What Size should the Pics in the Glam Suggestion Thread Be?

[Kamelita]

Most people (I think) hate the fact that in the old glam suggestion thread, any size of pictures could be posted. They were often huge and took forever to load and forever to scroll through. So, what size would you prefer to see over here?

240x320

or

480x 640???

Pros for smaller: Easily loadable and viewable

Cons for smaller: Hard to see details in pics

Input is welcomed!

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/Kamelita9000/SL/SL%20Glam%20Ideas/kirsten_dunst_cannes_white_and-1.jpg http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/Kamelita9000/SL/SL%20Glam%20Ideas/kirsten_dunst_cannes_white_and.jpg

I think this makes it pretty clear

[~Spicy~]

I like the smaller one a lot due simply to the size, but I will concede that for the purpose of this thread, the bigger one is necessary to view detail.

[smudge]

I just want to add the suggestion to make them clickable if they're small.
Pros: Best of both worlds, size wise
Cons: More work


You may make your img clickable, like this.
http://i51.tinypic.com/ubgci.png

Or use the built in clickable thumbnail link from photobucket and other image hosts



Below is the clickable thumbnail, it's tiny but easy to do as it's right there in photobucket.
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/Kamelita9000/SL/SL%20Glam%20Ideas/th_kirsten_dunst_cannes_white_and-1.jpg (http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/Kamelita9000/SL/SL%20Glam%20Ideas/kirsten_dunst_cannes_white_and-1.jpg)

Then that is the 2nd pic she posted clickable to see the first, more work and 2 pics needed.
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/Kamelita9000/SL/SL%20Glam%20Ideas/kirsten_dunst_cannes_white_and.jpg (http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/Kamelita9000/SL/SL%20Glam%20Ideas/kirsten_dunst_cannes_white_and-1.jpg)

[☆hillaryrobin☆]

I just want to add the suggestion to make them clickable if they're small.
Pros: Best of both worlds, size wise
Cons: More work


You may make your img clickable, like this.
http://i51.tinypic.com/ubgci.png

Or use the built in clickable thumbnail link from photobucket and other image hosts


I'd do an example but I'd rather stick with the same pics...

I like this idea, thus why I chose the first choice.

[Deanna Marie]

I just want to add the suggestion to make them clickable if they're small.
Pros: Best of both worlds, size wise
Cons: More work


You may make your img clickable, like this.
http://i51.tinypic.com/ubgci.png

Or use the built in clickable thumbnail link from photobucket and other image hosts



Below is the clickable thumbnail, it's tiny but easy to do as it's right there in photobucket.
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/Kamelita9000/SL/SL%20Glam%20Ideas/th_kirsten_dunst_cannes_white_and-1.jpg (http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/Kamelita9000/SL/SL%20Glam%20Ideas/kirsten_dunst_cannes_white_and-1.jpg)

Then that is the 2nd pic she posted clickable to see the first, more work and 2 pics needed.
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/Kamelita9000/SL/SL%20Glam%20Ideas/kirsten_dunst_cannes_white_and.jpg (http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l600/Kamelita9000/SL/SL%20Glam%20Ideas/kirsten_dunst_cannes_white_and-1.jpg)

I completely agree with this and I chose the first as well because of this option.

[Farri9]

First choice with clickable thumbnail in mind.

[ChinaG]

I prefer the bigger ones because I'm too lazy to either make the pic clickable or to go off site. I like it all where I can see it :o!! I think that's a nice image size and still keeps things light enough for the majority of people. Then again, I'm not fussy either way :)

[Kamelita]

making those clickable seems like a double pain in the (think Disney) rear. it's already irritating to post everything to photobucket to resize it in the first place

[❤ Stephanie ❤]

making those clickable seems like a double pain in the (think Disney) rear. it's already irritating to post everything to photobucket to resize it in the first place

I agree!! I'm not trying to be a negative Nancy but I don't see myself posting very many Glam suggestions anymore, I love this thread and will probably just browse and comment, it just seems like a lot of work for a suggestion. http://forum.sistersapps.com/images/smilies/redface.gif

[♪Shiney♪]

I picked the first one and like the suggestion of the link to a bigger pic if one wants, because then they don't have to scroll through the much larger pictures if they don't want to, but if they see something they like, they can just click it to see more detail.

[Sara]

I am kind of indifferent, but for me, smaller is always better.

