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**Chessic-Adventures** · 11-01-2007, 07:34 PM

I can't really see the point of going to a forum and using the invisible function. Most forums don't allow that function, or allow it only if you pay a subscribers fee. Unless its a forum you'd be ashamed of going to, ie. adult content forum, it gives little to no advantage using the function.

That being the case, if a forum allows use of it I think that users are entitled to the full benefit of it and shouildn't have their use of it revealed by posters who can see them. Just personal opinion as I sometimes use the function here as well - for the fun of it.

**WhiteElephant** · 11-11-2007, 12:29 AM

For some reason I can't upload a pic from my computer to add to a post. When I go to manage attachments and try to upload it, I get a message saying that I exceeded my quota by the same amount as the size of the pic I'm trying to upload. Why is this happening?

**MOZ** · 11-11-2007, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by WhiteElephant

For some reason I can't upload a pic from my computer to add to a post. When I go to manage attachments and try to upload it, I get a message saying that I exceeded my quota by the same amount as the size of the pic I'm trying to upload. Why is this happening?

WE
If you send a copy of the file to Box Hill mail box (boxhillchess@bigpool.com) (with the obvious change to the address to pond

) then we can experiment at the Club today. There may be a few techo's at the Rookies tourney.

MOZ*

**WhiteElephant** · 11-11-2007, 09:19 AM

Thanks MOZ. I've experimented with trying different pics of various sizes and none of them work. Same error message saying I've exceeded my quota by the size of the pic. Has anyone ever posted a pic on this forum? I don't recall one being posted. Is it possible that the settings prohibit attachments at the moment for everyone? Also, do you know the limit on the size of attachments?

**WhiteElephant** · 11-11-2007, 09:25 AM

I have just tried exactly the same thing on Chess Chat and it worked fine. So I'm guessing it's something to do with the settings here. You can see what I was going to post in the 'Alleged deletion....' thread.

**MOZ** · 11-11-2007, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by WhiteElephant

Thanks MOZ. I've experimented with trying different pics of various sizes and none of them work. Same error message saying I've exceeded my quota by the size of the pic. Has anyone ever posted a pic on this forum? I don't recall one being posted. Is it possible that the settings prohibit attachments at the moment for everyone? Also, do you know the limit on the size of attachments?

I can't recall a pic, apart from the avatars.
Your questions about settings and attachments are good. Alex or Gendo may visit in the next few days. I notice you have successfully posted on .........
Bill is registered here and I notice that he has been commenting on what is within the software.

We really must solve this upload problem eventually so you can post your pic of 20 angels.

MOZ*

**Little Black Cat** · 11-11-2007, 11:31 AM

Hi Mr Elephant, if you can't upload photos directly, you may be able to link to them using bulletin board image codes.

You will need a place to host the original picture, photobucket (among others) offers a free hosting service that you can link to.

**Just2Good** · 11-11-2007, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by WhiteElephant

For some reason I can't upload a pic from my computer to add to a post. When I go to manage attachments and try to upload it, I get a message saying that I exceeded my quota by the same amount as the size of the pic I'm trying to upload. Why is this happening?

Its probable that this has something to do with the default settings WE. I will talk to the VB Support team about having it changed, hopefully within the next couple days. I think I know how to do it myself, but there are associated questions I have for them which need to be answered before I can make the change.

AO

ps- Thanks for bringing that to my attention

**Little Black Cat** · 11-11-2007, 02:20 PM

As I understand it, I believe that one drawback of allowing users to upload pictures directly to the site would be one of bandwidth usage. That is, every time someone views a pic uploaded to the site, they are effectively downloading that picture to their computer.

The benefit of linking to external sites (such as photobucket) is that the direct bandwidth usage is attributed to those sites, rather than this forum.

Most websites have a monthly bandwidth limit (depending on how much they pay for hosting). If they exceed that limit in one month, the site owners either have to pay more, or the site is blocked to the users until the start of the next month. I am not sure what bandwidth usage limits might be in place here, however they may be minimized by disallowing users to directly upload pictures to the site.

Spikey Neville should be able to confirm if what I say is accurate, or if I am barking up the wrong tree.

In any case, I am more than happy to provide a step by step tutorial for users here, showing them how to use an external image hosting site, and simply link the images to here via the bulletin board image codes.

**Just2Good** · 11-11-2007, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by Little Black Cat

I am not sure what bandwidth usage limits might be in place here, however they may be minimized by disallowing users to directly upload pictures to the site.

10 Gigabytes per month.

I just checked and currently we are using just over one per month, leaving the remaining 9 untouched.

I just made some changes to the settings, maybe now pictures can be uploaded (hopefully). Please give it a go again and let me know.

