Would it be a good idea to have a mod that saves the avatars directly in the db? I'm thinking that some users can't change the read/write permissions on their forum server so the upload avatar mod can't work.
I've heard a lot of negative things about storing binary files in the db. It eats up your database space, and they're slow to load to name a few. I personaly don't like the idea, but others might like it.
Can it be done? Sure! Would you really want to do it? Well, if your host does not allow the permissions required write to a directory or path of your choice, then more than likely it is safe to assume that the size of your database and file space is limited to so you would NOT want to do this because storing images in your database will make your database extremely huge in a short period of time. Its so easy to find a host for 20 bucks that supports your needs to use FSO (File System Object)...
However, just so you know how this can be done.. check this link out:
very true, chalk it up as being being ahead of the times :) there are similar articles that can be found on the net dealing with this subject. I merely wanted to point out that it can be done but I am convinced that this will not be an option jay_v will want to continue venturing into because the alternative solution of finding a "real" host will be the "best" solution IMHO.
it is also quite difficult to do in pure asp, and would normally be done using a com component if you were serious about storing the images in your db.
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Posted - 04 June 2002 : 21:36:00
Nathan Bales