<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" = xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" = xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns:st1="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" = xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; = charset=iso-8859-1"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 11 (filtered medium)"> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" = name="PostalCode"/> <o:SmartTagType = namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"/> <o:SmartTagType = namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"/> <o:SmartTagType = namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"/>  <style>  </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=blue> <div class=Section1> David:<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Nothing is “wrong” with embedding pictures in = posts. I like it as the picture is with the message. However, I have broadband = both at home and at the office. We have subscribers who still dial-up for = their access and a large message really messes them up. Actually, when I go out in = our camper and access the internet through my cell phone I feel their = pain! Some dial-up subscribers live where broadband service is not available. = I’ve recently moved to the country where there is no DSL nor cable, however = there are 3 fixed wireless providers available so I have excellent service. = Not all are so fortunate.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The size limit has been changed a lot and at the moment is set = rather generously – probably too generously for those who dial – = but that is the reason we have been encouraging those with ½ meg files to put = them on the server and include the link. I am aware of how many pictures have = been included in posts in the past week. As broadband service becomes more widespread I’m sure this will continue. = <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> We’re just trying to provide what’s needed while considering those who have slower service.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> dave<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <div> David M. Porritt<o:p></o:p> <a = href="mailto:dporritt@smu.edu">dporritt@smu.edu</a><o:p><= /o:p> </div> <div> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center tabindex=-1> </div> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Skolnik Sent: Thursday, August = 04, 2005 9:39 AM To: Pianotech Subject: RE: File Upload = area of PTG web site<o:p></o:p> </div> <o:p> </o:p> Dave P - You give me too much credit.  I probably should understand more of = the process than I do.  When everything works seamlessly, it tends to = become the baseline.  I've become oblivious to the effort that makes the = list work as well as it does.  But perhaps you can explain this = again.  You don't want image files to continue to be attached to individual = posts, is that correct?  Would you mind looking over the last few days of the = list, at the posts containing images, such as the following (there are others) = and tell me what you are trying to have done differently, and how that would = affect such posts?   <o:p></o:p> Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2005 14:06:26 -0700 (PDT) From: V T <pianovt@yahoo.com> Subject: Soundboard finishing material - what and = why?<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 13:43:23 -0500 From: Alan Barnard <tune4u@earthlink.net> Subject: Bridge Disaster, Part Deux<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 08:01:42 +0100 From: Michael Gamble <michael@gambles.fsnet.co.uk> Subject: Michael G's S&S - Cleaning and = Steaming!<o:p></o:p> Tell me again what the problem is with imbedding the images within the = post? David Skolnik At 06:49 AM 8/4/2005 -0500, you wrote: <o:p></o:p> David:   I know you’ve been on the internet long enough to realize that = there are people who would take advantage of this place to post things.  If anyone = could post to our server and have it show up immediately there would be all = kinds of spam, porn, etc.  This then requires that we have some responsible = person look at and approve anything posted there.    Ron is doing all the approving at this moment until all the systems are = fully checked out.  When the system is bullet proof, the administrator on = duty each week will be approving posts.  However, on my weeks, = I’ll not be checking at 1:12 AM to see if there is a picture there that you want = to see.  I’ll be sleeping and will check it in the morning!   If you want to post a picture and have it immediately available to the = list, you can post it on your personal web page, put the URL in your email and everyone will see it..  This accommodation that Ron has created on = the PTG server is for those of us who don’t have readily accessible web = space and are willing to wait for the approval process.   dave   David M. = Porritt <a = href="mailto:dporritt@smu.edu">dporritt@smu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></= font> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [<a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org" eudora=autourl> mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>] On Behalf Of David Skolnik Sent: Thursday, August = 04, 2005 12:19 AM To: ron@berrypiano.com; = Pianotech Subject: Re: File Upload = area of PTG web site   Ron - I know there is a problem here you are trying to resolve, but I'm not = sure this is the answer. To quote from the instructions on the ptg.org/files = page: When a file is uploaded it sends an email to the moderator so it should = be approved or deleted within a day or two. Given the way graphics have become intrinsic to many of the discussions = here, such a delay seems to pose a significant obstacle to the flow of ideas.   For example, it's only 1:12 AM right now, and I can't = see the image of bent tuning pins Clark Sprague sent over an hour ago.  = ( <a href="http://www.ptg.org/files_add.php)%A0%A0" = eudora=autourl>http://www.ptg.org/files_add.php)  </a>Unless you're willing to assign a surrogate, or junior monitor when = you are not available, it acts a bit like a curfew. Just an initial observation, though I'm glad to see you're trying. David Skolnik At 10:02 PM 7/26/2005 -0500, you wrote: I want some of you who have files to share to try the files area of the = web site.  It gives you a place to upload files and create a database = entry for searching the files that are there.  Go to  <a href="http://www.ptg.org/files" = eudora=autourl>http://www.ptg.org/files</a> The directions should be clear. I have set this up so that the files are = uploaded to a staging area and I will act as moderator to be sure they = are what they are supposed to be before uploading them to the public = area.  This area is open to the whole world so this is a necessary precaution = to keep out spammers and others.  I have set a limit of 2MB per file, this should be adequate for most things.  You might resize pictures before you upload them since they will be = viewed onscreen.  Let's see how this works. ron ---------------------- Ron Berry Piano Service <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Indianapolis</st1:City>, = <st1:State w:st="on">IN</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode = w:st="on">46220</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> 317-255-8213 ron@berrypiano.com <a href="http://www.berrypiano.com/" = eudora=autourl>http://www.berrypiano.com</a> _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: <a = href="https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives" eudora=autourl>https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives</a><o:p></= o:p> </div> </body> </html>