[Clipart] [Bug 4134] Clipart submission form improvement

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------- Additional Comments From turnip at turnipspatch.com  2005-08-22 06:06 -------
(In reply to comment #8)
> > We would enclose the input boxes each in a div element. The divs
> > would be floated left or right and assigned a width of 50%. Then we
> > would apply a margin to the inputs of however much we want. I think
> > that should work. Ideally we wouldn't have to have a div, but
> > without it the floated layout would break.
> 
> Oh...  Do float: left and float: right actually work in the browsers
> people use these days?  The last time I checked, Gecko was the only
> major browser that had implemented them properly.  Granted, that was
> a while back, and I'm not entirely certain I had IE6 ...

It's not a case of implementing it properly, it's a case of getting the desired
result. IE's float model is totally ****ed up, granted, but it can be worked
with. But I'm perfectly happy to deal with this side of things.

> > > And third, how's it going to work out when the user's browser
> > > window is an atypical size or has an atypical font override?
> > 
> > Well currently there are three boxes running horizontally, which is
> > worse.  Again, this is a "fix and discuss" issue really.
> 
> You have made the cardinal mistake of assuming everyone is using the
> same setup you are using.

Well, yeah. I am aware it is resolution/screen size -dependent, but I was
meaning *generally*. I resized my window, and -- in general -- I experienced
three boxes going across. However, if more were added, I'd probably experience
more. Anyway, we're getting sidetracked into discussing how many boxes there are
across, which is not really the point!

> > > > I'd say we should read the metadata, and *then* display a second
> > > > page giving them the opportunity to edit it.
> > > 
> > > So they have to fill out an extra form no matter what?  I think
> > > some of the people submitting a large number of images might not
> > > care for that.
> > 
> > Okay, you're right. I assume your "I still want to add more
> > keywords" checkbox is meant to give this option? In which case,
> > should it not say "I still want to add more metadata"? But yeah, I
> > think that's an adaquate solution.
> 
> That checkbox used to also enable adding more optional fields in step
> 4, but we've recently discarded step 4 and the optional fields.  So
> now it just allows adding more cookies, if the insert-keyword stuff
> fails for some reason (e.g., you don't have scripts turned on).  What
> it does is, it causes an additional round trip to the form, with a
> larger number of blanks that you can fill in.  If the insert-keyword
> client-side script works for you, you don't need it.  (Perhaps we
> should have a script hide that checkbox, then, so it doesn't
> needlessly confuse people who don't need it?)

We could do that, but I think it'd be better to get the adding of extra boxes to
happen server side instead of client side, if scripting is turned off (through
the same link/button). Let's look at this bit again once that part of the form
has been reworked though; it will be easier to see the most unobtrusive solution.

> >  * If we're linking to the "File and Style Guidelines", which
> > explain the copyright issues, can we cut down on the text by the
> > license checkbox? I think "Yes, I am the copyright holder of this
> > work and agree to release my clipart to the Public Domain and assert
> > that it is not legally encumbered by trademarks or reserved rights."
> > is enough.
> 
> Perhaps.

Anybody else have an opinion on this?

> 
> >  * Do we need the "(Optional) Description" ? Is this not metadata?
> > Is it not then covered under "I still want to add more [metadata]" ?
> 
> Currently it is not.

Can/Should this be changed?

          
     
     
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