Thanks,

AO

**MOZ** · 11-11-2007, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Little Black Cat

As I understand it, I believe that one drawback of allowing users to upload pictures directly to the site would be one of bandwidth usage. That is, every time someone views a pic uploaded to the site, they are effectively downloading that picture to their computer.

The benefit of linking to external sites (such as photobucket) is that the direct bandwidth usage is attributed to those sites, rather than this forum.

Most websites have a monthly bandwidth limit (depending on how much they pay for hosting). If they exceed that limit in one month, the site owners either have to pay more, or the site is blocked to the users until the start of the next month. I am not sure what bandwidth usage limits might be in place here, however they may be minimized by disallowing users to directly upload pictures to the site.

Spikey Neville should be able to confirm if what I say is accurate, or if I am barking up the wrong tree.

In any case, I am more than happy to provide a step by step tutorial for users here, showing them how to use an external image hosting site, and simply link the images to here via the bulletin board image codes.

I knew you were one of the good guys lbc

**Little Black Cat** · 11-11-2007, 02:47 PM

Just experimenting... (Edit: This post was not meant to be in response to the previous post by MOZ!)

**WhiteElephant** · 11-11-2007, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Little Black Cat

Hi Mr Elephant, if you can't upload photos directly, you may be able to link to them using bulletin board image codes.

You will need a place to host the original picture, photobucket (among others) offers a free hosting service that you can link to.

Hey that's cute, can I steal that

**Little Black Cat** · 11-11-2007, 06:48 PM

Hey, why not, I did!

Be careful that you download it to your own machine, and upload it to your own image hosting site though. Simply linking to someone else's image code can bring about unexpected results if they change what you are linking to!

**MOZ** · 11-11-2007, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Little Black Cat

Hey, why not, I did!

Be careful that you download it to your own machine, and upload it to your own image hosting site though. Simply linking to someone else's image code can bring about unexpected results if they change what you are linking to!

Very good Little Black cat.

You know matey, I have got the feeling I missed reading a thread or something.
I see this lbc poster, and another called lunatic_barnyard_chook, and another called Little Black Cat.
All lbc initials.
Did I miss an explanation?

Anyhow, keep up with the techo. advice, it is appreciated.

MOZ*

11-01-2007, 07:34 PM	#61 (permalink)
Chessic-Adventures Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 221	invisible I can't really see the point of going to a forum and using the invisible function. Most forums don't allow that function, or allow it only if you pay a subscribers fee. Unless its a forum you'd be ashamed of going to, ie. adult content forum, it gives little to no advantage using the function. That being the case, if a forum allows use of it I think that users are entitled to the full benefit of it and shouildn't have their use of it revealed by posters who can see them. Just personal opinion as I sometimes use the function here as well - for the fun of it.

11-11-2007, 08:08 AM	#63 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,541	Originally Posted by WhiteElephant For some reason I can't upload a pic from my computer to add to a post. When I go to manage attachments and try to upload it, I get a message saying that I exceeded my quota by the same amount as the size of the pic I'm trying to upload. Why is this happening? WE If you send a copy of the file to Box Hill mail box (boxhillchess@bigpool.com) (with the obvious change to the address to pond ) then we can experiment at the Club today. There may be a few techo's at the Rookies tourney. MOZ* __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

11-11-2007, 09:35 AM	#66 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,541	Originally Posted by WhiteElephant Thanks MOZ. I've experimented with trying different pics of various sizes and none of them work. Same error message saying I've exceeded my quota by the size of the pic. Has anyone ever posted a pic on this forum? I don't recall one being posted. Is it possible that the settings prohibit attachments at the moment for everyone? Also, do you know the limit on the size of attachments? I can't recall a pic, apart from the avatars. Your questions about settings and attachments are good. Alex or Gendo may visit in the next few days. I notice you have successfully posted on ......... Bill is registered here and I notice that he has been commenting on what is within the software. We really must solve this upload problem eventually so you can post your pic of 20 angels. MOZ* __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

11-11-2007, 11:31 AM	#67 (permalink)
Little Black Cat Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 54	Hi Mr Elephant, if you can't upload photos directly, you may be able to link to them using bulletin board image codes. You will need a place to host the original picture, photobucket (among others) offers a free hosting service that you can link to. __________________ Even a blind chook, pecking at the ground at random, will eventually find food!

