[@johnhiler Member 15 years, 5 months ago]

You can limit the size of the files you allow to be uploaded to your server using bb-attachments. I set mine to around 150k.

You can also use Amazon’s hosting for your file:

https://bbpress.org/plugins/topic/bb-attachments/faq/

I think that the plugin still keeps a copy of your photos on the local server though…