do one.

[yoga guy]

there was a post awhile back that led to a Virtual Model website. i made my own virtual model and of course the completely nude option wasn't an option. so, being a bored graphic designer, i doctored the image to suit me better. lol

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by stcloud50:
I think your Avatar is great. I also wish I knew how to do one. Maybe you could Post on how to do one. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, I am a graphic designer but I didn't make my avatar - I snatched it from a website. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

In order to make one like it tho you'd have to learn graphic design, 3D modeling and animation software and techniques.

[luvnaturism]

I'm not sure what counts as animated in the context of this discussion, but I always thought my avatar was animated. It's just one of INA's stock avatars, and I've used it almost from the beginning.

[PascoDoug]

Yepper, yours is animated.

[KetchumMaine]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MJ_KC:
Not a problem. I have gif animations turned off in my browser because I consider them to be annoying and distracting. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I will have to look for that feature. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[tinner666]

I just learned something. Never knew there were animated ones. I guess text is about all I want to see in my browser. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[missouriboy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MJ_KC:
Not a problem. I have gif animations turned off in my browser because I consider them to be annoying and distracting. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Same here. Not because of our avatars though, I miss them, but because of the flashing advertisements on other sites I read. I just hate trying to concentrate on a news item or editorial that's surrounded by those obnoxious flashing, jumping banners.

[Nudeinbama]

Was it here that I saw the pinguin push the other one into the frozen water, animated? I loved that one.
nudeinbama

[FMII]

I am like to most of you. I really enjoy the anomated graphics. I would also like to have the abilities of drafting one. I am in the process of getting something of myself up.
But am not certain exactly what it will be. There are some nice graphics on the site. I will have to admit.
All of you have a nice Christmas.
All the best
FCMII

[takeitontherun]

No, pasco, i do and i love it. Not fully a nudist so not prepared to put a nude avatar of myself up.

Thanks bama!

[NakedGary]

I think the pinguin avatar is pretty cute and original.

[A. J.]

I vote for the individual nude but most important a person's face.

[fre2bnude]

I've removed my avatar. I still think it a good idea to have them and still prefer a full frontal nude one with face, but, the site is too open to anyone with whatever intentions good or bad. If it was all genuine naturists with access then I'd be more than happy to show who I am. If everyone was honest, open and uninhibited wouldn't it be great. But that's living in cloud cuckoo land, and the world just ain't like that! So I'll stay as a mushroom.

[MarvinJS]

Hello to us all.

I was wondering how I can get my photo as my avatar? When I go to my profile and want to change my avatar, it gives me some stock ones (which are wonderful, btw) but was wondering how I can get my picture as mine, like others have done.

Any and all assistance greatly appreciated.

[MarvinJS]

Hello to us all.

I was wondering how I can get my photo as my avatar? When I go to my profile and want to change my avatar, it gives me some stock ones (which are wonderful, btw) but was wondering how I can get my picture as mine, like others have done.

Any and all assistance greatly appreciated.

[MJ_KC]

On the main forum screen, click on "Profile" at the top menu area.

When your profile comes up, click on "View/Edit Complete Profile".

Scroll down to where it says "Avatar / Picture URL:". Click on "Edit" over to the right side.

When the Avatar Selection screen comes up, click on "Custom Avatar" at the top of the window. You can now enter the URL where you have uploaded the image to a web server or ftp server and then click on the "Update Avatar" button. You can also use the Upload Custom Avatar option if you want to transfer the image onto the message board's server.

[MarvinJS]

Thank you MJ_KC

Now that I have learned to do that, it is just one more step into my becoming more open about my life that I am trying hard to embrace.

It's not nude, but at least it's a step.

[shãybare]

http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
Looks like it worked, MarvinJS, or is the photo now showing not you?

[MarvinJS]

To help me and others to visualize who it is that is posting, I have changed mine. Sorry that it is clothed, but it will at least give everyone an idea of what I look like... it is a small, but important, step as I continue to become comfortable with this.

[MarvinJS]

Aloha....

<----- yup... this is me, albeit clothed.

[Sailnekkid]

BE NAKED AND BE PROUD!!! You're in good company... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif

[Buck Naked Bear]

I voted nude photo. We belong to other Message Boards, and the avatar I have here, would NOT fly on those! LOL If a lot of folks are gtting naked on thier avatars in here...when in Rome...

[foux003]

I don't care to have some weirdo looking at me. I am not shy I just like our flag a lot. As for who I am or what I look like. Any one on this forum can e mail me for proof of who I am. Any one close enough can come and visit and we can hang around naked. I am short with a big belly and I have a white beard. Everyone at work calls me Santa.

