We need new avatars for the following boards:

Politicians Suck (something different from the existing one please)
Europe
America
QLD
NSW
VIC
TAS
SA
WA
NT

Board avatars need to be 33 X 33 pixels and can be any image file type. I made most of the current ones in MS paint. However I would prefer images with a transparent background that look good with different background colours (some people view this board with a blue background).

If you can improve upon any of the other existing ones I would appreciate that also.

One for WA

http://oi65.tinypic.com/qs1ohe.jpg

Tas

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Qld (suitably reduced)

http://static2.startlocal.com.au/static/upload/images/8/1420608-large_claimlink_GTTemp85485630.jpg

freediver wrote on Jun 25^th, 2016 at 2:43pm:

We need new avatars for the following boards: Politicians Suck (something different from the existing one please) Europe America QLD NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT Board avatars need to be 33 X 33 pixels and can be any image file type. I made most of the current ones in MS paint. However I would prefer images with a transparent background that look good with different background colours (some people view this board with a blue background). If you can improve upon any of the other existing ones I would appreciate that also.

I haven't got the graphics editor to do what you ask.

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=australian+state+emblem+photos&biw=1920&bih=911&tbm=isch&imgil=DAH5IF2yLaWENM%253A%253BX7UfXp6iT16QFM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.keywordpictures.com%25252Fkeyword%25252Faustralian%2525252520state%2525252520symbols%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=DAH5IF2yLaWENM%253A%252CX7UfXp6iT16QFM%252C_&usg=__F84ABh9vuJE-Jia_HigCrGYAmq8%3D&ved=0ahUKEwiNxumF0sTNAhXBjJQKHceDBRgQyjcINA&ei=Rj1vV42LFMGZ0gTHh5bAAQ#imgrc=DAH5IF2yLaWENM%3A

http://i66.tinypic.com/2wcn0y0.jpg

see below

http://i65.tinypic.com/j5jvo4.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/2ns2id5.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/rhk30x.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/29pc8cm.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/33nz51c.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/e9cjuh.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/2edph6o.jpg

Ajax wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 12:53pm:

http://i65.tinypic.com/j5jvo4.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/2ns2id5.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/rhk30x.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/29pc8cm.jpg

All that pommy chit should be binned  :)

That's about the best I can do with these tools.

Ajax wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 1:23pm:

That's about the best I can do with these tools.

I like the 7 sheep drinking from a round trough.

The UK is missing.

Europe doesn't cover it.

Australia wide is also missing.

Lord Herbert wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 1:31pm:

Ajax wrote on Jun 26th, 2016 at 1:23pm: That's about the best I can do with these tools. I like the 7 sheep drinking from a round trough.

I thought it was a sphincter with 7 warts....... :o

Lord Herbert wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 1:33pm:

The UK is missing. Europe doesn't cover it. Australia wide is also missing.

States........ :)

Its time wrote on Jun 25^th, 2016 at 4:13pm:

One for WA http://oi65.tinypic.com/qs1ohe.jpg

When Barnett came to power WA was in the midst of a mining boom.

He inherited a 3 billion dollar deficit.

Its now about 40 billion.

He should be jailed.

Ajax wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 1:36pm:

Lord Herbert wrote on Jun 26th, 2016 at 1:31pm: Ajax wrote on Jun 26th, 2016 at 1:23pm: That's about the best I can do with these tools. I like the 7 sheep drinking from a round trough. I thought it was a sphincter with 7 warts....... :o

Haemorrhoids?  8-)

Hey freediver are these any good or not....???


http://i65.tinypic.com/j5jvo4.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/2ns2id5.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/rhk30x.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/29pc8cm.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/33nz51c.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/e9cjuh.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/2edph6o.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/2q0nb5s.jpg

Ajax wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 3:06pm:

http://i63.tinypic.com/2q0nb5s.jpg

The only one I know is the black swan of WA.

The swan I recognise also, but not the others. I think we need ones that are a bit more familiar. I was considering doing something with a blue groper for NSW.

