First off, I want to say thank you for letting me be a part of this. Everyone here is so nice and helpful, and I am so glad to finally know other people who love OMD as much as I do, who appreciate this wonderful band. Thank you.

OK, question 1: It seems when I log on initially for the day, then log off, I'm not really logged off. It's like I am always here, even if I'm not. Is that normal? Is it because I log on thru my e-mail message and not go directly to the site? I don't know how to describe it.

Question 2: While you do have a vast array of avatars, wow, there are many, I would like to know if/where I could get an OMD pic to put there. I looked through pretty much the whole avatar section and didn't find them. Are they all taken? I like my holiday thing for now, but maybe after the holidays I could get a new one??

and 2 quick answers  

1. The short answer is YES, it is because you login through your email. Your login details are sent without you having to type them. You ARE logged out after you click ok on the logout screen.

2. One of the other forum members should be able to help with the OMD avatar. I generally make my own, but occasionally find an image and resize it to fit.

Hope this helps.  

Oh, ok. It just seemed like I was forever logged on.  I don't want you guys thinking I sit here all day at the computer!  
Thanks for your advice, Nigel. Yeah, you do come up with some pretty cool avatars yourself!  

Also if you selected 'save login details', your browser will automatically log you in when you go to the site.

Debbie, any idea what avatar you want?

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OK, question 1: It seems when I log on initially for the day, then log off, I'm not really logged off. It's like I am always here, even if I'm not. Is that normal? Is it because I log on thru my e-mail message and not go directly to the site? I don't know how to describe it.

Your login info is stored in a Cookie.. The Cookie stays on your PC untill you either "log out" or delete your cookies.

OMD Avatars... Now there is an idea.... Anyone up for knocking some up, to add to the forum  

Oh, forgot to say, you do have an option to upload your own avatar

Don't worry about being logged on. I've been on now for more than half a year now  

I've got kids younger than the length of time you've been logged on to the Forum, Love!

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I've got kids younger than the length of time you've been logged on to the Forum, Love!

Now that makes me feel old   But so have my sister as well, my youngest nephew is 3 month now.

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Don't worry about being logged on. I've been on now for more than half a year now  

Ha Ha, thats how I feel, though not quite as long. I suppose we never really go away....

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Oh, forgot to say, you do have an option to upload your own avatar

  Ooh, Neil, now thats a scary thought. Look, I just learned how to use the "quote" feature!!
I know nothing about computers, I read e-mail, I write stuff, I buy stuff (good at that!  ), yeah, thats pretty much my knowledge of computers. My 7 year old knows more!

Debbie, would you like this pic of Andy & Martin

Thanks Aviator, that pic looks great! I thing Nigel was working on something, so I'll have to get back to you on this. Right now, I'll keep my little Christmas thing.  

Many thanks to Nigel,   who helped me successfully put up an OMD avatar, and a Christmas theme!!  Looks smashing!  

Nice  

Thank you, thank you very much!  

on this subject, anyone wants a 3D one (like mine) let me know, and supply a pic or link of what you'd like, and I'll sort one out while I'm off

I must say, yours is very unique. If you watch it long enough, it almost hypnotizes you.  

I want what's in Debbie's avatar in my Christmas stockings.....

Theres always one.......



What would you need that much Holly for anyway?

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Theres always one.......

And it's usually me!!!  

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What would you need that much Holly for anyway?

Just in case I didn't get the prick that I was looking for!  

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Just in case I didn't get the prick that I was looking for!  

Oh Maxine, what a great line! You made me chuckle after a loooooong day at work!!  

Only too pleased to oblige Debbie.... it IS Christmas after all!!!

But you working all day the Saturday before Christmas? Can't be good .....

Yeah, it was horrible, and after that I went out and tried to finish my shopping...ooh, big mistake! Never go shopping the Saturday before Christmas, ugh  >

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Yeah, it was horrible, and after that I went out and tried to finish my shopping...ooh, big mistake! Never go shopping the Saturday before Christmas, ugh  >

Believe me... I never do!!!!

It was a nightmare! I only needed a few quick things. I can only imagine how miserable it was for the people who were just starting. Thats it, next year I'll have it done, completely done, much earlier.

Ahem

So sorry Neil....Well, I solved my first two problems, so theres really not much use in beating it to death. But, I do have another question for ya.

How do I avoid the negative sign (-)?? I don't like it and I don't want any.   If I'm nice and stay within topic, will I be clear from it? Do I tick someone off and they decide to negate me? If I ramble too much and ask silly questions will that get me one?

Consider yourself Reputation enhanced!

Thanks a million, Corky!! Looks like I need all the help I can get, and jeez, before Neil yells at me again, I suppose you answered my question...(?) So you can just bump people up or down whenever you get the urge?

You can only do it the once, but you can see who has done what via your members centre  

Don't abuse it though, its there for a reason, and lets people know whos good or bad.

Santas checked them, you know....

Of course!   So far, I haven't come across anbody bad, but if I do I'll let ya know!  
Don't you think that would ruin a persons whole day, to get the (-) sign? I know I'd be crushed. What exactly do you do to get one? I'll try not to do it.  

you do get the odd negative, but nothing to worry about...

I just don't want to get on anybodys bad side. Everone here is nice and friendly, but I hope I don't come across as a big mouth because I like to post. I feel like the newbie who posts all over the place and all I'm doing is ticking off the regulars. (I suppose you'll keep me in line, eh Neil?)  

We are all laid back here, no hard fast rules or anything.... if everyone is happy, we are all happy.. a nice community

Too true.....  

I've got a neg and know who gimme it, and I don't give a monkeys!!!! (same person that marked u down I think Neil..... )

People have toyed with the negative in the past.

They felt the force of Corkys Stick, Maxines Whip. And Neils Bongo...

I lost all my Negs

Neil got an neg???    walk the plank, whoever you are  

Can't lose mine... the person who gave it is no longer a member in this community.....  

As an XMAS prezzie, I just gave all our regulars a Positive Reputation point!

Merry Xmas from the Grinch!!

An' I send a big sloppy, Fostersy cyber snog back to you!!!!

Me too..... thanks  

You dont want a WKD one.

I dribble...

Have a gooden, see you in a couple of days

See Ya Laters!!!  

Bye bye   see you soon  

As the saying goes... "Its the way the mop flops"  

Thanks guys, you crack me up!  

A big thanks, hugs and kisses to my buddy Nigel, who gave me a new look for the new year!  
I think my new avatar is so cool!  

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... it IS innit!!!

Nice one Debbie

OK, been thinking of more stuff here....I know.....

1- Why, on the extra smilie page, is the last row on the right so far away from the others? Sometimes I forget that one is there.

2- How come, when I'm on the site, but not logged on, sometimes I'm a "guest" and sometimes I'm a "bot"??

3- Lastly, why, when I was admitted into the "More I See You", I wasn't automatically admitted into the Over 18 section?? I understand not everyone qualifies for both, but I am just a teensy bit over 18. Not that I want or need to see it, I just always wondered why.

Answer to question 1 - I don't know, this will have to be answered by Neil.

2) If you are not "logged in" but browsing the forum, you are always classed as a guest. The bots are search engines picking up specific words on the forum.

3) To enter the O18s section you need to request a password from Neil first, you are not given this automatically on joining the More I See You section.

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1- Why, on the extra smilie page, is the last row on the right so far away from the others? Sometimes I forget that one is there.

On the pop up box, you can re-size it with a click n drag to make it the right size  

And Nigel has got the other answers spot on

... not exactly 2 quick q's  

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not exactly 2 quick q's

but did you find the answer