Lack of Project Posts on the Forum

[ear3]

[member=62034]Trevin[/member] PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE POST!!!!!!  I'm currently planning a redo of my above-the-bench tool cabinet to accommodate the handtools I've been integrating into my woodworking over the past year and a half, and I need all the ideas/reference images I can get.

I agree that when someone posts a new project it does get shuffled off the list pretty quickly.  I know I can go to the section for "Member Projects" and I do occasionally but most of the time I just check in on the bottom of the home screen due to lack of time just to check in on whats new? 

I enjoy seeing other members projects and like to contribute as well.  Can pick up some good ideas that way.  I am working on a "hand tool" wall cabinet now and will post some pics when finished.  I am bad at reminding myself to take pictures as I build.  Will have to remind myself or put up a sign in the shop to remind me....

Trevin

 

[peter halle]

There have been two instances that I am aware of when images went missing.  And yes the resulting holes in posts are annoying, terrible, and suck. 

When the forum was first created it wasn't image friendly to any degree.  Then a mod came out ( I believe) that allowed members to set up a gallery here on the forum (i.e. a separate database) to load their images and then when posting it would reference to those images.  Over time the software improved and the gallery was eliminated thru updates to the software that needed to be performed for more than cosmetic reasons.  Therefore the linked area disappeared.

The second instance was when the forum became very unstable.  In an effort to get the forum back online an oops happened that has rendered many images from posts older than I believe missing.

If you can host your images on an image sharing site and link you do absolutely control the destiny of your images.

Peter 

 

[ear3]

Thanks for your thoughts [member=1674]Peter Halle[/member]  There's only so much one man can do, and your valuable service as a forum moderator more than makes up for your lack of model behavior as a project poster [tongue]

I've had many of the frustrations about image posting mentioned above, but I have adapted my habits to account for the FOG's idiosyncrasies.  I do almost all my posting from the computer by the way, after resizing all the images down

 

[Bob D.]

I've been on multiple forums that eventually had photos lost to upgrades, including if I am not mistaken, this one. I also prefer to have complete control over them for various regions. In reality, the only permanent things online are the things you don't want to be.

I've lost posts and images on other forums too. A recent hit took over 600 posts on various topics and projects over a period of 6 years away. They were able to restore the text in the posts but the images were lost.

 

[bobfog]

I think an interesting statistic would be the average age of forum members. I suspect it will be on the more “mature” end of the scale.

Maybe the forum doesn’t have enough young, innovative blood, doing work that is fresh and unique that have the motivation to post it. The majority of project posts I see are quality, admirable work, but frankly quite boring. Same goes for a lot of the bloggers who share video content here, often  the things they make are stayed and their presenting style is a bit stale best and cringe-worthy at its worst.

 

[Trevin]

[member=37411]ear3[/member] I will post some pics when done.  It will take me a little while to finish this up.  Been busy with work, kids and a 3D printer....

Trevin

 

[semenza]

I caution anyone to not upload photos to this forum.  Over time, they often are lost and the thread becomes useless.  It's much better to upload all your photos to a cloud service, then copy and paste the url to each photo between the image brackets using the button that looks like a picture frame on the left side. 
The added bonus is there are no annoying thumbnails, the image is full sized.  I use Flickr.  You get 1 TB for free and my phone automatically uploads the photos as I take them using the Flickr app.

There have recently been issues with hosting services too so really the only safe way to not permanently lose pics is to have your own real back up. So that they can be reinserted if / when necessary. I know there are a bunch of my topics and posts on FOG that are missing pictures do to the big pic loss several years ago. I have put pics back in when those topics pop up. A hassle but not a big deal because I still have all the pics on my own (backed up) hard drive.

Seth

 

[Svar]

I caution anyone to not upload photos to this forum.  Over time, they often are lost and the thread becomes useless.  It's much better to upload all your photos to a cloud service, then copy and paste the url to each photo between the image brackets using the button that looks like a picture frame on the left side. 
The added bonus is there are no annoying thumbnails, the image is full sized.  I use Flickr.  You get 1 TB for free and my phone automatically uploads the photos as I take them using the Flickr app.

1) It can go both ways. Forums (and this one is no exception) are full of old posts with dead links to out-of-business picture hosting services and closed accounts.
2) You have an option of displaing your uploaded picture as full image right here too.

 

[semenza]

I caution anyone to not upload photos to this forum.  Over time, they often are lost and the thread becomes useless.  It's much better to upload all your photos to a cloud service, then copy and paste the url to each photo between the image brackets using the button that looks like a picture frame on the left side. 
The added bonus is there are no annoying thumbnails, the image is full sized.  I use Flickr.  You get 1 TB for free and my phone automatically uploads the photos as I take them using the Flickr app.

