i noticed that people often fail to upload images. the main reason is that they duplicate the original filename with file extension in the name field. what do you think about changing the image upload such that most of the current errors won't happen?

here is my suggestion:

1. if the field "name" is empty, use the original filename of the uploaded image.
2. drop the file extention if necessary.
3. drop or replace special characters.
4. if image with this name exists already then add a number 2 at the end.
5. if name exists add a 3 instead, then a 4 and so on.
6. change the server message to "the images has been uploaded successfully. it's name is ..."

you may even think about removing the name field in the image upload skin.

definetly good ideas! i'm not sure about removing the name-field in the upload-form, but your other suggestions absolutely make sense (also for goodies, btw).