Allow full size images in posts

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Images are displayed as thumbnails in posts to provide a preview and save bandwidth, particularly benefiting users with slow connections. Clicking on a thumbnail opens the full-sized image on a separate page. The [img] and [/img] tags allow for normal image display, while [PLAIN] tags are limited to links and only function in the General Discussion forum. This system helps users decide if they want to view the full image without automatically loading it. Overall, the thumbnail approach balances user experience and resource management.
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Hi,

Why are images displayed as thumbnails rather than full size images?
 
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that's only when you upload them. when you use the [img ] and [/img ] tags it displays normally
 
yomamma said:
that's only when you upload them. when you use the [img ] and [/img ] tags it displays normally
The tags are only for links to pictures on web pages, it doesn't work for attachments.
 
And the tags only work in General Discussion; they're turned off in every other forum.
 
In answer to the original question, images are displayed as thumbnails in the post so you have an idea what is in them, but if you click on them, it will open up a separate page with the full sized image. This is beneficial to those with slow connections for whom the images would take a long time to load. They can see the thumbnail first and decide if they really want to see the image. My guess, but would need confirmation by one of the more tech saavy around here, is that this also saves on bandwidth if everyone viewing a post doesn't automatically view images if they aren't interested in the content.
 

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