I'm At an Absolute Loss. . . .

Treadshot A1 · 09-13-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hXcpunk23

I'm beginning to think that some people just don't understand how to use the attachment system (even though it's pretty self explanatory and damn easy).

The attachment system is pretty easy. How you could not understand that is beyond me.

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Originally Posted by Cyber-Kun

personally, I rarely am ever at the front page, usually I just click into the Radicons forum from a page from clicking on "new posts" on the main page for tfw2005.

Agreed. I generally just use the auto fill and head straight on over to the customs section immediately. In fact, i haen't been on the front page in ages...Better check...

Superquad7 · 09-13-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabsabby85

Hey Redline, just a personal observation. WOuld it be somewhat possible to have an upload image function where I just highlight all the images and let it upload all at once? There was a few instances where I was uploading pics partially and my browser just went blank and I had to re-do the entire process. It's not that much work but it can get rather tedious. Know what I mean? Just a suggestion though.

Please post a thread about this in the Tech Support forum asking if Tony_B can do this

Superquad7 · 09-13-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hXcpunk23

If it wouldn't be seen as stepping on anyone's toes, I'd say that many of us Radicons here could mention it to those that aren't doing it. In other words, if I run across someone who hasn't attached their images, give them a friendly reminder that they need to and why (so it preserves the images and sticks to the rules). Just trying to think of ways to help you guys out so that you can actually have some time to work on your own respective projects (trust me, I know the feeling--I have so much going on with life, my dogs, my fiancee, her father's cancer treatments, S70 site stuff, my own WIP projects, and the fact that I enjoy helping everyone out who may need it on their own projects). I just don't want you guys getting overwhelmed and not being able to do what you want to do--I'd love to see more work from you guys, but I also know how time consuming some of this stuff is.

As for that question, Andy--sometimes I hit Radicons through TFW's link to it, sometimes I hit it through S70's link to it, and sometimes I just leave windows open for both S70 and Radicons and drop back in when I'm not busy. I do visit the Radicons front page probably every other day, just to check and see what's new.

You've not stepping on anyone's toes when you tell them to attach their images. I'd love to see other Radicons simply helping other Radicons more

It's another principle upon which we operate.

In terms of helping out, the more people are devoted to Radicons and less to other places by default helps out more. Quite simply, when I contribute it's here because I know that if I'm contributing anywhere else, I'm not doing so here. The less our customs community is spread out is the better.

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Originally Posted by hXcpunk23

On a quick side note, the straight link to Radicons doesn't seem to be loading, but I can access Radicons through the button link on TFW. It seems to hang a bit, then shows a page loading error.

http://www.radicons.com/

Please let Tony_B know about this in the Tech Support forum

Sabrina_Ng · 09-13-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Superquad7

Please post a thread about this in the Tech Support forum asking if Tony_B can do this

Noted and done. DO support my suggestion if you guys think that it makes sense ok?

Attaching Images

JakmanFirby · 09-13-2009, 08:27 AM

dont worry me man.. IF this happens again, just pull out a shot gun and go boom boom XD

Optimus Scourge · 09-13-2009, 08:50 AM

I can totally understand. Nothing worse than having the "bandwidth exceeded" sign instead of a pic, or other issues. It's quite frustrating, actually.

And it really is easier to attach images, then to copy/paste them.

Satomiblood · 09-13-2009, 10:20 AM

Is there a way to disable image code/links to photo hosting sites so as to force people to use the attachment feature? You can copy and paste as many links to the guidelines section as you want, but there will always be people that are new, ignorant to the rules, and/or too stubborn to listen. It'd save you a lot of time and work if you could implement some sort of filter or blocker to image hosting sites.

Honestly, it's just a painful waste of time to be going around, modifying posts, closing threads, and reprimanding and banning members. I'm sure you're all fed up (REDLINE's post is indicative of such), but you need to come up with something that eliminates the problem entirely.

Red Alert · 09-13-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Satomiblood

Is there a way to disable image code/links to photo hosting sites so as to force people to use the attachment feature?

That would make the most sense.

Forcing people to attach would solve some of the headaches,of course,Some form of edit picture software would help too.

That would eliminate any excuses as to why they don't attach.

mampy · 09-13-2009, 11:03 AM

I've noticed this trend as well, and I think it's (mostly) due to an influx of new members who just copy-paste their thread content from other boards where it's the norm to use external image hosting sites. I would imagine that most people would probably not try to actually read up on the board rules (I know I wouldn't) when they sign up.

But yeah, it's not an excuse and I totally agree that attaching the images to your thread is much better. Like tamo said, maybe disabling the ability to post images sourced from external image hosting sites would be a good way to force people to attach their images.

Satomiblood · 09-13-2009, 11:11 AM

I think part of the reason you see 1 attached image with the rest coming from a host site is the default thread picture. People want to showcase their work with a brand new pic each time there's a significant update as opposed to having to delete and re-upload the images.