[lubuntu-users] Shouldn't the thumbnail function be switched OFF by default

[scrooyahoo at riseup.net]

... I totally overlooked this in the preferences...


On 2016-08-24 02:07, Israel wrote:
> You can simply delete the thumbnailer file in /usr/share/thumbnails/
> Of course it would be nice to have this option, even something like an
> option to clear thumbnail cache.
> But you can simply enter the preferences dialog of pcmanfm to turn them 
> off.
> 
> Edit->Preferences->Display->Show thumbnails of files (uncheck to 
> disable)
> 
> You can also limit the size of files to thumbnail, and even choose to
> thumbnail remote folders if you really like thumbnails.
> 
> I think most people expect there to be thumbnails.  It makes certain
> tasks much easier, like looking through pictures, or movies.

Sure, but privacy is probably more important then convenience.
And it would be lighter in general use if only /Videos and /Pictures and 
other folders would be ignored.


> If you don't like it turn it off  :D

Yes that is an option but, in regards of privacy, that is the wrong way 
around. :-)