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Seeking: Your Vision of "Winky"

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Seeking: Your Vision of "Winky"

How do you see our lovable mascot?

from WinCustomize Forums

Every day.  Day-in and day-out I see the same smiling lizard staring at me, giving me that thumbs up and leaning casually against something.  He's at the top of the page, he's in my news posts, he's everwhere!  He's driving me mad!

Here's what I want.  I need some more variations of Winky to use in news posts and articles here on WinCustomize.  You've seen a few variations here and there such as Winky Wearing Headphones, Winky Holding Court, or Winky Wins a Medal.  And while those are very nice, I want a little bit more variety to choose from.

So I turn to you, the community, for some new takes on our old friend.  Here are some ideas to start everyone off.  You're in no way limited to these, this is just to get your creative juices flowing

Halloween Winky Thanksgiving Winky Christmas Winky
Winky the Reporter Techno Winky Pirate Winky
Nerdy Winky Teacher Winky Angry Winky
 
Once you've put together your Winky Masterpiece, post a picture in the comment section of this post.  Depending on how many we get, I may run a poll or two to find the most popular to use on the site.
 
Make the Winkys such that they can be easily scaled to 128x128px without being distorted.
 
I'm looking forward to what everyone comes up with!
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Reply #52 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have to take a step back so I can take all this in. You folks are amazing.   

I repeat what I said in reply #10. We need all these and what ever else you folks come up in the gallery. Come on, someone could do it, please.    
Galactic Civilizations III
Reply #56 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I know this is a stupid question, but can anybody give me a step-by-step guide for posting an an image? I've never posted my stuff before, but this thread seems like a good place to start...
Reply #57 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Ach, Mon... this be me effort.


Would look better with a nice Gordon tartan laddie   
Reply #58 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hi Katrinakat - I'll provide a very simple introduction and if you need further help, others will add additional points.

Assuming you have the image of choice in a format you're happy with. You then need to select an image hosting service to upload the image to.

Classic examples available free include ImageShack & Photobucket:-

Click me for ImageShack

Click me for Photobucket

Uploading the image is normally a simple process. After which you will be provided with several different ways of linking to your uploaded image.

The thing about Wincustomize is to select the simple URL/address. Do not go for one including the image tags as it will fail. When you use the 'Insert Image' box available in the reply box menu - it will apply the necessary tags and see the image is rendered.

Reply #59 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Okay, I couldn't resist...







Awesome!



Reply #61 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Windows Live Spaces won't work? That's what I've been trying to use.
You can use any host you want as long as you can get paste the URL here.
Reply #62 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Alternative Setting:

Windows Live Spaces won't work? That's what I've been trying to use.


I can't say for certain - but looking at the URL you used on the previous page, I think it may be incomplete. I just took a look at the Windows Live site and tested an image.



The address is a fair bit longer than the one you were using. Have you tried pasting the address into your browser and navigating to the image that way - just to test the URL?
Reply #63 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Okay, I tried that and couldn't get to it. I guess I'll try one of the other image hosting facilities you mentioned>

Thanks for helping me figure this out.
Reply #65 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Actually, I wanted it Black Watch tartan, but gave up due to time. I mean, I do have to work Part of the day!

Now it's not showing up!!! WT....??? ZOOMBA!

Reply #66 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Dang, ignore the above, was testing an account...

Actually, I wanted it Black Watch tartan, but gave up due to time. I mean, I do have to work Part of the day!

Now it's not showing up!!! WT....??? ZOOMBA!
Reply #67 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This article should be bumped up or it may soon be forgotten about.  
Reply #70 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Not new visions . . more of the same as my other entry:





The'd be great for stories about ODNT or Mac
Reply #71 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Out on the town Winky


Skinner Winky


Master Winky
Reply #72 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quentin winky.....








..but I believe it, Quentin has at least 4 hands..



Too funny


Reply #73 from WinCustomize Forums Top
er .... TIDDLY WINKY ?
Reply #74 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Darn .. I cannot get the uploads right for some reason ,as you can see ..help, anyone ?
Reply #75 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Looks like you are using imageshack. If you click on the picture you uploaded to highlight it, then click on the info button next to it for image details, it will bring up another screen. On that screen, below the pic is a button for getting links. Click that. Then scroll all the way to the bottom. Use the "direct link" URL.