Reppy's Sig Workshop - A guide to building forum sigs

[Frisbeeteria]

Why isn't the quote tag working in my sig (check nested spoiler)?

Bendicion needed to be "Bendicion" (in quotes).

[The Orwell Society]

Why isn't the quote tag working in my sig (check nested spoiler)?

Bendicion needed to be "Bendicion" (in quotes).

Thanks!

[Random Country 453632]

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[floatleft][b][background=red][color=#FFFF00]Random[/color][/background][background=#F1E700][color=#010101]Country[/color][/background][background=#000000][color=#FF0000]453632[/color][/background][/b]
The Randomest* (???) country in all of the Pacific![/floatleft]
[floatright]My IC name is 'Randomia' (not to be confused with [url=https://www.nationstates.net/randomia]this Randomia[/url]
[pre]Location: [region]the Pacific[/region] || WA Member: Yes || Activity: Sometimes[/pre][/floatright]

[size=69]*in terms of having Random in its name or not[/size]

The above code is what I plan to be my newly modified Signature. As I have been warned about my signature being too long, I am here to ask: Is this okay, or does it need to be shortened?
edit: I am looking for a Mod or staff member to answer my question

[Trivalve]

I tested it in dispatch quickly and it seems to be a reasonable size

[Random Country 453632]

I tested it in dispatch quickly and it seems to be a reasonable size

Okay. I am wondering if it would be acceptable to add without taking up too much space, as that is the exact reason why the mods told me to shorten it 2 times

[Trivalve]

I tested it in dispatch quickly and it seems to be a reasonable size

Okay. I am wondering if it would be acceptable to add without taking up too much space, as that is the exact reason why the mods told me to shorten it 2 times

It is only 2 lines long, I don't see why this new one would break the limit

[-Astoria-]

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[floatleft][b][background=red][color=#FFFF00]Random[/color][/background][background=#F1E700][color=#010101]Country[/color][/background][background=#000000][color=#FF0000]453632[/color][/background][/b]
The Randomest* (???) country in all of the Pacific![/floatleft]
[floatright]My IC name is 'Randomia' (not to be confused with [url=https://www.nationstates.net/randomia]this Randomia[/url]
[pre]Location: [region]the Pacific[/region] || WA Member: Yes || Activity: Sometimes[/pre][/floatright]

[size=69]*in terms of having Random in its name or not[/size]

The above code is what I plan to be my newly modified Signature. As I have been warned about my signature being too long, I am here to ask: Is this okay, or does it need to be shortened?
edit: I am looking for a Mod or staff member to answer my question

This thread is more appropriate for your question.

[Random Country 453632]

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[floatleft][b][background=red][color=#FFFF00]Random[/color][/background][background=#F1E700][color=#010101]Country[/color][/background][background=#000000][color=#FF0000]453632[/color][/background][/b]
The Randomest* (???) country in all of the Pacific![/floatleft]
[floatright]My IC name is 'Randomia' (not to be confused with [url=https://www.nationstates.net/randomia]this Randomia[/url]
[pre]Location: [region]the Pacific[/region] || WA Member: Yes || Activity: Sometimes[/pre][/floatright]

[size=69]*in terms of having Random in its name or not[/size]

The above code is what I plan to be my newly modified Signature. As I have been warned about my signature being too long, I am here to ask: Is this okay, or does it need to be shortened?
edit: I am looking for a Mod or staff member to answer my question

This thread is more appropriate for your question.

Ah okay, thanks!

[Random Country 453632]

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[align=right][floatright][spoiler=stuff]My IC name is 'Randomia' (not to be confused with [url=https://www.nationstates.net/randomia]this Randomia[/url]
[pre]Location: [region]the Pacific[/region] || WA Member: Yes || Activity: Sometimes[/pre][/spoiler][/floatright][/align][b][background=red][color=#FFFF00]Random[/color][/background][background=#F1E700][color=#010101]Country[/color][/background][background=#000000][color=#FF0000]453632[/color][/background][/b]
The Randomest* (???) country in all of the Pacific!
[size=69]*in terms of having Random in its name or not[/size]

My IC name is 'Randomia' (not to be confused with this Randomia

Location: the Pacific || WA Member: Yes || Activity: Sometimes

RandomCountry453632
The Randomest* (???) country in all of the Pacific!
*in terms of having Random in its name or not

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Is this sig acceptable?

