The Plight of the Poor Man

[justsomeguy]

Walt,
How could I determine the file size before posting, and if it is too large, how could I reduce it?

Not Walt, but if the photo's are on your 'puter, right click on it and select "properties". There should be an "edit" function somewhere on that right click also.

 

[JamesG161]

So the poll is: Post full size pics or thumbnails?

YES!
I just posted a iPhone picture "full size", but understanding the "Download time" and processing.
[See my Post "Xmas in March...Kinda" in Sails Call Lounge forum]
But...
I cropped it to minimum essential, changed the resolution down, converted it to faster format ".png"
You slower guys might just test that to see the difference in speed and size.

You may be able to do both sizes when needed.
Jim...

 

[Tally Ho]

I generally prefer thumbnails, and use them myself when posting. On some photo-intensive posts, my screen jumps all over the place as each photo downloads.

Greg

 

[Leeward Rail]

SBO was never a problem compared to a lot of web sites that download all sorts of ad's in the background.

That's why I selectively use an ad blocker. On sites like SBO i have it disabled.

On my android phone, with it's limited bandwidth, and monthly mobile data limited, I use a browser that allows disabling of automatic download of media. I can then click individual ads, posted photos/videos etc. as I require. The rest is simply text.
That had been around for decades. I have no idea why more people don't use that capability.

 

[Sumner]

Which browser are you using?

Sumner

 

[pateco]

That's why I selectively use an ad blocker. On sites like SBO i have it disabled.

On my android phone, with it's limited bandwidth, and monthly mobile data limited, I use a browser that allows disabling of automatic download of media. I can then click individual ads, posted photos/videos etc. as I require. The rest is simply text.
That had been around for decades. I have no idea why more people don't use that capability.

My bandwidth on my phone is way better than either AT&T U-Verse, or Comcast/Xfinity at my house. Still no issues with full sized pics, but I have been using thumbnails in picture intensive posts (more than 2 pics) for those that have poor bandwidth at their anchorages or marinas.



This was indoors at my work just now. I have seen even better results outdoors.

 

[Gene Neill]

Thumbnails, or learn to edit the mega-sized photos down to manageable size that will load quicker.
If posting multiple photos of humongous size, definitely thumbnails. Especially slow to load is the "Wednesday is photo day" threads.

Thanks for asking!

What would you consider "humongous size"? (Remember guys, we're talking about photos here. )

As much as I relish annoying YOU, I wouldn't want to annoy EVERYBODY ...

How would you rate this random example? It's 750 x 1000, 120 KB.

 

[justsomeguy]

How would you rate this random example?

120 kb is quite reasonable, loads quickly and has plenty of clarity. It's when folks post mega-byte-sized shots.

 

[Will Gilmore]

When I post pictures/images they are usually part of a point I am making. So I post them full size so you don't have to click to see what I'm talking about.

This is pretty much how I think of it. I did change the settings on my phone camera to reduce resolution by one level just for SBO posting. However, many of the photos I post are taken from previous times or other sources. I have given it some consideration, but because of time limitations, I, admittedly, haven't done much to be more considerate.
My vote is for full sized pics, but they can be sized to a very reasonable size for anyone.

- Will (Dragonfly)

 

[Sumner]

As Gene showed pictures don't have to be large in file size to look fine on a monitor. The great majority of mine are under 70K. The same for the ones on my web site,

Sumner
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