I win again

[Jwolf]

I win, eleventy.

[FirstLegion]

I win, eleventy.

No way! Cause I win!

[Aims]

You guys are crazy...

[Aims]

Testing again.

[test1]

test test test test

[iamaddj]

No way! Cause I win!



Um, I believe that it is me who is the winner, because I am such a big deal, you know.

[Aims]

He who has the gold decides who wins?

[Bulwark]

I heard you can get 1000 gold for only $9.99.

[Darkwynn]

I got 1000 gold for 5.99 Brad

[RealGenius]

I win, eleventy.

No, I win, because my user ID is eleventy

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/member.php?u=11?!?!?!

[Bulwark]

I got 1000 gold for 5.99 Brad

Yes, but I only use freetrade 100% natural all organic gold farmers, not those Chinese child slave labor swetshops of yours. Did you know they pump growth hormones into their farmers to help them produce extra gold?
How can you sleep at night?

[RealGenius]

How can you sleep at night?

Apparently he sleeps quite well on his big pile of gold.

[mkerr]

Okay, this isn't terrible forum software. The profile picture retrictions are a bit draconic, but it has a nice look to it.

-mkerr

testing out what an edit looks like.

[mkerr]

Okay, this isn't terrible forum software. The profile picture retrictions are a bit draconic, but it has a nice look to it.

-mkerr

testing out what an edit looks like.

Testing out quoting.

[mkerr]

Okay, this isn't terrible forum software. The profile picture retrictions are a bit draconic, but it has a nice look to it.

-mkerr

testing out what an edit looks like.

Now I'm testing out how muti-quoting works.


Testing out quoting.

This is probably the only feature that I really care about.

[Aims]

The pic restrictions can be changed up to a point. Making them too crazy means the forum will bog down and that's not a good thing.

[mkerr]

The pic restrictions can be changed up to a point. Making them too crazy means the forum will bog down and that's not a good thing.

My issues:
1. It doesn't tell me what image types are supported (just that a custom image can be 80x80 or 24.4kb). It choked on my BMP so I had to convert the image to a JPG. More file format options would be good.

2. You should see if there's one of those snazzy plug-ins that let you upload a larger image and crop it to the right size. I think those are pretty sweet.

3. The forum has both an option to upload a "profile picture" image and an "avatar" image. I found that to be a bit confusing, but I figured it out after a couple of tries.

Oh, I went through the registration emails and they look good.

[Aims]

1. Picture formats on a forum will almost NEVER support .bmp. They're not a good file type to be using to begin with because they're too huge. .jpg, .gif, and .png are the available types, I believe.

2. They may be sweet, but honestly, they're more trouble than they're worth.

3. Profiles and avatars are two different aspects. I can remove one or the other, but not gonna until Larry gives me the head's up.

[mkerr]

1. Picture formats on a forum will almost NEVER support .bmp. They're not a good file type to be using to begin with because they're too huge. .jpg, .gif, and .png are the available types, I believe.

Does vBulletin give you the option of more image formats? Some forum software only allows JPGs and GIFs, but if more formats are available in the control panel then I say use 'em. There aren't security or space considerations (as long as you keep the max file size unchanged).

Does vBulletin give you a minimum and maximum range for avatar dimentions? If so, I recommend making the minimum 20x20 and the maximum 90x90. You can still keep the file size to 24.5KB -- we'll just have fewer users that have to scale their images (which is a hassle for the average computer user).


2. They may be sweet, but honestly, they're more trouble than they're worth.

It depends on the software. PhpBB doesn't have a decent plug-in for cropping avatar images, but vBulletin might.


3. Profiles and avatars are two different aspects. I can remove one or the other, but not gonna until Larry gives me the head's up.

I've looked at a couple of other forums and noticed the same thing. It was a little confusing to me (especially since the first option was "profile" and I had to look further down the list for "avatar"). I think that will be fine -- we may want to add a "how do I upload an avatar?" as part of a forum FAQ.

Speaking of which, I don't see a place for the forum rules and such stuff. Has anyone written a set of "don't be a prick" guidelines?

- mkerr

[Aims]

Not true on the security issues. I think .jpg, .gif, and .png are plenty. Those are the three main formats that any graphics person will ever use. I know because those are the only three I'll touch. Bitmaps may look good and all, but a png will do the same thing in 1/4 the file size.

The avatar dimensions more than likely do exist, but I don't really see a need to change them at this point.

