I've tried quite a few times now to upload my own avatar pic, but I can't copy/paste or even write the URL out manually (nothing can be typed in the "box")... what gives?

You need to upload it from your computer not use a url. In the window click browse and then upload from your computer. Be aware that sometimes the image doesn't show up for a little.

Lillian Thorne said
You need to upload it from your computer...

Ahhh... well, since I'm on a public comp (can't afford home internet yet), this means I'm stuck with that ugly unicorn avatar, then. More reason to keep praying I can restart home internet soon. Thanks.

Well if you have a scanner or a drawing app,you can make your own avatar ,like mine,put it on a USB ,and upload it.Or just use your ithing/phone.

Teoinsanity said
Well if you have a scanner or a drawing app,you can make your own avatar ,like mine,put it on a USB ,and upload it.Or just use your ithing/phone.

That would be nice, but public comps don't have scanners or drawing apps, and I have no ithing or phone (well, I have a TrackPhone) to do anything with. Still, thanks. I really "dislike" not having what I used to have, but hey, at least a roof over my head and food in the fridge (not to mention a paid-off car and gas budget) means I can't really complain. Oh, heh... having a job nowadays is a plus.

Hope I'm able to RP soon. Chomping at the bit simply wears out the bit.