[DECtalk] Reminder about uploading files
Tony Baechler
tony at baechler.net
Fri Feb 3 03:07:02 EST 2006
Hi,
I would like to suggest that you change your email upload policy. I
can understand why this is best for you but most sites only require a
text file explaining what is uploaded. Part of the reason why I
never bothered to upload what I have is because I'm too lazy to send
you email. With a secure ftp server in place, there is no reason to
make email a requirement. I'm going to write a README file anyway,
so why do I want to email you as well? Also, many people would
rather upload anonymously and don't want to give out an email
address. It's easier to just upload a mp3 file with a text file
explanation rather than trying to launch an email client and find
your address. I don't think even ftp.ifarchive.org enforces this as
much now although it's still in their README. In fact, they have a
rather nice web-based php upload script people can use.
It is your archive and you're welcome to set the policies how you
want, of course. I'm only making a suggestion. It would be easy
enough to have it find all .txt or .TXT files in the upload directory
and email them to you if that's what you really want. I know nothing
about php but maybe a web-based upload method might be better.
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