Why does changing avatars take so long?

[NerfedFalcon]

I've gone through a number of different pictures during my time on this website, and it never used to take very long to put up the new one - minutes at the most. Recently, though, it's been taking a lot longer - at least a few days each time. Is there something I can do about this, like use a specific file extension or keep them below a certain size, or do I just have to put up with it and hope the picture isn't lost in the ether?

 

[NerfedFalcon]

After you change your avatar, you can try clearing your web browser cache. That might make it update faster for you.

http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser's-Cache

Other than that, just wait it out. For some reason it often changes for everyone else first, before it actually changes for the owner of the avatar.

I'm not sure if there are any cache-clear side effects, but...Thanks for the help anyway. I'll beat that in mind.

Anyway, I've waited the whole period out a few times before, so.

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Because, despite your username, you're not nearly elite enough.


Also, it has to update the entire site with your new avatar, so it takes a few minutes to apply itself, the person who's avatar it is in question is usually the last to see it.

 

[NerfedFalcon]

- Clear your cache'. Sometimes your internet has so much memory stored that it slows down the process of avatars being changed. Clear your cache' and perhaps even cookies and that would help.

Clearing the cache did it.

- Post. Most of the time, your avatar only comes up when you've did something to force it out and posting will surely make the change appear. Sometimes you have to post in several threads to kick the avatar into gear.

Yeah, I post a lot and it still doesn't change - so I got desperate enough to ask. Still, thanks for your help.