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On Wajas, your tag (which can also be referred to as an avatar), is the image that you upload and is visible on your profile page as well as on the left hand side of every post you make. Your tag will only appear in your posts if you have an upgraded account.
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[[File:SimpleTagExample.png|thumb|A simple example tag created using only the on-site art and a free art program.]]
  
To upload a an image as your tag, you must first find an image which is 150 x 150 pixels or smaller. You then go to “Home” and click on “Account Setup.” From here, click on “Avatar” and browse for the image on your computer. To finish, click submit, and your new tag should appear on the updated page.
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On Wajas, a tag (sometimes called an avatar), is an image a user uploads under Account Setup that then appears on the user's profile page. If the user has an [[upgrade|upgraded account]], their tag will also appear to the left of their forum posts, under their name. Tags can be of near any subject, as long as they stay within the rules and follow the ToS (meaning no nudity, offensive language, excessive violence, etc).  Tags frequently include the user's [[user ID]] number and/or their username.
  
Example of an acceptable tag:
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==Tag Guidelines==
[http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j256/fuzziepaws/Freckles.jpg Tag Example]
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There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing an image to use as your tag:
This tag is owned by Freckles (ID: 120187). Please do not steal it!
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*The [[ToS]] and forum rules still apply.  No nudity, no swearing, not offensive language, no excessive violence, etc.
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*Do '''not''' steal another user's tag or use another user's art as a tag without their permission. This will get you reported for art theft.
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*Tags must be 150x150 pixels or smaller.
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*Only .JPEG, .JPG, .GIF and .PNG file types are accepted as tags.  If your image is in another format, you will either need to convert it to an acceptable file type or find another image.
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*File sizes for tags must be no larger than 150kb.
  
If you are in need of a tag, you can buy one (or sometimes find one for free) from another user in the Tag Sales forum.
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==Uploading a Tag==
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To upload a tag, you must first go to Home -> Account Setup and click on the "Avatar" tab.  From here you will be able to browse your computer for the image.  Locate and select the image you wish to use, then click "Submit".  Your tag should now be updated accordingly.  If your tag fails to upload and you receive an error message, this usually means that the image is either larger than 150x150 pixels, over 150kb in size, or is of an incompatible file type.
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==Buying and Selling Tags==
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Tags can be bought and sold via the Tag Sales board on the forums, where artists can start a thread showcasing their work and offering to draw tags for other users for a price.  Users looking for a tag can also post on the Art Wanted Ads, specifying what they're looking for, what skill level they want, and how much they're willing to pay. 
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For users with artistic talent this can be a decent way to earn money on the site, while for the less artistically inclined it is a good way to get nice looking, customized art.

Revision as of 01:26, 28 August 2011

A simple example tag created using only the on-site art and a free art program.

On Wajas, a tag (sometimes called an avatar), is an image a user uploads under Account Setup that then appears on the user's profile page. If the user has an upgraded account, their tag will also appear to the left of their forum posts, under their name. Tags can be of near any subject, as long as they stay within the rules and follow the ToS (meaning no nudity, offensive language, excessive violence, etc). Tags frequently include the user's user ID number and/or their username.

Tag Guidelines

There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing an image to use as your tag:

  • The ToS and forum rules still apply. No nudity, no swearing, not offensive language, no excessive violence, etc.
  • Do not steal another user's tag or use another user's art as a tag without their permission. This will get you reported for art theft.
  • Tags must be 150x150 pixels or smaller.
  • Only .JPEG, .JPG, .GIF and .PNG file types are accepted as tags. If your image is in another format, you will either need to convert it to an acceptable file type or find another image.
  • File sizes for tags must be no larger than 150kb.

Uploading a Tag

To upload a tag, you must first go to Home -> Account Setup and click on the "Avatar" tab. From here you will be able to browse your computer for the image. Locate and select the image you wish to use, then click "Submit". Your tag should now be updated accordingly. If your tag fails to upload and you receive an error message, this usually means that the image is either larger than 150x150 pixels, over 150kb in size, or is of an incompatible file type.

Buying and Selling Tags

Tags can be bought and sold via the Tag Sales board on the forums, where artists can start a thread showcasing their work and offering to draw tags for other users for a price. Users looking for a tag can also post on the Art Wanted Ads, specifying what they're looking for, what skill level they want, and how much they're willing to pay.

For users with artistic talent this can be a decent way to earn money on the site, while for the less artistically inclined it is a good way to get nice looking, customized art.