Flood control
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Flood control is enabled on this board, please wait 30 seconds before replying or posting a new topic.
I sometimes get this message if I am to quickly replying on certain topics. Is there a possibility to get it back to 15 seconds. Especially when posting several pictures this is more userfriendly.
TIA!
I sometimes get this message if I am to quickly replying on certain topics. Is there a possibility to get it back to 15 seconds. Especially when posting several pictures this is more userfriendly.
TIA!
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Here's a little trick I use when posting multiple attachments. It doesn't get past the flood control issue, it just uses the time more efficiently.
When posting more than one attachment in a row, make the first post without any attachment. Then, go back and edit that post and add the attachment. Depending on the size of the attachment, it takes a few seconds to upload. Usually, once the upload is finished, the flood control timer is already expired and you can post the new (second) message immediately. Repeat this process until the last attachment (no need to do it on the last one).
When posting more than one attachment in a row, make the first post without any attachment. Then, go back and edit that post and add the attachment. Depending on the size of the attachment, it takes a few seconds to upload. Usually, once the upload is finished, the flood control timer is already expired and you can post the new (second) message immediately. Repeat this process until the last attachment (no need to do it on the last one).
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Aug 5 2004, 03:04 PM
Here's a little trick I use when posting multiple attachments. It doesn't get past the flood control issue, it just uses the time more efficiently.
When posting more than one attachment in a row, make the first post without any attachment. Then, go back and edit that post and add the attachment. Depending on the size of the attachment, it takes a few seconds to upload. Usually, once the upload is finished, the flood control timer is already expired and you can post the new (second) message immediately. Repeat this process until the last attachment (no need to do it on the last one).
When posting more than one attachment in a row, make the first post without any attachment. Then, go back and edit that post and add the attachment. Depending on the size of the attachment, it takes a few seconds to upload. Usually, once the upload is finished, the flood control timer is already expired and you can post the new (second) message immediately. Repeat this process until the last attachment (no need to do it on the last one).
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That is a great one.. I know the flood control is against abusement. But I find your tip very helpful to overcome the waiting!
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I've been on other boards where the flood control is 10 seconds. There were never any problems associated with someone "flooding" the board with replies. With the delays in the Internet and computers in general, it works out to be somewhat longer and worked fine.
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The easiest thing to do is to test a 10 or 15 second "flood control" for a period of time. If it becomes a problem, then change it. The well-mannered members shouldn't be inconvenienced just in case a guest is not. An ill-mannered guest can always be made "read-only" or banned if a problem arises.
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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I still find 30 seconds rather long... During the day I will get it 4 or 5 times when trying to reply.. Maybe the quote thing works better.
