Why no animated images...??

[Gameboyman99]

I think he wanted to use it as his avatar.

Yeah... Whoops, I guess I wasn't clear on that somehow... I still like ellipses...

[Rasa1111]

yeah..
i like ellipses to
and triangles.
and dodecahedrons. lol

[cariboo]

Seeing as you haven't read the forum FAQ, here is a quote:

Why can't I use an animated gif as my avatar?

In the past (up to sometime near the end of 2005) users were allowed to use animated gifs as avatars. This ended when there was a sudden wave of really distracting and obnoxious flashing, gaudy avatars. (Honestly, can you concentrate on information when looking at animated avatars like these?) Rather than make a long list of what is an isn't acceptable for animated avatar usage and then forcing the staff to monitor and police their use it was decided that they would be banned altogether. Those users who had appropriate animated avatars at the time were allowed to keep them and so you may see a small number of them floating around the forums. If/when those users decide to change their avatars they will not be allowed to replace the current animated gifs with another animated avatar but will have to choose an regular non-moving picture like the rest of us.

and

Why can't I use images in my signature? (Why are the staff allowed to use them?)

Banners, flashing images, colorful and hidden links...the list is a long one. This is primarily a tech support forum with a small number of frivolous additions. This was something that people either love or hate, and people looking for tech support answers with as little distraction as possible are among those who hate this feature so we turned it off. The staff of the forums are allowed this as a perk since they are volunteers and receive no payment or other renumeration for their time, efforts and services here.

[Gameboyman99]

Thanks all you guys, I get it now: Annoyances...
P.S. I reeeeealy like ellipses...
P.P.S. Ellipses are these three dots...
P.P.P.S. I recently found that post/FAQ/Forum Rules...

Bye... xD

[LawrenceLovesLinux]

so you want to upload this image for no reason other than it's shiny?

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