While we're a transportation photo gallery at heart, we want to ensure a great experience for all visitors. That's why we've created our Uploading Index - a fair system that rewards quality contributions while maintaining standards.
How the Uploading Index Works
Your index score changes based on how your photo submissions perform:
- +0.5 points for each approved photo
- -0.5 points for each rejected photo in the regular upload queue
- -5 points for each rejected photo that bypassed moderation (Instant Publishing)
- +0.2 points for provisionally approved photos (until unlimited uploads are reached)
- -1 point if you delete a photo within 24 hours of upload
- Note: Deletions after 24 hours don't affect your score
- This penalty combines the -0.5 for rejection and -0.5 for the initial approval
Understanding Upload Limits
Your daily upload allowance depends on your current index score:
- Our team may grant Instant Upload access at any time, if you consistently submit good quality photos!
- Please see below for an explanation
Index Levels and What They Mean
- 1 (Sanctioned)
- For users who repeatedly violate rules
- Strict limit: 1 photo per day to prevent abuse
- 5 (New User Default)
- Starting level for all new members
- 5 photos per day limit (Administration usually decides to increase the limit manually at this level, if all good with photos and submitted data)
- 40 (Trusted Contributor)
- Daily limits removed
- All photos still moderated
- 80 (Instant Upload Privilege)
- Skip the moderation queue
- Photos reviewed periodically for quality
- 100 (Top Contributor)
- Highest trust level
- No limits or pre-moderation
Additional Important Information
- Abuse Consequences: Misusing Instant Upload (e.g., submitting low-quality or off-topic photos) may result in immediate restrictions with or without warning
- Fairness: All decisions aim to maintain quality while rewarding our most valuable contributors
We believe this system helps maintain high standards while giving active, quality contributors the freedom they've earned. Happy uploading!