Guys, I know I may sound like an old maid bringing this up again, but I just want to post a reminder. Some members are connected to the web by a dial-up connection, so big pics (in file size) are a pain to load. DX is characterized by having a lot of pics, and that's a wonderful thing, but please let's keep it that way with SMALL files. By small, I mean LESS THEN 60KB.
But let me show what I mean with a pic. Here's a fine example, by our very own Doc Ronan:
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Gorgeous pic, right? Yes, it's one of Ronan's finest, and it has only 43KB! So as you can see, size is not that important. If it's too big, just post the link and still everyone can see it with a click of the mouse.
Another thing I would like to ask is about dimensions. Please keep the pics smaller then 640 pixels in in it's width, so that the forum's layout doesn't get screwed up, and you don't have to scroll to the side to see the whole pic.
If you are going to make a pic-heavy post, I also ask the courtesy of posting a warning on the Topic Description, so that members with slow connections know what to expect. I'm on ADSL, but I still remember the days when my modem hanged-up on heavy files. :scared
Please do post pics, it's one of the reasons that DX is so great, but please abide with these guidelines, so that everyone can enjoy DX. If you have any doubts, questions or comments, please shoot away or contact one of the staff.
Ok now, let's get back on how to get even with Richard. :giggle
But let me show what I mean with a pic. Here's a fine example, by our very own Doc Ronan:
Gorgeous pic, right? Yes, it's one of Ronan's finest, and it has only 43KB! So as you can see, size is not that important. If it's too big, just post the link and still everyone can see it with a click of the mouse.
Another thing I would like to ask is about dimensions. Please keep the pics smaller then 640 pixels in in it's width, so that the forum's layout doesn't get screwed up, and you don't have to scroll to the side to see the whole pic.
If you are going to make a pic-heavy post, I also ask the courtesy of posting a warning on the Topic Description, so that members with slow connections know what to expect. I'm on ADSL, but I still remember the days when my modem hanged-up on heavy files. :scared
Please do post pics, it's one of the reasons that DX is so great, but please abide with these guidelines, so that everyone can enjoy DX. If you have any doubts, questions or comments, please shoot away or contact one of the staff.
Ok now, let's get back on how to get even with Richard. :giggle
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