Maybe it was already mentioned but perhaps there is a way to combine the files into a single zip upon upload?

I agree. Good post, Erwin.

Lively discussion here :)

When this was discussed internally, similiar arguments came up from staff. We discussed it and it was decided that we would restrict uploads to single zip files.
Allthough not everyone may agree, we still ask you to respect our decision.

On the other hand, because some voices have come up in this thread, I'm sure we'll have another look at the issue.
I could imagine that options like automatic zipping, allowing single files as txt/php and allowing different attachments in different forums are possibilities. Please don't expect changes before our upgrade to 3.5 though, as all of this would require code modification, and it was decided not to modify the code until 3.5 is available.

Thanks for your cooperation :)

Zip, schmip. :)

Sounds like a pretty good idea to me. If it has to be forced, that's not as cool, but if people are requiring force in order to do it, then it's acceptable.

Can anyone imagine the hassle involved in downloading a Style that was individual files? :)

The bandwidth reasoning is also a valid one for me...we are storing these hacks on vb.org's server, so teducing the load on that server is just common decency on our part.

But I have a better idea.
To conserve even more bandwidth, allow RAR archives. They take much less space than ZIP with the same contents.

If that was really common decency, then it will follow that members should not post anything unless it's related to a mod or a plugin. Since the average size of the plugin xml file is smaller than a many posts in the lounge forum, or image file formats which are still allowed. Maybe we can delete forums that are not related to hacks or styles like the lounge, to save some disk space and bandwidth...

It's not about bandwidth or disk space as many here seem to think. I'd gladly host vb.org out of my own pocket, but be sure that Jelsoft would not accept that, since this is beyond bandwidth, and for specific reasons.

Most OSes suppost ZIP but not all support RAR.

ZIP is the most prevalent archive utility out there.

I know. Unfortunately, that's true. Should be fixed by the OS developers though. -.-

I prefer tarballs. :devious:

Why? The only reason I can see is because it is a native Linux format. But, sizewise (if there is such a word) - isn't RAR still smaller?