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EarlG

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34. It's unlikely that we'll allow direct uploading of images

Wed Aug 11, 2021, 04:02 PM

Aug 2021

It probably would not be that difficult to create a system whereby DU members can upload their own photos to our servers, but there's another reason we have never done this, and that is copyright.

If we used our servers to host uploaded images, we would open ourselves up to a whole new world of copyright issues, because we'd become responsible for hosting the images in a way that we're not when they are posted by members and hotlinked from other sites.

Since we don't have the money to hire a team of copyright lawyers, I'm afraid it's unlikely that we will ever allow members to upload images directly to DU (with the exception of avatars).

As for the 404 issue, I'm not sure what that is. Could you PM me with details?

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Ask Me Anything... About DU4 [View all] EarlG Aug 2021 OP

How Very Very COOL! I love that it is new, but yet very familiar! hlthe2b Aug 2021 #1

Yep. Will there be a toggle setting that we can use to switch between them for extended Beta tests? TheBlackAdder Aug 2021 #24

Looks cool Dude! Looking forward to Night Mode NightWatcher Aug 2021 #2

I will be able to give a donation in September AZProgressive Aug 2021 #3

ok... Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #4

We plan to have some form of beta testing for sure EarlG Aug 2021 #10

Sweet! One more question... Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #18

The headers *could* be customizable EarlG Aug 2021 #38

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Don't worry, the OP just shows the mobile version EarlG Aug 2021 #21

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I would expect nothing less :) EarlG Aug 2021 #23

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Kick. Rec. Bookmark! Hekate Aug 2021 #11

Looks good to me! nt AndyS Aug 2021 #12

It would be nice if there were a better way to post photos Meowmee Aug 2021 #14

Agree. Make it easier to post photos. Polly Hennessey Aug 2021 #16

Oh, please...please ChazInAz Aug 2021 #84

Yes!!! I Agree!!! Sane1 Aug 2021 #149

Yes, a thousand times yes. Grasswire2 Aug 2021 #95

This is fantastic, so impressed with the functionality and aesthetics msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #15

Tutorials and 'help' are written by individuals who, House of Roberts Aug 2021 #17

I hear you EarlG Aug 2021 #41

Great job and many multigraincracker Aug 2021 #19

i don't have an iphone/smart phone--i just use my computer orleans Aug 2021 #20

Ditto I just use my computer. elleng Aug 2021 #33

It's unlikely that we'll allow direct uploading of images EarlG Aug 2021 #34

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All URLs will remain the same EarlG Aug 2021 #47

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Improving the Advanced Search function is definitely on my list of things to do EarlG Aug 2021 #49

my lips are sealed IcyPeas Aug 2021 #58

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Shnazzy! BootinUp Aug 2021 #32

Will I be able to delete an old card which is still listed as a payment option? msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #35

That sounds like something you need to do via PayPal EarlG Aug 2021 #51

hmm... msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #66

All of your sample pics are in portrait mode dweller Aug 2021 #36

It should work fine in landscape mode EarlG Aug 2021 #54

I would love a larger font option too Unwind Your Mind Sep 2021 #170

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hope its not gonna be a train wreck like the new dKos nt msongs Aug 2021 #39

Any way to access pre-2011 threads? Jimbo S Aug 2021 #40

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Good stuff, I like the simpler navigation IronLionZion Aug 2021 #42

Smart changes ... wonderfully intuitive. Auggie Aug 2021 #43

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There are no plans for an app EarlG Aug 2021 #63

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Good question :) EarlG Aug 2021 #65

Thank You (!) :: nt wyn borkins Aug 2021 #69

Try highlighting the abbreviation and right click, search Google KS Toronado Aug 2021 #75

Thank You KS Toronado wyn borkins Aug 2021 #79

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what is the male/female makeup of the designer team? CTyankee Aug 2021 #48

It's just Elad and I EarlG Aug 2021 #67

Kick dalton99a Aug 2021 #50

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I agree AZProgressive Aug 2021 #87

Looks great. Pepsidog Aug 2021 #53

The opaque background and borders for quotes are quite neat Sympthsical Aug 2021 #56

Thanks, EarlG. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2021 #59

this is why I keep donating Skittles Aug 2021 #60

Earl, I'm happy with whatever you guys do PlanetBev Aug 2021 #61

Wow I love this! Thank you EarlG and Elad! FakeNoose Aug 2021 #64

I see the ability to Rec a reply, instead of the OP... SidDithers Aug 2021 #68

Congrats EarlG Aug 2021 #74

I was just scrolling to see if somebody had already posted about it. NH Ethylene Aug 2021 #122

dammit! Kali Aug 2021 #141

If it doesn't periodically spazz out and reload... WestMichRad Aug 2021 #71

Looks good canetoad Aug 2021 #72

looks great... can't wait! I love change because it makes me think. NewHendoLib Aug 2021 #73

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The Non-Alliance Forum? nilram Aug 2021 #82

Social Distance Forum? berniesandersmittens Aug 2021 #83

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Thank you, EarlG and Elad gademocrat7 Aug 2021 #81

Wow - THANKS, EarlG! And thank you Elad! calimary Aug 2021 #85

Rec a reply! Woohoo! Nittersing Aug 2021 #86

This currently exists on DU3 EarlG Aug 2021 #89

Ah. Thank you! nt Nittersing Aug 2021 #91

Thank You! Cozmo Aug 2021 #88

OT: current site keeps crashing, beginning yesterday. Eyeball_Kid Aug 2021 #90

Will be able to hide the videos posted on the Latest page? Metatron Aug 2021 #92

Do you mean the videos which appear in the right column EarlG Aug 2021 #94

Yes, the ones in the right column - they have never been hideable.EDIT below Metatron Aug 2021 #96

So, we actually have a plan for videos EarlG Aug 2021 #101

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Is "Feed" the RSS Feed for a member's journal? And how long has that been there? muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #98

Ah... EarlG Aug 2021 #104

Looks great EarlG, Elad!! sarchasm Aug 2021 #99

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Currently, on mobile EarlG Aug 2021 #159

Here are some screenshots with the browser width reduced to 1440 pixels EarlG Aug 2021 #158

I've seen posters talk about the "unrec", Why did that go away? USALiberal Aug 2021 #155

It was incredibly disruptive EarlG Aug 2021 #161

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K&R mvd Aug 2021 #163

Improve (or fix) 'trashing' left-of-center2012 Aug 2021 #165

I cannot get logged in to see Thursday TOONS BobsYourUncle Aug 2021 #167

Right this moment when I click on it from the front page... Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #168

Oops EarlG Aug 2021 #169