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i don't like large sig pictures. for me they breakup the flow of the posts. and honestly, the huge sig images that i've seen on other forums are usually garish self-promotional abominations. the elitist in me forever enjoys coming to the org and knowing my sensibilities will not be offended so.
Err, people. This thing is optional, meaning most people would probably never see those fancy sigs unless they turn the option on themselves; you and I don't have to suffer through them while someone who wants his/her forum posts "colorful" can enjoy them.
Having said that, however, I won't vote: as I won't use this feature anyway, my voice is essentially forfeit.
Will there be any general burdens on the server, though?
the elitist in me thinks those other people probably don't know what's best for them. i can decide this, and take the stress of such a decision off of their minds. they don't need fancy sigs and such. it's a matter of opinion... my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by AntiochusIII
and if this well reasoned argument does not sway those in charge (inexplicable, i know), then i shall appeal to server burdens as well. the org is a slow enough place without the plebs seeing just how much the 1337 clan r0><0rz.
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Well, if it's really going to have a discernible effect on the server as a whole, then I'll support your notion and raise my musketry against the bourgeoisie and their shiny giant sigs!Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_John
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Change is bad.
No.
While I understand the sentiment, I don't think I would go that far. :laugh4:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexander the Pretty Good
I do second Big_John, however, in that if this option would place a noticably additional burden on the server, then I'm against it. Otherwise, I don't see any reason to not allow it.
Bandwidth is always an issue here. I'm all for going as no frills as possible, at least until the hosting is improved... if the hosting ever improves.
That is the reason that it's always balanced whether a new toy/tool/function will improve or hurt (and not only in absolutes).Quote:
Originally Posted by Caravel
Hosting has improved over the years, a lot too. This not always being visible, is because the use increased too: more members, polls, more topics, PM system. Compare it to your computer. You have faster hardware but also bigger games.
Ok, I'm just concerned about the database that's all. There have been alot of crashes over the last month or so. I'm not sure if you're hosting db on the same server as the site, but whether it is or not the (MySQL4.0/5.0?) server appears to be struggling under the load. Maybe archiving all of the posts upto 2004 would help? A temporary disable of the search function? :shrug:
That was a neat thing about UBB, you could move content away to a read only forum. Pages only had to be static HTML then.
VBulletin has a load of good features, but not for archiving (I agree: the database should not have to carry the load of very old topics, except for the rare ones).
Increasing the flood for search again, should help.
I'd like a full signature, but... meh. Perfectly content with this one as it is, as well.
Therefore: GAH! :yes: