The Significance Of Signature Banners

Dell · #1 07-09-2002, 02:36 AM

Signature banners and avatars are of great importance and significance to forum members everywhere.

Today we shall discuss the deeper meanings and relative worth of signature banners as they are displayed as indicators of personal identity among the otherwise unidentifiable masses of Internet forum frequenters. You can be sure that a discussion and understanding of the deeper meanings in each banner choice is a subject worthy of merit because it will enhance your sharpness of eye in picking out the characteristics actual or intended to be implied in each banner choice.

To begin with, please note the various indicators of identity chosen by different people. No two ever seem to travel the same route, although some do seem to find similar kinds of pictures pleasing to them.

You will also note that some people prefer to stay with banners that they have chosen and which have been their personal signatures for long periods of time. An example of this would be our illustrious forum moderator, Moggraider, and his banner depiction of a vicious but relatively innocuous character of no particular importance from a deck of Magic cards.

On the on the other hand, an example of a person who prefers to change their signatures more often would be today's speaker, Dell, who prefers the artistic, theme-directed signature banner, usually with strongly feminine pictures and/or connotations that express her personality.

This particular kind of highly feminine theme is to be found in both Mouse's signature banners,

and in Taboo's banners:

Another example would be the signature banner of Arkron, the dragon flying onward toward the sunlight...a distant goal. He created this himself and it has a great meaning to him. He stays by it, satisfied that it personally identifies him...and I think it does, more the dreamer than he will admit.

I will end this lecture at this point. Your assignment then will be to discuss the relative meanings you can decipher in the banner choices made by different people, or post your own banner in this topic and explain the subtleties, meanings, and ramifications of the various elements incorporated therein.

N00dles · #2 07-09-2002, 05:17 AM

My banner currently doesn't really express anything...It's merely a parody on the use of banners in general, as in: "Hey everybody, I made a banner! Look how beautiful it is and I'm going to show it every time I post!"

That's THIS banner:

The second banner I made is a more 'serious' banner. Although not a symbol for my character (the pictures in it are rather incoherent), but I kind of like it; two of my favourite characters in it (Mog and a Chocobo) and some bright colors (red planet and flames on a dark background).
Now that I think of it, that red planet looks a bit like Meteor, so there, another thing from FF7

Dell · #3 07-09-2002, 07:20 AM

The first banner looks a little angry, as though you were also expressing a bit of hostility towards those who do come up with picuresque and attractive banner ideas. Could that be possible?

As for the second one, the use of vivid primary colors indicates a vibrant and lively character, but is that chocobo in distress? Looks like it to me. Again an expression of hostility is it not?

And where is the third character? I can't find it! Ah, found it sitting on the chocobo's back! Lovable little critter expressing your gentler nature.

Moggraider · #4 07-09-2002, 07:33 AM

Cute. Very cute.

Dell · #5 07-09-2002, 10:18 AM

Moggraider has pronounced benediction upon this topic, calling it not only "cute" but "very cute". So we shall continue our study of the various signature banners to be found here.

Now this next one has puzzled me for a long time. Vakusuma has kept it through good times and bad, and has, I believe, only etouched it on one occasion.

The colors are dim and dark indicating a very private person with a great aura of inscrutability, yet the V initial of his name is large and positve, denoting an authoritative figure, a presence to be reckonned with. However, I have been puzzled about the figure displayed there...is it a giant snapping turtle? Or some esoteric creature of meaning to him and to the enlightened few?

We will have to ask him for further explanations of his fascinating banner with the 101010101 coding border visibly displayed.

In the meantime, would someone else like to venture an explanation of this banner?

*Please note that I have honored Vakusuma with my 150th post!

N00dles · #6 07-09-2002, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dell
The first banner looks a little angry, as though you were also expressing a bit of hostility towards those who do come up with picuresque and attractive banner ideas. Could that be possible?

No. It's more a surprised look on his face, or shocked. At least, it was intended to be. To me, the emotin is rather clear.

Quote:

Originally posted by Dell
As for the second one, the use of vivid primary colors indicates a vibrant and lively character, but is that chocobo in distress? Looks like it to me. Again an expression of hostility is it not?

And where is the third character? I can't find it! Ah, found it sitting on the chocobo's back! Lovable little critter expressing your gentler nature.

No, if you look well you can see these three faded images of the Chocobo behind the front one, right? Well, these indicate that the Chocobo is running at a high speed. It has nothing to do with distress, hostility or anything. I just thought it would look cool if I added some layers with a slighty faded " double image" behind it.
And about the bright / primary colours: I like sharp colours, it makes the banner less dull.

Arkron · #7 07-09-2002, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dell
Another example would be the signature banner of Arkron, the dragon flying onward toward the sunlight...a distant goal. He created this himself and it has a great meaning to him. He stays by it, satisfied that it personally identifies him...and I think it does, more the dreamer than he will admit.

