Since the server update I can't upload on WRUW

[GradyPhilpott]

Posting oversized images inconveniences everyone on the board who doesn't have a 65" computer monitor. Posting oversized images is just plain rude and inconsiderate.

It would suit me just fine if those who insist on posting enormous images would go elsewhere to do so.

It's too bad that there are workarounds for the size restriction and I would hope that mods would more aggressively enforce the limits.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Posting oversized images inconveniences everyone on the board who doesn't have a 65" computer monitor. Posting oversized images is just plain rude and inconsiderate.

It would suit me just fine if those who insist on posting enormous images would go elsewhere to do so.

It's too bad that there are workarounds for the size restriction and I would hope that mods would more aggressively enforce the limits.

Thats the trouble mate perhaps we have been to lapse in past although must admit have resized quite a few some were a crazy size.Trouble today some wants everything done for them instead of doing it themselves its not rocket science to resize a picture.Plus you can always ask google plenty of simple guides on the net.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by padi56

Thats the trouble mate perhaps we have been to lapse in past although must admit have resized quite a few some were a crazy size.Trouble today some wants everything done for them instead of doing it themselves its not rocket science to resize a picture.Plus you can always ask google plenty of simple guides on the net.

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[skiahh]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well you are quite welcome to go elsewhere if you do not like the forum rules which have been in place since 2012.And its little to ask to post pictures of a forum friendly size. Seeing the admin and mod team give there time and knowledge completely free with no commercial gain.Plus the forum is super fast with no flashing adds like on most forums and we are one of the biggest watch forum on the net. So we must be doing something right but looks like we cannot please everyone but we do try.

I think you're missing my point. I have no beef with the rules (or I wouldn't have joined). And I agree that posting normal sized pictures are best for all of us (those huge pictures are really annoying). But the site is here for the users, not the other way around. That's the bottom line, and when users are making suggestions or complaining, it's in the site owners best interest to listen, wouldn't you agree? Maybe nothing can be done now, but in the future, there may be viable options.

And while people are crapping all over someone for not resizing pictures, he's clearly stating a possible limit of his participation. He doesn't have (or won't or can't make) the time to resize pictures to upload. If that happens enough, people will stop uploading pictures or just go elsewhere. Enough of that and this forum dies. Pretty straightforward.

The argument given is that it's so simple to resize pictures (and, really, it is). Some apps even do it for you on the fly. The other side of that is the forum could also use an app to resize all uploads to its desired size on the fly and store the smaller image in the process. I have no idea how much an app like that adds to the cost of the forum, or how much maintenance it takes to keep it functioning, so maybe it's not worth it for the (likely) small number who could leave over such an issue, or just forgo posting pictures because they can't/won't resize them first.

I obviously don't know the economics of this site. None of my business. I'm basing my comments on generalities I've picked up over the years of being on many forums, watching them develop (or fail) and watching some build traffic and value to be sold (to Internet Brands, mostly).

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by skiahh

I think you're missing my point. I have no beef with the rules (or I wouldn't have joined). And I agree that posting normal sized pictures are best for all of us (those huge pictures are really annoying). But the site is here for the users, not the other way around. That's the bottom line, and when users are making suggestions or complaining, it's in the site owners best interest to listen, wouldn't you agree? Maybe nothing can be done now, but in the future, there may be viable options.

And while people are crapping all over someone for not resizing pictures, he's clearly stating a possible limit of his participation. He doesn't have (or won't or can't make) the time to resize pictures to upload. If that happens enough, people will stop uploading pictures or just go elsewhere. Enough of that and this forum dies. Pretty straightforward.

The argument given is that it's so simple to resize pictures (and, really, it is). Some apps even do it for you on the fly. The other side of that is the forum could also use an app to resize all uploads to its desired size on the fly and store the smaller image in the process. I have no idea how much an app like that adds to the cost of the forum, or how much maintenance it takes to keep it functioning, so maybe it's not worth it for the (likely) small number who could leave over such an issue, or just forgo posting pictures because they can't/won't resize them first.

I obviously don't know the economics of this site. None of my business. I'm using generalities I've picked up over the years of being on many forums, watching them develop (or fail) and watching some build traffic and value to be sold (to Internet Brands, mostly).

In your defense, you got one (1) thing right.

[Pavlos]

I have already posted details of an android app that will resize pictures. I am sure someone with an iPhone can find a similar app for that platform. So we should all be able to post pictures easily. The end result will be of benefit to those running the forum and members alike..

[skiahh]

Originally Posted by MonBK

In your defense, you got one (1) thing right.

Hey, I got at least 2 right... I also said it was none of my business!

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Somebody please put that face palm picture in here for me

ISN'T ANYONE LISTENING TO ME!?!?!?!?

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

ISN'T ANYONE LISTENING TO ME!?!?!?!?

Did you say something?

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

ISN'T ANYONE LISTENING TO ME!?!?!?!?

I am but it's not convenient for me right now.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Did you say something?

Originally Posted by MonBK

I am but it's not convenient for me right now.

[skiahh]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Somebody please put that face palm picture in here for me

Here you go... jumping right to the max for ya!

(Just took so long because I had to resize it and all... )

[skiahh]

Interesting... taptalk doesn't upload your picture to RF, but rather to taptalk and then posts a link for you.

[denmanproject]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

ISN'T ANYONE LISTENING TO ME!?!?!?!?

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by skiahh

I think you're missing my point. I have no beef with the rules (or I wouldn't have joined). And I agree that posting normal sized pictures are best for all of us (those huge pictures are really annoying). But the site is here for the users, not the other way around. That's the bottom line, and when users are making suggestions or complaining, it's in the site owners best interest to listen, wouldn't you agree? Maybe nothing can be done now, but in the future, there may be viable options.