[burningchances]

I agree!! I'm not trying to be a negative Nancy but I don't see myself posting very many Glam suggestions anymore, I love this thread and will probably just browse and comment, it just seems like a lot of work for a suggestion. http://forum.sistersapps.com/images/smilies/redface.gif

This it's to much work.

[Farri9]

I think if you really want something in the game, then you will take the effort of making the thumbnail and such.
If it's done that way, I think it will weed out the excess of suggestions of people just posting pictures of pretty dresses that they might not even want out of boredom.

[kevsmom]

If you reeeeeeally want to see something in the game, then you would do the thumbnail work.
I think this would help with the sheer number of suggestions, because some people do it out of boredom, not out of actually wanting the outfit. :/

This!!

[Kamelita]

I like doing it cause it's fun. It'd be stupid to go through all that work with no guarantee of ever getting anything in the game. Yeah, some people do it out of boredom. I think the count to 1,000,000 game is literally the stupidest thing I've ever seen posted but I don't go over there and complain about them doing it " out of boredom".

Posting glam pics is one of the most popular sections of the forum and I don't understand why some people would want to discourage this.

[kevsmom]

Um certain peeps will spam the hell out of the only one as they are no longer allowed there own list anymore

[kandi kane]

I think the bigger one is better. I won't be clicking thousands of images, no mater how much I like them

[Kamelita]

I don't think that we should make it such a hassle or annoying to post pics though just to weed out the ones that bug us. That's not fair to everyone else...

[burningchances]

Um certain peeps will spam the hell out of the only one as they are no longer allowed there own list anymore

Ohhh I'm just waiting for our spammers.

[Farri9]

I like doing it cause it's fun. It'd be stupid to go through all that work with no guarantee of ever getting anything in the game. Yeah, some people do it out of boredom. I think the count to 1,000,000 game is literally the stupidest thing I've ever seen posted but I don't go over there and complain about them doing it " out of boredom".

Posting glam pics is one of the most popular sections of the forum and I don't understand why some people would want to discourage this.

I don't think it'd be stupid to go through the effort. You're already doing that in the first place by taking the time to find the images, copy the url, then put it up on the forum. I think it's different with something like a game because that is boredom, but if someone is getting their items picked for being in the game and they don't even want it, then I think that is unfair to the people who are carefully picking their items because they genuinely want it.
I'm certainly not against posting glam pictures. True, I've never been one to post, but I have indeed looked through the threads. I hope I'm not coming off as discouraging but some people post their pictures one by one instead of side by side so they can give their own commentary on why they want it or something. If you have 15 pictures at 640 height, thats almost 10000 pixels to scroll through for just one person. That's a bit of scrolling for someone who likes to casually look at pictures. That's a lot of information that needs to be loaded. When I'm bored, I like to look through these threads on my phone, there my screen is even smaller.
I'm just speaking for myself. The policy isn't going to be based on what I like, it's going to be based on what the majority prefers. I think a major step was already taken with the lack of individual wishlists and I'm happy with that. Will it kill me to stop looking in these threads? No. And if it comes to that, I'll take it, but for now I'm just saying what I think so people can see the other side or see support. I think there is plenty of value for bigger pictures, but I just don't want them.

[persia0000]

I'm too lazy to click, so I vote for the big pics!

[Shay'sMommy(:]

Either small, and clickable or the second choice. How are we going to resize these though. I'm not intelligent in the way of photos.

[♪Shiney♪]

Either small, and clickable or the second choice. How are we going to resize these though. I'm not intelligent in the way of photos.

If you upload it to photobucket, the currently required size is one of the default resize options.

[Epee]

I don't think it'd be stupid to go through the effort. You're already doing that in the first place by taking the time to find the images, copy the url, then put it up on the forum. I think it's different with something like a game because that is boredom, but if someone is getting their items picked for being in the game and they don't even want it, then I think that is unfair to the people who are carefully picking their items because they genuinely want it.
I'm certainly not against posting glam pictures. True, I've never been one to post, but I have indeed looked through the threads. I hope I'm not coming off as discouraging but some people post their pictures one by one instead of side by side so they can give their own commentary on why they want it or something. If you have 15 pictures at 640 height, thats almost 10000 pixels to scroll through for just one person. That's a bit of scrolling for someone who likes to casually look at pictures. That's a lot of information that needs to be loaded. When I'm bored, I like to look through these threads on my phone, there my screen is even smaller.
I'm just speaking for myself. The policy isn't going to be based on what I like, it's going to be based on what the majority prefers. I think a major step was already taken with the lack of individual wishlists and I'm happy with that. Will it kill me to stop looking in these threads? No. And if it comes to that, I'll take it, but for now I'm just saying what I think so people can see the other side or see support. I think there is plenty of value for bigger pictures, but I just don't want them.

