Yikes, a few hours of sleep and we get all these replies, I need to sleep more
1. I don't think merging the Stories and Screenshots sections would be a good idea. The way they are now is nice and organized, and makes it easy to navigate through. The stories would probably just get buried if they were merged into this section, and that could drop views to them entirely.
2. I'd have to say both allowed. 
Nothing wrong with seeing a little breast now and then. 
Course, anything more sensual will need to be linked, but thats just in accordance with the norm already set.
4. I think they should be kept split. Even though things are slow now, they are bound to pick up. Especially during breaks of sorts. And who knows when a few new folks will grace us, and then torrent the threads. 
Or maybe some old folks may come back after being on hiatus/break. Although he didn't post anything besides questions in a few mod threads, I saw Grimbot online a few days ago on the Bethesda boards after being gone for a few months. So I guess it could happen. 
4.5. I wouldn't have too much problem with a removal of the full size picture limit, if it didn't lag my connection so much. Or if I could find a way to limit the download rate for everything on Firefox. 
Back when we first had a discussion about how many pictures we could have per post, I remember bringing up the compromise of 5 IMG links, then just regular links. Which then turned into 3 IMG, and the rest links. I'd like to believe this system is currently working, so I would just like to say I would have no problem if it just stayed the same.
1. That is a possibility but I think it would help the stories more than hurt them. As it is stories get very few views and hardly any replies. If they were put back into the Screenshots section you would be reminded/notice them whenever you went to post a picture. Plus with screenshot and comments threads being archived the stories wouldn't fall to far to fast (at lest in theory)
2. Seems that just about everyone agrees on this point
Glad to hear Grimbot is around again, he had a lot of great shot.
4. Again, seems there is plenty of agreement on this one, I guess for now it is better they stay split.
4.5 As long as we are sticking with the two threads format I think it would be best if we stuck with the 3 shots limit as otherwise it would end up taking a
Long time to load the page for everyone.
Picture of the week would be nice, though you'd need to make sure everyone gets a chance to be in it. Looking through, and being on a couple of the pciture thread forums, there are some people who constantly get the kudos, and others who get no acknowledgement at all. It's one of the resons why (at least here) I try to comment on as many poster's pics as possible.
Yop 5 essential mods? Be interesting to see what people consider to be essential, and how many of said mods are essential for how many people. Might also have them state why they consider those mods to be essential.
1) Do you mean have people post their stories in the screenshots thread? If so, there's both good and bad to that. If the thread is going slowly (as it is now) then a story might get more views. Otherwise, it'll get buried fast.
2) As a female who would like to have the right to go topless in public (don't worry, I'd actually keep my top on), I dislike double standards as well. A possibility could be to have a general screenshots thread, where both genders of nudity are linked to, and allow people to have their own "personal screenshot thread" (like DWS or the eyecandy forum) where nudity would be allowed as long as it is stated in the topic title/ description.
3) I like Yorkmaster's idea of listing comsole commands and animation mods. and I know someone did a tutorial on how to get many of said mods in game, but I couldn't make head or tails of it. Mayve a screenshooters and how-to guide for non-technical dummies? (like me)
4.5) My vote would be to keep it the same and simply try to get those who use the larger file sizes to either switch to jpegs or use a link to their pic. Part of the slowness prob is also if one's server likes (or dislikes) the photo hosting site. My server seems to think imageshack is a spam site (it does have an overabudance of ads) and gives me fits each time I try to look at people's pics that are hosted there.
Well, 58 views now and only 3 replies (not counting mine). Similar problem on the comments thread. 993 views and only 66 replies. Again, I think it's the time of year. That, and a bunch of regulars here are camped out at other forums right now.
