A Rose is a Rose is a Rose
Rephraze that...
A Picture is a Picture is a Picture and it takes time to load no matter where that picture is hosted and in the loading process will slow down the forum.
As RAMBIGSKY stated that only applies to pictures using the[IMG] tag.
I would like to add that size is also reflected in not only the number of bytes of information (60Kb) but in the number of pixels in height and width (dimensions).
There are still some older 'puters out there that only have a screen resolution of 640 X 400. The Average computer today is 800 X 600 and many of the newer 'puters may go to 1280 X 1024 or higher.
Even with mine set at 1280, I have noticed, in many a thread, that I have to scroll not just up and down but also from left to right. Up and down is the nature of the beast, Left to right is not necessary and can be rectified. More often than not this left/right scrolling is caused by an oversized photo or numerous photos on the same line. 2, 3 or more photos/graphics on the same line totalling over the viewers screen resolutions will also cause left/right scrolling.
If you right click on any photo/graphic a window will open. Select "Properties". Another window opens.
Take a look at Size which is shown in Bytes
And Dimensions shown in Pixels
Dimensions: is the number I am referring to.
Conside this....
If I am using a Screen Resolution of 800 X 600 and some one posts a photo of 2000 X 600 guess what happens. I must scroll left/right to view the entire photo.
Now if someone posts a photo of 800 X 600 (my screen resolutions) do I still have to scroll left/right. If you said YES you are 100% correct. Consider all that we are viewing on the MOC Forum. It's not just the photo but all the stuff in the Margins to the left and right. The Blue margin, the Column with the Authors name and avatar. All this adds to the viewing area (screen resolutions).
What's the best Dimension for a photo?
I try to load photos that are under 600 pixels wide and 500 wide is even better especially so for those still using 640 X 400.
IF you have a photo you want to reduce (both bytes &/or pixels) but don't have the ways and means simply email it to me and I will adjust it for you.
If we are still not clear, do not hesitate asking for a clarification.
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