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Posting Pictures WAY Too Large on the Forum
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Many pictures were just deleted, in several threads, as members are too lazy to resize them before posting. IF you post a huge picture please expect it to be deleted.
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Dumb questions: how do pictures that are too large get posted in the first place? I thought they just get rejected by the system based on their size before they ever get posted. Could you please remind us what size pictures we should be posting--what is the limit? |
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The best way to see if they are too big is to post them and look. IF they are way, way bigger than the screen then they need to be resized. I am just tired of doing it for everyone all of the time. |
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Don't end up like this guy.
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Before you post by hitting the submit button hit the preview post button beside it. That will show you what the pic actually looks like when posted. I know I have had to reduce pic size a second time before.
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Check out post #202 from this thread:
https://www.net54baseball.com/showth...=283972&page=5 An actual image of very decent size surrounded by acres and acres of useless blank space which seriously mess up the screen view. :mad: |
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Thanks in advance for the clarification. (I use a smaller laptop, and just scroll past the whitespace ... no issue) -- Mike - occasionally guilty of large images... but not as egregious as the ones pointed out above. |
Images can be resized using either Photoshop or Paint in one's own computer or else in any photo hosting service such as Photobucket, ImageShack, Flickr, etc. And no, I'm not a techie myself. I'm just a reasonably competent poster.
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You can resize them before you post them to the site. I resize to a 600 X 600 and that typically shows up as a good size for a post, and it keeps the size of the photo down to acceptable levels.
And I also hit the preview before I post in case it does end up looking wonky. With a Mac it is easy and with the windows photos program it can be done there as well. B.T. |
It is the viewing. Those huge pics screw up the way they are displayed and then we have to scroll way over until we get to the next one that is way too large. If you save them to a computer and open them with MS Paint, it is very easy to downsize them. It might take 30 seconds to totally do it and repost them...
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Sincere question that I have been wanting to ask for a while but was embarrassed....
I take pics from my phone, and most will load, but some will not. Even the ones that do are very large. Can someone help me know what to do? I'm just 51, but I am an analog man in a digital world! Thank you! Quote:
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OK - so you are (were) actually resizing their (remote) images by downloading and doing the resize and uploading locally. Figured it was something like that, but didn't know if there might be an auto-resizing filter you could apply via a vBulletin plugin.
Thanks. -- Mike |
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As to the question of, do I resize many of them for members myself and repost them? The answer is yes. But it is happening so frequently now that I could spend my whole day doing it. |
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Tapatalk is so useful that even when I'm browsing this site on a PC, if I want to post a picture, I whip out my phone and use the app to add the photos to my reply. |
I do everything on the forum from my phone. Some on Tapatalk, some not.
Here is a fs post of mine that to me the scans look fabulous. Are these images too large? I already had to edit them to be a smaller file size. I'm fairly certain resizing them to 600x600 would destroy their quality. https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=348708 Take Leons example pic in the first post of this thread, (Beautiful photo by the way, looks extremely early) but I think I can see individual pixels on it. Is that photo downsized to 600x600? Do you feel it lost any quality when doing so Leon? I think the viewing experience on phone is just much better because even if a photos uploaded dimensions are crazy they still look absolutely fine to me. I believe the optimal way to upload high resolution photos to net54 is by taking a photo/scanning at a high quality and then using compression on the image to get it below 2mb. However I would also think this technique also creates some of the weirdest sizes because of their quality. Am I wrong at some step? Let me know please. |
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600x600 is great for showing cards. Obviously, for a sale where fine detail is necessary, a little higher will work. But I think the 600x600 is usually more than sufficient. Here are a couple examples: Medium (501x872): https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6c2446ab52.jpg Large (1002x1784): https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...56e0cb1358.jpg |
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On the site itself on my phone, I MUCH prefer the Larger photo. The medium one looks tiny and I cant make out most fine details like the large one. |
If you are curious of what those look like on a phone browsing n54. This is a screenshot using most of my phones screen, so I'm expecting it to be a strange size. This is entering photo-ception territories.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...25918fae1e.jpg
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And as you point out, in the app, you don't have to worry about oversized images making the screen scroll. |
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I don't think your pics are too big and causing the problem Leon was posting about. Just an opinion on pictures from someone usually looking at them on a computer.:) |
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Thanks for the tutorial and recommendation!! Sounds like the way to go. |
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I can’t even figure out how to find the size of my pics (ie 600x600)
Just so I understand - this is too big ? |
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I post images via the “attach files” feature below the text box. If an image I upload is over 2mb I have to resize it, or it will fail to upload…my typical images are around 1-1.5mb, and Net54 automatically reduces them to about 150-200kb. I assume this route is ok, moreso ideal?