What if there was a smaller limit on the number of pictures allowed in a post for this thread? Say, that they could have the bigger pictures but they could only post 5 per post and no more than 2 posts in a row? Personally, I think the bigger pictures show more detail and it sounds complicated to make the images clickable (or maybe I just have no idea what I'm doing). Already having to upload everything to photobucket first is pain, but I understand why it is necessary. I think limiting people somewhat also will help them to think more seriously about what they are suggesting and stop the thread from being spammed, or at least lessen the spamming.

[Kamelita]

Personally, I think the bigger pictures show more detail and it sounds complicated to make the images clickable (or maybe I just have no idea what I'm doing). Already having to upload everything to photobucket first is pain, but I understand why it is necessary. I think limiting people somewhat also will help them to think more seriously about what they are suggesting and stop the thread from being spammed, or at least lessen the spamming.

^^^^ this!!!

[❤ Stephanie ❤]

I think if you really want something in the game, then you will take the effort of making the thumbnail and such.
If it's done that way, I think it will weed out the excess of suggestions of people just posting pictures of pretty dresses that they might not even want out of boredom.

I agree.. I guess it's just as normal.. people who spam ruin it for the people that don't. I was always very careful with my wishlist, and only put things in there that I loved, thought would translate well, and would buy, but I never uploaded every image to photobucket, much less resize it, but I can totally 100% see both sides here.

[alyssa897]

I think if you really want something in the game, then you will take the effort of making the thumbnail and such.
If it's done that way, I think it will weed out the excess of suggestions of people just posting pictures of pretty dresses that they might not even want out of boredom.

This is very true, at least for me.

But what bothers me more than pic size is people who post 15 images, all different sizes in one long row. Then you have to not only scroll OVER but also up and down. It's so annoying which is why I don't look through most glam suggestion threads which sucks because I love seeing what others suggest.

[Tre Ci Lea]

I like the 5 per post / 2 posts in a row idea. I think that will make people really think about what they really like and take that into account before posting since they will only get 10 pics to post at any one time. I wouldn't want the bother of clicking off site to look at pics and they do need to be so big to see detaiils.

[smudge]

I like the 5 per post / 2 posts in a row idea. I think that will make people really think about what they really like and take that into account before posting since they will only get 10 pics to post at any one time. I wouldn't want the bother of clicking off site to look at pics and they do need to be so big to see detaiils.

I don't like the 2 posts in a row. I would rather have 10 in 1 post.

[Farri9]

How about a limit to the number of suggestions a day instead of the 2 posts thingy?

[♪Shiney♪]

How about a limit to the number of suggestions a day instead of the 2 posts thingy?

5 suggestions a day if you use 480x640, 10 if you use 240x320?
Well, probably not those exact numbers, but something along those lines?

[Farri9]

5 suggestions a day if you use 480x640, 10 if you use 240x320?
Well, probably not those exact numbers, but something along those lines?

Oh I hadn't thought of implementing the sizes but that's actually a splendid idea Shiney. :)

[Tre Ci Lea]

How about a limit to the number of suggestions a day instead of the 2 posts thingy?

yes this too, I was being generous with the two posts in a row thing :D I just figured if you broke it down to only 5 pics per post and you could only post two back to back, a lot of people wouldn't bother doing twoposts (10 pics) but with 10 pics allowed per thread more people would do it and it would be way more scrolling per post.

[Sara]

5 suggestions a day if you use 480x640, 10 if you use 240x320?
Well, probably not those exact numbers, but something along those lines?

Good compromise. I would be all for that.

[ღHeatherღ]

Good compromise. I would be all for that.

I'd be willing to compromise as well. How about 6 and 12 though. That way they line up. 3 rows of 2 and 3 rows of 4 or how ever it works out.

[Farri9]

I'd be willing to compromise as well. How about 6 and 12 though. That way they line up. 3 rows of 2 and 3 rows of 4 or how ever it works out.

