[GrendelKhan{TSU]

Originally Posted by AndrewD

I don't really understand your question - do you mean you want to provide people with a url that takes them directly to the download? This is simply the local_links.php?action=jump url shown in the linkbit. However, it will only work on protected files if the user has already logged on to the vb site and has cookies stored.

Are you wanting something else, e.g. the equivalent of a tinyurl?

Yes, kinda like tinyurl..... but more like photobucket or hotlinkfiles.com. simply, want to be able to use LDM as an hosting solution for external pages or sites, as well as destination area in itself.

if I were to frame specific intent/goals:

Example of forum Usage:
I have a profile mp3 player set up (demo).. seems a shame or waste not to be able to use mp3 uploaded in LDM for that. Users complain and confused as there are too many places one has to upload the same MP3 file. Right I recommend people go to hotlinkfiles.com to add a URL to the mp3 player. Just seems like a shame given its right there already in LDM.

this would be true in other areas of my forum as well (not just forums).

Also, when I add an mp3 to my profile... I might want to set it for anyone to be able to hear it (not just logged in members).


From the member perspective:
Generally speaking, if I have uploaded an mp3 or file to LDM, I want use/share it in external places or sites. Again, like photobucket, vbaGallery, youtube or hotlinkfiles.com. (and kinda like tinyurl). Upload and link to other sites.

As admin this consolidates features on the site as a whole, streamlines usage, and funnels people to upload to LDM (as opposed to elsewhere on the forum or other sites completely).

Also, it would be good to be able to limit this ability (ie: not everyone is allowed to hotlink).



Again, I don't know if this is possible or reasonable. Not trying to massively increase your load. just simply put, would be nice and efficient and possibly increase usage if members could link uploads to external pages/sites.