Why is it set up that, your old avatars never go away. So if you have a new one, there are all these other one's still floating around on the site...

Currently, the filename of the avatar that you have when you make a comment is saved with the comment. If you later change your avatar, the old avatar will stay with the old comment. It would be possible to update the avatar for all your comments, however that would take some extra work on behalf of the database. This way is more efficient database wise. I also like being able to see changes in the site. If you see a comment by someone, but it has an old avator on it, you know that it was an old comment.

Ok. I don't like it, but whatever works.

If you were hoping to change the way the avatars work then you might consider elaborating on why you don't like the current system.

I just think that it makes the site look cluttered. It's also easier for me to remember who's who by their avatar, instead of trying to remember by all their avatars. As in, you see a post from someone, you see the avatar, the mind makes an association, and it is followed through in all their posts. Also to combat your "dated message" theory (seeing an old avatar and knowing it's an old post), the date is right there anyway. Just my thoughts behind the query.

I don't think it makes the site look any more cluttered than say for instance animated avatars.

...ok?

Heh heh I am having fun reading this one...

Yup, this could become very entertaining! Personally I don't have any problem with how the avatars work. An efficient site is a good site!

lol...u really dont like animated gifs do u caedes? but i agree with Crusader. & this site is quite efficient.

I suppose I could allow the option of having all the comments updated when the avatar is changed. It could be something you could set in your preferences. You are free to suggest it on the dev site (dev.caedes.net) if you'd like to insure that I don't forget about it. ;-)

What size does an avatar have to be?

60x60 pixels

Why is there a size (KB) limit?

Because an animated gif can have as many frames as you want unless I limit it some way. I don't want everyone to have to download a 30 minute movie encoded as an animated gif.

Which is completly reasonable. Considering that this site is free. But just remember...(refer to my avatar)

Thank you very much Caedes! I will set about changing mine! Oh and also thanks very much for choosing my image in the contest! It was a great privilage!