I'm not sure exactly Pandora's box. But I was suprised too. To me, even on a non-graphics forum, people should be able to upload a good quality photo. But since we're a graphics forum, I really thought it should be possible (yes, even though it's vector graphics). I don't think we'll be actually uploading this large of image very often. But I also didn't want to have to explain limitations, when people would have trouble. Plus, as we know, IF's future isn't great. So I want this forum to be capable.
Part of the needed changes was to PHP, part was an SMF file (which handles some of the graphics), and part was increasing our upload limits.
Thanks for letting us use your photo for testing. You mean like a stage for an orchestra? I've seen them with that kind of dome or half dome. It looks like it's made out of wood, but maybe something a little bigger than popsicle sticks?