Forum Transition to Xenforo!

[Omega Man]

I tried to "copy-n-paste" a 4.5mb image from my computer...it had a "problem". I then did the Attach files approach with same picture...it uploaded no problem. I suspect that the attaching approach runs the image through a down-sizer while the image copy doesn't do that.

Forgot to mention, the 2.4mb I tried to copy-n-paste, was rejected for the same reason when I tried to upload/attach.
I seem to remember when the last forum, last picture allowance adjustment, required a change on the server?
OM

 

[83014]

So far, ok. My concern is that another forum that I am on, subaruxvforum.com, uses XenForo and is the worst site that I’ve ever used. It appears on that site to prioritize loading ads, which may not be an issue here, to responding to user requests. I have waited numerous times for a page to take more than a minute to load completely, with the occasional crash and reload on a hardwired Mac with 970mb+ upload/download speeds with Google fiber. Fingers crossed.

Doug

 

[lee]

I tried to "copy-n-paste" a 4.5mb image from my computer...it had a "problem". I then did the Attach files approach with same picture...it uploaded no problem

Yesterday I could not attach that big of a file but it's working now.
The picture could stand to be a little smaller to fit the screen better.
Can others view this picture without scrolling up and down. Side to side fits for me.

 

[Omega Man]

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Yesterday I could not attach that big of a file but it's working now.
The picture could stand to be a little smaller to fit the screen better.
Can others view this picture without scrolling up and down. Side to side fits for me.

I have the whole picture on an iPad.
Seems like a “correct“ resizing.
OM

 

[20774]

Lee -

I have to scroll up and down to the see the picture. I think a lot of that depends on each individual's monitor and settings.

That said, I don't see why someone would want to load an image that is so big, say bigger than 1028x768. The screen resolution is the weak link in the system, so uploading a super high rez image just loses it all in the end. Plus it takes longer to upload/copy a larger picture...now you're just wasting time!! Of course internet bandwidth comes into play, but still bigger files take longer.

I like the idea of having to manipulate my images...makes me think of what I'm doing and why. Just throwing the image at the software expecting things to work out just seems like "checking" out. YMMV

 

[Omega Man]

Just a reminder, at the lower left hand corner of the page, there is a style chooser.
I myself like look of BMW MOA.
Enjoy.
OM

 

[kbasa]

So far, ok. My concern is that another forum that I am on, subaruxvforum.com, uses XenForo and is the worst site that I’ve ever used. It appears on that site to prioritize loading ads, which may not be an issue here, to responding to user requests. I have waited numerous times for a page to take more than a minute to load completely, with the occasional crash and reload on a hardwired Mac with 970mb+ upload/download speeds with Google fiber. Fingers crossed.

Doug

On a Mac using Safari with AdBlock Plus and with that configuration, no ads arebpresented on ADV. If you're looking for an ad blocking solution, ABP is pretty solid. I've been using it a decade anyway.

 

[skibum69]

At least on 'word association' it pops me to the most recent post from my last one. Today it didn't do that on this thread, it popped me on a few posts before my last one.

 

[Omega Man]

Lee -

I have to scroll up and down to the see the picture. I think a lot of that depends on each individual's monitor and settings.

That said, I don't see why someone would want to load an image that is so big, say bigger than 1028x768. The screen resolution is the weak link in the system, so uploading a super high rez image just loses it all in the end. Plus it takes longer to upload/copy a larger picture...now you're just wasting time!! Of course internet bandwidth comes into play, but still bigger files take longer.

I like the idea of having to manipulate my images...makes me think of what I'm doing and why. Just throwing the image at the software expecting things to work out just seems like "checking" out. YMMV

I’m not great at manipulating pictures. Most of the few I post are from an Apple iPhone or iPad so I enjoy the ease of the software lending a hand.
OM

 

[Omega Man]

At least on 'word association' it pops me to the most recent post from my last one. Today it didn't do that on this thread, it popped me on a few posts before my last one.

Watch for the Blue Box that says “New”. I can even occur when someone posts while you are posting leaving new posts ahead of your latest.
OM

 

[techdaddies-kc]

Just a reminder, at the lower left hand corner of the page, there is a style chooser.
I myself like look of BMW MOA.
Enjoy.
OM

You only see that because you are an administrator. Normal users do not have that option. There is only one style for the site.

 

[Omega Man]

You only see that because you are an administrator. Normal users do not have that option. There is only one style for the site.

Thanks Kevin,
Another change from the vB forum. I think there were around 8 skin/styles working In the past.
OM

 

[mikegalbicka]

Thanks Kevin,
Another change from the vB forum. I think there were around 8 skin/styles working In the past.
OM

Yeah and one of them, V3, dropped the image at the top of the screen which made better use of the real estate for viewing purposes IMHO. Sure going to miss that.

 

[lee]

That said, I don't see why someone would want to load an image that is so big, say bigger than 1028x768. The screen resolution is the weak link in the system, so uploading a super high rez image just loses it all in the end.

Being able to upload large picture files will help members who don't know how to reduce the pictures or don't want to take the time.
I'm going to stick with how I handle my pictures.
After a trip I keep a file of all the full size pictures.
I create a separate Reduced File and copy the pictures there.
I can reduce all the portrait pictures at one time and all the landscape pictures at one time.
This process only takes a couple minutes using the program already on a Windows computers.

I think the new changes for pictures are great. With copy and paste more people will post pictures and if they upload a big ass file we can still view it with a slight amount of scrolling, or no scrolling.

 

[lee]

So far I have not found anything to complain about the new forum program.
I'll keep digging

 

[skibum69]

For some reason this thread pops me back a few posts. I don't know why it handles differently than the 'word association' thread. I find this a bit odd.

 

[mikegalbicka]

The basic search function is soooooo much better. Results are quick, well sorted and relevant. And you can even search for 3 letter words - who woulda thunk! This should be a huge benefit to the new user who had to be taught how to jump through the hoops to make it work before. That is one "How To" that can be archived.

 

[Omega Man]

The basic search function is soooooo much better. Results are quick, well sorted and relevant. And you can even search for 3 letter words - who woulda thunk! This should be a huge benefit to the new user who had to be taught how to jump through the hoops to make it work before. That is one "How To" that can be archived.

Glad you are happy with the way the search function is working out for you.
We actually know that many of our helpful “stickies“ either need modification(s) or deletions.
All in time.
OM

 

[rich]

Are we going to be able to see member's locations under their screen name as we have in the past? I miss that.

 

[Omega Man]

Are we going to be able to see member's locations under their screen name as we have in the past? I miss that.

Maybe……The transition behind the screen has been a bit bumpy……But we are working on it.
In the meantime, a tap on an avatar will show some information.
OM