Post by Garvy on Oct 26, 2005 18:15:56 GMT 8
Bandwith and Posting Images
Please DO NOT hot-link images directly from external websites. Such a practice is considered as "bandwidth theft". Bandwidth theft is the use of any file housed on someone else's web space without that person's permission. As such, we could face potential problems with the site owners.
Clearly, we all would like to have photos/images displayed directly on the boards for easy reference.
To achieve this, please save the original image onto your PC and then upload it to a photo content management/image hosting account (i.e. photobucket imagecave, etc.). Then load the image from there.
Most of us are already familiar with this practice as it is commonly done when we display pics of our toy treasures for our fellow collectors to admire. For those unfamiliar with this procedure, please PM any of the moderators.
As much as possible, use small (both in dimension and in file size) or low-resolution images so that the webpages load faster. Please remember, some members are still on dial-up and low bandwidth. Let's give them the courtesy of not having to wait forever just to see an image. Please limit image size to a maximum of 640 x 480 pixels. Larger sized pics may be deleted without notice.
Also, in the event that the image/photo is not yours, please credit the original source of the image as some of these could be copyrighted.
Do not post adult-oriented or suggestive pictures and/or links to such materials. Posting of nude or semi-nude pictures or its links are strictly prohibited. We seek to maintain a PG-13 rating as there may be kids browsing the forum. These will be deleted without question and the offending member will be issued a warning. Members who insist on posting such images/materials/links will be banned permanently.
Please DO NOT hot-link images directly from external websites. Such a practice is considered as "bandwidth theft". Bandwidth theft is the use of any file housed on someone else's web space without that person's permission. As such, we could face potential problems with the site owners.
Clearly, we all would like to have photos/images displayed directly on the boards for easy reference.
To achieve this, please save the original image onto your PC and then upload it to a photo content management/image hosting account (i.e. photobucket imagecave, etc.). Then load the image from there.
Most of us are already familiar with this practice as it is commonly done when we display pics of our toy treasures for our fellow collectors to admire. For those unfamiliar with this procedure, please PM any of the moderators.
As much as possible, use small (both in dimension and in file size) or low-resolution images so that the webpages load faster. Please remember, some members are still on dial-up and low bandwidth. Let's give them the courtesy of not having to wait forever just to see an image. Please limit image size to a maximum of 640 x 480 pixels. Larger sized pics may be deleted without notice.
Also, in the event that the image/photo is not yours, please credit the original source of the image as some of these could be copyrighted.
Do not post adult-oriented or suggestive pictures and/or links to such materials. Posting of nude or semi-nude pictures or its links are strictly prohibited. We seek to maintain a PG-13 rating as there may be kids browsing the forum. These will be deleted without question and the offending member will be issued a warning. Members who insist on posting such images/materials/links will be banned permanently.
keeping the site active as a place to dump info for easier backtracking. 