Have a great day and stay naked

[barbararuth]

I believe we should post whatever is truly representative of ourselves or our lifestyle. I have posted at least eight or nine avatars since I started posting on the forums, but I like this one the best!

[foux003]

Please let me explain: By weirdos I didn't mean the members of this forum. I meant the sick people who frequent sites like this.

[CTYankee2]

seems I lost my original login. Created another account. Had some time today to play around and while I'm not thrilled, it will do.

So after many months...here it is.

[BlueBoy]

I would love to post a nude photo of myself but due to my job being a supply teacher, I would be very fearful that one of the many students I teach would see it. The job is hard enough without that stress.

[CTYankee2]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BlueBoy:
I would love to post a nude photo of myself but due to my job being a supply teacher, I would be very fearful that one of the many students I teach would see it. The job is hard enough without that stress. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can understand. I still get nervous about posting mine. Fairly dark and difficutl to make out so I feel safe.

There is actually a sense of reliefe at the same time too.

[Buck Naked Bear]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">There is actually a sense of reliefe at the same time too. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can relate to that. Even though my avatar doesn't show everything, I feel comfortable in this environment to be (perhaps in the future more) revealing in my avatar. Besides, it's just nudity. If it was something sexual in nature, that's something totally different.

[fred950]

What gives? Since the first of the year random avatars appear to be stretched and heavily pixtalated. Sometimes when a person has two or more posts on the same page, one avatar will appear normal the other distorted.

None of my computer settings have been changed , so what gives?

[fred950]

What gives? Since the first of the year random avatars appear to be stretched and heavily pixtalated. Sometimes when a person has two or more posts on the same page, one avatar will appear normal the other distorted.

None of my computer settings have been changed , so what gives?

[MJ_KC]

I have been seeing the same thing and one time my avatar URL was deleted from my profile and had to be re-entered.

[Naturist Mark]

They added some new code to the forum to resize oversized avatars. The new code may have some bugs yet, and I suspect it only changes how big your browser displays the image rather than the image file itself - so occasionally some strange mismatches in aspect ratio may happen.

Just guessing.

-Mark

[PascoDoug]

All avater resizing is done by myself or one of the moderators. I'm not aware of any new code that automatically adjusts or resizes the avatars.

I've noticed that sometimes my browser will initially load the new image size but still load the old image. That may be the cause of the distortion Fred is speaking of.

[Naturist Mark]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PascoDoug:
All avater resizing is done by myself or one of the moderators. I'm not aware of any new code that automatically adjusts or resizes the avatars. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It was a comment made by Sandman in the new "Shoutbox".

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Naturist Mark:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PascoDoug:
All avater resizing is done by myself or one of the moderators. I'm not aware of any new code that automatically adjusts or resizes the avatars. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It was a comment made by Sandman in the new "Shoutbox". </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh well thats cool.. definately needed to be done.

[EricNY]

Doug...Or Cory corky...There is a problem that exists.

Look at the "Meet the INA Forum Members" area. The avatars are all messed up. It happened about the same time the shoutbox was added.

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ercNY:
Doug...Or Cory corky...There is a problem that exists.

Look at the "Meet the INA Forum Members" area. The avatars are all messed up. It happened about the same time the shoutbox was added. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hmm. The avatars all seem fine to me.

[David77]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fred950:
What gives? Since the first of the year random avatars appear to be stretched and heavily pixtalated. Sometimes when a person has two or more posts on the same page, one avatar will appear normal the other distorted.

None of my computer settings have been changed , so what gives? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I experience the same weird sight of avatars.

I find that if I click on the "Refresh" icon, that the avatars shrink to proper size and not pixelated.

[nacktman]

Noticed the same with the avatars each time I click to adavance or return a page at least one is oversized and heavily pixelated since the shoutbox was added and I believe before but it could have been after the shoutbox code was entered yet before it was actually running.

[EricNY]

Seems that it affects one PC different from another. I have two side by side. Some areas where I have the problem it is fine on my wife's, but she has it happen in other areas, where I don't.

So to those of you having this problem, I really do not beleive that it has anything to do with your computers. It seems to have happened with the shout box and/or the new graemlins.

I sent an email off to Corky and Cory so maybe they can have Sandman look back into it.

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by David77:
I find that if I click on the "Refresh" icon, that the avatars shrink to proper size and not pixelated. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yep. I think what has happened is that the new software/patch resized some of the avatars, and some folks browsers have not yet loaded the new width x height values. That would cause the distortions encountered.

Refreshing the browser should do the trick.

[EricNY]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PascoDoug:
Refreshing the browser should do the trick. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nope doesn't do the trick...BUt the good news is Sandman is working out the bug...hopefully all will be back to normal soon

[EricNY]

Actually I should rephrase that...Refresh does work, but You need to refresh everytime and on every page.....