Yeah that sounds completely manageable. I'm glad this is working out.

[smudge]

So a few things to add for whoever ends up making the next thread.

Google's "medium" image search option seems to find images right around the bigger size (400ish - 600ish). Even better, on the left side bar you can click to show image sizes. You could possibly find what you want already in the right size. Or of you're not looking for anything specific you could look for things with sizes close to what would be nice for others :p

I think it's important to add that pictures come in many dimensions so maybe the size should not be given as a "pictures must be ___" but rather a "Pictures MAX must be ___"

Anyhow, this is what I was talking about with the google searches

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/wickeddragon/goog.png


More important than us limiting sizes is posters being respectful of other people. Members use a large variety of place to look at the forum, from a speedy computer to a sloooooow phone.

Oh and it's easy enough to see a pic that is too big (I liked that short pink style) and google the pic url (that one was called 'short pink emo hair' and find a pic already sized down) took me a few seconds and was much easier (for me) than saving and uploading to photobucket to resize.

[ღHeatherღ]

Thanks smudge. The only problem with doing it that way is you risk hot linking. Sometimes people make it so an inappropriate photo shows instead. So if you do this make sure you check your post. Also it was always intended that the image example shown was a max size, not a required size. Sorry if I didn't make that clear.

Aldo after seeing several pictures in the thread, has anyone changed their opinion?

[THEMUZZA]

I actually prefer the smaller size. Then again, I use photoshop to edit the size of my photos and to crop them. I don't know, I just prefer the smaller size because it makes the thread organized.

[Katie Superstar]

I prefer the larger size because it's easier to see but then again I only read the forums on my laptop, not on my phone. I think if I was browsing the forums on my phone I wouldn't look at the glam suggestion threads or user design threads or anything like that until I was on my laptop again later.

[smudge]

Thanks smudge. The only problem with doing it that way is you risk hot linking. Sometimes people make it so an inappropriate photo shows instead. So if you do this make sure you check your post. Also it was always intended that the image example shown was a max size, not a required size. Sorry if I didn't make that clear.

Aldo after seeing several pictures in the thread, has anyone changed their opinion?

I think I actually have, I had picked the smaller b/c you can link to a bigger one and it wouldn't clutter but even better than that I like the idea of limiting how many you post/day. I've seen people post the max pics per post 4 or 5 or more posts in a row. When you do that AND they're ginormous it makes it hard to enjoy the thread.
So I really like the however many per size per day suggestion.

AND I changed my mind on it being max :p lol. I thought that when you resized them it would take the bigger one down to where it needed to be and it doesn't which means you could possibly go over on the other side (mine was over by 15) so I would said that they need to be within a few pixels of whichever dimension is picked.

[♪Shiney♪]

I think I actually have, I had picked the smaller b/c you can link to a bigger one and it wouldn't clutter but even better than that I like the idea of limiting how many you post/day. I've seen people post the max pics per post 4 or 5 or more posts in a row. When you do that AND they're ginormous it makes it hard to enjoy the thread.
So I really like the however many per size per day suggestion.

AND I changed my mind on it being max :p lol. I thought that when you resized them it would take the bigger one down to where it needed to be and it doesn't which means you could possibly go over on the other side (mine was over by 15) so I would said that they need to be within a few pixels of whichever dimension is picked.

But then it would just be changing the max... and then they could say well others have that and mine's only 10 over, and it would move up by 10 and by 10 and by 10 over time continuously.

[smudge]

But then it would just be changing the max... and then they could say well others have that and mine's only 10 over, and it would move up by 10 and by 10 and by 10 over time continuously.

Meh, I think as long as you upload it and *try* to downsize it then you should be fine. One of the sides should be one of the required lengths so it wouldn't be hard to tell if they did or not.

[♪Shiney♪]

Meh, I think as long as you upload it and *try* to downsize it then you should be fine. One of the sides should be one of the required lengths so it wouldn't be hard to tell if they did or not.

I'm not a fan of the meh, it can be around there idea... because if someone posts one ridiculously large and it gets deleted they can then say well you let these people post larger pictures so you have to let me too, even if it's by a smaller amount.

[Sayrea]

I vote for the larger image size or the smaller one as a thumbnail.

[ღHeatherღ]

Thread closed now that poll has ended.