I _personally_ would prefer to not add a whole bunch of extraneous stuff into the forum. Resizing also has a very nasty tendency to stop working after a certain point.

The guidelines are being worked on, but they are not necessarily a priority at this point. This was to get the forum basics up and running. The content will be done at a later point if I understand correctly.

[Bigred]

To address these things in no particular order:

We support
.jpg
.png
.gif
.bmp

When you attach a picture to a post, it will bring up a grid of the allowed file types and thier max dimensinos and filesize. bmp's are purposely clamped down to encourage folks to use the other more effiecient formats, but is still there for that odd poster with a smallish image and no image software.

The posting rules are in the terms and conditions link at the bottom of the forum.

There are thumbnails handled by the system, but they still need some configuration tuning.

[mkerr]

Not true on the security issues. I think .jpg, .gif, and .png are plenty. Those are the three main formats that any graphics person will ever use. I know because those are the only three I'll touch. Bitmaps may look good and all, but a png will do the same thing in 1/4 the file size.

Respectfully, I don't agree because the reason I had the problem is because my avatar (used most recently on dakkadakka) didn't work here. Not only was it a BMP, but it was in the 90x90 neighborhood. I actually had to edit the image twice to get it up.

I think we should be be as permissive as possible with these things, regardless of our personal feelings. We want users from other forums to have an easy time coming over here.

Dakkadakka allows for more image formats and a maximum avatar size of 120x120, so I suspect that other dakkadakka users might have the same problem. I haven't checked Warseer, but I think they are using vBulletin too.

In any case, the size of a BMP isn't an issue because there is a maximum image size.


The avatar dimensions more than likely do exist, but I don't really see a need to change them at this point.

Perhaps not, but we defintely want to cast the widest net possible. If it's an easy change, then it might be worth changing.

- mkerr

[mkerr]

When you attach a picture to a post, it will bring up a grid of the allowed file types and thier max dimensinos and filesize. bmp's are purposely clamped down to encourage folks to use the other more effiecient formats, but is still there for that odd poster with a smallish image and no image software.

That's cool. I haven't tried posting a picture, but I'll mess around with that next.

But BMPs don't work for avatar images (GIFs, JPGs and PNGs only).


The posting rules are in the terms and conditions link at the bottom of the forum.

I see the Terms of Service link, but you may want a


There are thumbnails handled by the system, but they still need some configuration tuning.

I noticed some weirdness with thumbnails when I uploaded a gallery. The 145KB limit on gallery issues was a bit of a hassle too (I had to take my image down to 800x600 or so and compress the crap out of it).

Is there a disk space consideration here? Where is the forum being hosted?

- mkerr

[mkerr]

Wow, I already LOVE this forum! I'm already practicing hitting the REFRESH key, lol!

-mkerr

[Bigred]

Just upped the size of jpgs to 175K, which is plenty for a decent image of roughly 1024x768.

We're nailing down thumbnail support now. They should be working tomorrow.

I also had a period of slow response and needing to hit the refresh button. Server logs show no spike in traffic or bandwidth, so it must have been a internet connection issue between Austin and the server. It seemed to go away after 5-10 minutes. Wierd.

This kind of our general bug/update thread now ...

[Darkwynn]

The Quick reply is kind of clunky

[Darkwynn]

test

[Bigred]

test-quick reply

[Brass Scorpion]

I have now tested the edit button. This post has been edited as a test.

[RealGenius]

Brass Scorp, on my view your location wraps down into your Post count.

[Khestra the Unbeheld]

Testing, first message on new forum, consider this introduction. :cool:

[RealGenius]

Welcome to another familiar face!

[iamaddj]

Madness.

[Rhoki]

Madness.
Madness?

THIS IS SPARTA!

[iamaddj]

Madness?

THIS IS SPARTA!


Dude, so last year!

[CrusherJoe]

No, this is CAKE TOWN!

[Paul]

Firstly, GREETINGS MORTALS!

Secondly, this isn't Sparta.

Madness? This is RUSSIAAAAAAAA!

Thirdly, I finally signed up for the BoLS forums. Maybe I'll contribute! Chances are, however, I probably won't.

Fourthly, I am Paul, formerly known as Q. Yes I use my name on the internet.

[LarryV]

Welcome!

[CrusherJoe]

Welcome, Paul/Q!

