Get an Avatar: Step-by-Step Guide

[The P-manator]

I couldn't find where I could upload an avatar in my profile.

 

[Jelfish]

You need to get a paid subscription first. It's one of the perks.

 

[ZapperZ]

An avatar is a feature only given to PF contributors (subscribers), or to people who already had an avatar before this policy was introduced.

Zz.

 

[zoobyshoe]

An avatar costs $25 dollars (U.S.) per year.

 

[z-component]

An avatar costs $25 dollars (U.S.) per year.

Along with other features of course!

 

[zoobyshoe]

Along with other features of course!

We'll explain the secret super-powers to him after he forks over the $25.

 

[Lisa!]

There's nothing in FAQ(Frequently Annoying Questions ) about when administrator enables sig. or avatar for someone. Not sure but I guess there's nothing about PF contributors either! I guess new members have no idea of those, at first!

What is the signature for?
After you have registered, you may set your signature. This is a piece of text that you would like to be inserted at the end of all your posts, a little like having headed note paper.

If the administrator has enabled signatures, then you will have the option to include your signature on any posts you make. If you have specified a signature, then the forum will automatically append your signature to any messages you post. You can disable signatures on a per-post basis by un-ticking the 'Show Signature' checkbox when you compose your message.

You may turn the signature on and off on posts you have already made by editing the post and altering the state of the 'Show Signature' option.

You can set your signature by editing your profile.


How do I get a picture under my username?
These small images are called Avatars. They are displayed below your username on all posts that you make. There are two kinds of avatars: those provided by the administrator and those that you upload yourself.

If the administrator has provided a set of avatars, and avatars are enabled, you may select an avatar that best describes your personality.

The administrator may also have enabled custom avatars, which allows you to upload an avatar image from your computer.

For more information about avatars, click here.

 

[JamesU]

We'll explain the secret super-powers to him after he forks over the $25.

and after his paddling

 

[Moonbear]

If you click on "Upgrade" in the menu at the top right of the page, you'll see the information about subscriptions which says:

PF Contributors 1yr
No ads, recognition graphic, set invisible, custom title, signature, avatars, profile photo, 100pm limit, who's online, user notes, PF email...

The only thing that isn't accurate is the custom title part since titles aren't enabled anymore.

 

[The P-manator]

Thanks. How much for a year? $25 U.S.?

 

[turbo]

Thanks. How much for a year? $25 U.S.?

You can pay by credit card even if you don't have a PayPal account - I didn't know that at first.

 

[Aether]

I paid $25 last year just to support PF, and didn't even use the avatar (or any of the other added features) until now. Also, I've spent about $1,000 on books at Amazon.com over the past year, but didn't know until recently that there's a way to benefit PF by making these purchases through PF. I suggest that these opportunities to benefit PF be made even more clear to everyone, and that students should be able to contribute at a $5 (or so) level.