And while people are crapping all over someone for not resizing pictures, he's clearly stating a possible limit of his participation. He doesn't have (or won't or can't make) the time to resize pictures to upload. If that happens enough, people will stop uploading pictures or just go elsewhere. Enough of that and this forum dies. Pretty straightforward.

The argument given is that it's so simple to resize pictures (and, really, it is). Some apps even do it for you on the fly. The other side of that is the forum could also use an app to resize all uploads to its desired size on the fly and store the smaller image in the process. I have no idea how much an app like that adds to the cost of the forum, or how much maintenance it takes to keep it functioning, so maybe it's not worth it for the (likely) small number who could leave over such an issue, or just forgo posting pictures because they can't/won't resize them first.

I obviously don't know the economics of this site. None of my business. I'm basing my comments on generalities I've picked up over the years of being on many forums, watching them develop (or fail) and watching some build traffic and value to be sold (to Internet Brands, mostly).

The only people who turn a profit from this place are the ones who buy and/or sell watches here.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by skiahh

I think you're missing my point. I have no beef with the rules (or I wouldn't have joined). And I agree that posting normal sized pictures are best for all of us (those huge pictures are really annoying). But the site is here for the users, not the other way around. That's the bottom line, and when users are making suggestions or complaining, it's in the site owners best interest to listen, wouldn't you agree? Maybe nothing can be done now, but in the future, there may be viable options.

And while people are crapping all over someone for not resizing pictures, he's clearly stating a possible limit of his participation. He doesn't have (or won't or can't make) the time to resize pictures to upload. If that happens enough, people will stop uploading pictures or just go elsewhere. Enough of that and this forum dies. Pretty straightforward.

The argument given is that it's so simple to resize pictures (and, really, it is). Some apps even do it for you on the fly. The other side of that is the forum could also use an app to resize all uploads to its desired size on the fly and store the smaller image in the process. I have no idea how much an app like that adds to the cost of the forum, or how much maintenance it takes to keep it functioning, so maybe it's not worth it for the (likely) small number who could leave over such an issue, or just forgo posting pictures because they can't/won't resize them first.

I obviously don't know the economics of this site. None of my business. I'm basing my comments on generalities I've picked up over the years of being on many forums, watching them develop (or fail) and watching some build traffic and value to be sold (to Internet Brands, mostly).

I suggest you check your facts before you spout off or the decision to go elsewhere will not be yours.

[skiahh]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The only people who turn a profit from this place are the ones who buy and/or sell watches here.

Well, like I said, I could be wrong. Looks like I am. Won't be the last time, no doubt.

Originally Posted by directioneng

I suggest you check your facts before you spout off or the decision to go elsewhere will not be yours.

A threat?

And which facts should I check?

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by skiahh

A threat?

Brotherly advice.

[skiahh]

Doesn't sound brotherly at all; sounds distinctly threatening.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Pavlos

Let's get this in context. I refer you to number 9 from this post. I made a copy see below:

I appreciate the fact that the owner and staff have technical challenges and the efforts they make. I am not being ungreatful. Like a lot of people I use an android phone and tablet. WRUW is a bit of fun for me and I am not technical. I have always been a Widows user and not an Ms dos type. No harm done I will have to just type what i am wearing instead of posting pictures

Have you ever heard of Photobucket?

Not that hard to figure it out...

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by skiahh

Doesn't sound brotherly at all; sounds distinctly threatening.

Ed's been here a while and seen people come and go. The banished share a particular attitude that gets them in trouble at some point. You might think of it as a threat, but I see it as mentoring. How you respond says something about your willingness to adapt to forum culture.

[AS1]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Posting oversized images inconveniences everyone on the board who doesn't have a 65" computer monitor. Posting oversized images is just plain rude and inconsiderate.

It would suit me just fine if those who insist on posting enormous images would go elsewhere to do so.

It's too bad that there are workarounds for the size restriction and I would hope that mods would more aggressively enforce the limits.

Very well said.

The only thing worse is when people then quote and requote and requote said huge images.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by skiahh

Well, like I said, I could be wrong. Looks like I am. Won't be the last time, no doubt.




A threat?

And which facts should I check?

In post 7 you stated:

The forums exist to serve an interest and to make money for the owners.

As far as TRF is concerned you could not be more wrong.

You owe Steve and the moderators an apology son.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by AS1

Very well said.

The only thing worse is when people then quote and requote and requote said huge images.

You sure hit the nail on the head with that one.

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[77T]

Originally Posted by AS1

The only thing worse is when people then quote and requote and requote said huge images.

Agree with you and Grady on that point. I fixed it for my own use by a setting in Tapatalk to block quoted images.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by 77T

Agree with you and Grady on that point. I fixed it for my own use by a setting in Tapatalk to block quoted images.

Thanks.

That's valuable information.

I wish there was something similar for the computer.

[77T]

Browsers vary and perhaps you'd find a plug-in for blocking quoted images. Also, I think people who searched the Windows 10 store found the Tapatalk app - and it used to work on Win8, too.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by 77T

Browsers vary and perhaps you'd find a plug-in for blocking quoted images. Also, I think people who searched the Windows 10 store found the Tapatalk app - and it used to work on Win8, too.

I just checked my Tapatalk settings and I don't have the option to block quoted images.

I'm using Android.



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[77T]

Ah so...
I was only looking at your comment about the computer and didn't check Android. I am all Apple on this except for one WIN10 Lenovo Media Center desktop. Will check that one and let u know.

[77T]

Quick update - nothing in the WIN10 store for tapatalk. It must've been a beta that I was reading about a few months ago.