[Frisbeeteria]

Is this sig acceptable?

It's not all that complicated. If it's within the allotted 8 lines and doesn't break any other site rules (like flaming or trolling), it's probably fine. I don't care for the garish use of background colors, but that's my preference, not a rule.

[Orlesian States]

Honest thoughts on my sig? I'm new here, and I don't know much about bbcode, but I promise that I'm trying my best, just don't make fun of me, aha...

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[blocktext][nation]Orlesian States[/nation] [url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OFzbTZrKWzYxnfRNlRdvr?si=bYmRM3ZgQDeUrICUpFsqvw&nd=1][color=#FF00FF]My spotify (if you like piano!)[/color][/url] [region]The Eternal Order[/region]
[sub][color=#FF0000]The Orlesian State Punishment Division's (OSPD) Edicts.[/color][/sub]
[floatleft][b][color=#800000]Atone for the sin of weakness.[/color][/b][/floatleft]
[floatleft][b][color=#800000]The Guilty must be executed.[/color][/b][/floatleft]
[floatleft][b][color=#800000]Orlesia Demands Justice.[/color][/b][/floatleft]
[sup]I'm apolitical, I just like government/nation ideas for literaure/roleplay's sake.
I also can be inactive for long periods of time, but will get back to you if needed.[/sup][/blocktext]

[-Astoria-]

Honest thoughts on my sig? I'm new here, and I don't know much about bbcode, but I promise that I'm trying my best, just don't make fun of me, aha...

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[blocktext][nation]Orlesian States[/nation] [url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OFzbTZrKWzYxnfRNlRdvr?si=bYmRM3ZgQDeUrICUpFsqvw&nd=1][color=#FF00FF]My spotify (if you like piano!)[/color][/url] [region]The Eternal Order[/region]
[sub][color=#FF0000]The Orlesian State Punishment Division's (OSPD) Edicts.[/color][/sub]
[floatleft][b][color=#800000]Atone for the sin of weakness.[/color][/b][/floatleft]
[floatleft][b][color=#800000]The Guilty must be executed.[/color][/b][/floatleft]
[floatleft][b][color=#800000]Orlesia Demands Justice.[/color][/b][/floatleft]
[sup]I'm apolitical, I just like government/nation ideas for literaure/roleplay's sake.
I also can be inactive for long periods of time, but will get back to you if needed.[/sup][/blocktext]

Obligatory /notamod caution: as mentioned above, as long as it's eight lines or less, you should be fine — yours is at seven lines on my end, incidentally.

On another note, the floatleft used seems a little redundant, as all text starts from the left by default; you can also put the colour code around the float tag to save time

just
like
this.

[Orlesian States]

Oh! Thank you very much for your advice, not a mod or not, it's still very helpful, and appreciated! I'll spruce it up a bit.

[Orlesian States]

I'm not really sure on what to cut down from my signature, can anyone help me? :c

Okay well, I got a moderator telegram saying my sig is too long, so I guess I'll just cut out my spoiler text in it, um..

[Comfed]

I'm not really sure on what to cut down from my signature, can anyone help me? :c

Okay well, I got a moderator telegram saying my sig is too long, so I guess I'll just cut out my spoiler text in it, um..

I would recommend getting rid of the italicized quotes in your sig - that should shorten it enough.

[Orlesian States]

Is it okay now?

It looks too condensed, but I want to follow the lines rule, so yeah

[Frisbeeteria]

Is it okay now?

I counted 7 lines. Getting rid of extra align tags and blank lines is often enough. One set of {align=center} tags will align multiple rows, even your whole sig.

[Orlesian States]

Is it okay now?

I counted 7 lines. Getting rid of extra align tags and blank lines is often enough. One set of {align=center} tags will align multiple rows, even your whole sig.

Well, I only have one align tag I think, and since my sig is okay, can moderators unspoil my sig? I have to unspoil it just to see it so I assume that's a mod thing...

[Shazbotdom]

I counted 7 lines. Getting rid of extra align tags and blank lines is often enough. One set of {align=center} tags will align multiple rows, even your whole sig.

Well, I only have one align tag I think, and since my sig is okay, can moderators unspoil my sig? I have to unspoil it just to see it so I assume that's a mod thing...

You should be able to do that yourself. Just take out the

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[spoiler][/spoiler]

tags

[Frisbeeteria]

^ that.

