Post by Jim Boylston on Apr 28, 2009 11:22:44 GMT -5
Members:
Currently the Alamo Studies Forum is not set up to post images directly onto our boards. An image hosting site such as Photobucket must be used, then a link posted to the image, at which time the image will appear on a forum thread.
The moderators have had numerous queries about this process from members who find the method confusing and/or laborious.
Proboards offers an option that allows attachments to be added directly to the boards, but it is a billable service. If this is something members would like to consider, I'd be happy to make that option available. Be aware though, that the storage space is sold on a monthly basis and should the "credits" in our account run out, the images posted as attachments would disappear. That isn't the case with linked images, but I think both options can be run simultaneously.
This is the service, as explained by Proboards:
Would you like the option of donating small fees to a Proboards account to activate this service?
Thoughts?
Jim
Currently the Alamo Studies Forum is not set up to post images directly onto our boards. An image hosting site such as Photobucket must be used, then a link posted to the image, at which time the image will appear on a forum thread.
The moderators have had numerous queries about this process from members who find the method confusing and/or laborious.
Proboards offers an option that allows attachments to be added directly to the boards, but it is a billable service. If this is something members would like to consider, I'd be happy to make that option available. Be aware though, that the storage space is sold on a monthly basis and should the "credits" in our account run out, the images posted as attachments would disappear. That isn't the case with linked images, but I think both options can be run simultaneously.
This is the service, as explained by Proboards:
Overview
Our monthly file attachments program is a paid service designed to give you additional file storage space for attachments on your ProBoards® message board. For each $2 paid per month we provide your board up to 20 megabytes of space for uploading file attachments to your posts.
How does it work?
All of our paid services are run on what is called the "credits" system. For each dollar that is donated to a forum, we add one (1) credit to the forum. Any member at a forum can donate as few or as many credits as they want to a forum. This means that you can have many different people donate to share the cost of our paid services, making it even more affordable for everyone.
How many credits does the file attachments service cost?
For each 2 credits spent per month, your account will receive 20 megabytes of space for file attachments.
What if I need more than 20 megabytes of space?
If your board needs more space, you can use more than the standard 2 credits to get additional storage space (20 megabytes for each additional 2 credits used).
How long does my storage space last?
It is important to note that this is a monthly service. If you apply your credits mid-month, the service will expire at the end of the month. For example, if you apply 2 credits on December 15th, your storage space will be unavailable at the end of December 31st.
What is the maximum file size for attachments?
The maximum file size for all uploads is half a megabyte, that is 512 KB.
Our monthly file attachments program is a paid service designed to give you additional file storage space for attachments on your ProBoards® message board. For each $2 paid per month we provide your board up to 20 megabytes of space for uploading file attachments to your posts.
How does it work?
All of our paid services are run on what is called the "credits" system. For each dollar that is donated to a forum, we add one (1) credit to the forum. Any member at a forum can donate as few or as many credits as they want to a forum. This means that you can have many different people donate to share the cost of our paid services, making it even more affordable for everyone.
How many credits does the file attachments service cost?
For each 2 credits spent per month, your account will receive 20 megabytes of space for file attachments.
What if I need more than 20 megabytes of space?
If your board needs more space, you can use more than the standard 2 credits to get additional storage space (20 megabytes for each additional 2 credits used).
How long does my storage space last?
It is important to note that this is a monthly service. If you apply your credits mid-month, the service will expire at the end of the month. For example, if you apply 2 credits on December 15th, your storage space will be unavailable at the end of December 31st.
What is the maximum file size for attachments?
The maximum file size for all uploads is half a megabyte, that is 512 KB.
Would you like the option of donating small fees to a Proboards account to activate this service?
Thoughts?
Jim