Understand where Magnet is coming from on the length----but I have checked the "properties" (right click mouse---click on Properties) on some of the thumbnails and am finding a wide variety in size in different postings.

For instance on the radiator post---I had scaled the scan down to roughly 600x450, but when I posted into the radiator post thumbnail, I came out with a 100x66+/-. In checking the properties on some of these thumbnails---I am getting a much larger size thumbnail (and a much larger picture when enlarged). Apparently----we ain't all going through the same process of preparing the picture for posting. Anybody got any ideas on what the differences are???

I looked at the Image Shack and Photo Bucket programs----probably gonna be best for my old worn out brain to stick with the browse thumbnails---even if I can't read them. (think my "upstairs" clutch is slipping more and more each day)

Ready (and easy) access of archived information definitely needs to be the long range program for the board to be shooting for. If its easy to upload into archives---it will get uploaded and saved. If its a pain in the ass---very little will get transferred into the archives. Then one day, the old codger with all the information house burns, or he happens to "catch the train" and the treasure chest of information and knowledge is long gone forever.

I definitely am not complaining or criticising what we have here now, but while we are discussing the subject, I hereby urge the ACMOC leadership to support Joe Black's needs and recommendations to fully develop this new board so as to maximize archived information capabilities. It will benefit us now and many more users for the future.

Delta Dirt

Well said DD,
Which brings up a question for GWH and his offer of support.
GWH, as spokesmen/liason for ACMOC and manager of this project, it would help if you would share the vision and direction for the new BB.
What are the plans (long & short) for archieving materials, both written and pictures? How will space for hobby related advertisers be handled? How about a listing of sources for much needed parts and services?
Is anyone keeping track of and implementing the many fine suggestions that have been discussed so many times? What do you anticipate the BB will look like say two years from now?

Without a common vision and direction we are all fishing in the dark and wondering what to expect.

So far the biggest improvement I see in this new BB is it's reliability plus it is getting JB's attention. Well done, but I would like to see a "world class" operation and for that to occur we need to be sharing common objectives, goals and vision. Amen:D

I like it, keep up the good work, I see improvements every time I come to the forum. Thanks J.B.
Frank Fox

Thanks Joe,
The 800 x 1200 pic size and 293kb file size should take care of it.

Test

Hmmmm...my computer says this pic is 786 x 1037 with a 188kb file size
It should be larger and clearer than what I got?????

Joe B,
Something is not right here. I posted the exact same picture on the old BB and it comes out larger and quite legible. What gives?????

OK, got it!!!! I didn't see the magnification + symbol on the first pass. Looks good.

Well

When I C a picture I like, I save it on my drives. Then it's my responsibility to have it however long I want it. From time to time I dump picture file folders to CD's.

Web hosting isn't too expensive these days and storage isn't either. Check a PC magazine for what the large scale houses are charging and compare that to what the ACMOC membership brings in yearly.

Al

Let me try this one also.


What you think, boys?

"Old wrote:

Joe B,
Something is not right here. I posted the exact same picture on the old BB and it comes out larger and quite legible. What gives?????

OK, got it!!!! I didn't see the magnification + symbol on the first pass. Looks good.

LOL, yeah that gets a lot of folk. And here I went to all the trouble to show they were same!

Kelly & Magnet---

Looks good to me----I believe that dog will hunt Joe (and thanks).

Delta Dirt

See how this works