I'm not even on dial-up (I'm on a cable modem) and I still have trouble viewing many threads because of the time it takes to load all of the signatures. I think people should only be allowed ONE signature, and a small blinkie. Most of the blinkies are HUGE in file size, causing me not load them. It's nerve racking; I don't want to see the signatures, I want to see the posts!

But yes, it's 25K, but like Valerie said.. many people use 2-3 at a time. I've seen 5 at a time, WITH blinkies! Aggh.