[Dailydrool] PHOTO POLICY - LINKS ONLY

[Susan Green]

> The moderators have been discussing the problems caused by allowing photo
> attachments on the Daily Drool. Many will remember that photo attachments 
> were previously forbidden, but when system changes made it possible, we 
> began quietly allowing them (provisionally). Well, the provisions are 
> proving problematic as many are unable to size their photos appropriately. 
> Large file attachments are causing problems for DD members on dial-up as 
> well as forcing repeated one-post digests (thereby clogging member 
> mailboxes and leading some to unsubscribe due to the sudden onslaught of 
> digests).
>
> Therefore, we are reinstating the former restriction and will no longer 
> allow messages with photo attachments. Members ARE encouraged to share 
> photos by uploading pix to an online photo album and posting the link --  
> we love to see images of one another's hounds and want that continue (but 
> without the trials and tribulations caused by attachments).
>
> There are many online photo albums, most of which are free. Some 
> well-known hosting sites are Shutterfly (www.shutterfly.com), Photobucket 
> (www.photobucket.com), Kodak Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com), and Picasa 
> (www.picasa.com), among others. If you need help using one of the online 
> photo albums, feel free to post a query to the list. There are always 
> Droolers willing to help and provide guidance.
>
> Thank you for your understanding,
> Anita, Norma, Sandy, Susan, & Suz