07-21-2008, 11:39 AM
[cool][#0000ff]For the record, us mods have high speed connections too, and have no problems. As a photographer, I appreciate having larger file pics. Better detail and resolution. So, you get no argument from me on using big pictures.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]But, it is unfair to burden the large number of BFT members who still use dialup. Not all people are rich enough to afford good computers and pay for high speed internet. Those on dial up get frustrated when they want to see our pics and have to wait for minutes...and then their computer "times out" on them.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The inline function is a close to auto sizing as we are going to get...but many of our members are not computer savvy enough to figure out the inline thing...even with detailed instructions. It does require a few extra steps. And, the automatic downsizing occurs as the post is displayed...but the pictures still appear full size while you are loading them. That can be a problem with adding text as you go. You have to write the text first, and then place the cursor where you want the picture when you click the inline.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We can't add the auto size function to the attachment pics without eliminating the potential for adding videos or large PDF files. You can't have it all.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am sure that Kent will chime in here. He was out of town over the weekend and tried to get in on the board using his relatives dialup service. He experienced the difficulty in uploading even a "legal" picture.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]But, it is unfair to burden the large number of BFT members who still use dialup. Not all people are rich enough to afford good computers and pay for high speed internet. Those on dial up get frustrated when they want to see our pics and have to wait for minutes...and then their computer "times out" on them.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The inline function is a close to auto sizing as we are going to get...but many of our members are not computer savvy enough to figure out the inline thing...even with detailed instructions. It does require a few extra steps. And, the automatic downsizing occurs as the post is displayed...but the pictures still appear full size while you are loading them. That can be a problem with adding text as you go. You have to write the text first, and then place the cursor where you want the picture when you click the inline.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We can't add the auto size function to the attachment pics without eliminating the potential for adding videos or large PDF files. You can't have it all.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am sure that Kent will chime in here. He was out of town over the weekend and tried to get in on the board using his relatives dialup service. He experienced the difficulty in uploading even a "legal" picture.[/#0000ff]
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