Here's what Zulu had to say:
Quote from ZuLu
Normal members should be able to use animated avatars now. One of you can break the good news to them...
In other words:
[SIZE="7"]YOU GUYS ARE ALLOWED ANIMATED AVATARS. AGAIN.[/SIZE]
However, it'll be against the rules to make ones that are seizure/coma inducing.
Have fun guis.
Edit: Just for the record, The Pirate wants to whore off ALL the credit for suggesting this idea.
Basically, you guys have to thank HIM and not everyone else on the team for putting it through.
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