how to create/edit signature?

[jms_nh]

I've used vBulletin forums before, but I can't seem to find the place where you create a signature. I looked in the Profile settings and it doesn't seem to be there.

 

[RikkFlohr]

If you go to Forum Actions on the top menu and select Edit Profile, it is on the Left-hand side of the screen. It is the third one down under My Settings.

 

[Jim Wilde]

Also, IIRC, signatures won't show until a user has made at least 10 posts?

 

[Victoria Bampton]

Correct Jim, it's an anti-spam thing

 

[jms_nh]

Also, IIRC, signatures won't show until a user has made at least 10 posts?

Aha, that's why. So it's under Edit Profile -> My Settings -> My Account, which has a padlock icon on it.

 

[Victoria Bampton]

Ah, I didn't realise it prevented you from even filling it in - thanks for that info!

 

[mikewilliams]

Hello,

This is a pretty standard vbulletin forward.....is there a limit on characters in signature file?

Thanks
Mike Williams

 

[Victoria Bampton]

Hi Mike, welcome to the forum!

Yes, the character limit varies depending on seniority - the Gurus get a longer signature than newer members. Members with less than 10 posts don't get a signature at all, as it's a favourite of spammers and we need users to prove they're 'real' users first.

 

[Hal P Anderson]

It's under "Settings" at the top of looks like any page in the forum. I can't comment on the "10-post" rule, though.

Hal

 

[Jim Wilde]

If you're not seeing the Settings panel like this:



Then I'd be fairly confident that this is part of the 10-post anti-spam feature, but Victoria needs to confirm that.

 

[Victoria Bampton]

Yes the anti-spam signature is still in action, but the number of posts varies these days.

 

[Victoria Bampton]

Interesting! It seems signature spammers are now asking for help in setting up their signatures...

 

[Jim Wilde]

LOL....and I've even tried to help!

 

[Victoria Bampton]

LOL I know, you were so polite! And he wasn't an obvious spammer - I just have ways and means and tracking people's activity across the web.

 

[gillesdebda]

Hello,

I am a newbie in this forum and in LR.
Do I have to understand signature appears only after some posts in this forum ?
If yes, where can I create my signature ?

Thanks

Regards

 

[Victoria Bampton]

Hi gillesdebda, yes, that's right. I can't remember how many posts before you get a signature - I think it's 10. Once you've passed the 10 post mark, you'll see it in your profile settings.

 

[Brad Snyder]

...and to reinforce the concept, the signature rule isn't intended to discount the value of newcomers, but to discourage spam advertising and Search Engine Optimization tactics embedded in signature links.