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+1 for Tapatalk image hosting/posting. It’s a very convenient way to post better quality scans. |
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That's why I almost always avoid going above 1000 pixels in width for the pictures I post. Here's one I just reduced to 1000 pixels. Does it still mess up anyone's screen? https://hosting.photobucket.com/85c5...2ac098fea5.png :confused: |
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I was a bit grumpy when I started the thread and those darned kids wouldn't get off my lawn!! The question was asked about my original post pic being too large. Yes it is and I downsized it about 4x-5x and couldn't get rid of the white space. After that many attempts I said F it. Here is where I took it from and there is no white space. No doubt it's something I did incorrectly. https://luckeycards.com/1862photo300.jpg . |
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Thanks Timothy and Lucas for the advice!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0448546937.jpg Test with tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Been guilty several times..by copy&paste the auction house link and its very large.
Now that i use my iphone i have to crop the photo or whatever to get to upload the pics as it wont load. Still learning. |
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I don't classify this discussion forum as "social media". If you convince me that it is, I'll stop posting here. :( |
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Seems like all online discussion forums like this are social media. ;) |
I don't believe I should trust Google. Isn't Google a willing tool of the ChiComs in Peking?
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Google was the search engine I used. You were supposed to look at the actual websites listed. Like Miriam-Webster's dictionary. Unless they are part of the international conspiracy, too. ;) I'm actually more interested to know how YOU define social media if an online community forum doesn't qualify. I've never heard anyone argue that position. |
You are the administrator here Leon. This is your responsibility, not ours. All you need to do is install ImageMagick and it will automatically handle resizing images upon upload. And it's free. Expecting users to go through the trouble of manually resizing images and changing image formats every time they want to post a picture is ridiculous. And calling them lazy for not doing it is, well, also ridiculous. Don't be lazy. Just install ImageMagick on the server. Problem solved. For everyone. It would even take you less time to install it than it would for you to comb through posts deleting large images.
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Imagine being such an entitled jerk that you tell the owner of a website you shouldn't have to follow the rules because you know of a better way they could run things. :rollseyes:
If posting appropriately sized images is too hard for you, don't post. It IS your responsibility as a poster. |
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Discussion forums have been around more than a decade longer than sites such as MySpace, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok which were the ones that gave rise to the term "social media". If anything discussion forums such as this are anti-social media. :mad: |
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Second, nothing in your argument that discussion forums predated the term social media is remotely evidence that they aren't social media. In fact, the thing that is being named by necessity must exist before the name that develops for it. The fact of the matter is that internet forums are, by definition, social media, whether you acknowledge it or not. I linked you to a whole list of definitions, all of which describe this forum perfectly. Your response was "nuh uh, this isn't myspace, so it must not also be a social media site." I know you fancy yourself clever, but that's silly. https://postmaker.io/blog/is-a-forum...al%20landscape. I can already anticipate your response. "But I don't trust the internet to give accurate information" in spite of the fact that 100% of search results support my position and contradict yours. :rollseyes: |
Posting Pictures WAY Too Large on the Forum
+2 for using the Tapatalk app to post photos. I prefer the view of the regular internet based site for reading/scrolling, but use the app when I want to post a photo (from my phone). I have never resized a photo, and they seem to post in an appropriate size (either the size of the photo below, or slightly larger, you can choose "small" or "medium" when posting). If anyone needs help with how to post photos through the app, feel free to send me a PM. I’d be happy to show you how to do it.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bdce015445.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I think the term lazy set off a few members..This place is a relief from the world..
