Why isn't my profile picture showing up in forum posts?

[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]

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...

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]

with his own cat avatar looking down on me with an expression of derision...

And licking its chops, too!

 

[JaredJames]

And licking its chops, too!

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

 

[AStaunton]

avatar question

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]

if so, what criterion must be met to become PF contributor?

To be a contributor, you can either donate money via the Upgrade link at the top or you can do the proliferation thing here: https://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.