[Imc-uk-features] PROPOSAL The new image display code discussion.

[GarconDuMonde]

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hi all,

i've just been catching up on the debate a little bit. seems like there was a
discussion on the imc-uk-process list which led to a change in the way that
photos are displayed and now there is divided opinion on imc-uk-features as not
everyone feels consulted.

the main points of contention seem to be:

- - thumbnail display / resizing of images

- - ability to see *all* full size images at the same time on one page

- - amount of text able to be displayed with each picture

and i guess also a sub-theme of photographers being able to promote their work
effectively.

so, to help try and solve the current impasse, i have some suggestions:

PROPOSALS:

1. the site is reverted to how it was by midnight on saturday night.

[it is purposefully left for such a long period as i understand that it is a lot
of work, and requires changing each regions css file individually. of course,
this is not to say that it cannot be done sooner!]

2. there is discussion about image presentation on the imc-uk-features list only
(to stop crossposting) until midnight on friday night, december 9th. then, any
work can be done on the weekend (if people have time).

* * * * *

personal thoughts:

i actually like the thumbnails. however, i prefer the way that you see all of
them on the current version up at the dev site, e.g.
http://chris.dev.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/11/324101.html by clicking on "Full size".

what about having a "photo feature" permanently on the front page of the site,
like nyc.indymedia.org does? this could be a bigger than thumbnail pic with a
couple of sentences and link back to the article (containing more photos?) that
the photo came from. the nyc site is also designed to select a random photo each
time hte page is reloaded.

anyway, just looking for a way forward.

- --

love and solidarity,

	--gdm

http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Main/GarconDuMonde

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