Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Haze on Thu Feb 16th at 7:06pm 2006


Hey,

I am starting a website where you can upload an unlimited amount of Half-Life files and pictures including levels, screenshots, fan art, MODs and HTML pages (for example, uploading 2 maps with screenshots then uploading a HTML page with links to them and a description).

The only problem is, I have the site and the server, but I dont have the scripts I need to run it.

So heres my plea, I need someone whos good with PHP or Perl to create for me a script that lets users upload files.

I know there are free programs out there but they are either A. Crap, B. To slow, C. Have upload limits for the free version, D. Have no loading bars or E. Only let you upload to one folder (I need lots for different files).

If there is anyone who can do PHP and has a grudge against Planet Half-Life then help me with this and I will let anyone upload their levels, MODs, screenshots etc. to my site for free, you can even link directly to them (www.halflifestorage.com/levels/yourlevel.zip), theres no limits, no wait times, no adverts and no download speed limitations.

If anyone wants to know why I am doing this its becouse I HATE File Planet, charging money or giving you limits and making you go through several screens and adverts just to get a Half-Life file that you can probably already find someware else.

So I am offering a better service for free, as long as I can find someone to make me the script.





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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by wil5on on Thu Feb 16th at 9:46pm 2006


I'm afraid I cant help you, but this service sounds too good to be true. Are you sure you can afford the bandwidth?


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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Haze on Thu Feb 16th at 10:06pm 2006


Yes I am sure, I own a company and we spend a lot of money into services like this, I am thinking of offering free domain names and hosting to those of you who have really good half life websites but cant afford to host it, but I want to get this up first. I am hoping to overtake File Planets pay service and have the same content, or even more content, for free.





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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by parakeet on Thu Feb 16th at 10:22pm 2006


you'd need each user to have his own folder , because if not there will be duplicate files overwriting themselves...

If the script isn't clean expect people , to upload movies .. and all sorts of crap with the file name like

Final_Fantasy.avi.bsp XP

alas , my php knowledge is pitiful , but it's difficult to do with decent protection without infringing the rights of all the others on the site...



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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Haze on Thu Feb 16th at 11:37pm 2006


Lol yeah, I was thinking that if a file exists you cant name it that, I dont want to have users I want it to be for anyone to upload.



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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Dark_Kilauea on Fri Feb 17th at 4:34am 2006


Maybe make a folder per ip?


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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Haze on Fri Feb 17th at 9:50am 2006


Nope, some people have dynamic IPs, I have a random one since I am with AOL.



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Posted by Rumple on Fri Feb 17th at 11:14am 2006


You could do what imageshack does, add a few random letters/numbers to the filename so there cant be any files with the same name (i have no idea how to do this though:))


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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Haze on Fri Feb 17th at 1:35pm 2006


Good idea, each file could be different, or mabey they start at 00001 and the next map is 00002 and so on. But I need a scripter to help me.





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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Monqui on Fri Feb 17th at 4:49pm 2006


I could maybe help you out if you're still looking for it. Have pretty good experience with PHP.

If you have a MySQL DB backend I can certainly help, as that's what I have the most experience with.

IM me sometime (my contact info should be public here) and we'll figure something out.






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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Orpheus on Fri Feb 17th at 5:09pm 2006


Just my thinking mind you so..

Haze, your beginning here at Snarkpit was so noisome that I actually had to put you on my block list for PM's. Since then, you haven't been quite as much trouble but, it takes a lot to annoy me enough to even get on that list. You were on it rather quickly.

I like your idea but have reservations about your sincerity. Even if you are serious now, you might not be soon/later and a lot of peoples valuables might pay the price for your..... actions.

I suggest you prove to everyone that you are dedicated enough to have OUR TRUST.

I value my friends here. I am only looking out for them.

/2 cents.





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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Haze on Fri Feb 17th at 6:34pm 2006


You are not very polite to people here Orpheus, in fact your very mean to a lot of people. Why will you never be nice for a change?

Also, you do not even run a company, so how can you tell me how things should be?

What do I have to do to proove it to you? When will you be satisfied with my services? I have lots of clients already who are happy with my services, I already have a huge client database of people who want to play my MMORPG.

If all you can do all day is shout at people for not remembering that you have a 56Kb modem and have to change their screenshots becouse your to slow to see them, shout at me when im trying to do a good service for the people here at Snark Pit and just make mean comments to everyone then I do not know why you are even still here?

You steal a name from a movie, start changing the site becouse YOU dont like it, then think everyone likes you when in fact we all despise you.

You should be making it up to me, not the other way around. If you have nothing constructive to say and you cant be polite then dont bother speaking at all.





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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Loco on Fri Feb 17th at 8:13pm 2006


Ermm... I really don't know the history of this argument and don't really want to get involved/flamed, but all I'll say is that Orph is pretty respected around here - let's just say he has experience of the Pit. <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif"> Also, a surprisingly large number of people are on 56k - just under half in the UK atm I think, so size does matter a bit...

Anyways, other than that, I really like the sound of this. I'm afraid my PHP, MySQL and HMTL skills are very limited, so I can't help much, but best of luck with it.






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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Haze on Fri Feb 17th at 8:18pm 2006


I have spoken to a lot of people who say hes not respected and they just put up with him becouse he has been here the longest.

The website will be up soon, I have some scripters.





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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Loco on Fri Feb 17th at 8:21pm 2006


Hell, what do I know. Never mind. Like I say, best of luck.





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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Orpheus on Fri Feb 17th at 9:05pm 2006


Well, your powers of observation are phenomenal to say the least Haze. Since you obviously gleaned so much about me, in such a surprisingly short time.

I would rather this thread not degrade further by you talking to much s**t you know nothing about so I will bid you good luck and I advise that no one here use your services.

I'd really not turn this into a "How freaking great is Orph anyways" thread.

Those who trust my judgment, avoid this proposed site, or at least make backup's of everything as I smell another Octagon.





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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by French Toast on Fri Feb 17th at 9:30pm 2006


He may have stolen his name from a movie, but yours is from a porn star.




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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by Haze on Fri Feb 17th at 11:36pm 2006


Orphy, nobody likes you, get a life.

And as for your french toast, you can talk about having gay names, your just as hated as Orph.

My service is better than anything you could come up with, your not even logical, my service shouldnt be governed on how much you hate me.

Oh and dont blame me when everyones getting their site and screenshots hosted when your left behind and have to put up with File Planet.





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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by poisonic on Fri Feb 17th at 11:53pm 2006


im glad someone stood up to YOU orpheus, nobody likes you, we just put up with you becouse you are an oldbie and quit talking s**t behave! be nice ! RESPECThead><link rel="stylesheet" href="themes/standard.css" type="text/css"></head><body topmargin=2 leftmargin=2>

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Re: Level & Image Hosting (Free, Unlimited, Direct Downloads)
Posted by wil5on on Sat Feb 18th at 12:06am 2006


Haze, Orpheus is one of the best members here in my opinion. He has contributed to this site considerably, with his map critiques, tutorials and constant reminders for us all to keep image filesizes down. You have contributed little in your short stay here, and attacked two agreeable forum members in one post with little reason.

Poisonic, in over 6 months youve made a total of 13 posts (and no other contributions to the site). Try to avoid making a fool of yourself by attacking established members without a good reason.




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