To get a personalized avatar:
1. Go to
'My Profile'.
2. On the right hand side is a list of options, click on
'Forum Profile Information'.
3. Scroll down a little and select the radio button (round button thingy to the right) for
'I Have My Own Pic'.
4. In the blank, paste the link from the
'Direct Link' option on Photobucket. Note: Do not use the
'IMG Code' option. If you do paste that code by accident, simply delete the
. At this point you can also add your own
'Personal Text',
'Signature' (which will appear under every post and PM you make), and any other info you wish to include.
5. When you are done
be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page and click on 'Change Profile'. If you do not click this button, everything you just entered
will be lost and you will have to re-enter everything.