Why can't I change my avatar?

Drake Tungsten · October 16, 2002, 21:00

Every time I try to change my avatar, the control panel won't let me submit my modifications. What the dilly, yo?

Skanky Burns · October 16, 2002, 22:13

You are somewhat short of the 500 posts needed for a custom avatar.

EDIT: If you are trying to chose a standard avatar available to all, I'm not sure what the problem is there.

Drake Tungsten · October 16, 2002, 22:45

I'm trying to choose a standard avatar. My current one has gotten boring...

Skanky Burns · October 16, 2002, 23:51

What does it say when you try to change your avatar?

Drake Tungsten · October 17, 2002, 01:12

It doesn't say anything. The problem is that I select my new avatar, click the Submit Modifications button and then nothing happens. It's like the button doesn't work or something...

Skanky Burns · October 17, 2002, 02:04

Ok, that happens to me too. Hmmm. There is probably a problem in the code somewhere.

FrustratedPoet · October 17, 2002, 02:30

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Originally posted by Skanky Burns
Ok, that happens to me too. Hmmm. There is probably a problem in the code somewhere.

Is it your fault?

(I haven't quite got bored of this joke yet, but I'm getting there.

)

Skanky Burns · October 17, 2002, 03:04

Still gets a chuckle from me.

Either there is a missing radio button in the "select a standard avatar" section, or the page-number "go" button is causing the real submit button to not work. After looking at the code, thats the best I could come up with. My brain has decided to shut down.

Rasbelin · October 17, 2002, 06:05

"If in doubt, blame Skanky."

I still remember that one.

Method · October 18, 2002, 18:42

still can't change my avatar. 'tis a shame i can't change it to the dancing ming

Tuberski · October 18, 2002, 19:13

I can't either, and the ming dancer is ready to go.

Method · October 18, 2002, 19:15

even if i don't use the Ming dancer, i'd like to eliminate the red dot in the upper right corner of my current one

Skanky Burns · October 19, 2002, 03:52

Ahh, so even custom avatars can't be changed any more. That implies that the new "go to a different page" code, or perhaps just the 'go' button has caused problems. I have nothing better to do at the moment (actually, plenty of things I really should be doing, but this is interesting), so I'll attempt to find the problem.

Skanky Burns · October 19, 2002, 04:14

Done. The problem is the form within the form. Delete the form used to navigate the standard avatars, and the rest of the page works perfectly.

Rasbelin · October 19, 2002, 06:16

Hopefully the problem could be fixed soon as I can't use my new avatar now as I can't upload it.

Skanky Burns · October 19, 2002, 07:56

I've pmed Markos with a potential solution, so hopefully when he has time he can work on fixing this.

Rasbelin · October 19, 2002, 10:36

Thanks! Hopefully he will get it soon done.

"If in doubt, say thanks to Skanky."

Skanky Burns · October 19, 2002, 22:19

Method · October 19, 2002, 22:24

if it's still broken (which it is) how did you change from the samurai to the horseman?

anyways, this is the error message i get

Drake Tungsten · October 19, 2002, 23:21

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if it's still broken (which it is) how did you change from the samurai to the horseman?

I was wondering this as well...

Skanky Burns · October 19, 2002, 23:24

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Originally posted by Skanky Burns
I have nothing better to do at the moment (actually, plenty of things I really should be doing, but this is interesting), so I'll attempt to find the problem.

I was testing for the problem before, and once I got it working I was able to change avatars as usual. However, the trick used to do this is similar to the trick used to change a certain flag location to something humorous ( which got me a ten-day ban

), so I don't think I'll be sharing that secret anytime soon.

Mr. President · October 20, 2002, 02:08

I'm having this problem too. I click the "Submit Modifications" button and nothing happens.

asleepathewheel · October 20, 2002, 03:33

Yes, I'm having the problem as well.

I really need to change this avatar, its really bugging me, esp. since the season is over for my avatar.

Kassiopeia · October 20, 2002, 18:08

I don't understand. Some people have the problem, some (like me) don't.

Gangerolf · October 20, 2002, 18:34

same problem here aaaaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhh

I've pressed the submit button several hundred times, nothing happens.

Gangerolf · October 20, 2002, 18:37

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Originally posted by Kassiopeia
I don't understand. Some people have the problem, some (like me) don't.

hey maybe it's the browser's fault. (but then again I know **** all about browsers)

I'm using Internet Explorer.

how bout you guys

Skanky Burns · October 20, 2002, 18:53

Apparently you can still change your avatar using Opera, and perhaps some other browsers.
Internet Explorer definately does not work.

Kassiopeia · October 20, 2002, 20:48

Yet more proof that Opera (and possibly Mozzie) are far superior browsers in comparison to Internet Exploder.

MrWhereItsAt · October 20, 2002, 21:45

I thought y'all were just whinging, but I can't change either.... not that I want to right now, but give me a week and I'm sure I'll find another Vegeta pic I like more than the moody one I have now.

Are there any Mods on the case?

Mr. President · October 20, 2002, 22:18

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Yet more proof that Opera (and possibly Mozzie) are far superior browsers in comparison to Internet Exploder.

Isn't Opera like the internet browser equivalent of store-brand corn at the supermarket?