Are Pix a Problem?

Matt VDW · October 17, 2000, 07:35 AM

I have a new digital camera and I'd like to post some images to TFL, but I don't want to bog down the system. Will posting pictures cause a problem?

These would be 640x480 JPEGs from a Sony Mavica.

**Rich Lucibella** · October 17, 2000, 09:14 AM

Large amounts of graphics are hell on bandwidth. We'd prefer that you post simple links to them on TFL.

If, OTOH, the graphics are relatively small in file size, limited in number and pertinent to the post, go for it. Use your own best judgement.
Rich

TheBluesMan · October 17, 2000, 09:23 AM

Use your own discretion.

Try to be mindful that images are a system resource hog. They do count toward a thread’s size and load time. If you can post a link to the photo instead of the actual picture, that will help to keep TFL running fast for everyone.

TheBluesMan · October 17, 2000, 09:25 AM

OOPS!

Got delayed when posting to this and the boss beat me to the punch.

October 17, 2000, 07:35 AM	#1
Matt VDW Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 1999 Posts: 1,315	I have a new digital camera and I'd like to post some images to TFL, but I don't want to bog down the system. Will posting pictures cause a problem? These would be 640x480 JPEGs from a Sony Mavica.

October 17, 2000, 09:14 AM	#2
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	Large amounts of graphics are hell on bandwidth. We'd prefer that you post simple links to them on TFL. If, OTOH, the graphics are relatively small in file size, limited in number and pertinent to the post, go for it. Use your own best judgement. Rich

October 17, 2000, 09:23 AM	#3
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	Use your own discretion. Try to be mindful that images are a system resource hog. They do count toward a thread’s size and load time. If you can post a link to the photo instead of the actual picture, that will help to keep TFL running fast for everyone.

October 17, 2000, 09:25 AM	#4
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	OOPS! Got delayed when posting to this and the boss beat me to the punch.