11-11-2007, 12:13 PM	#68 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Picture Uploads Originally Posted by WhiteElephant For some reason I can't upload a pic from my computer to add to a post. When I go to manage attachments and try to upload it, I get a message saying that I exceeded my quota by the same amount as the size of the pic I'm trying to upload. Why is this happening? Its probable that this has something to do with the default settings WE. I will talk to the VB Support team about having it changed, hopefully within the next couple days. I think I know how to do it myself, but there are associated questions I have for them which need to be answered before I can make the change. AO ps- Thanks for bringing that to my attention __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

11-11-2007, 12:29 AM	#62 (permalink)
WhiteElephant Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 98	For some reason I can't upload a pic from my computer to add to a post. When I go to manage attachments and try to upload it, I get a message saying that I exceeded my quota by the same amount as the size of the pic I'm trying to upload. Why is this happening?

11-11-2007, 09:19 AM	#64 (permalink)
WhiteElephant Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 98	Thanks MOZ. I've experimented with trying different pics of various sizes and none of them work. Same error message saying I've exceeded my quota by the size of the pic. Has anyone ever posted a pic on this forum? I don't recall one being posted. Is it possible that the settings prohibit attachments at the moment for everyone? Also, do you know the limit on the size of attachments?

11-11-2007, 09:25 AM	#65 (permalink)
WhiteElephant Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 98	I have just tried exactly the same thing on Chess Chat and it worked fine. So I'm guessing it's something to do with the settings here. You can see what I was going to post in the 'Alleged deletion....' thread.

11-11-2007, 02:20 PM	#69 (permalink)
Little Black Cat Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 54	As I understand it, I believe that one drawback of allowing users to upload pictures directly to the site would be one of bandwidth usage. That is, every time someone views a pic uploaded to the site, they are effectively downloading that picture to their computer. The benefit of linking to external sites (such as photobucket) is that the direct bandwidth usage is attributed to those sites, rather than this forum. Most websites have a monthly bandwidth limit (depending on how much they pay for hosting). If they exceed that limit in one month, the site owners either have to pay more, or the site is blocked to the users until the start of the next month. I am not sure what bandwidth usage limits might be in place here, however they may be minimized by disallowing users to directly upload pictures to the site. Spikey Neville should be able to confirm if what I say is accurate, or if I am barking up the wrong tree. In any case, I am more than happy to provide a step by step tutorial for users here, showing them how to use an external image hosting site, and simply link the images to here via the bulletin board image codes. __________________ Even a blind chook, pecking at the ground at random, will eventually find food!

11-11-2007, 02:38 PM	#70 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Please Try Again :) Originally Posted by Little Black Cat I am not sure what bandwidth usage limits might be in place here, however they may be minimized by disallowing users to directly upload pictures to the site. 10 Gigabytes per month. I just checked and currently we are using just over one per month, leaving the remaining 9 untouched. I just made some changes to the settings, maybe now pictures can be uploaded (hopefully). Please give it a go again and let me know. Thanks, AO __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

11-11-2007, 02:41 PM	#71 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,541	Originally Posted by Little Black Cat As I understand it, I believe that one drawback of allowing users to upload pictures directly to the site would be one of bandwidth usage. That is, every time someone views a pic uploaded to the site, they are effectively downloading that picture to their computer. The benefit of linking to external sites (such as photobucket) is that the direct bandwidth usage is attributed to those sites, rather than this forum. Most websites have a monthly bandwidth limit (depending on how much they pay for hosting). If they exceed that limit in one month, the site owners either have to pay more, or the site is blocked to the users until the start of the next month. I am not sure what bandwidth usage limits might be in place here, however they may be minimized by disallowing users to directly upload pictures to the site. Spikey Neville should be able to confirm if what I say is accurate, or if I am barking up the wrong tree. In any case, I am more than happy to provide a step by step tutorial for users here, showing them how to use an external image hosting site, and simply link the images to here via the bulletin board image codes. I knew you were one of the good guys lbc __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

11-11-2007, 02:47 PM	#72 (permalink)
Little Black Cat Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 54	Just experimenting... (Edit: This post was not meant to be in response to the previous post by MOZ!) __________________ Even a blind chook, pecking at the ground at random, will eventually find food!

11-11-2007, 05:44 PM	#73 (permalink)
WhiteElephant Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 98	Originally Posted by Little Black Cat Hi Mr Elephant, if you can't upload photos directly, you may be able to link to them using bulletin board image codes. You will need a place to host the original picture, photobucket (among others) offers a free hosting service that you can link to. Hey that's cute, can I steal that

11-11-2007, 08:29 PM	#75 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,541	Originally Posted by Little Black Cat Hey, why not, I did! Be careful that you download it to your own machine, and upload it to your own image hosting site though. Simply linking to someone else's image code can bring about unexpected results if they change what you are linking to! Very good Little Black cat. You know matey, I have got the feeling I missed reading a thread or something. I see this lbc poster, and another called lunatic_barnyard_chook, and another called Little Black Cat. All lbc initials. Did I miss an explanation? Anyhow, keep up with the techo. advice, it is appreciated. MOZ* __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

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