The POTW idea I think i'm going to be dropping, it would be just to hard for everyone to have a fair shot, as each person has their own unique style judging them would be like trying to pick a "best" music style or type of dance. (Yes I am watching a music video as I write this)
Yes I really like the essential mods list idea
1. I actually meant for them to post their stories in threads as thy are doing now only in the screenshots section.
2. Hmm that could work, a problem I can see with people making their own threads would be the page would get very crowded very fast and the normal screenshots thread would become obsolete (at least I think it would). On the other hand the pages would load faster as it would only be one person posting pictures and the rest would be comments, that would also make it so people wouldn't miss comments about their pictures. Then again (I'm going back and forth a lot aren't I?) in my opinion a single thread gives the whole thing a great sense of unity. It also kinda has the same issue as the POTW idea, some peoples thread would get more views than others and that might discourage new members.
3. Yea that is a good idea, Guess I better get working on planning something like that
4.5: Perhaps it could be included in the guide, a detailed guide of how to either A: make jpegs or shrink images to fit better. Above all I really don't want to impose any sort of restriction that forces people to edit their shots just to post them. (as Canadian Ice does) I really dislike that.
I'd have to agree with chiglet all the way, i think she pretty much set it straight
Although I wouldnt do a picture of the week thing though, thats bound to discourage many newcomers and give them the idea that their screenshots arent good enough, and even if you do give them a chance that still wouldnt be fair. Thats like me playing a game of basketball, trying really hard to beat my brother but he goes ahead and lets me win. 
Id say forget that idea for a POTW 
Yea I think I'm dropping that idea, I was originally planning on having a random person pick a screenshot each week but your right, that would still cause issues.
Indeed keep away from the POTW, because it would be impossible to be completely objective and impartial.
and I don't think a top5 list of essential mods is possible either, do you included unofficial patches, DLC, or do you go for gamechanging mods? This question can't really be answered so that everyone agrees so keep away from it. (some of the what-is-your-top-mod threads on the BGS forum turn into flamewars real quickly)
Well it would be open to the person I ask, if they consider (for example) Vile lair essential then so be it. The whole point would be to give everyone else a chance to see what mods people really like. It's not meant to be an "end all, be all" list of the 5 best mods for Oblivion, it's just the person's opinion. I can only hope those who hang around here are mature enough to handle an opinion and don't start a flame war because they don't agree with what someone else likes . Besides, if they start a flame war I do have the option of ending it quickly where on the Bethesda forums it can take awhile
1. I like the stories section, I dont mind taking the time to do one but it seems that no one really vistis that section. Maybe move it to the screenshot forum and just call it "Stories Section Thread 1" when it fills up, start thread 2.
2. Personally, I could care less. To me, the nudes are no big deal but I wouldn't want to click on every time and see images of fornication. I don't mind the fornication pics but they should be in link form with a warning. I think posting pics of a full nude character should be the same, linked with a warning. Keeps the forum nice and classy. I think if you are posting pics of say, the Mizuki Ninja outfit which shows nipples, thats ok. I mean, almost everyone here is using some form of body mod in the nude version anyway. Besides, the nudity isn't real people. If you are posting pics of a nude female laying on a bed, link it.
4. I like keeping them seperate. When you take the time to create a picture and post it, its kind of frustrating when the thread is over and a new one gets started within a week or less. Posting comments int he picture thread just speeds the thread along way to fast. Thats why Bethesda's pictures thread is on what, number 200 now?
I think there should be a section for the best photos and voted on by the members. Take a couple of the best pics from each picture thread and put them in one area.
1. A good idea but the problem with that would be it would get confusing with all those stories put together. Thats why I think keeping stories in their own threads, just in the screenshots section, would be good and make it so they get more attention.
2. Agreed, the last thing we need if for
SHS to become known as the place to go if you want to see that sort of thing.
4. Yea, I think this idea of mine failed
That sort of a system would be very hard to set up and keep fair I think, not to mention discouraging to those who don't win. I think it's better if we all just keep our opinions on the best picture to ourselves to avoid issues like that.
) however I would like to expand it to be larger and more detailed. For that however I am going to need a little help (Hmm where did everyone go? Strange...). What I need from you is suggestions of sections you would like to see (kinda like the Mod of the week and WiP of the week) As long as they relate to Oblivion I will be happy to give it a try at least once. 
