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> reduce JSON data size and network traffic when gzip isn't available. For example, in-browser 3D-modeling tools like Mydeco 3D-planner may process and send to server megabytes of JSON-data;

`Content-encoding: gzip` anyone?

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I don't believe that browsers let uploads be gzipped, as it can't be sure that the server supports gzipped requests.

Good call. I would think there should be a way to specify it... Something to look into I guess.

EDIT: or as a comment above states, compress (gzip/deflate) it yourself. Not the most elegant, but if space is an issue.

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