Rails 3.1: Should File Uploads be added to asset pipeline?

Question

I have a rails 3.1 application that allows users to upload pictures. Should these pictures be stored as assets(in app/assets) and therefore be subject to Sprocket overhead(c

Answer 1

The asset/image is IMHO for structural/design images (background, icons, banners etc). Dynamically added pictures/assets should go in the public directory.