I asked AI Perplexity for the source of problems with jpg files and editor problems. Here is the answer:
Since it appears all the upload images are .avif format, one last clue (then I'm done "sleuthing" - but since I haven't been on the site for awhile, maybe all these possibilities hae already been visited):
It could be a server setting, either intentional or just part of a server protocol update.
You could try using a file format converter to convert a file from .jpg/.jpeg format to .avif format before uploading.
AI:
QUESTION: Why would a website be able to upload a .avif file but not a .jpg/.jpeg file?
A website might allow AVIF uploads but block JPEG uploads because it's optimized for modern formats, offering superior compression (smaller files, faster loads) and better quality (HDR, wide color), with server-side conversions often turning JPEGs into AVIFs automatically for performance, though an upload block usually signals server-side rules or plugin settings forcing new images to the newer, more efficient format for better site speed and reduced hosting costs, notes Webmasters Stack Exchange, ShortPixel Blog and Alliance for Open Media.
Why AVIF is Preferred (and often forced):
Better Compression: AVIF files are significantly smaller than JPEGs at similar quality, leading to faster page loads, crucial for user experience and SEO.
Modern Features: Supports transparency, HDR (High Dynamic Range) for better colors, and wide color gamuts.
Performance Focus: Many website platforms (like WordPress) and builders automatically convert uploaded JPEGs to AVIF to leverage these benefits, improving Core Web Vitals. ]
Why JPEG Uploads Might Be Blocked (or converted):
Server-Side Optimization: The website's backend (e.g., a WordPress plugin or CMS setting) is configured to only accept or immediately convert incoming images to AVIF for efficiency.
File Size Limits: The server might have strict limits, and while JPEGs are common, AVIFs achieve those limits with less data.
Format Policy: The site owner or platform has decided to mandate AVIF as the standard, blocking older formats to maintain consistency and performance.
In essence: The site prioritizes speed and modern web standards, viewing JPEG as an outdated format that gets converted, or even blocked, in favor of the superior AVIF.
I asked AI Perplexity for the source of problems with jpg files and editor problems. Here is the answer:
ANOTHER CLUE! It may be a royalty-free/rights issue. I saw another image posted on Gloria.tv with no trouble, and when I download the image I found that it was a .avif format, which is royalty-free, one-time purchase or unlimited license, etc. option.
When I changed the extension on the same image I posted before to .avif, it went through a preliminary upload process this time (which didn't happen before) then declined to post it since it wasn't a bonafide royalty-free image.
They must digitally watermark them.
PERHAPS it's a publishing rights issue. Perhaps Gloria.tv was getting in trouble for allowing people to post images people had no rights to and/or which are not public domain. I believe that may be the issue....possibly.
OR....Just a file size issue, as .avif files are much smaller.
AI:
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern, open-source image format that offers superior compression, delivering higher quality images at significantly smaller file sizes than older formats like JPEG and PNG, making it ideal for the web by reducing bandwidth and improving load times. Built on the efficient AV1 video codec, it supports advanced features like transparency, High Dynamic Range (HDR), wide color gamut, and animation, all while being royalty-free, driving its adoption across major browsers and platforms.
Key Features and Benefits:
Superior Compression:
Files are often 50% smaller than JPEGs and 20-30% smaller than WebP for similar quality.
High Quality:
Supports 10- and 12-bit color depth, wide color gamuts, and HDR for exceptional visual fidelity.
Versatility:
Handles lossy and lossless compression, transparency (like PNG), and animations (like GIF).
Royalty-Free:
Developed by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) with support from major tech companies (Google, Apple, Netflix, etc.), it's free to use.
Modern Web Standard:
Supported by all major web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and operating systems (Android 12+, iOS 16+).
Why It's Used:
Web developers use AVIF to significantly speed up website loading, reduce data usage, and improve user experience without compromising image quality, making it the next step in image compression for the internet.
I asked AI Perplexity for the source of problems with jpg files and editor problems. Here is the answer:
I just uploaded two image files -- same exact image file but with different extensions: .jpg and .jpeg -- and both disappeared. One partially displayed after a few moments, then disappeared when I clicked it.
1) It might be due to the review process that scans uploaded images for objectionable content before posting.
2) It opens a blank image container if clicked, so I inspected the html code behind the page and the uploaded images are being linked to a storage directory. It shows the right dimensions of the uploaded image (width="357" height="500"), even with the blank container. Maybe another clue - perhaps the directory is corrupted:
<img src="https://seedus4268.gloriatv.net/storage1/tgnvuvq7o6wp99bh3syhmhoha8hgrtpxuftmvyt?secure=mzShiKat8538fbO0YXWVqQ&expires=1768896547" width="357" height="500" alt="">
YET ANOTHER CLUE:
When right clicking the image and telling it to open the image in a new tab, the following error is displayed. It does point to a directory problem with the images:
This site can’t be reached
seedus4268.gloriatv.net refused to connect.
Try:
Checking the connection
Checking the proxy and the firewall
ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED
I asked AI Perplexity for the source of problems with jpg files and editor problems. Here is the answer:
I haven't been on the site for awhile and not familiar with a jpg upload problem; however, it seems files are scanned for objectionable content before posting and perhaps the problem could be with that scan & review process.
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@In Principio Every time I open his writings it's like plunging into a supernatural regeneration chamber. Every. Single. Word. he wrote is anointed with his sanctity and spiritual genius. Thank you, dear God, for Saint John of the Cross...! And thank you for posting them!
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@In Principio Alas, I cannot find that passage in those cited locations. Nonetheless, anything at all one reads in Saint John of the Cross while looking for it cannot help but be beneficial. Thank you!
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Great, thanks! I'll see if I can find it. Thank you!
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Where is this found in the writings of Saint John of the Cross? I would like to read the rest of this section. I couldn't find it in my digital version with a search. Thank you.
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@martin Well if the *male* Priests wouldn't initiate and lead it to begin with, no one would have to endure it or act like "smiling dummies". This never would have happened if the Priest hadn't initiated it.
Clear blame-shifting from what the real problem is to begin with: Modernist Priests who desecrate the sanctuaries with this nonsense.
There are several videos on Gloria.TV -- always new ones arriving regularly -- of the Priests acting shamefully, leading circus routines from the Sanctuary of churches. Here's just one example.
In fact, I wouldn't doubt that the white-haired ladies follow along out of motherly condescension toward these Priests, and pity and charitable acquiescence.
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@martin Sorry, sir (ahem) did you miss the literally (20) men of all ages standing in the center aisle following along; not to mention the clearly male priest leading the entire congregation in this stupidity...?
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Yes, it reminds me of playing "Simon Says" with toddlers in Kindergarten. Shameful!
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What I don't understand is how these grown adults, many with white hair, go along with this infantile behavior without a sense of shame and revulsion.