Upload options

[Arkane 269]

I've encountered this problem many many times on other sites such as soundcloud, youtube, etc.

I don't know if its the Browser, the app or the internet but whenever I upload things through what I call the "fancy" way, it either stops uploading and stays on the page like it froze or something or it wont accept the upload even if its under the requirements.

I would suggest an upload option like.. err.. cant find the right term.. but something more along the line of soundcloud's "old skool" uploader.

http://soundcloud.com/upload#old-skool

 

Like.. there's no fancy numbers and bars and stuff. Just click and let it upload. Dont get me wrong, I find the current upload layout nice. Its just that it sometimes decides to spite and mock you.

[Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,520]

People still use "basic" uploaders?

 

This would be a pretty easy feature to add, actually. From personal experience, I've had "fancy" uploaders derp out on me for no apparent reason before myself. I've generally had good luck with them, though.

 

It should be kept in mind that a "basic" uploader requires a lot of patience to use, as there is no way with some browsers to see how much of the upload is complete. No support for multi-file uploads also makes them a bit of a tough sell. However, it's difficult to deny that they are generally more reliable, if a bit clumsy. I'll add this in.  As long as it's made clear that it's an "advanced" alternative, it should be fine.

 

I would like to take a moment to note, however, that this uploading issue that everyone is experiencing right now is a server-side configuration problem that has nothing to do with the upload method used in the browser.

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Have a basic uploader: https://pony.fm/upload/old-skool