profile picture query

AStaunton

Hi there

I just added a profile picture to my account, yet it doesn't accompany the posts that I leave in the forum...for example this post is not accompanied by my profile pic...why is this?

JaredJames

You need to be a gold member to have an avatar.

micromass

Or be a member of the staff (that is, be a science advisor, homework helper, mentor or administrator). I believe they get to have avatars too...

JaredJames

True, but the chances of most getting there are slim, I chose the easy route...

AStaunton

even though your message was in text form you still somehow managed to convey a sense of smug condescension "you need to be a Gold member to have an avatar" he says, with his own cat avatar looking down on me with an expression of derision...
Only joking, thanks for the info!

jtbell

And licking its chops, too!

JaredJames

Cheeky bugger had just polished off my vanilla ice cream cone. Sat looking smug all night.

AStaunton

if I gain the recognition of "PF contributor" does that allow the use of an avatar on my posts?
if so, what criterion must be met to become PF contributor?

JaredJames

To be a contributor, you can either donate money via the Upgrade link at the top or you can do the proliferation thing here: http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=338366, which requires you post a flyer advertising PF at your university/college campus.

AStaunton

sorry for asking a similar question - I wasn't sure if being a PF Contributor was the same as or encompassed by being a Gold Member.