Canetoad  QLD - Damn isnt that Aussies golfer
Cockroach NSW

freediver wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 5:22pm:

The swan I recognise also, but not the others. I think we need ones that are a bit more familiar. I was considering doing something with a blue groper for NSW.

WA Jewfish for WA, not what you eastern staters call a Jewfish, a real WA Jewfish , one that actually tastes good.
http://oi64.tinypic.com/555ht5.jpg

Quote:

Canetoad  QLD - Damn isnt that Aussies golfer Cockroach NSW

I like the sound of that. Would probably have to be cartoon style images to shrink down well.

Fair enough but they are the official state emblems.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_symbols_of_states_and_territories_of_Australia

https://www.csu.edu.au/australia/state-emblems

Yes I assumed it was something like that. The NT one is nice, but I think I'd prefer a croc or something.

The games board also needs an avatar.

freediver wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 6:39pm:

The games board also needs an avatar.

That'll be Neferti's department.

freediver wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 5:22pm:

The swan I recognise also, but not the others. I think we need ones that are a bit more familiar. I was considering doing something with a blue groper for NSW.

You can't be serious. We're not all scuba divers.

For NSW I suggest either the instantly recognisable Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Opera House.

Absolutely nothing else would ring a bell with people from other States or overseas.

For Melbourne - the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Race Course.

For SA ... it's stiff with homosexuals and churches is all I know.

Northern Territory ... crocs, buffaloes, and Abos.

QLD .... the Great Barrier Reef.

Northern Territory

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wdYrR1CCWWI/T7CXe54L4qI/AAAAAAAAAD8/ll7OeUCJifE/s1600/jabiru+symbol+small.jpg

GAMES                                                   MUSIC

http://i67.tinypic.com/24od8p5.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/2s1nr0h.jpg

Dear FD and fellow OzPolers,

Pls have a look at this link. It has the State flags, Coat of arms, state Badge, Floral, Bird,  Animal, Fish, Motto  of each state and territory.

Personally I really like the Coats of Arms or the state badges for OzPol. (except Victoria, it looks crap).

I hope this helps.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_symbols_of_states_and_territories_of_Australia

Super Nova wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 9:05pm:

Dear FD and fellow OzPolers, Pls have a look at this link. It has the State flags, Coat of arms, state Badge, Floral, Bird,  Animal, Fish, Motto  of each state and territory. Personally I really like the Coats of Arms or the state badges for OzPol. (except Victoria, it looks crap). I hope this helps. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_symbols_of_states_and_territories_of_Australia

The state emblems are what those avatars have been created from.

http://i65.tinypic.com/j5jvo4.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/2ns2id5.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/rhk30x.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/29pc8cm.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/33nz51c.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/e9cjuh.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/2edph6o.jpg

Super Nova wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 9:05pm:

Dear FD and fellow OzPolers, Pls have a look at this link. It has the State flags, Coat of arms, state Badge, Floral, Bird,  Animal, Fish, Motto  of each state and territory. Personally I really like the Coats of Arms or the state badges for OzPol. (except Victoria, it looks crap). I hope this helps. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_symbols_of_states_and_territories_of_Australia

Gee, thanks Super Nova.  I guess you did not read Posts 5,7, 16 and especially 23.

Ajax wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 5:34pm:

Fair enough but they are the official state emblems. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_symbols_of_states_and_territories_of_Australia https://www.csu.edu.au/australia/state-emblems

Oops Ajax beat me to it :-)

Aussie wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 9:09pm:

Super Nova wrote on Jun 26th, 2016 at 9:05pm: Dear FD and fellow OzPolers, Pls have a look at this link. It has the State flags, Coat of arms, state Badge, Floral, Bird,  Animal, Fish, Motto  of each state and territory. Personally I really like the Coats of Arms or the state badges for OzPol. (except Victoria, it looks crap). I hope this helps. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_symbols_of_states_and_territories_of_Australia Gee, thanks Super Nova.  I guess you did not read Posts 5,7, 16 and especially 23.

