Troy, I'm not crazy about having an animated avatar or anything... I'm just trying to let you know that if your software doesn't allow it then why can I have it? or are you just choosing to not block me? If that's the case then block me, I wanna see if it freezes my avatar.
Since you say I can direct link the pics, you can count me as good as signed up. I don't know when I'll do it but I guarantee you I will.
Another small request, perhaps allowing images in signatures? I know you're trying to cut down on bandwidth issues so I think you probably wouldn't go for that, but it seems perhaps more feasible for paying members.
I always liked having small banners in my signature, like this:
