Any body else have this happen? I was on the landing page. There was a photo I thought I would like to look at. I signed my ID and password, but did not click LOGIN (because, of course, then the photo would disappear). I clicked on the photo and got this: You do not have the permission to view this photo Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot!! If I cannot view the photo, WHAT IS IT DOING ON THE LANDING PAGE??!! Sometimes computer stuff is beyond annoying!
OK, rant over - your views, David Meashey
Dave - I think you need to be signed in to see any photos. I’ve always had a challenge posting a photo or photo attachment on any postings I place on this forum…it’s not very user friendly! So most of the time when I try to do so to help people see what I’m talking about, I get an error message and then just give up after 2 - 3 tries.
I share your rant and frustration!
Tom
I think it’s very user friendly, it’s just older than FB and that’s your rub.
I’m always signed in, so I can’t say I’ve ever been denied a pic.
Thomas White said:
Dave - I think you need to be signed in to see any photos. I’ve always had a challenge posting a photo or photo attachment on any postings I place on this forum…it’s not very user friendly! So most of the time when I try to do so to help people see what I’m talking about, I get an error message and then just give up after 2 - 3 tries.
I share your rant and frustration!
Tom
To post any pictures on this site I have to revert back to using Internet Explorer every other site I visit I use Win Edge and it works just fine.
Old technology perhaps???
John Caughey said:
I think it’s very user friendly, it’s just older than FB and that’s your rub.
I’m always signed in, so I can’t say I’ve ever been denied a pic.
John,
I must respectfully disagree with the user friendly statement; I find it very user aggressive.
Having to load to “Freight Sheds” then copying a link to put in a post is just so yesterday that it is not funny.
In fact I do not post many pictures on here because of the round about way that has to be followed.
As in previous post I have found a workaround by taking a step back technological wise but still do not post pictures much.
Photos have always been a problem with this software package. Despite their “albums are integrated with the software” claim, this is just not true. Yes, you can have a photo album, but that same album is not integrated with the forums, and getting a direct URL for the picture is troublesome, at best.
In my search for new software, modern forum/messaging packages do not have any kind of integrated photo album. In all honesty, I find IMGUR the simplest site to use for photos. YMMV, of course.
GAP said:
John Caughey said:
I think it’s very user friendly, it’s just older than FB and that’s your rub.
I’m always signed in, so I can’t say I’ve ever been denied a pic.
John,
I must respectfully disagree with the user friendly statement; I find it very user aggressive.
Having to load to “Freight Sheds” then copying a link to put in a post is just so yesterday that it is not funny.
In fact I do not post many pictures on here because of the round about way that has to be followed.
As in previous post I have found a workaround by taking a step back technological wise but still do not post pictures much.
Oh so true. I gave up long ago to post pics. Later RJD
Wow! After I upload, I use copy and paste to insert my pics. For me it’s Easy Peasy.
Chrome w/ Win 10
Wow! After I upload,
Yes, after you upload. And to get to the next photo you have to “back” up your browser to the file list and double-click the next picture. It is very cumbersome.
GScaleCentral in the UK manages to have photo galleries which are similar, but you can drag-and-drop an image to the image window in a post and it will sort it out for you. Very convenient.
I close the pic and select the next one to copy and paste. My finger doesn’t wear out…
For a free service with few advertisers left, I think it’s a good deal and one I can afford.
I’d hate for you guys to upset our benefactor and get the place shut down. It is a thankless job…
John;
I was not trying to insult anyone. It is more than a bit disconcerting to get a snippy message like I got for trying to open a photo seemingly offered for public viewing. I wanted an explanation, and Bob gave one. Finicky software. Lord knows good software is obscenely expensive. (Jessie James at least had the decency to carry a gun!) It is the reason why my email is on Outlook 2010 instead of the latest version. I have a satisfactory explanation, and remain grateful for this site.
Best, David Meashey
I use Firefox, I gave up on IE and Edge since they just don’t work with the products I use at work. Incidentally neither does Chrome. Since Firefox works for all that I do, its what I use for all that I do.
As for picture posting, yes, its cumbersome, but once I got the knack of it, its just routine. Maybe not the most efficient use of my time, but it does work once you have the logic worked out. Sometimes I find I have several browser windows open so I can switch between them to copy and past the needed URLs for what I am doing.
I do appreciate the time, effort, patience and investment Bob makes to keep this site working.
Dave I am glad you have your answer. I have things set so when I land on this site I am automatically logged in. So I haven’t seen the issue you had a question about.
As for using “outdated” software. I was using MS Office 2003 till just recently, because I had already paid for it, and it was working. The big winders tin update after the beginning of the year put and end to that. Oh well, I got my money’s worth out of MS office 2003.
I am very tech challenged, I use an old laptop and Windows I’m not sure what # it is. But with some reading and a program to size the pictures for best use of the freight she’d even I have figured out how to post pictures, and even some videos, but I am still figuring that part out. It is doable, just read the posts about how to do it, then once you get some practice it gets easier. BD has a great website, and I am sure if there was a free or cheap way to make pictures a simple one click addition he would do it , but unfortunately his last name isn’t Gates or Buffett.
Dave Meashey said:
Any body else have this happen? I was on the landing page. There was a photo I thought I would like to look at. I signed my ID and password, but did not click LOGIN (because, of course, then the photo would disappear). I clicked on the photo and got this: You do not have the permission to view this photo Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot!! If I cannot view the photo, WHAT IS IT DOING ON THE LANDING PAGE??!! Sometimes computer stuff is beyond annoying!
OK, rant over - your views, David Meashey
Dave,
Had you been signed in to begin with before finding that photo you liked then signing in it probably would not have happened. It’s a “free site” which is supported by members and advertisements.
It’s a site that I personally appreciate and glad that the large scale RR modeling community still has it !
You can donate here…https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=FLCZhBk3oy8gSsVEF6GGqv__z9hovRIw6rE_6I3XsYuoekubaEHmL3uhvO4HxwcUsv1z5m&country.x=US&locale.x=US
Rooster (I believe your real name is also Dave);
I do plan to add financial support once our own financial strain eases somewhat. Not a lot of discretionary income at present. Also, PayPal is no pal of mine, so it will most likely be a mailed check.
Regards, David Meashey