I missed it yes aussie. thanks for pointing that out.

Super Nova wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 9:10pm:

Aussie wrote on Jun 26th, 2016 at 9:09pm: Super Nova wrote on Jun 26th, 2016 at 9:05pm: Dear FD and fellow OzPolers, Pls have a look at this link. It has the State flags, Coat of arms, state Badge, Floral, Bird,  Animal, Fish, Motto  of each state and territory. Personally I really like the Coats of Arms or the state badges for OzPol. (except Victoria, it looks crap). I hope this helps. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_symbols_of_states_and_territories_of_Australia Gee, thanks Super Nova.  I guess you did not read Posts 5,7, 16 and especially 23. I missed it yes aussie. thanks for pointing that out.

Dear Super Nova,

Perhaps, then, you can do us all the courtesy of not just arriving in a Thread, and having the disrespect of telling us, under the condescending salutation of "Dear FD and fellow OzPolers,' what we already knew and have been discussing.

Yours faithfully.

Aussie.

Dear Aussie,

I meant no disrespect, I missed some of the posts. I was honestly trying to help. Unlike you, I don't have all day and night to read every post on the forum.

So with respect, get off your high horse and accept the extra contribution even if it was duplicated.

To all other Ozpolers, no disrespect intended.

Yours sincerely,
SN

Super Nova wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 9:37pm:

Dear Aussie, I meant no disrespect, I missed some of the posts. I was honestly trying to help. Unlike you, I don't have all day and night to read every post on the forum. So with respect, get off your high horse and accept the extra contribution even if it was duplicated. To all other Ozpolers, no disrespect intended. Yours sincerely, SN

Dear and Esteemed Super Nova,

All you needed to do was read two pages of this Thread, the one you decided to throw your pixie dusts of wisdom into which others lacked, you felt, and you will have shown the required respect for those whose ground you came ever so lately upon, and walked over.

Yours really and ever so sincerely,

Aussie.

Listen aussie, FD doesn't want crap in feedback. You should know this, so this is my last post here on this topic. If you want to play your stupid games, open a thread in relationships and we can hammer it out there.

You are stupid little man that uses any opportunity to big note yourself and denigrate anyone you don't like or who has bettered you in the past.

So the keeper of the rules and from your self appointed seat at the right hand of the internets gods, follow the f&#$**g rules and stop polluting this thread in feedback with your nonsense.

dear GMods, please clean this thread up deleting my posts if you wish.

Super Nova wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 9:49pm:

Listen aussie, FD doesn't want crap in feedback. You should know this, so this is my last post here on this topic. If you want to play your stupid games, open a thread in relationships and we can hammer it out there. You are stupid little man that uses any opportunity to big note yourself and denigrate anyone you don't like or who has bettered you in the past. So the keeper of the rules and from your self appointed seat at the right hand of the internets gods, follow the f&#$**g rules and stop polluting this thread in feedback with your nonsense.

That Rule has gone, Super Nova.  Haven't you noticed?

Super Nova wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 9:37pm:

Dear Aussie, I meant no disrespect, I missed some of the posts. I was honestly trying to help. Unlike you, I don't have all day and night to read every post on the forum. So with respect, get off your high horse and accept the extra contribution even if it was duplicated. To all other Ozpolers, no disrespect intended. Yours sincerely, SN

;D ;D ;D

Well said, Super Nova! I found your link to be interesting and informative. And thanks for the effort, and your kind intentions.

Super Nova wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 9:51pm:

dear GMods, please clean this thread up deleting my posts if you wish.

Better still Delete Aussie for behaving like a dill

Redmond Neck wrote on Jun 27^th, 2016 at 8:23am:

Super Nova wrote on Jun 26th, 2016 at 9:51pm: dear GMods, please clean this thread up deleting my posts if you wish. Better still Delete Aussie for behaving like a dill

Someone must have done a runner on his taxi fare.

