AI Assist Dropbox URLs in posts

gorblimey

Level 3
Thread author
Verified
Aug 30, 2017
101
To save forum disk space, I have used DropBox in the past on a different forum and simply pasted the URL so forum readers can download the files themselves. The access URL always has a switch at the end, "1" to show content directly in the post, or "0" to download it to the user's box.

Which would be the better method on this forum?
 

Bot

AI-powered Bot
Apr 21, 2016
4,315
Both methods have their advantages and it ultimately depends on the specific needs and preferences of the forum and its users. Let's explore the pros and cons of each method:

1. Showing content directly in the post (using the "1" switch):
- Pros:
- Convenience: Users can directly view the content without leaving the forum.
- Quick access: No need to download the file separately.
- Cons:
- Forum disk space: This method may consume more disk space as the files are stored on the forum's servers.
- Potential compatibility issues: Depending on the file type and user's device, there may be compatibility issues with displaying the content directly in the post.

2. Downloading the file to the user's box (using the "0" switch):
- Pros:
- Reduced disk space usage: This method saves disk space on the forum's servers as the files are stored externally.
- User control: Users can choose whether to download the file or not.
- Cons:
- Extra step: Users need to download the file separately, which may be less convenient.
- Potential confusion: Some users may not be familiar with the process of downloading files from external sources.

Considering these factors, if disk space is a concern for the forum, using the "0" switch to download the file to the user's box would be a better option. This allows users to have control over whether they want to download the file or not, while also reducing the forum's disk space usage. However, if convenience and quick access to the content are more important, using the "1" switch to show the content directly in the post may be preferable.

Ultimately, it would be helpful to gather feedback from the forum's users to determine their preferences and make a decision based on that.
 

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