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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 05-22-2014 05:34 PM ================================================ This thread has been superseded by Newer SMP/SSF image hosting - 1.5 ================================================ Refer to New SMP/SSF image hosting and You are registered for SSF imaging hosting https://www.smpub.com/ubb/ssfgallery/index.php]SSF image hosting application trial[/URL] and provide some detailed feedback[/b]. Feel free to do test image (Use any image as long as it polite.) posts in this thread or start a new Silver thread. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 05-25-2014 02:33 PM quote: Originally posted by Scott Martin: It really would help me to move forward (or not) regarding the next steps if more of you would try the SSF image hosting application trial and provide some detailed feedback. IP: Logged
Polly Posts: 1970 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 05-25-2014 08:05 PM Once Scott pointed out to me the big "upload" button staring at me that I somehow missed, I found the service pretty easy and convenient. I liked that it resizes images, so I didn't have to fiddle around trying to get them to the right width. I still had to fiddle around trying to get them below 1024KB, though, so it wasn't completely fiddle-free. And it's a bit slow. And you have to set up your file BEFORE you upload the photos--you can't create a file to put them in while you're uploading them. Still, pretty easy, and I like that you can browse the files and see what other people have uploaded. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 05-25-2014 08:20 PM Thanks for the input. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 06-01-2014 11:10 AM Your uploaded images (before 6/1) don't appear in the images hosting application but not to worry the images are in your posts. Some of you, who manually registered, may have to re-register or let me know. The reasons for this are a bit convoluted so I will spare you the details. In short there are some very behind the scenes backup issues that we/ISP are trying to resolve. We believe both the ISP and I "fat fingered" some stuff. You may still use the image hosting application. You may need to create an new album before you upload images. We are also testing a newer version of the images hosting application. Once some of the issues are resolved we will let you tryout the newer version. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 06-04-2014 12:05 PM quote: Originally posted by Scott Martin: Refer to New SMP/SSF image hosting and You are registered for SSF imaging hosting It really would help me to move forward (or not) regarding the next steps if more of you would try the SSF image hosting application trial and provide some detailed feedback. Feel free to do test image (Use any image as long as it polite.) posts in this thread or start a new Silver thread.[/B] So is this image hosting application something members would like to have or are we wasting our time? Since moving forward with this project is a lot of work, we need a clear response and for many members to reply. Thanks. IP: Logged
seaduck Posts: 350 Registered: Dec 2006	posted 06-04-2014 05:09 PM I vote yes. I assume this means we won't have broken image links if people move on or get bored with us? Also, in my case, the warnings about PB and other sites have deterred my photo postings. I suspect it has for others, too. That said, I think we will need to provide a step-by-step how-to guide, similar to that in another thread. That may need to include some simple guide to resizing images for those who don't know how to do it. In my case, I use Lightroom -- which is a lot of extra steps for this. But OK. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 06-04-2014 06:06 PM I assume this means we won't have broken image links if people move on or get bored with us? Yes, if newbies will use it. That said, I think we will need to provide a step-by-step how-to guide, similar to that in another thread. After the acceptance of the test image hosting application, it is our intention to install a more current version. Until then, the step by step that was done for Polly will have to do. See test for Polly - Image That may need to include some simple guide to resizing images for those who don't know how to do it. The hosting application automatically resizes uploaded images to a max of 640 dpi. Also please see the excellent: WEV's 4 steps to resizing WEV's 3 steps to cropping IP: Logged
agphile Posts: 798 Registered: Apr 2008	posted 06-05-2014 05:01 AM I've just had another go at posting some photos in the British forum. It was a bit fiddly and time consuming. Had to go back and resize because the application restricts the total amount that can be uploaded at one time, not just the size of individual pics. With IE the process for getting url and then having to add the img bit remains fiddly and time consuming compared with one click on other applications. Doubtless it would all become automatic with practice so I would be quite prepared to use this application if it is better and safer for the forum. One question, though. What if at some stage I want to post one of my photos stored here on another site? Is it cheeky to use this host rather than re-upload the photo elsewhere? David IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 06-05-2014 08:41 AM I've just had another go at posting some photos in the British forum. They look great! It was a bit fiddly and time consuming. For IE this might help New SMP/SSF image hosting Had to go back and resize because the application restricts the total amount that can be uploaded at one time, not just the size of individual pics. We believe we can adjust the upload sizing limits. Since the original uploaded image takes up space on the server and then the original uploaded image is processed (resized) into additional images for the gallery (more storage & server overhead), so the larger the uploaded image, the larger the demand on server performance and storage. What upload limits seem reasonable? With IE the process for getting url and then having to add the img bit remains fiddly and time consuming compared with one click on other applications. We expect (hope) to add this feature. Doubtless it would all become automatic with practice so I would be quite prepared to use this application if it is better and safer for the forum. For members it will provide more internet privacy, For the SSF admin/mods it makes things much easier. One question, though. What if at some stage I want to post one of my photos stored here on another site? Is it cheeky to use this host rather than re-upload the photo elsewhere? This is a good question. It already happens. But since we monitor internet traffic; if a lot of traffic is noticed and/or is coming from a country/ISP known for bad stuff and/or etc., then the image/traffic is blocked. We are putting up the image hosting for members convenience. We expect with experience that Guidelines for its use will evolve. Also it is probable as storage fills up that we will delete the uploaded images and leave only the Gallery/thumbnail images. One more thought on this ... We are exploring a sever side change that when an SSF image is "hot linked" to, that we will not send the "hot linked" image but rather an image that says hot linking is not allowed and to see the image, find it at the SSF (or something like this). IP: Logged

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