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  • marye
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    as I suspected, it didn't work
    it is listed in the moderation queue, but when I click it there is no image there, and also no file. This, shall we say, happens a lot, so if we can figure out what does and doesn't work that would be useful.
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    Got delayed, ready to
    Got delayed, ready to attempt upload now @ 300 and we'll see if the software chokes. If so it was an unsuccessful test but at least then we will know.
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    and fwiw
    there are at present no files uploaded by you in the moderation queue.
  • marye
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    well, like I say
    uploading 300 dpi is a waste because the Web can only display 72 dpi and the software is almost certain to choke on the hi-res, but whatever.
  • 3D
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    RE: Submitting a Fan Photo
    Looking to upload via the Submit content under user name on the left, which I have not tried to do yet, not post in a message. Dunno if there is any difference but I could see allowing less in a regular forum post as opposed to a "gallery". On the first page of the Community link at the top left I found, "File size limit is 1.2m. (Photo may take between 1-12hrs to appear on the site.)" At the Submit Fan Photo page it shouts (LOL), "ALL PHOTOS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND WILL NOT BE "LIVE" IMMEDIATELY. IT CAN TAKE BETWEEN 1-24 HOURS TO APPEAR." so I figured a human inspects each one for several reasons. Also on the Submit Fan Photo page it has, "Upload your JPG, GIF, or PNG file here!" underneath the field with the browse button. I could see not wanting any uncompressed .tif or .tga files. Yeah I agree jpegs are the best for all around usage. I did some image info viewing from the Community link>Fan Photos. I sampled from Tickets, Concert and Festivals. I tried some I thought might be older and recent uploads. One labeled Further Tour 2010 has to be pretty recent, right? :) All the ones I checked were 400 pixels high, varying widths (600, 533, 419, 181, ...) and 300 dpi when saved and opened in a simple photo program. I wonder if there is an automated process before or after approval to make them all 400 pixels high? There was some other location I found max file and pixel size along with lots of other kinds of info, hence why I thought I could find it fairly easily again, but it was after continuously surfing the site for an hour or 3 so info retention was certainly diminished. I don't recall anything about file part but I want to say I saw a little over 1000 pixels as the max for one of the dimensions. I scanned it in at 300 dpi, will leave it at that, resize it down to 400 pixels high from 586 and it is only 68 KB so that should not be a problem. I'll give it a go here shortly and we shall see what happens.
  • marye
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    yes, for whatever reason
    the Fan Pix upload is quite temperamental and your problem may well have nothing to do with your image per se. That said, the Web can only display 72 dpi, so uploading hi-res is asking for trouble. I would recommend keeping the image no more than about 400 pixels wide at 72 dpi, just because bigger than that starts doing weird things to the page layouts. Jpg is the most reliable format to use, although in theory gif and bmp work also. Tif definitely does not. Also, all pix go into a moderation queue where I look at 'em and mostly turn 'em loose. About half the time the uploads contain no image so there's nothing for me to turn loose (see above). Still, this info should help you avoid some of the known trouble vectors. Thanks! (And yeah, one of the reasons the uploads go to moderation is that we occasionally get spammers or others uploading porn and the like and that is so not happening here.)
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    Submitting a Fan Photo
    Last week I stumbled across technical info about uploading photos and now I can not find it. FAQ & HELP links at the bottom of the page are about the store. When I do a search I get many results but unfortunately clicking on a result that is in the forum goes to the first page of that topic instead of the post with the info returned in the search :( Since it seemed I came across the info fairly easy I thought I could find it again fairly easily so I did not note the info but no such luck. When one goes to submit content I would think info/restrictions would be listed there but I did not see anything. It could be somewhere obvious that I overlooked but right now I am out of time to search and this appears to be the place to ask. My questions are: 1. What is the max file size to upload a photo? 2. What is the max size in pixels? Thanks
  • marye
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    dunno!
    remind me Monday, everyone's gone home for the weekend...
  • dajokr
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    thanks Marye -
    - great news. Any plans for more Road Trips full-show downloads?
  • cosmicbadger
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    thanks Marye
    for the info. Yesterday I did some more tests on material from Livedownloads and it seems to be the 100% the real deal, no sign of MP3s in there.
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howdy yalll.. just a simple inquisition... do yall got an original artwork or fan artwork place... i just cant seem to find it.... im sure you guys would have one, just cant seem to put my finger on it... thanks...
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something that could separate fan photos from members artwork would be cool... ya know,as long as your working on the server and all :) what thinks u, marye?
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I think it could be done, though I tear my hair at the thought of retrofitting what's already up. It's a good idea, as we've been getting a lot more artwork from folks lately.
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Marye I hope your garden is going good Lots of butterflies and dragon flies plus mosquitos How do I order the Pyramid shows? I don't see any links Also the artwork for road Trips is cool any chance that would come out as a poster? I really like the steer skull with the bolt. Bob Thanks And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Hi, how's it going? The preorder is coming up real soon now. I know nothing of the poster status but will pass the request along!
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Hi there, any word on Rockin the Cradle preorder yet? Can't wait
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The package was up for pre-order for a few hours, including a new Road Trips volume (Winterland From Egypt with Love), then gone again. Very confusing.
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basically, an under construction page escaped and was re-corralled. This should all emerge real soon now. Thank you for your patience!
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OK, thanks or clarification. Looking forward to seeing it up again and finding out a little more about the next Road Trips volume!
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howdy again... just a quick question... who or what would i get in touch with concerning GD copyright laws... im just an artist who makes shirts of my art from time to time and was wondering who i should seek to get permission to do so... as in some of my work contains the stealie face...and the bolt... and to what degree i should tweak my art as too it is not breaking any copy right laws... and i hope its not warner bros...but if it is...any contact info you could provide would be delicious... would be grateful if you fine folks could show me the way..-forver grateful...-capt space...