It's not a bug that I can fix since it is part of the forum Groupee software. Groupee would have to fix it.

So we have two options...

1.) The old way: Meaning that there are no size restrictions in the system. This means that you will see huge avatars sometimes and the layout of the forums will be messed up whenever someone uses a large avatar. A side scroll bar often appears. This gets very annoying for people with smaller monitors and lower screen resolutions. It does not matter as much for those with large monitors and higher resolutions.

-OR-

2.) The new way: Meaning that all avatars are restricted to 140X140 pixels. This means that the system tries to resize the larger avatars so that layout is preserved and no side to side scroll will appear on any size monitor or resolution. This is the best options to preserve the layout and make the forum threads look the way they were designed to look. Unfortunately, there are a few people out there that have a browser that does not perform this task as it should. Often times, the pictures will look distorted, but hitting reload/refresh fixes this. If refresh/reload does not fix it, it probably means that you are using an older version of your browser. It's probably time for you to upgrade. I suggest using the latest version of Firefox located for free to download here: http://www.mozilla.com/

I think that option 2 is better. Fewer people will be affected by the drawbacks of option 2. More people are affected by bad layout with option 1.

I also think that Groupee is aware of a minor glitch in this code for some browsers and will be fixing this with the next big upgrade to the forum software.

Thanks!

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ercNY:
Actually I should rephrase that...Refresh does work, but You need to refresh everytime and on every page..... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thats weird. What browser are you using? I'm using Firefox and haven't experienced any problems at all.

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sandman:
1.) The old way: Meaning that there are no size restrictions in the system. This means that you will see huge avatars sometimes and the layout of the forums will be messed up whenever someone uses a large avatar. A side scroll bar often appears. This gets very annoying for people with smaller monitors and lower screen resolutions. It does not matter as much for those with large monitors and higher resolutions.
Thanks! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well don't forget that I resize large avatars almost as soon as they appear. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PascoDoug:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ercNY:
Actually I should rephrase that...Refresh does work, but You need to refresh everytime and on every page..... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thats weird. What browser are you using? I'm using Firefox and haven't experienced any problems at all. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'd be willing to bet that ercNY is using Internet Explorer.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PascoDoug:
Well don't forget that I resize large avatars almost as soon as they appear. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

...but many slide through the cracks. I have noticed many large avatars on the site. This saves you from having to resize large avatars.

[EricNY]

Yes I am using IE tried the Mozilla/firefox at one time....I can't remember why but for some reason I got rid of it, and went back to Explorer



Also Sandman...Look at Woman in Naturism Forum...It seems that in this forum, that right column shows up in the threads where it doesn't elswhere

I tried it on Firefox and IE and only had a problem with IE.

Solution: Dump IE!

[PascoDoug]

Dumping IE is one of the best things you can do for your computer. Seriously..

[EricNY]

Well maybe I need to try again....I wish I could remember what the reason was that I went back to IE was, I just remember having some sort of issue with it (mozilla)

[MJ_KC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PascoDoug:
[Yep. I think what has happened is that the new software/patch resized some of the avatars, and some folks browsers have not yet loaded the new width x height values. That would cause the distortions encountered.

Refreshing the browser should do the trick. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
This doesn't fix it. I can be on a page that looked fine and if I come back to it later, there will be avatars that are now distorted that looked fine earlier.

[EricNY]

You are right MJ....So either we (all users having a problem) have to fix something or INA needs to go back to the way it was before at least untill groupee fiixes the problem.

Anyone agree??????

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MJ_KC:
This doesn't fix it. I can be on a page that looked fine and if I come back to it later, there will be avatars that are now distorted that looked fine earlier. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ercNY:
Well maybe I need to try again....I wish I could remember what the reason was that I went back to IE was, I just remember having some sort of issue with it (mozilla) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, whatever it was, give it a shot again because they have been updating it.

[MJ_KC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PascoDoug:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MJ_KC:
This doesn't fix it. I can be on a page that looked fine and if I come back to it later, there will be avatars that are now distorted that looked fine earlier. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I have tried Firefox and I keep coming back to MSIE. If a site doesn't work for the browser used by the vast majority of users, it needs to be fixed so it does.

One thing that does seem a bit odd is that an image will sometimes come in at full size and then it will resize as if there is an onload event firing. This could be why it doesn't work all of the time. I started Firefox and it just did that on this page.

I have developed some rather large websites and the sites had to work for as many browsers as it was practical to test for. Sometimes this meant leaving certain things out for compatibility reasons.

Telling people to use a browser that is being used by a fairly low percentage of users would never have been an option.

[NKID_D57]

As you can see, my preferred avatar is facial and full nude.
It is who I am.
I believe in nudism and my avatar is my confirmation of my beliefs and myself.

