Can we change profile pictures?

All About Nameberry
1

I tried to change my profile picture, but there is no option for that. Only the option to switch to the default pp is there, so I clicked that and now I can’t switch back to the old one.

[name_f][/name_f]

Is there any way to get the old pp back?

2

I believe they said at this time they do not intend to bring that feature back, somehow being connected to the decision to no longer allow pictures to be uploaded to the forum. I think maybe more about it can be found here[name_f][/name_f], but it hasn’t really been outright explained anywhere else that I have seen. If you have any specific questions you may try sending a DM to a mod or admin

3 Likes
4

Thanks!

1 Like
5

if you look at the discourse help forums, it seems to be a known issue where if you disable uploading photos, users are no longer able to upload profile pictures. based on this thread[name_f][/name_f] though (someone says “We as admins can change users’ profile pictures but regular users strangely cannot.”) i wonder if admins could change profile pictures, as a workaround? i’m not sure this is applicable to the Nameberry settings, or plausible as it would be extra work for the admins, just thought i might mention it :upside_down_face:

2 Likes
6

Admins cannot change pfps at this time :confused:

3 Likes
7

[name_f]Do[/name_f] you know why they made these changes and aren’t planning on “fixing” the profile picture thing? I haven’t changed my pic in years (despite not loving it, haha), but it’s sad seeing the users profiles turn into simple letters on colored backgrounds. Obviously, I get the reason for not having photos on the forums anymore, despite wishing it didn’t have to be like that, but so many other sites have profile pictures. No worries if not, and I’m not mad about it or anything, just curious on the reasoning and if we’ll ever have those options back! :slightly_smiling_face:

4 Likes
8

I don’t have the very latest information so if other admins want to jump in and correct me that’s totally fine.

[name_f][/name_f]

Basically had to get rid of pictures for the legal reasons as you know. This inadvertently took away pfps. There are big changes coming to Nameberry and the Forums, so the energy is being focused there. I presume that profile pictures will be back at some point though.

4 Likes
9

I am reading up on how to change profile pics from the admin side (thank you @lagoon_moth !) and I want to give it a try - does someone want to be the guinea pig? :slight_smile:

If anyone is open to volunteering let me know and I’ll have you send over your profile pic of choice. Important note: I would only volunteer if you currently do not have a profile pic, because if this does not work I can’t guaruntee I would be able to put back your old one!

If this works out I may be able to help people change their profile pics on request.

3 Likes
10

did it work? :))

1 Like
11

based on this thread[name_f][/name_f] i don’t think it’s worked but hopefully we get them back soon! :slight_smile:

3 Likes