Classic Shop Talk Forum FAQ

Here you can find answers to questions about how the board works. Use the links or search box below to find your way around.

Create A Photo Album

How do I use albums?

As a member, you can create Albums of images that are linked to your public profile. Albums can be created by visiting the User Album Control Panel, and clicking on the 'Create a New Album' link.

Each album can have a title ('Joe's Holiday to Nepal'), a description ('A bunch of photos from my recent adventure') and can be either Public or Private.

  • Public albums can be viewed by anyone
  • Private albums can only be viewed by site staff (moderators, administrators) and your Friends and Contacts (info)

Upload Photos

How do I upload pictures?
To begin click on the 'Upload Photos' link. Then follow these instructions

1..Choose a category to upload your images to or you may choose to upload images to one of your albums.

2..Next Select the photos you wish to upload from your computer, you may upload up to 10 images at a time.

3..Enter a default title for the photo(s) you are uploading. If you are uploading more than one photo, you will be able to change this on the next page for each photo.

4..Enter a description for the photo(s).

5..You may enter Keywords if you wish.

6..You may choose from the following options:

A..Want to be notified by email when users post replies?

B..Allow members to rate your photo?

C..Allow members to post comments?

7..Proceed To Final Step.

8..On the next page you will be asked to choose any Optional category you may like. Also you will be asked to add a title for each photo, a description and keywords.

9..Click the Finalize Your Upload button at the bottom and your finished.

All members who have access to your album images can comment on them, in a similar way to Visitor Messages (more info). You can delete any image comments from your albums, and report inappropriate messages to moderators.


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