[John Spooner]

Dear Mr. NKID.
Agree fully, my opinions as well.
Best regards. John S.

[bravebare]

Any ol avitar should do but it is nice to see who is writing.

OOPS I forgot my clothes.

[no tan line]

mine is nude as you can see, but you can not see anything

[BackpackerBrian]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by barbararuth:
I believe we should post whatever is truly representative of ourselves or our lifestyle. I have posted at least eight or nine avatars since I started posting on the forums, but I like this one the best! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I second what Barbararuth says. It's up to the individual. As for myself,I do like seeing the person's face though - it gives the human touch to cyberspace. I have no problem showing my face, but feel nudity is not necessary. It's totally cool that others have nude photos.

And yes, I think that's a great avatar Barbararuth http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[EricNY]

Well taking the advice of another I gave Firefox another shot, and installed it about a week ago.

So far I am VERY happy with it, and have experinced zero problems.

[PascoDoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ercNY:
Well taking the advice of another I gave Firefox another shot, and installed it about a week ago.

So far I am VERY happy with it, and have experinced zero problems. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Welcome back to the other side. You have been saved.

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif

[hairyhomer]

I like avatars showing people enjoying life the way we were from the start, naked, cold, wet, and wrinkled! Just the same way we looked after the Polar Bare Dip in last winter.

I had to change the color of my avatar from blue to green because we have had over 25 DAYS IN A ROW OF RAIN so everything is growing moss, I think I'm going to have to change my name to MOSSYHOMER! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

HairyHomer http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif

[MJ_KC]

I have also been using Firefox and it seems to work really good. What I like are the many extensions that are available.

[Bare in the Desert]

I'd have to say an avatar is like a little form of self-expression so anything that you feel represent you. Or a self portait will work too. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif

First, Firefox is the way to go, IMO. This resize issue is not an issue at all with Firefox. It is only an issue with some versions of Internet Explorer.

Second, if you want your avatar to always look the way it should look, make your avatar 140 X 140 pixels. Then the browser will not need to resize it.

Third, I plan to go through all of the stock avatars and make them 140 X 140 pixels. This way, the stock avatars will always look the way they should. You will need to fix your own custom avatars.

And last, Groupee will be perfecting this resize option in the future, for now... use Firefox or do a quick "Refresh" to see the avatars look the way they should look.

Thanks everyone!

Thanks again to the members that helped out here.

Cheers!

[Nudeinbama]

I hated to have to change it again, I liked the last picture, but felt I had to look over my shoulder too much and most of my family is still not cool with my nudity, and the wife dosen't like me sharing me.
Nudeinbama

[Nudeinbama]

I hated to have to change it again, I liked the last picture, but felt I had to look over my shoulder too much and most of my family is still not cool with my nudity, and the wife dosen't like me sharing me.
Nudeinbama

[Ctbeachguy]

I think the boat pic looks great.. I need to get a more natural pic for myself.. but it is still way to cold here for that.

[NKID_D57]

Nice picture.
It's great to have several pics to use for your avatar.
Currently, my only pics are from inside my home.
Hopefully when the weather gets warmer, I can get a few good pics from the outdoors.

[later]

I agree it's nice to put a face,or real photo to the poster. I think anyone who claims to be a nudist should have no problem posting a personal avatar or photo album. If you feel you want to remain anonymous be selective with the photo you use.

[BrianRI]

Does anyone know how to add a picture to your profile?

[BrianRI]

Does anyone know how to add a picture to your profile?

[EricNY]

Sure.....

Get into your profile
Click on View/Edit Profile
Click on Edit (next to Avatar/Picture URL
Another window will open
Click on Custom Avatar
Hit Upload Custom Avatar
Browse your machine
pick your avavtar
Click update
THEN to the left Click on Select This One

That should do it.

If you have any problem you can mail it to me and I will put it in for you.

Good luck

[herooftime8]

As far as I'm concerned, it depends. Take mine for instance; the Smirk from the 2005 Bon Jovi album. I used that because that's one of my favorite CD's, and it tells a little bit about me (very little).

I would suggest using an avatar that describes you. If it's a picture, nude or clothed, it's your choice. No one knows you better than you.

[BrianRI]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ercNY:
Sure.....

Get into your profile
Click on View/Edit Profile
Click on Edit (next to Avatar/Picture URL
Another window will open
Click on Custom Avatar
Hit Upload Custom Avatar
Browse your machine
pick your avavtar
Click update
THEN to the left Click on Select This One

That should do it.

If you have any problem you can mail it to me and I will put it in for you.

Good luck </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thank you.

I will adding a photo to my profile this week.

[Pants off]

I think a photo is much better than total anonymity - you don't have to show your face if you don't want to.

[Dave169]

[Dave169]