"The DocStram Signature Space Rental Plan"

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Is it just me? Or have others also noticed the sudden "super-sizing" of the signature space by many of our "IAP Entrepreneur Members"? I'm guessing that the revision of the classifieds has something to do with the sudden onslaught of overbearing, sometimes gaudy, signatures used to advertise commercial websites.

After giving this matter careful thought, I've decided to reach out to those IAP Entrepreneurs who just can't seem to fit everything in their signature space. It's called the "DocStram Signature Space Rental Plan". You read it correctly! Being the kind, generous guy that I am, I have decided to reach out to those members who are "Signature Space Starved".

My signature space is for rent! All rental fees will be donated to IAP. The only stipulation in the lease is that your rental submission must be in extra large type . . . . loaded with italicized words that are in BOLD and colorful. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
 
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Well let's see... as I recall we do have signature guidelines.

Your largest text is double the permitted size.
You have three times the number of images permitted.

I know you're trying to make a point, but it's overdone.

Signatures violating the guidelines in our AUP should be reported to me.

Obnoxious signatures should be reported to me as well.

Al, I'm reporting you to me right now :biggrin:
 
Also, I'm under the possibly wrong impression that people are aware they can ignore all posts by individual users, and turn off display of all signatures if desired. Those options are in the user CP.

Neither option is a substitute for good behavior or tasteful signatures, but it's there should the need arise.
 
jeff said:
Well let's see... as I recall we do have signature guidelines.

Your largest text is double the permitted size.
You have three times the number of images permitted.

I know you're trying to make a point, but it's overdone.

Signatures violating the guidelines in our AUP should be reported to me.

Obnoxious signatures should be reported to me as well.

Al, I'm reporting you to me right now :biggrin:
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Jeff,

Sometimes I excel at "obnoxious". Thanks for getting the joke. :biggrin:
 
:biggrin:Can I get a price schedule and contract?:biggrin: I can advertise for other people in a loud and obnoxious way right?
 
DocStram said:
jeff said:
Well let's see... as I recall we do have signature guidelines.

Your largest text is double the permitted size.
You have three times the number of images permitted.

I know you're trying to make a point, but it's overdone.

Signatures violating the guidelines in our AUP should be reported to me.

Obnoxious signatures should be reported to me as well.

Al, I'm reporting you to me right now :biggrin:
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Jeff,

Sometimes I excel at "obnoxious". Thanks for getting the joke. :biggrin:
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Al -As a tenured educational professional, I bet it has been some time since you were reported to the Dean's office. :tongue:
 
my sig space is for rent too, custom make any sig you want and i'll display it for a small fee :biggrin: all fees donated to the poor orphaned trees that need a warm home and a stick of ink up their ..er
 
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

cool
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Wow! The response has been overwhelming. Who would have thought that capitalism could be so rewarding! My pm box is overflowing with requests for rental contracts!
 
Al,

Time to report you to the real Dean! ;) You're now 3 lines above the legal limit. (line count includes spaces).

Its also ALMOST obnoxious enough to report to Jeff! Please remove 3 lines and make it more obnoxious so I can report you.
 
Doc I think you hit on something there. I might just rent my space too, and as often as I post and as controversial as some of my posts are and those who can't wait for me to post so they can reply, the readership is likely way up there so I'm thinking of charging a premium for my space!

Whadda you think........ triple your rate oughta do it right? :biggrin:
 
For once we agree

DocStram said:
jeff said:
Well let's see... as I recall we do have signature guidelines.

Your largest text is double the permitted size.
You have three times the number of images permitted.

I know you're trying to make a point, but it's overdone.

Signatures violating the guidelines in our AUP should be reported to me.

Obnoxious signatures should be reported to me as well.

Al, I'm reporting you to me right now :biggrin:
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Jeff,

Sometimes I excel at "obnoxious". Thanks for getting the joke. :biggrin:
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Well at least we agree on something.
 
Way to go Doc.............All the cool, colorful signatures are dissapearing faster than you can shake a stick at them! :mad:

I was getting used to them, sorta added a madi gras look to the forum, now we just get plain ole black and white text :frown:
 
alphageek said:
Al,

Time to report you to the real Dean! ;) You're now 3 lines above the legal limit. (line count includes spaces).

Its also ALMOST obnoxious enough to report to Jeff! Please remove 3 lines and make it more obnoxious so I can report you.
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Okay . . . I just deleted 3 lines. Hopefully, I'm in compliance. :smile:
 
Smitty37 said:
DocStram said:
jeff said:
Well let's see... as I recall we do have signature guidelines.

Your largest text is double the permitted size.
You have three times the number of images permitted.

I know you're trying to make a point, but it's overdone.

Signatures violating the guidelines in our AUP should be reported to me.

Obnoxious signatures should be reported to me as well.

Al, I'm reporting you to me right now :biggrin:
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Jeff,

Sometimes I excel at "obnoxious". Thanks for getting the joke. :biggrin:
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Well at least we agree on something.
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Don't you just hate it when your best friends turn on you??? :rolleyes:
 
Nah

DocStram said:
Smitty37 said:
DocStram said:
jeff said:
Well let's see... as I recall we do have signature guidelines.

Your largest text is double the permitted size.
You have three times the number of images permitted.

I know you're trying to make a point, but it's overdone.

Signatures violating the guidelines in our AUP should be reported to me.

Obnoxious signatures should be reported to me as well.

Al, I'm reporting you to me right now :biggrin:
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Jeff,

Sometimes I excel at "obnoxious". Thanks for getting the joke. :biggrin:
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Well at least we agree on something.
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Don't you just hate it when your best friends turn on you??? :rolleyes:
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Nah, I just treat them better than they treat me.:biggrin:
 
JERRY SAMBROOK....MOVE OVER!