[Orlesian States]

^ that.

Oh, I swear that wasn't there before, I thought it was a mod sided thing that was placed on my sig until I fixed it, sorry for not noticing, also I've been very busy in my personal life so I can't be on nationstates as much so I apologize for not noticing your replies sooner.

[Shazbotdom]

^ that.

Oh, I swear that wasn't there before, I thought it was a mod sided thing that was placed on my sig until I fixed it, sorry for not noticing, also I've been very busy in my personal life so I can't be on nationstates as much so I apologize for not noticing your replies sooner.

Were all here to help.

[Hiram Land]

Hi there, just here and wanted to make sure my sig is legal as I have a little fear I've gone over the 8

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[floatright][box][size=85][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=display_region_rmb/region=united_forum_of_nations][b]UFN message board[/b][/url]
[url=https://www.nationstates.net/][b][u][i]OOC[/i][/u][/b][/url]
Slava Ukraini
Non-religious
Likes history and writing
male (he)
[color=#c65bf0][background=#c65bf0]u[/background][/color][color=#4c4aed][background=#4c4aed]w[/background][/color][color=#807777][background=#807777]u[/background][/color][/size][/box][/floatright][floatleft][box][size=85][b][u][i]National Information[/i][/u][/b]
[i]Unidas et Hyramalunde[/i]
[url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1495549]Nationbuilder[/url]
[url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatches/nation=hiram_land]Old Dispatches[/url]
[hr][/hr]Alternate: [nation]Hiramia-Omfew[/nation][/size][/box][/floatleft][box][align=Center][color=#0047a0][background=#000000]_____[/background][background=yellow][b]  Hiram Land  [/b][/background][background=#000000]_____[/background][/color]
Commonwealth of Hiramia-Okfew[hr][/hr][size=85][i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMk0vaLZPWg]Visit upon this land who holds the confusing mix of the Dutch and the Hiramiae, for whom nobody understands but somehow mix together - an Indonesian and European mix upon the common brotherhood.[/url][/i]
Thank you to [nation]Nanako Island[/nation] for providing the base for the signature. [/size]
[color=#408000][i][b]Proud [url=https://www.nationstates.net/region=United%20Forum%20of%20Nations]UFN[/url] member[/b][/i][/color]
RIP UNoE and UoJ[/align][/box]

[Frisbeeteria]

wanted to make sure my sig is legal as I have a little fear I've gone over the 8

Your formatting pushes you over 8 lines. Lose the central box and maybe the HR and you'll be legal.

Edit: Correction - the right-hand box is 9 lines too. You're trying to squeeze in too much. Lose or combine something.

[Hiram Land]

wanted to make sure my sig is legal as I have a little fear I've gone over the 8

Your formatting pushes you over 8 lines. Lose the central box and maybe the HR and you'll be legal.

Edit: Correction - the right-hand box is 9 lines too. You're trying to squeeze in too much. Lose or combine something.

Is this better? I made the long text towards a YT link smaller, reduced the text on the right (and centre) box as well.

Edit: Also removed the OOC part, was going to be useless anyway

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[floatright][box][size=85][url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=display_region_rmb/region=united_forum_of_nations][b]UFN message board[/b][/url]
Likes history and writing
he/him
[color=#c65bf0][background=#c65bf0]u[/background][/color][color=#4c4aed][background=#4c4aed]w[/background][/color][color=#807777][background=#807777]u[/background][/color][/size][/box][/floatright][floatleft][box][size=85][b][u][i]National Information[/i][/u][/b]
[i]Unidas et Hyramalunde[/i]
[url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1495549]Nationbuilder[/url]
[url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatches/nation=hiram_land]Old Dispatches[/url]
[hr][/hr]Alternate: [nation]Hiramia-Omfew[/nation][/size][/box][/floatleft][box][align=Center][color=#0047a0][background=#000000]_____[/background][background=yellow][b]  Hiram Land  [/b][/background][background=#000000]_____[/background][/color][hr][/hr][size=85][i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMk0vaLZPWg]Rather Dutch than British.[/url][/i]
Thank you to [nation]Nanako Island[/nation] for providing help for the signature. [/size]
[color=#408000][i][b]Proud [url=https://www.nationstates.net/region=United%20Forum%20of%20Nations]UFN[/url] member[/b][/i][/color]
RIP UNoE and UoJ[/align][/box]