Simviation Forum - The 600kb total screenshot rule?

Mar 6^th, 2008 at 5:24pm

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Am I missing something? My understanding it is 1024 wide max and 150kb per shot for a total of 600kb per post. I know we all exceed that total by a little at times but most try to keep it under 600kb. I have noticed lately that a few members are not paying to much attention and going way over these limits. I'm not trying to be a hard-nose, but rules are rules and you should try to abide by them as close as possible. If you want to post more than four shots per post resize them to stay under 600kb total. Enough said. Also note that the 600kb total is not spelled out in black and white in the guidelines.

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All images must be uploaded to our server. To post screenshots you must 1st upload the shot at forum upload page Please use JPG's only & keep within 1024 pixels wide & 150K max. No enhancement please except resolution & resizing.

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This forum is dedicated to payware in any way shape or form. If you wish to post any screenshots featuring any kind of payware, they belong here!
If its an aircraft or scenery, it must be in this forum.

Please also remember the guidelines for posting images on this site.
All images must be uploaded to our server. To post screenshots you must 1st upload the shot at forum upload page Please use JPG's only & keep within 1024 pixels wide & 150K max. No enhancement please except resolution & resizing.

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It might be a good idea to add (600kb total per post)

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Reply #1 - Mar 6^th, 2008 at 6:02pm

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It's 600kb per thread bob, some members (and Admins Wink

) are on dial-up or a slow connection and the page can take an age to load.
It was recently upped from 500kb per thread but more emphasis was put on the single image limit of 150kb as the new width guidelines (1024) along with the 50% image limit increase negated the need for high compression so more quality shots could be posted.
A good point raised though.

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Reply #2 - Mar 6^th, 2008 at 6:29pm

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It's 600kb per thread bob, some members (and Admins Wink

) are on dial-up or a slow connection and the page can take an age to load.
It was recently upped from 500kb per thread but more emphasis was put on the single image limit of 150kb as the new width guidelines (1024) along with the 50% image limit increase negated the need for high compression so more quality shots could be posted.
A good point raised though.

Yes, I'm aware of everything that you are saying. What it says at the upload site is "Please do not post more than

600K total of files

in any

one

thread." I'm just saying that some posts lately have been way over the size and total weight limits. I suppose it is none of my business, but what I feel is that the rules are meant to be followed by everyone. I just thought it would be good to remind some of the newer members. I'm done. I'll shut up. Grin

Bob

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Reply #3 - Mar 12^th, 2008 at 12:26pm

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They aren't "RULES" Bob ...... they're "guidelines" and those "guidelines" don't always apply to everyone...
For clarification .... just ask Pete Wink

I'm sure he'll let you know who they don't apply to Grin

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Reply #4 - Mar 12^th, 2008 at 2:14pm

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eno wrote on Mar 12^th, 2008 at 12:26pm:

They aren't "RULES" Bob ...... they're "guidelines" and those "guidelines" don't always apply to everyone...
For clarification .... just ask Pete Wink

I'm sure he'll let you know who they don't apply to Grin

Thanks Eno

Thanks for the clarification. I understand exactly what you are saying.

Bob

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Reply #5 - Mar 12^th, 2008 at 3:44pm

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Of course they are 'guidelines'. Wink

If a thread is of particular value - such as a tutorial - the 'rule' will not be applied. Greater good.

Totally slack rules means everyone abuses & site becomes a pain to use.

Like life in general - common sense - initiative - value --etc, take precedence over black & white 'rules'

Overall for general screenshots it makes things a lot easier for everyone if the majority stay within the guidelines. A few of us have been otherwise engaged recently with real life stuff ... some have been missed ... no biggy ....

Think Global. It's the world we live in.

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Reply #6 - Mar 12^th, 2008 at 5:49pm

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pete wrote on Mar 12^th, 2008 at 3:44pm:

Of course they are 'guidelines'. Wink

If a thread is of particular value - such as a tutorial - the 'rule' will not be applied. Greater good.

Totally slack rules means everyone abuses & site becomes a pain to use.

Like life in general - common sense - initiative - value --etc, take precedence over black & white 'rules'

Overall for general screenshots it makes things a lot easier for everyone if the majority stay within the guidelines. A few of us have been otherwise engaged recently with real life stuff ... some have been missed ... no biggy ....

Thanks Pete

I guess I was just being to picky. I also go over 600k by a little once in awhile, but I do take the time to check my totals before I upload. You are right. It's to petty an issue to worry about.

Bob

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Reply #7 - Mar 12^th, 2008 at 7:42pm

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Bob70 wrote on Mar 12^th, 2008 at 5:49pm:

Thanks Pete

I guess I was just being to picky. I also go over 600k by a little once in awhile, but I do take the time to check my totals before I upload. You are right. It's to petty an issue to worry about.

Bob

Now Bob, just for you, as a special consideration, I will personally monitor your image uploads and check that you are within the guidelilnes..... of course, if I remember, that is....

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Reply #8 - Mar 12^th, 2008 at 8:07pm

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Felix/FFDS wrote on Mar 12^th, 2008 at 7:42pm:

Bob70 wrote on Mar 12^th, 2008 at 5:49pm:

Thanks Pete

I guess I was just being to picky. I also go over 600k by a little once in awhile, but I do take the time to check my totals before I upload. You are right. It's to petty an issue to worry about.

Bob

Now Bob, just for you, as a special consideration, I will personally monitor your image uploads and check that you are within the guidelilnes..... of course, if I remember, that is....

Shut my mouth. I just knew something like this was going to happen. And I know better to let sleeping dogs lie. Wink

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