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Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:04 pm
by Charles L. Cotton
The mod that was added to convert photos to links in reply posts is working well and it makes quite a difference for people reading the Forum with an iPhone, Android or other mobile device. To further help people using these devices, we are going to set a 4 line limit on all signatures, effective October 1st. Some signatures take up 2 inches or more on my large screen, so they pose a real problem for mobile devices.
Please make sure your signature meets this requirement by October 1st.
Thanks,
Chas.
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:12 pm
by The Annoyed Man
Charles, how does this translate in characters? Previously, the limit was 300 characters. What will it be reduced to?
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:15 pm
by Oldgringo
How come I can't log in with my Android? I spend 5 months away from the 'home ranch' and sometimes get curious as to who is sayin' what about somethin'?

Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:44 pm
by AEA
DONE
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:55 am
by Charles L. Cotton
The Annoyed Man wrote:Charles, how does this translate in characters? Previously, the limit was 300 characters. What will it be reduced to?
That's a good point we didn't discuss. I'll bring it up with the Moderators.
Thanks,
Chas.
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:27 pm
by Crossfire
Oldgringo wrote:How come I can't log in with my Android? I spend 5 months away from the 'home ranch' and sometimes get curious as to who is sayin' what about somethin'?

I don't know why you can't. I can.
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:31 pm
by recaffeination
Charles L. Cotton wrote:The Annoyed Man wrote:Charles, how does this translate in characters? Previously, the limit was 300 characters. What will it be reduced to?
That's a good point we didn't discuss. I'll bring it up with the Moderators.
Thanks,
Chas.
The easy option is to keep it at 300 with a maximum of 3 carriage returns = 4 lines. That avoids the argument over line wrap for quotes being different for horizontal and vertical phone orientation, font size, etc.
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 2:59 pm
by Charles L. Cotton
recaffeination wrote:Charles L. Cotton wrote:The Annoyed Man wrote:Charles, how does this translate in characters? Previously, the limit was 300 characters. What will it be reduced to?
That's a good point we didn't discuss. I'll bring it up with the Moderators.
Thanks,
Chas.
The easy option is to keep it at 300 with a maximum of 3 carriage returns = 4 lines. That avoids the argument over line wrap for quotes being different for horizontal and vertical phone orientation, font size, etc.
Four lines with a character limit per line is what we'll likely adopt. That keeps the presentation better on an iPhone rotated 90 degrees.
Chas.
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:12 pm
by puma guy
Charles L. Cotton wrote:recaffeination wrote:Charles L. Cotton wrote:The Annoyed Man wrote:Charles, how does this translate in characters? Previously, the limit was 300 characters. What will it be reduced to?
That's a good point we didn't discuss. I'll bring it up with the Moderators.
Thanks,
Chas.
The easy option is to keep it at 300 with a maximum of 3 carriage returns = 4 lines. That avoids the argument over line wrap for quotes being different for horizontal and vertical phone orientation, font size, etc.
Four lines with a character limit per line is what we'll likely adopt. That keeps the presentation better on an iPhone rotated 90 degrees.
Chas.
Will the change preclude images in the signature?
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:35 pm
by Charles L. Cotton
puma guy wrote:Charles L. Cotton wrote:recaffeination wrote:Charles L. Cotton wrote:The Annoyed Man wrote:Charles, how does this translate in characters? Previously, the limit was 300 characters. What will it be reduced to?
That's a good point we didn't discuss. I'll bring it up with the Moderators.
Thanks,
Chas.
The easy option is to keep it at 300 with a maximum of 3 carriage returns = 4 lines. That avoids the argument over line wrap for quotes being different for horizontal and vertical phone orientation, font size, etc.
Four lines with a character limit per line is what we'll likely adopt. That keeps the presentation better on an iPhone rotated 90 degrees.
Chas.
Will the change preclude images in the signature?
No, not now anyway. We haven't received any comments/complaints about signature line photos being a problem for mobile devices.
Chas.
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:49 pm
by Jumping Frog
Simplified mine.
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:39 pm
by Geaux Tigers
Can I do four lines and a picture or do I have to pick one?
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:10 pm
by Oldgringo
Crossfire wrote:Oldgringo wrote:How come I can't log in with my Android? I spend 5 months away from the 'home ranch' and sometimes get curious as to who is sayin' what about somethin'?

I don't know why you can't. I can.
It won't accept my user name/password or somethin'.
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:45 pm
by smoothoperator
Charles L. Cotton wrote:The mod that was added to convert photos to links in reply posts is working well and it makes quite a difference for people reading the Forum with an iPhone, Android or other mobile device. To further help people using these devices, we are going to set a 4 line limit on all signatures, effective October 1st. Some signatures take up 2 inches or more on my large screen, so they pose a real problem for mobile devices.
Please make sure your signature meets this requirement by October 1st.
Thanks,
Chas.
Thanks Moderators! It's nice seeing new people post their timelines in a waiting room thread but seeing a dozen lines in their signatures on every post is a bit much.
Re: Coming Oct. 1st: Signature line limits
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:37 am
by Keith B
Folks, bringing this back to the top. Just a reminder to edit your signature lines to no more than 4, including blank lines. Please get this completed ASAP.
Thanks!!