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re: "Ladies And Gentleman, The Grateful Dead" hi, I was looking for this CD in the Store, (under LIVE RECORDINGS as well as BOX SETS & COMPILATIONS) but didn't see it. is it available?
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Is this site going crazy on anyone else? I see that I am signed in but can't send pms and enter chat. 2323 PST USA But I can post this? If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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my message is on the site but it is not the latest in recent posts, should be, it is with posts from late this afternoon If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Notice the vault series has become download only now, wonder if Ladies is heading that way also.
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What is this in the forumsI saw one about 1974 Miami show I assume that you sign up and someone mails you the CD and then you pass it on? Sorry I am not really uh knowledgeable about this. Planning a big party when i get the Pyramid shows. Thanks And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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It is indeed where people who sign up share shows by passing them along for the next person to copy the CDs and then send them on. There is a variety of Grateful Dead, Garcia, Ratdog, Phil & Friends and even other artists music to share. Click back to forums, then scroll down to the vineyard, click and browse.
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My earlier post was incorrect. The vault series is still available on cd, just also now available as download, 128,256, or flac. I apoligize for any confusion.peace,pk
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How can I get back on the mailing list for an almanac. I keep reading how others are soooo excited about getting there's in the mail. I want mine too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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How can I sign up to get the Almanac in the mail? I have a old computer that does'nt work well enough to down load anything. I enjoyed the Almanac years before and am very glad to hear that it is back. I would love to get it again. Thank you , Blink
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try emailing almanac at dead dot net to get on the mailing list.
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Why does it always say "You are not allowed to post new forum topic"? Are we only allowed to respond to Admin. issued Topics on this board?
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In short, yes. However, if there's a topic you'd like started, we're generally pretty responsive.
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Why is The Dead playing for a politician when they could have played for their family/friends for all these years?
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I have no idea. Delighted as I am to see you around these parts, it seems to me all the various Obama fundraiser topics are alive and well, other than the one with the original press release, which did get rather summarily removed as arrangements were not exactly firm at the time. If you want to PM me the particulars on this mystery please do!
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Hi, I'm looking for two tix for 11/1. I have tix for sat 11/8 that i'm willing to trade or I'll pay cash Hey, hook a sista up. Thanks and have a wonderful Day!
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try the tix wanted topic, where you may have better luck.
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How come we choose from just two people to run for president and over fifty for Miss America ?
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There are more people who are willing to be Miss America! Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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its because no-one pays attention to the independent candidates, most of us are just concerned with the two bloated bloodsucking political parties that have the most money (our money of course) that's all they see. you must look beyond these vampires....plenty of other candidates out there but it's harder for them to get on the ballot, because, again, money!!
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Im so sad that all of the tickets are sold out for the Dead Heads For Obama Concert at the Warfield!!! You guys need to have another show so the rest of your fans can have a chance of seeing the greatest band ever supporting the best presidential candidate of our generation!! I would drive across oceans and fly through time and space for those tickets!! Please consider it, Morianna
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I seem to remember Bruce having a picture in the Band Members section of dead.net. Oh well I could be wrong. Bruce no love? come on. Just curious. Anyway Bruce is coming to Vancouver january 09 and Im pumped. wonder if I will be the only one in a tie die.
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we used to be able to see a list of all members and access their profiles. is that option still available?
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why thank you ,marye, for your most kind assistance. i believe it used to say "members" or something similar close to or near "chatroom" and "all recent posts"
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Hi! I was one of the multitude who pre-oprdered the Rockin' The Cradle set here, but still haven't received it. Any news/ideas? Thanks!
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Hi! I was one of the multitude who pre-ordered the Rockin' The Cradle set here, but still haven't received it. Any news/ideas? Thanks!
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i got fed up with not even receiving shipping status.contacted cust.serv.and asked wot would be quicker, refund or shipping status.then they did both the same day......re-ordered and it should be here 2morrow....i would get with cust. serv. if i was yoy
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I have a question: say I wanted to make sure dead.net folks were aware that HeadCount was auctioning off certain music-related items, like: 1. A Warren Haynes, custom Gibson Les Paul Guitar, signed by Warren himself 2. A Pearl Jam poster from their 2008 tour, signed by every band member 3. A Fender guitar signed by every member of the Allman Brothers Band and Bob Weir & RatDog 4. A guitar signed by every member of My Morning Jacket 5. A Rothbury poster signed by Snoop Dogg, Dave Matthews and three members of Phish 6. A Mile High Festival poster signed by Dave Matthews, John Mayer and 10 others 7. A pair of Congas played by Jay Lane of RatDog along side Bob Weir at a historic private performance in Washington D.C. on April 7th (signed by both) Where would I post something like that? (I get HeadCount emails, let me know if you want me to forward you the email with the auction link) ((Snoop Dogg, Dave Matthews and Phish - you know that's the after party to hit!))
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I would like to hear from people who have had problems with Merchandizing and the customer service message line their thoughts about a phone line to speak with a Human and also if problems have been resolved satisfactorily.
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we could start a topic for HeadCount I'll try to deal with it in the next day or so.
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is there a no hassle site for GD lyrics and chords?
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marye said: "we could start a topic for HeadCount I'll try to deal with it in the next day or so." Don't worry about it mary, you've been swamped with starting new forums. I just wanted to post the auction list somewhere. The Ratdog/Allmans autographed guitar is still only $1000, and the Bob Weir autographed congas are an affordable $370. thanks, Mark
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No gdh this week is posted. I called DG on the air at KPFA last night and he said he had e mailed one to dead.net. what is the problem? lethedoom