Can we ban signatures?

part swede · August 15, 2002, 09:24 PM

Anyone else notice how obtrusive and pointless signatures are? If I want a bunch of off-topic bytes I can go to someone's profile. I suggest disabling them.

**tyme** · August 15, 2002, 09:38 PM

You can turn them off for just yourself if you don't want to see them. usercp->edit_options->thread_view_options->show user's signature...

TheBluesMan · August 15, 2002, 10:10 PM

IMO, signatures should be no more than a line or two of text, or a link.

What kills me is when someone posts a one-sentence (or one word) reply to a thread and has three paragraphs of signature to go along with it!

OF · August 15, 2002, 10:17 PM

Doesn't bother me. BIG ones bother me a bit, but not so much I'm in banning mode.

I've gone to a tiny font and it keeps it out of the way. They're kind of like putting up a picture in your cubicle. You do what you can do to make it a little more personal, right?

- Gabe

C.R.Sam · August 16, 2002, 06:25 PM

Like tyme said.
Users choice, see em or not.

Leave it like it is.

Sam

**tyme** · August 16, 2002, 06:44 PM

I really like the vbscript font=1 deal though. Maybe Rich could post a floating message suggesting that people do that do decrease scroll? It would help even more for frequent posters.

Edward429451 · August 16, 2002, 07:18 PM

Some of the most profound statements are made in the sig lines. I like em'. No biggie.

Forgive them Rich, they know not what they say. They've obviously just had a bad day.

Johnny Guest · August 17, 2002, 10:50 AM

- - -But I'm in sympathy with Blues Man:
"What kills me is when someone posts a one-sentence (or one word) reply to a thread and has three paragraphs of signature to go along with it!"

Some of 'em sure waste a BUNCH of band width. I propose strongly discouraging any sig of more than three lines--Unless a quote from R. A. Heinlein or W. S. Churchill.

Best,
Johnny Guest

Jorah Lavin · August 17, 2002, 11:13 AM

some discretion... Why not only click "show signature" when you are posting a new thread, or if you are posting after having not used your sig for a week, or other, "once in a blue moon" situations? I would guess that I add the sig once every third post, and never if I've already used the sig during that thread.

Just part of being thoughtful about what you are saying... trying to add some value, not just spout off.

-Jorah

PS: Maybe the "show signature" select box should be deselected by default, meaning you'd have to make a slight extra effort to add it?

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August 15, 2002, 09:24 PM	#1
part swede Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 111	Can we ban signatures? Anyone else notice how obtrusive and pointless signatures are? If I want a bunch of off-topic bytes I can go to someone's profile. I suggest disabling them.

August 15, 2002, 09:38 PM	#2
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	You can turn them off for just yourself if you don't want to see them. usercp->edit_options->thread_view_options->show user's signature... __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

August 15, 2002, 10:10 PM	#3
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	IMO, signatures should be no more than a line or two of text, or a link. What kills me is when someone posts a one-sentence (or one word) reply to a thread and has three paragraphs of signature to go along with it! __________________ -Dave Miller ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection. Tick-off Obama - Join the NRA Today - Save $10

August 16, 2002, 06:44 PM	#6
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	I really like the vbscript font=1 deal though. Maybe Rich could post a floating message suggesting that people do that do decrease scroll? It would help even more for frequent posters. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

August 15, 2002, 10:17 PM	#4
OF Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2000 Posts: 2,239	Doesn't bother me. BIG ones bother me a bit, but not so much I'm in banning mode. I've gone to a tiny font and it keeps it out of the way. They're kind of like putting up a picture in your cubicle. You do what you can do to make it a little more personal, right? - Gabe

August 16, 2002, 06:25 PM	#5
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Like tyme said. Users choice, see em or not. Leave it like it is. Sam

August 16, 2002, 07:18 PM	#7
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	Some of the most profound statements are made in the sig lines. I like em'. No biggie. Forgive them Rich, they know not what they say. They've obviously just had a bad day.

August 17, 2002, 10:50 AM	#8
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	Mostly I dislike the idea of a total BAN on anything - - - - - -But I'm in sympathy with Blues Man: "What kills me is when someone posts a one-sentence (or one word) reply to a thread and has three paragraphs of signature to go along with it!" Some of 'em sure waste a BUNCH of band width. I propose strongly discouraging any sig of more than three lines--Unless a quote from R. A. Heinlein or W. S. Churchill. Best, Johnny Guest

August 17, 2002, 11:13 AM	#9
Jorah Lavin Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: Indian Land, SC USA Posts: 593	Erg, don't ban 'em, but I suggest using them with some discretion... Why not only click "show signature" when you are posting a new thread, or if you are posting after having not used your sig for a week, or other, "once in a blue moon" situations? I would guess that I add the sig once every third post, and never if I've already used the sig during that thread. Just part of being thoughtful about what you are saying... trying to add some value, not just spout off. -Jorah PS: Maybe the "show signature" select box should be deselected by default, meaning you'd have to make a slight extra effort to add it?