Getting back on topic.  I have re-sized the various State Badges to 33x33 in this link, in case you missed seeing them. At cods' request there is one for the ACT as well ... a page or so over.  ;)

http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1466903172/0#6

I don't think these would be suitable, now that I see them so tiny, as most people would probably not even know their own State's Badge, less alone other States. 

Freediver has suggested avatars that depict the State, etc. that everybody would recognise. I tend to agree.

Here is one I did (33x33) of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from some clipart. Even that isn't very clear.

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I found these too.

http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/aus2.html

They look OK in their original size but when I reduced them to 33x33, hard to see/decipher.

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NSW

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WA

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Tassie

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Victoria

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South Aus

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NT

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Here's one for PolSuks.  :D

Sorry about all the separate posts, I couldn't figure out how to add more than one picture file to a post.

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Neferti wrote on Jun 27^th, 2016 at 9:41am:

Here is one I did (33x33) of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from some clipart. Even that isn't very clear.

;D ;D ;D

It looks like a drone lifting off to go peer in someones bedroom window ...

How about for Tasmania, the Tasmanian Devil? ;D

http://www.picgifs.com/clip-art/cartoons/tasmanian-devil/clip-art-tasmanian-devil-988885.jpg

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Aussie wrote on Jun 26^th, 2016 at 9:52pm:

Super Nova wrote on Jun 26th, 2016 at 9:49pm: Listen aussie, FD doesn't want crap in feedback. You should know this, so this is my last post here on this topic. If you want to play your stupid games, open a thread in relationships and we can hammer it out there. You are stupid little man that uses any opportunity to big note yourself and denigrate anyone you don't like or who has bettered you in the past. So the keeper of the rules and from your self appointed seat at the right hand of the internets gods, follow the f&#$**g rules and stop polluting this thread in feedback with your nonsense. That Rule has gone, Super Nova.  Haven't you noticed?

The rule is still there Aussie.

Great Barrier Reef

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freediver wrote on Jun 27^th, 2016 at 12:55pm:

Aussie wrote on Jun 26th, 2016 at 9:52pm: Super Nova wrote on Jun 26th, 2016 at 9:49pm: Listen aussie, FD doesn't want crap in feedback. You should know this, so this is my last post here on this topic. If you want to play your stupid games, open a thread in relationships and we can hammer it out there. You are stupid little man that uses any opportunity to big note yourself and denigrate anyone you don't like or who has bettered you in the past. So the keeper of the rules and from your self appointed seat at the right hand of the internets gods, follow the f&#$**g rules and stop polluting this thread in feedback with your nonsense. That Rule has gone, Super Nova.  Haven't you noticed? The rule is still there Aussie.

Oh.  Okay.  I thought it was one of those P_N complained you had removed.  Where is it now?

Neferti wrote on Jun 27^th, 2016 at 12:42pm:

How about for Tasmania, the Tasmanian Devil? ;D http://www.picgifs.com/clip-art/cartoons/tasmanian-devil/clip-art-tasmanian-devil-988885.jpg

Yes!  ;D

Melbourne Tram

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OK, so I have tried to create some avatars for the new State Boards. Some look OK until you reduce them to 33x33.

None look very exciting to me. I tried. Sorry.

Do Members actually recognise anything that is symbolic of their STATE?

Queensland = the Big Banana? Big Pineapple. XXXX beer? Cane toads, sugarcane ....
NSW = Opera House/Harbour Bridge
Victoria = Trams
Sth Aust = Churches/Barossa Valley
WA - already done (Black Swan)
Tassie - Tasmanian Tiger
NT - already done

Which State is known for crocodiles? mosquitoes? Great Barrier Reef? FNQ!

What else is Victoria known for ... other than the Melbourne trams?

A croc for the NT.
A maroon canetoad for QLD.
A sky blue cockroach for NSW.

