Large images

JSWolf · 03-03-2016, 04:55 AM

Given that most people are using some sort of broadband, I think the rule on only allowing small images should be abolished. It really it annoying when a moderator deletes the images and causes the problems with the post/thread.

At the very least, grab the image(s) and attach them. Don't just delete and think it's OK which in most cases, it's not OK. When the image(s) need to be seen in order to illustrate something and the image(s) are deleted, that's when we have a problem.

So let's revise the rule on images and scrap the small size as it really is too small.

HarryT · 03-03-2016, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Given that most people are using some sort of broadband, I think the rule on only allowing small images should be abolished. It really it annoying when a moderator deletes the images and causes the problems with the post/thread.

The reason for the rule on image size is not the time taken to download the image, but the mess it makes of the thread layout. One wide image expands every thread on the page sideways and makes users have to constantly scroll sideways to read the messages. This is not a good thing.

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At the very least, grab the image(s) and attach them. Don't just delete and think it's OK which in most cases, it's not OK. When the image(s) need to be seen in order to illustrate something and the image(s) are deleted, that's when we have a problem.

We really don't have the time to "babysit" users who can't be bothered to read the rules. They are there for all to see. It is up to each user to acquaint themselves with the rules that govern this community. If your image is deleted, it's your own fault, not ours.

The Posting Guidelines are here. The information on images sizes is in item number 9, "Avatars, Images and Signatures".

AnemicOak · 03-03-2016, 09:27 AM

It's too bad the forum doesn't run one of the plug-ins out there that just automatically re-sizes images in posts to a specified width if they're over a certain size.

I get what Harry says about the guidelines being there for all to see, but how many people scroll all the way to the bottom of a page where they'll even see the link to them?

eschwartz · 03-03-2016, 09:55 AM

It is a user's responsibility to read the site guidelines when they join the site.

And this is not the first time that JSWolf has raised this exact complaint, and been rejected: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=267336

This is what I had to say about it then:

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

It is not a small limit.

It is just about the maximum you can get without distorting the view of the website.

As for deleting vs. re-attaching, I can't be fussed with that. If the image is important, the poster will re-post it.

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

That depends on the size of the window used in the web browser. On my laptop, the size of the images can go larger before there is any distortion. On the desktop, I have a much higher resolution screen and the images can go much larger before any distortion.

I said distort the page, not the image.
When I have to scroll the page to the right because some fool posted an image 1200 pixels wide, I don't really care how special YOUR screen is.

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And then again, maybe not. But the issue is that the thread is now useless. Is it really the job of the moderator to make threads useless even if the user who posted the images made them too large?

Why yes, it is in fact, MY job to do exactly that.

And I have never yet made an entire thread useless -- in fact, I usually find people re-upload the image, properly.

Note: this is my stock warning:

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Please take a few moments to read our Posting Guidelines, in particular the part about the maximum image size allowed (600x600 pixels). Images that violate those guidelines will be deleted.

Feel free to update your original post with an appropriately-resized image, or use our attachments feature (in the Go Advanced reply mode).

Thanks.

Cinisajoy · 03-03-2016, 10:30 AM

I hate the larger images.
Now to the OP,
I like the guidelines. I am on a tablet most of the time. A large image messes up my screen. I hate having to scroll sideways to read a post.

Now since eschwartz answered I will ask where are these guidelines?
Is that the link on top of the forum page that one should see every time they come here? It says something about read and then guidelines is in blue and underlined.

AnemicOak · 03-03-2016, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Now since eschwartz answered I will ask where are these guidelines?
Is that the link on top of the forum page that one should see every time they come here? It says something about read and then guidelines is in blue and underlined.

There's a link at the very bottom right of each forum page.

JSWolf · 03-03-2016, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

It's too bad the forum doesn't run one of the plug-ins out there that just automatically re-sizes images in posts to a specified width if they're over a certain size.

That would be brilliant if the forum did run such a plugin. Then we would not have any issue over image size.

Jellby · 03-03-2016, 01:26 PM

It would be trivial with CSS: "max-width:600px;max-height:600px"

BetterRed · 03-03-2016, 03:39 PM

A plugin that automatically thumbnailed images above a certain size would be better - resizing may result in loss of essential information

BR

AnemicOak · 03-03-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BetterRed

A plugin that automatically thumbnailed images above a certain size would be better - resizing may result in loss of essential information

That's the kind of plug-in I meant. It produces a resized image (thumbnail if you were to set things that small) and the image is marked as resized. It has a notification bar that can then be clicked to see the full size image and clicked again to return it to the reduced size.

Example on another forum...
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.ph...02&postcount=6

Phogg · 03-17-2016, 07:27 PM

Of course, they could just add a maximum image size reminder to the tool tip on the image posting pop up.

Cinisajoy · 03-18-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Phogg

Of course, they could just add a maximum image size reminder to the tool tip on the image posting pop up.

Why should they treat us like illiterate children?
Since this site is MobileRead I would assume everyone can READ the guidelines.
I am glad the moderators think we are all smart adults.

tubemonkey · 03-18-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Why should they treat us like illiterate children?
Since this site is MobileRead I would assume everyone can READ the guidelines.
I am glad the moderators think we are all smart adults.

Monkeys can't read

Cinisajoy · 03-18-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Monkeys can't read

Maybe not, but some gorillas can.

Phogg · 03-19-2016, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Why should they treat us like illiterate children?
Since this site is MobileRead I would assume everyone can READ the guidelines.
I am glad the moderators think we are all smart adults.

I am well past half a century old, and I am a technology and news junkie.
I can't remember the different image size restrictions on all of the dozens of tech and news forums I visit every week.

03-03-2016, 04:55 AM	#1
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,700 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Large images Given that most people are using some sort of broadband, I think the rule on only allowing small images should be abolished. It really it annoying when a moderator deletes the images and causes the problems with the post/thread. At the very least, grab the image(s) and attach them. Don't just delete and think it's OK which in most cases, it's not OK. When the image(s) need to be seen in order to illustrate something and the image(s) are deleted, that's when we have a problem. So let's revise the rule on images and scrap the small size as it really is too small.

03-03-2016, 10:30 AM	#5
Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	I hate the larger images. Now to the OP, I like the guidelines. I am on a tablet most of the time. A large image messes up my screen. I hate having to scroll sideways to read a post. Now since eschwartz answered I will ask where are these guidelines? Is that the link on top of the forum page that one should see every time they come here? It says something about read and then guidelines is in blue and underlined. Last edited by Cinisajoy; 03-03-2016 at 10:33 AM.

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03-03-2016, 09:27 AM	#3
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	It's too bad the forum doesn't run one of the plug-ins out there that just automatically re-sizes images in posts to a specified width if they're over a certain size. I get what Harry says about the guidelines being there for all to see, but how many people scroll all the way to the bottom of a page where they'll even see the link to them?

03-03-2016, 01:26 PM	#8
Jellby frumious Bandersnatch Posts: 7,570 Karma: 20150435 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spaniard in Sweden Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura	It would be trivial with CSS: "max-width:600px;max-height:600px"

03-03-2016, 03:39 PM	#9
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 22,008 Karma: 30277294 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	A plugin that automatically thumbnailed images above a certain size would be better - resizing may result in loss of essential information BR

03-17-2016, 07:27 PM	#11
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	Of course, they could just add a maximum image size reminder to the tool tip on the image posting pop up.