It the spirit of "DILLIRGAS", I was BUSTED, years ago for having TOO many lines of text in my signature line!!!!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

I picture NOTHING, unless I'm trying to help a newbie.

I post NO websites, unless I am trying to direct an inquirer to help.

I put NOTHING in my signature line, other than things I find inspirational.

I SELL NOTHING on IAP. Actually, I GIVE AWAY bunches of stuff to those that I find deserving.

I DIDN"T protest being busted, EVEN THOUGH, for those technically savvy enough to set monitors to 768X1024, I WAS EXACTLY in compliance.

Ha Ha Ha Ha, I'm gonna report ALL YOU SUCKAS! AND, I HAVE THE ONLY BATHROOM KEY AND AN THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN ISSUE "HALL PASSES":mad::eek::frown::redface::rolleyes::smile::biggrin::tongue::confused::bulgy-eyes::laugh::cat:

Seriously, don't we have better STUFF to discuss?

Actually, Respectfully submitted, even though I HATED getting moderated!
 
PenMan1 said:
I DIDN"T protest being busted, EVEN THOUGH, for those technically savvy enough to set monitors to 768X1024, I WAS EXACTLY in compliance.
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What the heck? You set your computer on its side?? :eek:

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Computer monitor resolutions are specified in widthXheight format. I've never seen a monitor run at 768x1024.. 1024x768 sure.

Then again, maybe that explains a lot :biggrin::biggrin:
 
alphageek said:
PenMan1 said:
I DIDN"T protest being busted, EVEN THOUGH, for those technically savvy enough to set monitors to 768X1024, I WAS EXACTLY in compliance.
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What the heck? You set your computer on its side?? :eek:

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Computer monitor resolutions are specified in widthXheight format. I've never seen a monitor run at 768x1024.. 1024x768 sure.

Then again, maybe that explains a lot :biggrin::biggrin:
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THERE YOU GO!!!! Contained by the parameters of the box! You must be a LANDSCAPER, or......totally confined to the "color inside the box" guy. With IApple, you turn the screen to make IT make sense:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Oop, I guess you monitor is glued down and only goes one way:)
 
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After much thought on the matter of signatures I've decided to drop the logo to my retail site Bella Penna even though it only was for my retail customers and if you want to see it go to the link and get rid of the screaming colors in the wording.I will leave the link to both sites in the line but not make them so dominating. I doubt if any others will follow but some one has to start. My advertising in the marketing section will also be toned down and not screaming at you members.
 
OKLAHOMAN said:
After much thought on the matter of signatures I've decided to drop the logo to my retail site Bella Penna even though it only was for my retail customers and if you want to see it go to the link and get rid of the screaming colors in the wording.I will leave the link to both sites in the line but not make them so dominating. I doubt if any others will follow but some one has to start. My advertising in the marketing section will also be toned down and not screaming at you members.
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 Roy . . . you, my friend, are a class act. It takes a special person to step up to the plate and make things right. Your new signature line reflects the quality and sophistication of your work.
 
Glad to see you ....

OKLAHOMAN said:
After much thought on the matter of signatures I've decided to drop the logo to my retail site Bella Penna even though it only was for my retail customers and if you want to see it go to the link and get rid of the screaming colors in the wording.I will leave the link to both sites in the line but not make them so dominating. I doubt if any others will follow but some one has to start. My advertising in the marketing section will also be toned down and not screaming at you members.
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I'm glad to see you following my lead on this Roy. I've gone one step farther and eliminated the link altogether but what you've done is a good start.
 
While I find the thread amusing, I have to wonder if people are being a little too sensitive about things. There are rules for the sigs. If someone is within the rules, go for it. Multi-colors, flashing pics, whatever. I don't find the sigs any more or less distracting than some of the avatars people use. (This is not a complaint about avatars, just a mode of comparison. ) Plus, if the sigs really bother people, they can turn them off. Seems like our efforts would be better served either helping people asking questions or turning pens to show off rather than complaining about things that really don't matter in the long run. Just my opinion.
 
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kovalcik said:
While I find the thread amusing, I have to wonder if people are being a little too sensitive about things. There are rules for the sigs. If someone is within the rules, go for it. Multi-colors, flashing pics, whatever. I don't find the sigs any more or less distracting than some of the avatars people use. (This is not a complaint about avatars, just a mode of comparison. ) Plus, if the sigs really bother people, they can turn them off. Seems like our efforts would be better served either helping people asking questions or turning pens to show off rather than complaining about things that really don't matter in the long run. Just my opinion.
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That is mentioned frequently but why turn off ALL the signatures because of a few that are commercial eyesores?
 
WOW I guess I'll just be the Lone Signature creep. sometimes it's even hard if you stay within the stated parameters. Sorry for being so brazen and brash, What about we all have to put our signatures in like this please read the above message, it's quite important .. Really it's there, you just have to know how to look at it.
 
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Good idea

bitshird said:
WOW I guess I'll just be the Lone Signature creep. sometimes it's even hard if you stay within the stated parameters. Sorry for being so brazen and brash, What about we all have to put our signatures in like this please read the above message, it's quite important .. Really it's there, you just have to know how to look at it.
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Best idea you've ever had....
 
Smitty37 said:
bitshird said:
WOW I guess I'll just be the Lone Signature creep. sometimes it's even hard if you stay within the stated parameters. Sorry for being so brazen and brash, What about we all have to put our signatures in like this please read the above message, it's quite important .. Really it's there, you just have to know how to look at it.
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Best idea you've ever had....
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Smitty, I guess we might as well post our messages the same way, it would take up less of the important time we use up reading the posts right??
 
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