[CrusherJoe]

The Quick reply is kind of clunky

I don't know what you're referring to, but I found the method to "activate" the Quick Reply box a bit odd -- counter-intuitive, even. Shouldn't the Quick Reply box -- if you choose to have it open -- be active and ready to accept input when you get to it?

If you don't want it at the bottom of your page you can click that down arrow that's near it and you'll be in business.

[RealGenius]

I don't know what you're referring to, but I found the method to "activate" the Quick Reply box a bit odd -- counter-intuitive, even. Shouldn't the Quick Reply box -- if you choose to have it open -- be active and ready to accept input when you get to it?

Yeah, it makes a little more sense when you are quick-replying to a post that isn't at the bottom of a thread. I had to train myself not to click in that text box. But it has to be like that, so that the proper reply and quote features link up.

I have noticed that other forums with the quick reply have it hidden until one of the icons is clicked. It doesn't look like much trouble with some javascript.

[mkerr]

Yeah, I don't know why I have to choose someone to "quick reply" to, but once I figured it out it wasn't too much of a hassle.

At least there are a decent amount of editing tools in the quick edit box.

[iamaddj]

Fools! You are off topic! The Topic is how much I win!

--discuss.

[crazyredpraetorian]

Have you figured out who Rerun is, yet? If so, then you win a little........but, you also lose.

[Demosthenes]

Fools! You are off topic! The Topic is how much I win!

--discuss.

lol, well you definitely win at the "funniest avatar" award.

[CrusherJoe]

lol, well you definitely win at the "funniest avatar" award.
Agreed.

Though I can't decide if it's "funniest" as in "Wow, that's funny," (accompanied by a laugh) or, "Wow, that's...funny," (accompanied by a cringe or a shudder).

At least for me, though, it made me smile. :)

[RealGenius]

I can't believe Abe didn't got with this as his avatar:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JsKZ1YCU6Z4/SiUUB1m8vBI/AAAAAAAABN8/Z2jnrhJfvs4/s400/davies%5B1%5D.jpg

[iamaddj]

I can't believe Abe didn't got with this as his avatar:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JsKZ1YCU6Z4/SiUUB1m8vBI/AAAAAAAABN8/Z2jnrhJfvs4/s400/davies%5B1%5D.jpg

Yeah that would have been a good one also. But since my status is the Walrus Lord, I had to go with an appropriate picture.

[The Girl]

I would like to file a complaint about the evony ads.... can we run the one with just the bra clad lady chest [because that has everything to do with a civ clone]? That would be awesome.

http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/images/evony-ad-6.jpg

[Bigred]

Hey now wait a minute... I clearly remember a post back somewhere in the mists time where you stated such things merely amused you... instead of bothering you...because of your whole professional distance thingy...or something like that.... I'll shut up now :)

[The Girl]

I do think it's amusing. Evony has gone from using a rather appropriate image of a CG knight with something close to "start your fight for freedom now" to a porn actress in a shirt from Wal-Mart that calls potential users her lord... and just her bra clad rack on some sites. It's one of the worst sex sells advertising campaigns I've seen in a good while - has jack to do with what they're selling. At least Calvin Klein's threesome billboards contain/are relevant to the product they're selling.

Also: the character limit on the bio section is redic. Please fix.

[RealGenius]

Damn wombats!

If you haven't seen it before, this is kinda interesting on the evolution of the Evony ads (http://contexts.org/socimages/2009/07/14/evolution-of-evony-video-game-ads/).

Frankly the latest ads are so closely cropped I had to think for a brief sec if it was a butt or boobs. I prefer my blatantly sexual advertisements not to make me think, thanks.

[Dosadi]

I feel like I need to contribute to this thread somehow. But I really have nothing even close to epicness of those evony boobs.



I guess The best thing I can come up with is this.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/Dosadi/n730835189_2201722_970.jpg

That's me and George Lucas. This not from some fan expo or Con. I literally bumped into him at an Art Gallery in San Francisco.

I’m not the type to get star struck, but I could barely stutter out the words “big fan” and “take picture”. The look of contempt on his face says it all.

And yes, he smelt like money.

So what’s my prize?


Dosadi

[mkerr]

I guess The best thing I can come up with is this.

That's fantastic!

We should definitely have a thread for pictures of gaming geeks with celebrities, lol. I've never bumped into George Lucas, but I do have picture with me and Lee Majors (he starred in a commercial for me in Mexico City).

http://www.box.net/shared/static/icm0e0umrl.gif

-- mkerr

And, yes, I did ask him what it was like to have sex with Farrah Fawcett. He smiled, laughed and said "it was awesome".

