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I haven't read this thread in it's entirety yet, but agree 100% that far too many people misuse (however innocently) the ability to post images with replies. I can understand someone wanting to post a small photo of himself or herself for identification purposes, but anything beyond that is just a time-consuming, space-grabbing, slow-loading waste. One of the "rules" of web page design is that you intentionally design for the slowest, smallest-screen computer. In other words, you first consider the end user--the recipient of your message--and not your own interests. Many discussion forums place restrictions on image posting and provide separate areas or albums for image posting. I personally feel that is a very good thing because it leaves the discussion forum open for its primary purpose: discussions. I'm sure many folks like to show off their capability with a digital camera and they like to demonstrate their cleverness in designing logos for their railroad, etc., but the truth is that this sort of thing temds to limit the ability of some--perhaps many--people to read and learn from a forum in a timely and enjoyable manner. It really would be nice if folks would be considerate of others in this regard.
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