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Old 2019-07-26, 04:58   #1
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Who and why gave me this unsolicited, childish avatar? I hope it's some kind of a mistake/glitch.

Otherwise I don't see it funny when admins abuse their powers.

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Old 2019-07-26, 05:55   #2
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to remove avatar:
goto User CP menu
click edit avatar
select do not use an avatar
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Old 2019-07-26, 18:44   #3
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If you don't select an avatar of your own then as you spend more time on the forum one is chosen for you. You can keep it, or not. I promise there's no ulterior motive in the one selected for you.
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Old 2019-07-26, 18:58   #4
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If you don't select an avatar of your own then as you spend more time on the forum one is chosen for you. You can keep it, or not. I promise there's no ulterior motive in the one selected for you.
OK, so the "timeout" is about 7 years.

Joking aside, setting user's personal preferences without consent is rather unexpected,
diplomatically said. Whoever can fix the issue, please make it not happen again. Thanks in
advance.
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Old 2019-07-26, 21:09   #5
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OK, so the "timeout" is about 7 years.

Joking aside, setting user's personal preferences without consent is rather unexpected,
diplomatically said. Whoever can fix the issue, please make it not happen again. Thanks in
advance.
Alternatively, the timeout may be around 150 posts, however long that takes in real time.
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Old 2019-07-26, 22:20   #6
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OK, so the "timeout" is about 7 years.

Joking aside, setting user's personal preferences without consent is rather unexpected,
diplomatically said. Whoever can fix the issue, please make it not happen again. Thanks in
advance.
I suggest that you have some fun with your avatar. Find one that fits your personality.
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Old 2019-07-27, 19:03   #7
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Browsing with image-rendering on is a colossal waste of bandwidth, anyway - I only find out about Xyzzy having occasional fun with my av when other users mention it.
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Old 2019-07-28, 18:17   #8
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When mine was changed (and the explanatory text added under my name), I took it as a sign of appreciation.
Someone took notice of my presence...
At the end, I like the chimp...

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Old 2019-07-28, 20:07   #9
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At the end, I like the chimp...
ITYM "orang utan".
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Old 2019-07-29, 02:49   #10
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ITYM "orang utan".
Nope. Chimp...
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Old 2019-07-30, 11:41   #11
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I lobbied for 'farang' in the text at the time. Farang-utan?
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