1) It can go both ways. Forums (and this one is no exception) are full of old posts with dead links to out-of-business picture hosting services and closed accounts.
2) You have an option of displaing your uploaded picture as full image right here too.

Yup, forgot to point that out. To the right of the pic attachment box there is a drop down with five options ...... thumbnail, full, etc.

Seth

 

[sancho57]

Im a lot like Peter (only better looking  [big grin] ).

Though I love woodworking and have a butt load of festools in fact mainly festools, I dont post a lot of my stuff.

Its pretty basic stuff compared to what Ive seen other post. I primariy renovate and up grade my home and build things for friends and family.

Even my shop is basic mainly just spur shelving.

I do have a platform bed Im going to be building in a couple of weeks nothing special, Ill post it but definately not heirloom like some post here. Ill prolly ostly post the finishing schedule as its a technique I learned in the finishing class I recently took.

I spent the day domino-ing drawers/ Trays to organize ans store things on the shelving.
Nothing exciting.

 

[Holmz]

    Not having a like button hasn't got much to do with being politically correct. Whenever this has come up the discussion usually ends with more people not wanting it than wanting it, or at least a split decision, for a variety of reasons.
...

I never realised that we had a vote.

 

[semenza]

    Not having a like button hasn't got much to do with being politically correct. Whenever this has come up the discussion usually ends with more people not wanting it than wanting it, or at least a split decision, for a variety of reasons.
...

I never realised that we had a vote.

Not referring to a vote but there have been several discussions on it.

Seth

 

[sancho57]

why have a vote good or bad project. This isnt dancing with the stars ya know. Someone (like me) post a basic project and gets a lot of views with a few comments.

Instead of voting ya can just give them a "u suck" comment and go on. its the same thing as a negative vote right? If their is some advise or criticism just ask the guy why he did it that way and not some other way.

Most of the stuff is personal preference, skill level and tools availability and space...

After woodworking for 22years Ive perfected the art of butchering about every species of wood on 2 continents  [big grin]

 

[Holmz]

    Not having a like button hasn't got much to do with being politically correct. Whenever this has come up the discussion usually ends with more people not wanting it than wanting it, or at least a split decision, for a variety of reasons.
...

I never realised that we had a vote.

Not referring to a vote but there have been several discussions on it.

Seth

Well I like the idea of a like button, as it allows one to acknowledge a post without posting any drivel.

In any case I posted a couple of small projects yesterday, to show some support along with the thread's title. Nothing to fancy, but even small projects are projects.

I did also see the beautiful post on the mid century modern credenza, which was deserving of a like... So I posted some drivel that but myself and the Boss liked it.

 

[Cheese]

?

In any case I posted a couple of small projects yesterday, to show some support along with the thread's title. Nothing to fancy, but even small projects are projects.

Projects are projects, never mind how small or how large. I would define a large project as just a lengthy continuim of a small project. The process is the same...the only difference is how long it takes to complete it.  [big grin]

 

[Holmz]

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In any case I posted a couple of small projects yesterday, to show some support along with the thread's title. Nothing to fancy, but even small projects are projects.

Projects are projects, never mind how small or how large. I would define a large project as just a lengthy continuim of a small project. The process is the same...the only difference is how long it takes to complete it.  [big grin]

Or the difference being expected time versus real time.
The boss wanted the counter edge redone... The dialogue included, "it is 1/2 hour job".

The good news was that I got her to help sand it, and then mask it.
5-coats of varnish later, and last coat had 'someone' belly up to the sink, and a small section still now needs another kiss with 320 and another hit with the brush... I am hoping I can just to the 6" section (at the sink and another I front of where the beer opener lives).

 

[semenza]

why have a vote good or bad project. This isnt dancing with the stars ya know. Someone (like me) post a basic project and gets a lot of views with a few comments.

Instead of voting ya can just give them a "u suck" comment and go on. its the same thing as a negative vote right? If their is some advise or criticism just ask the guy why he did it that way and not some other way.

Most of the stuff is personal preference, skill level and tools availability and space...

After woodworking for 22years Ive perfected the art of butchering about every species of wood on 2 continents  [big grin]

No , not a vote on whether or not a project is good or bad. A vote on whether or not members want a like button.

Sorry for the muddling of discussion within the project topic.

Seth

 

[Cheese]

Interesting point...time versus real time.

From my experience:
Time = haus frau’s desired time line.
Real time = the actual time it takes for the project to be completed by a competent worker.

 

[Holmz]

Interesting point...time versus real time.

From my experience:
Time = haus frau’s desired time line.
Real time = the actual time it takes for the project to be completed by a competent worker.

M8, I have to hear about incompetence at home too
I thought this was a safe place