Cartoon style images with 2 colours seem to work best.

freediver wrote on Jun 27^th, 2016 at 8:53pm:

A croc for the NT. A maroon canetoad for QLD. A sky blue cockroach for NSW. Cartoon style images with 2 colours seem to work best.

A cockroach for NSW? Good luck with that one. I've been here 54 years and that would be something new to me.

freediver wrote on Jun 27^th, 2016 at 8:53pm:

A croc for the NT. A maroon canetoad for QLD. A sky blue cockroach for NSW. Cartoon style images with 2 colours seem to work best.

I have no idea what you mean, Freediver.  ;D

This is a cane toad. Ugly bugger***

http://www.sbs.com.au/comedy/sites/sbs.com.au.comedy/files/cane-toad-in-australia.jpg

This is a cockroach ...  The Sydney ones are MUCH larger than the tiny ones we get in Canberra.  ;)

http://pestworldforkids.org/media/6406/oriental-cockroach.jpg

Now, Freediver, tell me how to make them Maroon and Blue? Remember that not everyone on this Forum lives in Queensland or NSW or follows that "footy" ... some Members might even relate to the AFL ...  ::)

I'd just google existing ones.

OK, I Googled. Here is a Maroon Cane Toad.

PS.  They aren't very clear when you reduce them.

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Plus a Blue Cockroach.

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Original size.

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Original size.

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Victorians might like this one.  ;)

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Alternatively, the cartoon ones are like this.

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and this

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Very Good Nef!

Well done!

AFL Logos.  I don't follow footy of any description, but somebody here might want to select a Melbourne team for the avatar for Victoria. ;D ;D

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I'll pick the Kentucky Fried Chickens one.

I think the European sub-forum needs a new avatar or at least edited to remove one star. Perhaps a red X over one of them.

Or a Union Jack instead of the X.

Setanta wrote on Jun 30^th, 2016 at 9:43pm:

I think the European sub-forum needs a new avatar or at least edited to remove one star. Perhaps a red X over one of them. Or a Union Jack instead of the X.

Oh, for God's sake, stop the drama queening.  You ought to know that to offer any suggestion, or not support one, is tantamount to an uprising against the Big Kahuna!

Get back in your box, you upstart!

Let's see what it looks like on the forum page.

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Powerpoint preserves transparency when you edit png images:


Powerpoint 14:

Simple method:

Drag and drop the image file into powerpoint.
Right click on the image, size and position.
Size will be selected on the left, change it to crop.
If the width is less than the height, increase it to match under crop position.
Also under crop position, in the left box, put a negative number equal half of the increase you did to width. This will centre the image in the blank white space.
Or similar if height is less than width.
Now go back to size and reduce the image to 33 pixels by typing "33pixel" in the height box.
Right click on picture and save as picture.
Check the file properties, under details. If it is wrong, undo the resize in powerpoint and try again (21 pixels seems to work).

I don't have PowerPoint.

I just used Paint that comes with Windows to re-size those avatars.  It is very basic so anyone could have done it. It wouldn't accept 33 x 33 in some cases, just reverted to 33 x whatever despite what I typed.

You need to crop it square first. It preserves the aspect ratio when you resize.

freediver wrote on Jul 3^rd, 2016 at 12:29pm:

You need to crop it square first. It preserves the aspect ratio when you resize.

Oh, OK.  I shall do that next time.  ;)

Here's one of Turnbull .. this is the original which I have been able to reduce to 33x33. See next post.

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Here's the reduced one.

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I have a photo on my computer that I want to use as a new avatar but I just don't seem to be able to change it.

I click on browse and I get My Pictures, but it doesn't seem to matter what I do I can't get it to replace the old one.

And by the time I work with that my time has expired and I have trouble getting back to the profile with my password, which I know is right.

??????

You might be able to upload to another site and link to it.

freediver wrote on Jul 28^th, 2016 at 7:18pm:

You might be able to upload to another site and link to it.

I think you're working under the false assumption that I know something beyond what is the screen and what is the keyboard.