Huge Screenshots and Images Are Annoying

Arclight · 07-20-10, 02:18 PM

I agree, an effort should be made to keep the file-sizes minimal (.jpg does this fine), and limit resolution to 1024x768 so people don't have to scroll to see all of it.

Just a bit of common courtesy really.

CCIP · 07-20-10, 02:23 PM

Yeah, I agree - all the hosting services these days offer to automatically resize pictures anyway for those feeling lazy. I'd personally agree with a recommendation to keep it under 1024 in either dimension - the rest should absolutely be in links.

Jimbuna · 07-20-10, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

I agree, an effort should be made to keep the file-sizes minimal (.jpg does this fine), and limit resolution to 1024x768 so people don't have to scroll to see all of it.

Just a bit of common courtesy really.

What's your view on the dimensions of the sigs?

Arclight · 07-20-10, 03:37 PM

Roughly what Neal set forth in the guidelines. Stuck to that for the image, but kinda exceeded it by pasting some text above and below it.

Actually, i was going by this post:

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

A friendly reminder, please keep your signature images to a reasonable size, say 150 high, 500 wide. thanks

http://www.subsim.com/phpBB_archive1...age+size+limit
+image+size+limit

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=81920
(#10)

But I see the faq/rules state something different:

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A friendly reminder, please keep your signature images to a reasonable size, no larger than 120 high, 400 wide. Max file size is 100KB. Sigs that are political or religous in nature may only be displayed in General Topics. Only naval-oriented sigs are allowed in the naval and game forums. Read More: Personal Avatar, Signature, Image FAQs

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/faq....ure_image_faqs

Aparently I'm in breach of the rules. Maybe Neal can chip in, restating his policy on this. 2 contradicting sources are a bit confusing.

Sailor Steve · 07-20-10, 04:22 PM

Those two - 120x400 and 150x500 - are pretty close. For me the big annoyance is the sigs that span the whole page and seem to be almost the size of some screenshots that are posted.

Okay, I exaggerate a little. Okay, I exaggerate a lot, but you know the ones I mean.

My computer really drags when I'm scrolling throught the animated GIFs as well.

Jimbuna · 07-21-10, 08:04 AM

@Arclight

If I were you I'd probably go by what Neal suggests (allowing a little latitude as opposed to the official guidance) i do agree with Steve though....you do come across the odd woppa

HunterICX · 07-21-10, 10:24 AM

Isn't there a way like on some websites that the picture adjust to ones resolution so it fits on the screen? and if they click it scales to it's original size.

HunterICX

07-20-10, 02:23 PM	#2
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Yeah, I agree - all the hosting services these days offer to automatically resize pictures anyway for those feeling lazy. I'd personally agree with a recommendation to keep it under 1024 in either dimension - the rest should absolutely be in links. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

07-20-10, 04:22 PM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Those two - 120x400 and 150x500 - are pretty close. For me the big annoyance is the sigs that span the whole page and seem to be almost the size of some screenshots that are posted. Okay, I exaggerate a little. Okay, I exaggerate a lot, but you know the ones I mean. My computer really drags when I'm scrolling throught the animated GIFs as well. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-21-10, 08:04 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	@Arclight If I were you I'd probably go by what Neal suggests (allowing a little latitude as opposed to the official guidance) i do agree with Steve though....you do come across the odd woppa __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

07-21-10, 10:24 AM	#7
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Isn't there a way like on some websites that the picture adjust to ones resolution so it fits on the screen? and if they click it scales to it's original size. HunterICX __________________

07-20-10, 02:18 PM	#1
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	I agree, an effort should be made to keep the file-sizes minimal (.jpg does this fine), and limit resolution to 1024x768 so people don't have to scroll to see all of it. Just a bit of common courtesy really. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.