Experiments in images

markem · 10-12-2023, 03:41 PM

Hi All!

We are conducting an experiment to see if increasing the size of uploaded files is of benefit to our users. Please let me/us know if there are any issues.

While CA requests that uploaded images not be overly large, we are away that some platforms makes resizing difficult.

CA reserves the right to resize or remove your image.

shark · 10-12-2023, 03:42 PM

I just link to Imgur. No load on the server or hitting data limits. Or is that incorrect?

markem · 10-12-2023, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shark

I just link to Imgur. No load on the server or hitting data limits. Or is that incorrect?

You are most correct!

MaytagMan · 10-12-2023, 04:58 PM

I've been using imgbb since back when Photobucket went rouge

Porch Dweller · 10-12-2023, 05:57 PM

Now that I know how to upload photos to IMGUR and have it resize them to "forum size" I no longer worry that I'm going to upload something huge.

shark · 10-12-2023, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Now that I know how to upload photos to IMGUR and have it resize them to "forum size" I no longer worry that I'm going to upload something huge.

Much appreciated!

RevSmoke · 10-12-2023, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Now that I know how to upload photos to IMGUR and have it resize them to "forum size" I no longer worry that I'm going to upload something huge.

Okay, now that you know how can you please tell me. Thanks!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Porch Dweller · 10-12-2023, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Okay, now that you know how can you please tell me. Thanks!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Sure thing! When you're at the "Add Images" page you'll see this:

Select the down arrow by "Auto Resize" and it will give you several options. Select the "message boards" size.

Every photo you upload during that session will automatically be resized at that resolution. It doesn't save that as a preference, however, so the next time you go to upload photos you'll need to select that option again.

@Markem, I hope you don't mind the minor thread-jacking.

markem · 10-13-2023, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

@Markem, I hope you don't mind the minor thread-jacking.

No jacking occurring. This is fantastic information.

Chainsaw13 · 10-12-2023, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Now that I know how to upload photos to IMGUR and have it resize them to "forum size" I no longer worry that I'm going to upload something huge.

Your thoughts intrigue me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter. Honestly I didn’t know you could do this. Going to look into that.

icehog3 · 10-13-2023, 08:49 AM

That's how I do it too, James. Thank you for posting the tutorial!

Porch Dweller · 10-13-2023, 09:06 AM

markem · 10-17-2023, 04:13 AM

Okay, no way to auto resize images with VBulletin, so inmates will just have to resize on their own. I've always used irfanview, but that is limited to PCs. Using imgur.com with the resizing shown above works great for any platform.

If you copy the BB Code for a pic, you just past that line into your post and ... voila!

Many thanks to James for posting the tutorial.

10-12-2023, 03:41 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Experiments in images Hi All! We are conducting an experiment to see if increasing the size of uploaded files is of benefit to our users. Please let me/us know if there are any issues. While CA requests that uploaded images not be overly large, we are away that some platforms makes resizing difficult. CA reserves the right to resize or remove your image. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-12-2023, 03:42 PM	#2
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,566 Trading: (0)	Re: Experiments in images I just link to Imgur. No load on the server or hitting data limits. Or is that incorrect? __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

10-12-2023, 04:58 PM	#4
MaytagMan Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2023 First Name: Bill Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 372 Trading: (1)	Re: Experiments in images I've been using imgbb since back when Photobucket went rouge __________________ "Me fail English? Unpossible!" IG Accts \| cigars: @hiramsherfers \| personal: @dad_of_alex \| bizarre news: @newswithbill

10-12-2023, 05:57 PM	#5
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,402 Trading: (24)	Re: Experiments in images Now that I know how to upload photos to IMGUR and have it resize them to "forum size" I no longer worry that I'm going to upload something huge. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-13-2023, 08:49 AM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Experiments in images That's how I do it too, James. Thank you for posting the tutorial! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-13-2023, 09:06 AM	#12
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,402 Trading: (24)	Re: Experiments in images __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-17-2023, 04:13 AM	#13
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Experiments in images Okay, no way to auto resize images with VBulletin, so inmates will just have to resize on their own. I've always used irfanview, but that is limited to PCs. Using imgur.com with the resizing shown above works great for any platform. If you copy the BB Code for a pic, you just past that line into your post and ... voila! Many thanks to James for posting the tutorial. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx