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Word from Jim Clavin on server space
Date: 04-23-2007
By: Tom J
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Recently, some folks have suggested that we refrain from posting actual pictures and, instead, post only the links to the pictures. Also, it has been suggested that we refrain from using the quote feature in replying to posts. These steps were proposed out of concern for server space limitations.
I am very pleased to find myself associated with people who are considerate enough of their host to make such suggestions. You won't find that kind of attitude most places on the Internet.
I wondered, though, if these limitations were really necessary, since I was not aware of any communication from Mr. Clavin to the effect that server space was an issue. I sent him a private message asking about this, and his response was that we have PLENTY of server space. If he says it's OK to do so, I will post his response for all to read.
We do need to limit the number of pictures, and we need to be cognizant of the file sizes of the pictures that we post. These considerations have nothing to do with Mr. Clavin's server, since he confirmed what I believed to be true; i.e., the pictures actually reside at the host site and are not on the Sheptalk.com server. All that is resident on the Sheptalk server is the LINK to the picture.
The reason that we should be judicious in the posting of actual pictures and be aware of file size for the ones that we do post is for the sake of those members who are on dial-up connections. Pages heavily laden with pictures, or those containing pictures with very large file sizes, load extremely slowly for those of us on dial-up connections. It can be so bad that a page times out before completely loading.
Sometimes it makes sense to post the actual picture, like when you are going to go into some details about what appears in the picture. Other times, it is just as good to simply post a link to a picture.
As for using the quote feature, there is no reason to refrain from its use.
I'm just one of the gang here, so I don't speak with any authority. I took it upon myself to investigate these issues, and I am reporting what I found out, for whatever it is worth.
I am thoroughly enjoying myself at this website, and I thank Mr. Jim Clavin for providing us with such a great place to reminisce. I consider all of you to be good "cyber friends," and I know you would be just as nice in person as you are on the Internet.
God bless.
Tom
A 1967 Graduate of Hammond High who cherishes his memories of growing up in the Hammond of the 1950's and 1960's. Bring back those days!
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