Icons for sale?

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Admins,

I have an idea (don't laugh...it happens, sometimes). As was mentioned in another thread, why don't you provide the ability for users to purchase 'custom' icons to be used in the message boards. As well as alleviating some(a fraction) of the bandwidth issues, this might bring in a little extra income to a site that deserves it - not to mention that this would allow us non-priveleged (That one is aimed directly at Alexandrie) users a level of personalization. I would be happy to donate/pay a few bucks for the feature. Anyone have thoughts on this? Admins?

!imagine my icon displayed here!

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What would your icon look like Peff?
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Now that you mention it, I hadn't given it much thought...probably something innoffensive like a smiley with dreadlocks...maybe...have to give it some thought...

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
would need to be moderated like skins
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would have something resembling a pint of Guinness

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Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ooooaaaarrrr mate.....I'll have one too!!

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Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Alexandrie....my thought was that YOU would create all needed icons (all 300,000 - all unique, of course) since you have sooo much fun playing with them...

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Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would be willing to pay a couple of bucks for one too. A small Coke can perhaps, seeing I currently have about a dozen standing around my pc.

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Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Alexandrie, I'll take one too. Nothing elaborate, of course, just maybe an animated ocean scene, gulls flying around, a nice sun, clouds and sky, and maybe a boat too. That should only take about a minute to do, huh?

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Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Had one a while back, it was a smiley in a fedora and coat, called it Bogey

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Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think that is a great idea! I would like a small smiley face in the shape of a little drip of water.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
For me, nothing fancy, my family crest perhaps?

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Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Damnit, are you trying to hijack my idea
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think icons will trash this message board like LOS's board. The browser icon is fine. Just my old opinion.
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I don't expect to see lots of user icons here. The individual ones that Alex made for Doreen and China were exceptions for a couple of dear old friends. The admins/wizops having icons is also a very limited use.

We'll have to wait and see if it goes any further, but I wouldn't count on it...
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Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Trash???? >
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Too cluttered.
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well...mine's a work-related one.... Spell checker
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Woodbridge,

I did mention that I saw the idea in another thread...couldn't remember which thread or the author. All credit goes to Woodbridge

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Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DavidK,

I don't see that it would clutter up anything. Why not replace the current 'powered by skin browser' icon with a user selected one (and default it to the 'just fine' icon for those who don't use the feature). Not too complicated and wouldn't add any clutter at all (just replace existing clutter )

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