TBN Redesign Coming Soon!

teg · Feb 23, 2010

"..resized to 400 pixels wide.." but what about the file size? If someone uploads a very large file size, TBN will resize the photo down but most likely not reduce the actual bit size, is that correct?

Muhammad · Feb 23, 2010

teg said:
"..resized to 400 pixels wide.." but what about the file size? If someone uploads a very large file size, your TBN will resize the photo down but most likely not reduce the actual bit size, is that correct?

This actually doesn't have anything to do with photos that are attached. Let me explain.

Situation #1: Photo is attached to a post. In this case, the file size limit is 1mb, but that's not all that important since the photo is displayed with the post as a thumbnail only by default. You have to click to see and download the full size image.

Situation #2: Photo is embedded into a post using the IMG tag (or clicking the insert image button in the message posting editor). In this case, the image is in most cases uploaded to a different website and the member is merely posting it to TBN. In this case, we cannot resize the actual file since it is not attached to the post. What we are doing now is automatically resizing the image down to a maximum of 400 pixels (or whatever you specify in your user options) for easier viewing.

The only way to prevent large files from being referenced in threads would be to disable the IMG tag altogether, and that's something we'd rather not do since a lot of people use it correctly.

JOHNTHOMAS · Feb 23, 2010

I appreciate this site and your hard work. The new "look" is great.

Soundguy · Feb 23, 2010

lookin good so far!

soundguy

timswi · Feb 23, 2010

Nice job guys....

dcyrilc · Feb 23, 2010

I hate change, but I finally found where "My Home" moved to. I'll get used to it and then it will be normal for me. Good job and keep up the good work.

One question. Is it possible to put the line of links where "My Home" is located at the bottom of the page as well as the top? I spend a lot of time scrolling back to the top of the page after reading a post to recheck new threads via "My Home" or "Since My Last Visit". Maybe just below the "Forum Jump" link.

tree farmer · Feb 23, 2010

Yep, Your great job with the site just keeps gettin' better.

Thanks...Dan.

Eagleview · Feb 24, 2010

Takes twice as long to load pages now .

Reg · Feb 24, 2010

I don't know WHEN they went away, but I no longer get e-mail notification of threads that I am (supposedly) subscribed to.
I have checked the settings, instantaneous e-mail notification is still set.

Is this an effect of the upgrade/update ?
If so, no problem, I can wait until it is fixed for everyone else.
In the mean time, I just go to the list of threads I am subscribed to and check it manually.

Ahhh, just looking lower down on THIS page as I type - in "Additional Options" notification type is set to instant e-mail notification, so that is still the default setting for threads that I respond to ("contribute" to ?) whatever the term is.

Soundguy · Feb 24, 2010

I havn't gotten them for years. I take that back.. I ONCE saw one.. but none others.. ever..

I suspect my internet provider don't like the boards domain or sumthing..

soundguy

Reg said:
I don't know WHEN they went away, but I no longer get e-mail notification of threads that I am (supposedly) subscribed to.
I have checked the settings, instantaneous e-mail notification is still set.

Is this an effect of the upgrade/update ?
If so, no problem, I can wait until it is fixed for everyone else.
In the mean time, I just go to the list of threads I am subscribed to and check it manually.

Ahhh, just looking lower down on THIS page as I type - in "Additional Options" notification type is set to instant e-mail notification, so that is still the default setting for threads that I respond to ("contribute" to ?) whatever the term is.

Muhammad · Feb 24, 2010

It's possible that your ISP is blocking us... unfortunately, when people click the "report as spam" button on e-mails from us (rather than logging in and changing their preferences), it results in us being blocked and then lots of other members not getting the e-mails.

schmism · Feb 24, 2010

Muhammad said:
We just made this change. Now all images will be automatically resized to 400 pixels wide if they are larger than that.

You can edit preferences for image resizing under thread display options at: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/profile.php?do=editoptions

Just noticed round 2 of the BS javascrip immage resizer..... was about to come hear and btch about it again.... then noticed you put an option in to disable it.

SO instead, I post my props for giveing the option to disable it. (which it has been)

teg · Feb 24, 2010

:thumbsup::licking::confused2::drool::drink: :dance1::cool2::shocked: Whatelse can I say :ashamed:.

Soundguy · Feb 24, 2010

I've never reported a tbn msg as spam.. but don't doubt my isp is blocking the emails.. I used to do freelance work for a magazine and they constantly blocked emails from my editor...

In any case.. doesn't matter much.. I keep tbn and a couple other sites open in tabs pretty much the entire time my pc is on..

soundguy

Muhammad said:
It's possible that your ISP is blocking us... unfortunately, when people click the "report as spam" button on e-mails from us (rather than logging in and changing their preferences), it results in us being blocked and then lots of other members not getting the e-mails.

blueone · Feb 24, 2010

dcyrilc said:
One question. Is it possible to put the line of links where "My Home" is located at the bottom of the page as well as the top? I spend a lot of time scrolling back to the top of the page after reading a post to recheck new threads via "My Home" or "Since My Last Visit". Maybe just below the "Forum Jump" link.

Me to as if you use your Browser back button you loose the posts you've already read [they are not unhighlighted]. Great job on the redesign keep it up.:thumbsup:

Edit: could this be other places for easier access.

TractorByNet.com > Other Forums > News/Feedback

TBN Redesign Coming Soon!

kennyd · Feb 24, 2010

dcyrilc said:
I hate change, but I finally found where "My Home" moved to. I'll get used to it and then it will be normal for me. Good job and keep up the good work.

One question. Is it possible to put the line of links where "My Home" is located at the bottom of the page as well as the top? I spend a lot of time scrolling back to the top of the page after reading a post to recheck new threads via "My Home" or "Since My Last Visit". Maybe just below the "Forum Jump" link.

Try using the "Home" and "End" keys on your keyboard instead of scrolling.

kennyd · Feb 24, 2010

I like all the new Smilies:thumbsup::drink::cloud9:

teg · Feb 24, 2010

I'll be darn... home bring me to the top!!! :cool2: Thanks KennyD

dcyrilc · Feb 24, 2010

kennyd said:
Try using the "Home" and "End" keys on your keyboard instead of scrolling.

That does work, but I like the mouse wheel better. I have have always used the wheel on my mouse to go up and down the page. I never knew that the home/end buttons did anything except move me to the front or end of a line when typing.