The thumbnails are a result of "attaching" a picture from your computer (after uploading it during your post using Attach Files > Manage Attachments) They show up smaller; then when clicked on, they enlarge The large pictures that many have in their posts are linked to a picture on a hosting site such as Photobucket, flickr, etc, usually free; but read the rules http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/image-hosting-websites Also, read this..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=6 very first topic lets you try out different methods
If only there were a section devoted to this exact thing. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=6
check the size of the pic you've uploaded. If you used the same one as your avatar, it wont end up being a thumbnail When setting up a picture to use as an avatar, it's best to save the reduced size by a new name so that the original is maintained. from this page... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86139 1. they must be a perfect square 80X80 pixels 2. They must be 7kb ( killobytes )or less...thats 7000 bits
Still don't get the thumbnail text business - at least I don't have to self host any more..... Peeps will just have to figure out it is a thumbnail - even though it does not say thumbnail....
The way you are now doing it is ok, people can click on it to enlarge it if they want. I use Photobucket to hold my pictures, it is free, and when you post them they come up full size. If you do use photobucket you can PM me and I will walk you through the process. Don
Think of it this way - now HAMB peeps don't have to see the full size DART pics unless they want to..... As if my COE is anymore handsome.....
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