DSTM Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Hi Guys,Why is it that guests and Members, not logged in, are barred from viewing attachments? Not even Bob12a,s Flowers. Seems odd configuration, for Software. Any reason I wonder? Just not seen this restriction, on other sites.:) Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
BeeCeeBee Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Frankly I didnt know that the restriction existed but I can see a point as to the why. Some attachments require a lot of work by our staff and members . Some guests are not guests at all but automated "bots" trolling the site for useful information. We cant control everything but at least we can do our best to protect our and your work product. It is for this same reason that we remove email addresses from member's posts. Edited March 10, 2009 by BeeCeeBee Quote "Familiarity breeds contempt - and children." Mark Twain
RandyL Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 This is a common setting on many forums for good reasons as BeeCeeBee has noted. I won't go into details as to why but it is not without reason. Quote We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.Get help with computer problems. Join Free PC Help here Donations are welcome. Read Here
DSTM Posted March 10, 2009 Author Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks Guys.Thought it worth asking the Question. Emails,yes.I agree that's important. Attachments,if it was a big issue,then Huge Sites like Bleeping Computer would have the same restrictions. My Question has been answered.:) Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
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