Attaching files esp. Images

Started by Dave, June 25, 2016, 02:21:00 PM

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Dave

Need some instructions in help as to how to attach files, can't seem to find out.  :-\
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This thread should clear up all your doubts, if not then ask. :)

How to add an image to your posts.

What other types of files are you looking to upload, as far as I know, we can't upload regular office files such as Word or PDF files, rather we embed image, gifs, youtube videos...



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Tank

Quote from: Gloucester on June 25, 2016, 02:21:00 PM
Need some instructions in help as to how to attach files, can't seem to find out.  :-\
Hi G

You can link to files/images here but not attach files or upload files. As we have a PM system being allowed to attach files could be abused to distribute inappropriate material. So all links have to be to publicly visible material.

Does that help?

Chris
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"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
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Dave

Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2016, 05:16:52 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 25, 2016, 02:21:00 PM
Need some instructions in help as to how to attach files, can't seem to find out.  :-\
Hi G

You can link to files/images here but not attach files or upload files. As we have a PM system being allowed to attach files could be abused to distribute inappropriate material. So all links have to be to publicly visible material.

Does that help?

Chris
It explains your pov and policy  ;D

Suppose it depends on how much you trust the inmates users. There was hever any problem (that I know of) in the years I spent on Think Humanism where attaching was allowed (so much faster and more convenient). Does this method actually preclude putting inages in PMs? Have not tried a PM here yet, but what if I want to send an image, like a Google map, to a fellow user for her/his attention alone?

Later: OK, email may be available!
Tomorrow is precious, don't ruin it by fouling up today.
Passed Monday 10th Dec 2018 age 74

Tank

Quote from: Gloucester on July 01, 2016, 10:33:55 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2016, 05:16:52 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 25, 2016, 02:21:00 PM
Need some instructions in help as to how to attach files, can't seem to find out.  :-\
Hi G

You can link to files/images here but not attach files or upload files. As we have a PM system being allowed to attach files could be abused to distribute inappropriate material. So all links have to be to publicly visible material.

Does that help?

Chris
It explains your pov and policy  ;D

Suppose it depends on how much you trust the inmates users. There was hever any problem (that I know of) in the years I spent on Think Humanism where attaching was allowed (so much faster and more convenient). Does this method actually preclude putting inages in PMs? Have not tried a PM here yet, but what if I want to send an image, like a Google map, to a fellow user for her/his attention alone?

Later: OK, email may be available!
Trust comes after a period of time. So any new user could have an ulterior motive for joining. So who do I trust? Secondly if a person were trying to communicate child porn via attachments then I as an admin would see them on my PC, admins see all attachments as they are uploaded. The act of 'seeing' those images puts a copy on my PC. In the UK it is an offence to have CP on your computer. Now there is a valid reason in this case, but I'd have to go to court to prove that, but only after I'd been charged with possession. So attachments are never going to be activated here.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Dave

Quote from: Tank on July 01, 2016, 12:38:43 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 01, 2016, 10:33:55 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2016, 05:16:52 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 25, 2016, 02:21:00 PM
Need some instructions in help as to how to attach files, can't seem to find out.  :-\
Hi G

You can link to files/images here but not attach files or upload files. As we have a PM system being allowed to attach files could be abused to distribute inappropriate material. So all links have to be to publicly visible material.

Does that help?

Chris
It explains your pov and policy  ;D

Suppose it depends on how much you trust the inmates users. There was hever any problem (that I know of) in the years I spent on Think Humanism where attaching was allowed (so much faster and more convenient). Does this method actually preclude putting inages in PMs? Have not tried a PM here yet, but what if I want to send an image, like a Google map, to a fellow user for her/his attention alone?

Later: OK, email may be available!
Trust comes after a period of time. So any new user could have an ulterior motive for joining. So who do I trust? Secondly if a person were trying to communicate child porn via attachments then I as an admin would see them on my PC, admins see all attachments as they are uploaded. The act of 'seeing' those images puts a copy on my PC. In the UK it is an offence to have CP on your computer. Now there is a valid reason in this case, but I'd have to go to court to prove that, but only after I'd been charged with possession. So attachments are never going to be activated here.
Good points.
Tomorrow is precious, don't ruin it by fouling up today.
Passed Monday 10th Dec 2018 age 74