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 More options Oct 25 2008, 11:45 pm
From: KurtisICT
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:45:09 -0700 (PDT)
Local: Sat, Oct 25 2008 11:45 pm
Subject: Re: YouTube Now Hosts Your Channel Background Image
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I've detected another thing now, as well. Why have a 256KB limit on it
at all. I mean, I uploaded an image that was 120KB, but when I checked
the file size after it was uploaded, it was literally compressed right
down to "16KB". If you don't believe me, check my channel page (my
current halloween thing...)

When direct-linking was in place, none of this was a major issue.
There are plenty of videos on your site about how to get an image
background! So understanding how to get one wasn't an issue, and I
really don't know why you took it down in the first place.

If you really want to host peoples backgrounds, then stop compressing
peoples images, for a start, or more preferably, reauthorise direct
linking!

On Sep 21, 11:12 pm, YouTube Timmy wrote:

> Hi everyone,

> You now have the ability to upload background images hosted on
> YouTube. To add a customized background image to your channel,  follow
> the steps below:

> 1. Go to your Channel Design page:http://www.youtube.com/my_profile_theme

> 2. Select "Background Image."

> 3. Use the "Browse" button to find an image on your computer you would
> like to use. Upload an image that will display as a background on your
> channel (maximum 256K).

> 4. Decide whether you'd like your image to repeat across your channel
> or appear only once. Choose "Yes" or "No" next to the "Repeat
> Background Image" text.

> 5. Click the "Update Channel" button.

> (NOTE: You can no longer use a URL linking to an image hosted by
> another site for your background image. If you still have a URL in
> your Channel Design settings, you will need to upload a new image
> using the instructions above. Animated images are also no longer
> allowed).

> Thank you,

> YouTube Timmy


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