I know that there are probably a team of very busy gerbils back there running CD-Media, but generally how long should it take before photos are approved or denied, before and after a season starts?
And is there any way of getting PM and/or Email notifications when an upload is accepted or denied?
It depends on when the photo mods are online.
During the season … if you upload it during the day, it should be within an hour or two. Evenings/Early Mornings … it may take a bit longer. Off-season, it could be even more …
I have thought about optional PM/e-mail notifications when they’re approved, and more important … PM/e-mail when they’re rejected (with a reason why …)
I’ll see what I can do to add those features in.