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1. You and he have a long history of unpleasant exchanges. 2. And you've shown yourself to be just as much of a jerk yourself. Quote:
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I don't do social media. Therefore, this site is not social media. :)
I actually agree with Fox here. Sure, you can use a sweeping definition that would include forums such as this one, but anyone with sense also knows the difference. This ain't Facebook. It's not a platform. It's a chat board. |
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You are literally doing the exact same thing I did. Snowman was being a jerk, so I called him on it. You thought I was a jerk to him, so you call me on it. Do you think you were any more tactful than me? LOL |
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No likes. No followers. No universal membership. No official communications from governments and elected officials, no drivel from celebrities and others pointlessly documenting their every move and thought. Small number of people discussing a specific, narrow area of interest. Different enough for me.
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I think a chat board distinguishes itself enough to not be considered a social media platform. Just because it shares an online existence where people argue...I mean communicate...those who use SM would find a chat board incredibly limited and limiting.
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We aren't just making up the definition of words here. |
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Here is a hopefully nice size pic of the GOAT of powerlifting and myself to be kinda on topic.
Now to the off topic subject of social media. Right or wrong I have always considered this forum and the 2 others I am a member of social media.:) |
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But yeah, it's all good. The whole point was as a joke response to BalticFox when he claimed he would leave if this was a social media site. I just posted a link to the definitions with a winky face emoji. |
this forum is so much better than social media. I honestly wish we could go back to the good old days of internet forums. Sure, we joke around(like asking Travis why hes always so upset even thought I do like his knowledge) and have the occasional spat, I actually learn a ton from everyone here.
On social media like Facebook or Twitter, it just feels like people are constantly getting fired up or toxic. It’s all about arguing and trying to one-up each other instead of having real conversations or learning anything useful. This place is a whole different vibe, and I love it. |
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Whether anyone here likes it or not, OhioLawyer is correct in saying online forums like this one are considered "social media". You can debate it, but it is a fact that online forums fall under the umbrella of social media.
I don't necessarily like it either, as I also am not a fan of social media like FB, IG, or TikTok, but I participate on a lot of forums and therefore I socialize on social media. Everyone that posts here is doing the same. Related to the original topic -- thanks for the heads up, Leon, I didn't realize it was such a pain and will be sure to resize all images in the future when posting from an external image hosting site. |
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https://www.makeuseof.com/social-media-online-forums/ |
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Of course, the word "literally" was misused so much the dictionary now includes "figuratively" as an alternate definition. So maybe one day you might be right, and your personal definition might become accepted. ;) |
From "generative AI."
While both involve online interactions, "social media" refers to a broader range of platforms where users share content, connect with others based on personal relationships, and often have a wider range of features like posting updates, photos, and videos, whereas an "online forum" is a dedicated space for focused discussions on specific topics, usually with a thread-based structure where users post messages to engage in deeper conversations around a particular subject matter; essentially, social media is about connecting with people, while forums are about discussing ideas in depth within a niche area. Key Differences: Focus: Social media prioritizes personal connections and sharing updates across a network, while online forums prioritize in-depth discussions around a specific topic or interest area. Content Type: Social media often features a mix of short text updates, images, videos, and links, while forums primarily consist of text-based posts within threads focused on a specific topic. Community Structure: Social media platforms often have a "follower" system where users see content from people they follow, while forums typically have a more open discussion where anyone can participate on a given topic. Examples: Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok Online Forums: Reddit (for specific subreddits), specialized forums for tech communities, gaming forums |
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Yes, forums can be considered a form of social media, as they are online platforms where people can interact, share information, and engage in discussions with others, although they are often more specialized and focused on specific topics compared to broader social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter Edited to add: I am on a Facebook group and it is pretty much the same as Net54 except has no BST area. |
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I'm not sure what you asked AI though, because I got the same response as posted above. I'm going to guess you asked, "are forums and social media the same thing" based on the way the response is worded. Wheras I asked "Are internet message boards considered social media?" https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e004213161.jpg |
Sure, one can emphasize the similarities, one can emphasize the differences, but to me there is not a right and a wrong answer here.
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