Comment 2 for bug 964452

On the second version of the website we did allow uploads and had a ton of problems with bits uploading torrents and porn pictures.

Even github does not allow arbitrary files for fear of abuse.

I am not in favor of this feature.

Am 22.08.2017 um 19:54 schrieb kaputtnik <email address hidden>:

>> I know that initially there was an agreement not to allow uploads.
>
> What were the reasons for this agreement? I know there was a problem
> with limited Inodes but this has been fixed.
>
> We may could implement something like shown here at the bottom:
> https://www.file-upload.net/tools.php ...didn't test it...
>
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> Title:
> Suggestion: Allow uploads to the site
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> Status in Widelands Website:
> Confirmed
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> Bug description:
> I know that initially there was an agreement not to allow uploads.
> But I think it would help a lot for many users if they could at least upload some screenshots
> to demonstrate a problem or a certain situation.
> Especially the graphicians need to show their suggestions, not describe them.
> An additional advantage I see in the fact that we can keep access to the material,
> whereas the site posters now turn to, do not store for an unlimited amount of time.
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