1) Is there a way for users to just submit a picture and not a thumbnail?  That is, is there a way to automate the thumbnail-making process?  It seems that now, if a user does not suppul a thumbnail with the picture, the admin must use admin-panel to make one.

no

2) Is there a way to auto-authorize the addition of photos to the site?  Instead of going to the admin-panel and Waiting category, is there a way that once the user uploads the photo is can automatically appear in the category?

neither

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First, I love phpwebgallery, well done!

2) Is there a way to auto-authorize the addition of photos to the site?  Instead of going to the admin-panel and Waiting category, is there a way that once the user uploads the photo is can automatically appear in the category?

Thanks a lot,
Oyjord.

i really have enjoyed this gallery script, although i wish option #2 was available [to automate the thumbnail process after user uploads so admin doesnt have to log in every time]. would this option be featured in an updated/future version? thanks!