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but it definitely tones down the bright white. It also has font adjustments, and nite reading mode.

I've had f.lux installed on my PC for years.

It's FREE. You put in your location then it "makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day."

It effects ALL sites, of course, but it sure makes ECF easier to read after the sun goes down.

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I need to throw a reminder in here about Signatures


Just because the system will let you put something in doesn't mean you can...the Rules still apply :)

Forum Rules | E-Cigarette Forum

27. Signature (sigs)
a. No animated graphics are allowed in signatures and there are no exceptions.
b. No affiliate links are allowed in signatures.
c. No commercial links are allowed. This means links to business websites or any website with a primarily commercial objective unless the site is related to electronic cigarettes and is permissible according to other rules. Signatures with links to Unregistered Suppliers and/or sites of dubious quality/content/reputation are subject to removal. If excessive promotion is suspected, an infraction may also be given.
d. Signature images (graphics, gfx) must be 400 x 65px or less in dimension (this means the width cannot be greater than 400px and the height cannot be greater than 65px), and no more than 25kB in filesize. We advise a .gif or .jpg file.
e. Members who are permitted a linked sig graphic cannot also have text links unless there is a usergroup exception for their group.
f. Members may have a 'Stopped Smoking' graphic of standard size in addition to another graphic. Sigbanners of this type may not have adverts either in them or linked to.
g. No links (including in signatures) are allowed to websites we proscribe, or to websites either for, or that feature prominently:
pharmaceuticals, porn, gambling, violence, loans, credit, political parties, religious views, information considered illegal in most countries.
h. A signature is a privilege, not a right, and can be withdrawn any time for any reason and without notice.
 

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I need to throw a reminder in here about Signatures

Thanks for that @classwife ...

When I was creating my own new sig... I by complete accident, created it the right size then.

So as a suggestion, perhaps that size info could be placed on the signature page so it's easily found... I would have been a bit miffed if I had to resize mine or completely recreate it had it not resized well.
 

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So as a suggestion, perhaps that size info could be placed on the signature page so it's easily found...

Makes sense...checking on this :)


I'm dense. :blush: Regarding links in signatures, are FORUM SUPPLIER links allowed? Just asking, cuz mine used to have a link to Smokeless Image that got removed - at the time, I thought that was OK to do. No biggie though, just for future reference.

It's just fine to link your favorite ECF Supplier !
Maybe it was broken at one time ?
It's a working link now !
 

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So as a suggestion, perhaps that size info could be placed on the signature page so it's easily found... I would have been a bit miffed if I had to resize mine or completely recreate it had it not resized well.

Forum Rules | E-Cigarette Forum

27. Signature (sigs)
a. No animated graphics are allowed in signatures and there are no exceptions.
b. No affiliate links are allowed in signatures.
c. No commercial links are allowed. This means links to business websites or any website with a primarily commercial objective unless the site is related to electronic cigarettes and is permissible according to other rules. Signatures with links to Unregistered Suppliers and/or sites of dubious quality/content/reputation are subject to removal. If excessive promotion is suspected, an infraction may also be given.
d. Signature images (graphics, gfx) must be 400 x 65px or less in dimension (this means the width cannot be greater than 400px and the height cannot be greater than 65px), and no more than 25kB in filesize. We advise a .gif or .jpg file.
e. Members who are permitted a linked sig graphic cannot also have text links unless there is a usergroup exception for their group.
f. Members may have a 'Stopped Smoking' graphic of standard size in addition to another graphic. Sigbanners of this type may not have adverts either in them or linked to.
g. No links (including in signatures) are allowed to websites we proscribe, or to websites either for, or that feature prominently:
pharmaceuticals, porn, gambling, violence, loans, credit, political parties, religious views, information considered illegal in most countries.
h. A signature is a privilege, not a right, and can be withdrawn any time for any reason and without notice.
 
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If you post was meant as an argument against adding that where it is more prominent...

I still believe having the basic size info, just as you have done already with the avatar page, on the signature page is a wise move so it's seen where it is pertinent... just because it's located elsewhere isn't enough in this IMO and adding just a bit of into to the sig page template isn't very hard to perform usually.
 

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The avatar information is built into the core software. Putting all that on the "Signature page" isn't feasible.

I wouldn't recommend "all" of it ... just the size info as I stated a couple of times already.

... and I expect the sig page is an editable template based on my experience with several other forum softwares which I have used and edited in the past... although they weren't Xenforo which may have it hard coded in the executable ( doubtful ).
 
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I wouldn't recommend "all" of it ... just the size info as I stated a couple of times already.

... and I expect the sig page is an editable template based on my experience with several other forum softwares which I have used and edited in the past... although they weren't Xenforo which may have it hard coded in the executable ( doubtful ).

Looks like I was correct about XenForo using editable template pages see How to edit a page?!??! | XenForo Community
 

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    I've had f.lux installed on my PC for years.

    It's FREE. You put in your location then it "makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day."

    It effects ALL sites, of course, but it sure makes ECF easier to read after the sun goes down.

    f.lux: software to make your life better

    Well,flux seems pretty awesome so far, ty. Wonder if they have it for Android..
     
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    It's used for those that are an affiliate of a particular company, receiving a commission from referring through a link to the website.

    What is affiliate link? A Webopedia Definition
    thanks. I know I'm a doofus sometimes, but seems like our ECF suppliers fit that definition but perhaps they don't get anything for clicking on their links. Or they're just allowed anyhow cuz they're one of us. And I am truly a tech doofus. lol
     

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    thanks. I know I'm a doofus sometimes, but seems like our ECF suppliers fit that definition but perhaps they don't get anything for clicking on their links. Or they're just allowed anyhow cuz they're one of us. And I am truly a tech doofus. lol
    Affiliate links have a code embedded in them, so that when you click through to the site, it tracks that, and knows who referred you. This, in essence, makes that person a representative of the supplier, and therefore why it is against the rules.

    The registered ECF suppliers are suppliers, not affiliates, and they are not permitted to post outside of their own forums. If you click a link provided in their forum, and you buy, they are already the supplier, so no affiliation-type situation is needed. :)
     

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