can we use live signatures on this forum.

[Hamza2424]

OP I don't know if that depends on rank but all I feel about that is that, it can only happen to those members who have been here for long like those who have better reputation, those prominent members per say, don't really know how to place them but you know what I'm trying to say.
Live animation or sig as you call it is some how hard to see on members like you and I. Don't take it to heart 😅 but you have to work your way through to that stage.
But why do you want to have such?  Because to me it seems you feel like having it, I'm I correct?🤔

Well, it's not because of their reputation or how long they've been around the forum. Turns out, the rule against animated avatars was introduced later, and those who are still rocking those quirky avatars probably never got around to changing them since then. I stumbled upon this after reading a few posts.

Now, when it comes to animated signatures, Jayce mentioned that they aren't doable with BBcode, and HTML banners are Banned. So, if we want to sport cool avatars and signatures like that, it looks like we'll have to wait for Thymos to make an announcement.

[Mpamaegbu]

Also loading an animated avatar might affect the loading speed of the forum whenever we will visit multiple thread.

I believe that's a plausible reason theymos disabled animated avatars. I guess if he monetizes it like the copper membership thing or evil fees for IP penance, there are users who will want to still go for it. I confess that I like animated avatars, anyway. I don't find any insights with the current avatar pattern. They're just bland, sitting there boringly beneath our monikers like dead pieces of items.

[vapourminer]

Also loading an animated avatar might affect the loading speed of the forum whenever we will visit multiple thread.

I believe that's a plausible reason theymos disabled animated avatars.

i thought it was because the board got hacked via an animated avatar exploit back in the day (like ~2011-15?) but cant find anything with a quick search.

[Mpamaegbu]

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i thought it was because the board got hacked via an animated avatar exploit back in the day (like ~2011-15?) but cant find anything with a quick search.

I don't know what the facts are. I wasn't even registered here when all that went on but I've stumbled on some monikers with animated avatars here. Some of the users who still have them are enter no longer using those accounts for whatsoever reasons or the owners are deceased. By the way, between your thought that it was stopped because it enabled "the board" (whatsoever that means) to be hacked and that loading it on the site takes enough of forum time, I think I would go with the second explanation.

[vapourminer]

i thought it [animated avatars no longer allowed] was because the board got hacked via an animated avatar exploit back in the day (like ~2011-15?) but cant find anything with a quick search.

I don't know what the facts are. I wasn't even registered here when all that went on but I've stumbled on some monikers with animated avatars here. Some of the users who still have them are enter no longer using those accounts for whatsoever reasons or the owners are deceased. By the way, between your thought that it was stopped because it enabled "the board" (whatsoever that means) to be hacked and that loading it on the site takes enough of forum time, I think I would go with the second explanation.

board = forum.. a hold term over from bulletin board systems from the dial up modem days

anyway, found it.. check quotes from 02 oct 2013 by @theymos here

Also, the attacker was able to upload a PHP script and some other files to the avatars directory.

https://cryptolife.net/bitcointalk-hacked/

and at reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1nmdq4/bitcointalk_hacked/

and here on the forum
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=306878.msg3290091#msg3290091

unsure if that was the final determination however. its a bit off topic though but still interesting

[Z_MBFM]

I have seen that many users have live avatars on their profiles, especially in the Wall Observer thread in the Speculation board. but I am curious, can we use live signatures too? have you come across any users who have applied live signatures?
I like to know if we can use live signatures here and, if we can, what level or rank do we need to reach to use them? I could not find any information when I searched using search button. Has anyone here tried making a live signature, and if yes, could you please share the BB Code for it?

You meam gif/Animated avatar? It used to be supported on the forum a long time ago but for some reason it has been discontinued now. No longer supports animated avatars. And speaking of animated signatures, it never existed before and still cannot be possible to use. But those who set it at that time were not disabled

The banners you see animated like signatures are not signatures. No user can do this.this a banner ads by forum

[yahoo62278]

If I may offer a suggestion, you would probably benefit going from section to section and reading all the sticky threads in them. You seem to create a lot of threads asking questions looking for explanations on how this works or how that works, and you may be able to find the answers to some of these questions on your own.

Not getting on your case for this because we are here to help, but try to research yourself 1st and if you cannot find the answer make a thread or pm someone.

[leonair]

I have seen that many users have live avatars on their profiles, especially in the Wall Observer thread in the Speculation board. but I am curious, can we use live signatures too? have you come across any users who have applied live signatures?
I like to know if we can use live signatures here and, if we can, what level or rank do we need to reach to use them? I could not find any information when I searched using search button. Has anyone here tried making a live signature, and if yes, could you please share the BB Code for it?

You meam gif/Animated avatar? It used to be supported on the forum a long time ago but for some reason it has been discontinued now. No longer supports animated avatars. And speaking of animated signatures, it never existed before and still cannot be possible to use. But those who set it at that time were not disabled

The banners you see animated like signatures are not signatures. No user can do this.this a banner ads by forum

Maybe you are right op maybe ask for Forum ads. I've never seen an animated signature in as long as I've been on this forum. But there was a time when animated avator was supported and those who didn't change after setting avatar are still seen and supported. And in the early days of the forum a Member rank member could use an avatar as well as a signature but that too has been discontinued now. Many new things have been added to the forum and many things that were there before have been closed

[skarais]

Some of the user responses before me seem to be enough to answer the OP's question, but now is the OP satisfied enough with the responses? If basically some of the answers of users before me are enough to make you understand, then please lock your thread because I will not see this thread as needing more discussion. Live signatures/ animated signature like you mean are not allowed, so that should just be enough to answer your doubts.

So, don't ignore your thread if your problem has been resolved. Consider my advice if you have found the answer.

[NotATether]

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yes, it's seems annoying to see different colors of flashing images. it will be difficult for us means users who read and posts, but i was thinking from promoting or advertising point of view.
if some businesses design interesting and unique gif or live images which can catch user's attention then it will be good for them to get more members on their platform or more customers for their service.

Even worse, it's going to drain battery life on mobile devices way too much. This isn't Times Square or Las Vegas, we can have a site without flashing billboards everywhere you scroll. It would be highly annoying to read anything except for very old threads.