Pictures in signatures slowing things down.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Sep 2003, 12:50 am

#92426

Hi

I have noticed some users are putting large pics in there sigs, it is really slowing the forum down, can something be done?

1302Steve

[Edited on 28-9-2003 by 1302Steve]

Purple Martin Fahrvergnugen

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 29 Sep 2003, 10:17 am

#92513

I agree. I've seen the same problem on other forums, some of which have decided to ban pics in sigs. You have your avatar for showing a pic, there's no need to put pics in sigs as well. Pics in sigs break up the flow of a topic, and are a pain for those of us who don't have broadband.

1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper

Black_math Blaupunkt

1,111 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 29 Sep 2003, 10:57 am

#92531

Is mine too big?

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Sep 2003, 11:49 am

#92543

Hi Blackmath

Yours is one of them, the funny thing is the pics in your sig dont stay in my cach so they need to be downloaded every post that I visit that you have posted on.

1302Steve

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 29 Sep 2003, 12:24 pm

#92552

File caching is set up on the browser side Steve... so that is something you need to fix not the person with the image...

That said ... I can't see the point in having an image in the sig ... if your avatar isn't enough make a better avatar...

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Sep 2003, 1:18 pm

#92563

Yep i agree get rid of them

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Purple Martin Fahrvergnugen

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 29 Sep 2003, 4:37 pm

#92638

HotRodMatt wrote:File caching is set up on the browser side Steve... so that is something you need to fix not the person with the image...

That's true for most web pages, but some web pages have a bit of code that tells the browser not to cache, regardless of the user's browser settings. This is done on pages that regularly update, like forums and news sites, to ensure that you're always seeing the latest stuff. It's a good idea, but it does mean that those annoying sig pics have to be downloaded every time.

1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper

Black_math Blaupunkt

1,111 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 29 Sep 2003, 8:47 pm

#92748

What can i do so they dont? if they cant ile delete them.

Tazz Old Skool

1,315 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Sep 2003, 2:49 am

#92906

There coudl be a limit made on Size.
Like the main pics...
50KB shoudl do it.....

Better Plan?

Tazz

1962 Type3 Squareback
1967 Type3 Fastback "Kermit"

The truth is important. It will set you free

Black_math Blaupunkt

1,111 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 30 Sep 2003, 5:46 pm

#92995

Pwease let me slip:P well i could half it then itd be olny 50, is that good enough?

Black_math Blaupunkt

1,111 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 30 Sep 2003, 9:22 pm

#93193

I was just wondering Steve what internet connection are you running xcause i went over boozers house and he has broardband and it dident slow it down at all, so are you speaking liek 56k users? but if it is a inconvienece i will delete it to make it a better experience for everybody
🙂

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Sep 2003, 9:32 pm

#93202

Hi Black math

Im still using a 56k modem but it connects between 22 & 36k Its never been over 36k. I live at the maximum distance from the exchange so it really affects my connection speed and adsl is not offered because Im so far away. If you can cut down your sig size it would help. I was at VW54s house the other day and he clicked on this topic and your sig came into view a bit at a time and he is on broadband.

1302Steve

Black_math Blaupunkt

1,111 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 30 Sep 2003, 10:08 pm

#93240

ok thats weird for broadband to go so slow, ok ile cut it down, jsut give me a few days ok i sjould have it done by the 2nd 🙂 cheers

Black_math Blaupunkt

1,111 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 1 Oct 2003, 10:40 am

#93373

Heheh now its been saved on the forums and scaled down, i get to keep it now😀😀😀
In your face steve:P:P:P kidding man kidding

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 1 Oct 2003, 3:16 pm

#93459

Why don't we just kill them?

Keep interesting pics for posts and small avatars ... we don't need to see them everywhere like some plague.

If you really think we need to see them make an animated gif for your avatar and have them swapping over.

The last few days has been an example of what happens when files keep being passed over.....

Purple Martin Fahrvergnugen

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 1 Oct 2003, 3:27 pm

#93468

HotRodMatt wrote:The last few days has been an example of what happens when files keep being passed over.....

Good point! Not only do pics in sigs slow down my page loads and cost me more in bandwidth, they also cost the site more money to pay for bandwidth. I say get rid of them.

1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper

Black_math Blaupunkt

1,111 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 1 Oct 2003, 4:19 pm

#93535

vanderaj reworked mine for me now its all good and if he tells me to get rid of it ile do it.

Boozer Demented But Determined

1,999 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 3 Oct 2003, 5:22 pm

#94737

I got bored with my old look so i changed it all. what'dya think? and my signiture is gone now.

Black_math Blaupunkt

1,111 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 3 Oct 2003, 5:57 pm

#94750

It looks very nice boozer:P