Thanks Dell

But I'm already putting together ideas for another one.. I rahter doubt it will be as catching for myself as my current one, but I think I need the change

Goku Noble Warrior · #8 07-09-2002, 02:03 PM

I plan on getting a new banner soon, as for mine, While there are definetly better animes out there other thank Dragon Ball Z, I've always loved Gokus personality. He is Honest, Strong, Noble, Believes in others and thinks everybody deserves a second chance or a chance to change.I picked the two pictures and my good friend Vakusuma made my current banner from them.

SirCanealot · #9 07-10-2002, 03:56 AM

First person to post my banner gets teh shots.

I really need to do a new one. Maybe one on Auron from FFX or Kaze from FFU. Damn decideing is hard work

Dell · #10 07-11-2002, 04:43 AM

What? Post your banner and risk "The Wrath of Cane"?

Never happen, never happen in this world. Now the next? Perhaps.

vakusuma · #11 07-11-2002, 06:16 AM

Heh, thanks.

Actually, that banner was made by Immortalized of FFA a long time ago... I haven't made a banner since because I'm way too lazy

Now... to analyze my banner...

The coding border I assume means that I like to break complex problems into simpler, more understandable terms, as binary is the computer's universal language.

The figure depicted is a Protoss Zealot, basically a warrior with dedication that borders on self-sacrifice.

I dunno. All I said above was only due to a moment's thought

Rengar · #12 07-11-2002, 03:28 PM

Maybe if I was using a cable modem, I wouldn't mind the banners......but being I'm at 28.8....I freaking hate them. Stop it!

Should we start posting our desktops now? In Bmp format? LOL.

Dell · #13 07-12-2002, 04:46 AM

Rengar, I am so sorry about your modem speed, but do you really feel that all of us should forego our personal statements of identity because your modem is slower than most are nowadays?

Isn't that very much like what has happened to the entire educational system in the United States of America? They started lowering standards of performance to suit the slowest and most backward students...like not posting banners because of your modem speed...and now look at the illiterates unable to read and write the English language who are running around demanding now that employers lower their performance standards and hire people unable to perform the jobs required.

Indeed, this opens up the entire subject of "haves" and "have nots", widening the gap between people instead of bringing them closer together.

Reducing the entire population to the performance level of the lowest common denominator.

"Mathematicus Absurdicus!"

Thougnts??

Moggraider · #14 07-12-2002, 07:47 AM

It's the American way.

Rengar · #15 07-12-2002, 04:33 PM

umm....that was supposed to be funny.

Moggraider · #16 07-12-2002, 04:45 PM

I knew that. You knew that. Dell didn't know that.

Arkron · #17 07-13-2002, 12:41 AM

Must be encoded

Dell · #18 07-13-2002, 02:05 AM

Wanna bet Dell didn't know it? Do you not see the humor in my reply? "Mathmaticus Absurdicus"? You don't find that extemporaneously created definition funny?

And stop speaking for what I think or don't think, know or don't know, Moggraider. Those are ASSumptions made by an ASSuming person who is not privy to "inside" information.

And that is some more extemporaneous humor!

Moggraider · #19 07-13-2002, 10:15 PM

No, you definitely seem serious in that post. You used "Mathematicus Absurdicus" to refer to the US's attitude of appealing to the LCD, which you likened to Rengar's proposed situation. The use of the phrase does not give your post a humorous sense. Besides, 360 and I agree that your post's attitude is serious, so, if anyone should be learning to understand anything, it should be you learning how to come across as humorous.

*whew*

N00dles · #20 07-14-2002, 06:14 AM

Actually I also thougt your (Dell's) post was meant to be serious.

**Xcom** · #21 07-14-2002, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rengar
Maybe if I was using a cable modem, I wouldn't mind the banners......but being I'm at 28.8....I freaking hate them. Stop it!

The solution to your problem lies in the User CP->Edit Options screen where you can disable displaying of signatures.

Dell · #22 07-14-2002, 10:56 AM

Thank you X-com...neat solution.

Now then, clearly my heavy handed, ponderous attempt at humor is definitely not appreciated by ... well the frequenters of this forum. Therefore, I shall cease and desist any attempt at being funny, and devote myself to the seriously intelligent topics discussed here.

Now to find a seriously intelligent topic...

Moggraider · #23 07-14-2002, 10:56 AM

Good enough for me.

3car · #24 07-15-2002, 05:16 AM

Well-

you've figgered out everbody elses banner; figger out mine.

SirCanealot · #25 07-15-2002, 08:21 AM

Well I could see the humour. Its just that Dell cant do that type of humour. Which isnt saying any thing bad about her. Becuase humour like that is bloody hard to do. Epecially on the internet with the lack of loud speakers.. .

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