[CrusherJoe]

And, yes, I did ask him what it was like to have sex with Farrah Fawcett. He smiled, laughed and said "it was awesome".[/I]

You, sir, are my new hero.

Quite a few things make me chuckle.

Less things make me laugh.

This made me pause and think, "Holy god that's genius! And MAN did that take balls!"

Nothing but respect!! :)

[The Girl]

Damn wombats!

If you haven't seen it before, this is kinda interesting on the evolution of the Evony ads (http://contexts.org/socimages/2009/07/14/evolution-of-evony-video-game-ads/).

Frankly the latest ads are so closely cropped I had to think for a brief sec if it was a butt or boobs. I prefer my blatantly sexual advertisements not to make me think, thanks.

They missed this one:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RHJCq8Jes1s/Slm0F7e6h7I/AAAAAAAAAug/iqJNFw6tjSw/s320/evony-ad-3.jpg

[RealGenius]

And, yes, I did ask him what it was like to have sex with Farrah Fawcett. He smiled, laughed and said "it was awesome".

I dunno, if I had to guess, "awesome" would have probably been what I said too.

But I would have slurred it, with a lisp, like a thirteen year old with dental headgear and a Farrah Fawcett poster in his bedroom.

[RealGenius]

They missed this one:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RHJCq8Jes1s/Slm0F7e6h7I/AAAAAAAAAug/iqJNFw6tjSw/s320/evony-ad-3.jpg

Oooh, save your lover and her lesbian sister!

In said game, do you even rescue maidens?

[The Girl]

Oooh, save your lover and her lesbian sister!

In said game, do you even rescue maidens?

It's a crappy civ clone... so, I doubt it.

[Bigred]

I think either they go backrupt, or the ads have to go adult and dissapear from mainstream sites. At their current trajectory it shouldn't be long in either case.

Any bets?

[mkerr]

This made me pause and think, "Holy god that's genius! And MAN did that take balls!"

I think he was a little surprised, but since I was writing the check I think he gave me a little latitude. We had dinner that night and he gave me an open invitation to visit his home the next time I made it to LA (which I haven't had the courage to follow up). Lol.

[Bigred]

That is hilarious Dosadi!

Lucas's face says it all....

"Hey pal, I just wanna buy some art... uggg"

-bigred

[CrusherJoe]

Hey Dosadi, I just had a thought: when was that picture of you and Lucas taken?

I'm thinking his expression just might be a symptom of whatever it was that ate his brain before he did Episode 1...

"So, being a Jedi is an almost-spiritual thing, right?"
"Um, no. You have these special cells called midichlorians..."

Bleh. At least Episodes 2 & 3 got better.

[RealGenius]

Oh, man, Ep 1 is so full of fail I can't believe I watch it. If that was the first one in the series we'd have never seen a sequel. JarJar Binks!

[The Girl]

I think either they go backrupt, or the ads have to go adult and dissapear from mainstream sites. At their current trajectory it shouldn't be long in either case.

Any bets?

A month.... less if they get swarmed by that site with a four and a Japanese honorific in it.

[The Girl]

Also: I can has sig now? [har har har]

[Dosadi]

Hey Dosadi, I just had a thought: when was that picture of you and Lucas taken?


It was just this past December. It was at the Xanadu Art Gallery in downtown San Francisco. I was only in there because it's one of the few Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings that are open to the public. I don't think the curator was all that impressed by me fan-boying out over Lucas who I'm sure is one of the few people that can afford to shop there. $25,000 for a Japanese silk shirt? :eek:

And I thought 40k was an expensive hobby.

BTW, he was with his girlfriend who was the person who took the picture. I thought she was an assistant, but I later found out she's his main squeeze; Mellody Hobson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mellody_Hobson) who according to her wiki is worth almost as much as Lucas.

So I pissed off two Billionairs that day. :cool:



Dosadi

[crazyredpraetorian]

I got drunk with Chewbacca.

[Jim]

test test test test

Wow, there were a lot of testes on that first page...;)

Jim

[BuFFo]

I win second.

[iamaddj]

I win second.

Fool! that still makes your win less then ME. ha?

[RealGenius]

Wow, there were a lot of testes on that first page...;)

What would BoLS be without testes? ;)

[ChaosLord127]

Test for attachment removal.
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