but one thing they seem to be able to do is upload files to the folder. Actually, all members are able to and their pictures viewable from a browser.

i changed the permissions to 751 and this disallowed viewing the pictures from the browser but allows the member pictures to be displayed throughout the site. setting the permissions to 750 stop the members from uploading pictures.

I also have everything setup in my ini file and .htaccess but...to no avail...

in the next few days some geek that thinks defacing my pictures folder is impressive.

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