NeuroTalk Family Photo Album?
 

Hi all,

I've had an idea, don't know if it's workable, buuuut....what about a NeuroTalk Family Album?

There are lots of pictures of "us" in the forums, in threads and avatars, I always find them so interesting to look at, specially when, often, you've only read the words of a member, then - there they are! We had a "pictures of us" thread on the RSD forum recently, and I can't tell you how much nearer home it brought everyone, for me.

It would be best, I reckon, if it were not in thread format but more like the picture album pages you often find on other sites, but I have no idea whether that's even possible....any one got any thoughts on the matter? Just putting it out here as a vague suggestion...

all the best :)

Way coooool idea. Just need someone to invest the time and collect the piccies.

:thud:

Hi Doody,

I was thinking that would be too much to ask anyone, but if we could set it up with just a few, people would/could add their own, so we build an album over time....?

all the best :)

I think it's a wonderful idea. It's nice to see the faces of the people who do post them. I think it's a great idea. :hug:

Way cool idea!! Of course, SOME of us would have to be walked through the steps on how to post our pics in the album. Yes, I know I have an avatar, but I didn't get it myself, I had help! A LOT of help! Actually, I sent the pic to someone, and they cut it down and sent me back the avatar, and told me how to use it.
But the idea of the album is really good. Always nice to put a face on someone.
Hugs,

yes, this is a great idea.

I will check with DJ as to whether the software has a photo gallery capability.
If not, we will find another way :)

What about just posting a link to a special NT account at a photo sharing website? Just make the password and username public to NT members via PMs? People can upload and comment on their pics themselves and no one individual would be responsible to manage it.

Hey AMP, that's a pretty good idea! Like Loisba said, though, some people (like Ms. Alffe...cough, cough) have a tough time figuring out how to do stuff like that. But I bet we could work it out somehow!

I beg your pardon Ms.Doody. :D Isn't that what friends are for? ;)

Whatever you say, Doofy!;)

just to let y'all know I have posted on admin about this and am waiting to see if we have software in the system for it, or if a photobucket etc album would work best.

:rolleyes: AMN, AMP, LOL. I'm a dork, true.

Would it be an opt-in? I mean, with avatars used within the forums, each person has "control" over use of the image - whether to include one or not, or make changes if a person wants.

If someone gathers the photos, and places them within a gallery or image hosting site, then, that would mean "control" over the use of the avatars is taken away.

yes, Bobbi...this would in no way be just a showing of avatars. this would be a separate photo album where members can VOLUNTARILY submit photos of themselves and/or family etc

Thank you for clarifying, Chemar :). The reason I asked stemmed from:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...56&postcount=2

YW Bobbi tho Doody was referring to collecting the photos that members would like to submit for the album, not that we would collect their photo avatars for it.

hope that reassures everyone that this would be a purely fun and totally voluntary thing

we respect your privacy here at NT and would not publish photos or info on our members without their permission

Oh my goodness, that was me in the link.

:thud:

Pay no attention to my ramblings ((Bobbi)). :)

I think I said that before someone made the suggestion of using a place like photobucket where people could do their own. Just tossing around thoughts.

:D

Thanks DocJohn

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/photos/index.php

can also be reached by going to "Quick Links" on your top menu bar

let's hear it for Doc!!

http://bestsmileys.com/clapping/4.gif

I'll try and get it into the main navbar as well, but it was easier to add it where it is for the moment.

Additional points of integration will follow... :)

Thank you ((((((( DocJohn))))))))

Thanks for all you do and offer us.

KD

Holy Smokes.....!!!
 

How much fun is this? !!!! :Dancing-Chilli:

I'll have to get my rear in gear ...I'll put up some stuff before I leave for vacation!

Thanks, DocJohn. I am so glad the system can support this.

WOOOHOOOO!!!!
Ya'll are WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!


:)
Abbie

Neato! That's so cool, I can't wait to see what ya'll do next!

KD, love the pond!

:Heart:Wow! My goodness, that was faaaast! It's perfect, how interesting, how exciting...thank you all *so* much, I think this will really add a new dimension to the NT forum, I LOVE it
all the best!

and

just to keep things cosy

here is a sticky on Social Forum to share recipes
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ad.php?t=22361

as mentioned on another thread............

remember that I get to taste everything first to ensure that is is safe for all members:D

how does the photo album work?
 

I got a "message" when I tried to upload.

Does it always go to moderators first? Is that it?

Maybe I need some caffeine this morning?

nope...it doesnt come to us first, but we can edit if anyone posts something errrr not suitable for the family album;)

That pic you posted of your garden is so tranquil mrsD :) Beautiful!

I can't see my pictures!
 

Where are they? When I uploaded them there was a message about the
moderators, and it said to come back later. ???:confused:

I went to the outdoors thread, which I was adding to and nothing is there.
How do you Cheri see them, and I do not? sigh?

I can only see Chemars and my photos in the garden section??

hmmmm now that is strange.

I see 3 photos from mrsD..the garden, the hummingbird and the toad....I have just commented on the hummingbird so wonder if you can see that now?

I dont see anything showing they need to be approved, but I will notify Doc and see if maybe he needs to tweak something

could someone other than an admin check to see if you can see them now?

I found a little "approve" feature in there and so I hope that worked :)

yes, that did it.
 

I guess you DO have to approve them? That is what the message contained.

Thanks, Cheri!

I put up the wrong hummer... I'll try the right now.;)

I got the moderation wait message again...guess you need to clear members differently
from admin posters? It says to come back again, later.

I see your new photos up mrsD so hope you can now see them too.:)

I see them now too Mrs D.

I wonder if you can set it to PM or email admins about pics needed approval?

i'll check with doc as to the notification.

on mrsD's first 3 photos i found a section in the mod tools that had an 'approve' box, but not these last 2 so maybe once a member is initially approved they have the all clear to post

sigh...
 

well, I don't see my second posting at all..

They are not up there. The hummer sitting on the clothes line and my
petunias in the porch planters.

I think you have to approve each posting, since I got that same screen again.
(in the moderator's queue)

well, slowly getting the hang of this :o

yes, I have found another place where I can approve photos and have done yours mrsD...the hummingbord and those gorgeous plants should be showing now.

There are a total of 25 photos up now, so could you see if that is what you count too so I can be sure all are now activated.

:)

Oh, Thanks....
 

As more members post there, I guess you will get more practice!

I hated to be a pest... but I was not understanding it all. And it appears that
large size photos are allowed... over the sizes allowed in postings. Am I correct?

This will help alot of members who don't know how or have the programs to
change photo sizes. Do you know the max allowed? It seems to be over
100 in jpeg.

I really liked your yard/pond pics Cheri-- We have some sold stuff too...
like the pump in our kitchen that we use. When I get home from work today,
I'll post my kitchen pic...complete with cat ...LOL you can see the 80 yr old pump then! I painted it red BTW...;)

oh you werent being a pest at all mrsD :hug:
If you hadnt spoken up I wouldnt have realized there was an approval feature for the pics!

It seems to me that the software automatically resizes images for uplaod so it appears any size is ok.

To display these pics on any of the other forums here, one would just do the usual right click to copy the image URL and then paste it where needed with [img] and [/img] tags on either end

just another update here as I learn more about the album:

It appears to be private in that only members who are logged in can view it :)