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WARP TEN · 07-13-2017

[QUOTE=conesare2seconds;264624]Re Amazon hosting: the links created by linking or copying pics seem to have a shelf life of a few days to a week, then they time out. Seems Amazon isn't going to be the solution I'd hoped for build threads.[/QUOTE

I am a Prime member and utilize their streaming music service which is without ads. They time out the music service--after about an hour of playing it just stops. Have to start again, not a big deal but annoying. Probably to lessen the chance commercial users will use it continuously. --Bob

WVZR-1 · 07-13-2017

The PhotoBucket option of storage fit the usage by all when most hard-drives were 90G or less many very small maybe 30G. There's maybe some that don't remember those days.

Today I'd think there's very little reason to use PB for anything. Nearly every service that we use offers "back up" storage for next to nothing. Many offer substantial for nothing.

If you post your snapshots as attachments from your HDD that's it, it's done.The PB was seemingly useful because you could just use a "image link" and post anyone's snapshots to one of your posts. I haven't used PB for many, many years and I understand what they're trying to control. The fee seems excessive but I think I get it. If you want others to be able to use the "image link" to share - you pay!

I don't believe any of the "storage" as back-up options are going to work (but I haven't tried) for just image linking.

Jim - I'd think you likely have folders with your various trips compiled and I'd think on your computers. If you're an i-device user their storage is very inexpensive.

If you see an image on the Internet you need/want you first need to get it "under your control" if you wish to use it.

ssrszz4 · 07-13-2017

I remember when only one family in the neighborhood had a TV !!

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WVZR-1 · 07-13-2017

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Originally Posted by ssrszz4

I remember when only one family in the neighborhood had a TV !!

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The TV wasn't at my house!!!!

QB93Z · 07-13-2017

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Originally Posted by WVZR-1

.........Jim - I'd think you likely have folders with your various trips compiled and I'd think on your computers. If you're an i-device user their storage is very inexpensive.

If you see an image on the Internet you need/want you first need to get it "under your control" if you wish to use it.

Dave, You are correct, I have lots and lots of photos saved in folders and directories and backed up to hard drives and raid drives that I control. I only use Photo Bucket for the images that I want to post on the Registry Forum. I have over 3000 photos on PB.

I have experimented with the Forum Attachment to display photos. I was not happy with the reduced quality after I resized the images and I like to be able to imbed the images inline with the text so my narratives flow better.

The Board has discussed this issue and we are exploring other options to continue the valuable capability of posting pictures on our Forum.

I hope this discussion will continue and if anyone has additional suggestions, please post here or contact me.

Jim

WVZR-1 · 07-13-2017

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Originally Posted by QB93Z

Dave, You are correct, I have lots and lots of photos saved in folders and directories and backed up to hard drives and raid drives that I control. I only use Photo Bucket for the images that I want to post on the Registry Forum. I have over 3000 photos on PB.

I have experimented with the Forum Attachment to display photos. I was not happy with the reduced quality after I resized the images and I like to be able to imbed the images inline with the text so my narratives flow better.

The Board has discussed this issue and we are exploring other options to continue the valuable capability of posting pictures on our Forum.

I hope this discussion will continue and if anyone has additional suggestions, please post here or contact me.

Jim

Using the CF as an example in comparison CF is MAX FILE SIZE FOR ALL TYPES of FILES "5MB" with no WIDTH - HEIGHT Restrictions.

Here you have a restriction of 1.91MB for JPEG, PNG with WIDTH (1000) and HEIGHT (1200). The forum has created the issues with the restrictions in the file size allowed.

Here I'd say the restrictions control the "resizing" that's seen.

BigJohn · 07-13-2017

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Originally Posted by WVZR-1

The TV wasn't at my house!!!!

Yep it was at my house!
It was fun everyone In the neighborhood would come over to watch tv and bring snacks.

ssrszz4 · 07-13-2017

Yes it really is true we used to go across the street to watch cartoons on Saturday morning.

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WVZR-1 · 07-13-2017

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

I am seeing more of this in linked posts....guess there is a rebellion going on

It ain't a rebellion - they've just started to actually enforce their 3d party linking restrictions. If a user had one of their very old "paid" hosting accounts they're very likely still good. If a user had nothing other than their "free" hosting then they've locked them down.

I believe you've an older "paid" account with them and you could be covered for the time being or maybe as long as you pay.

What type of an account do you actually have with them?

5ABI VT · 07-14-2017

I'm struggling to find another as well. Been using pb for many years with write ups and posts on many forums over the last decade and a half. Don't blame them for changing their policy and i was happy to pay monthly or yearly but to ask what they have and how they have done it.. I will be deleting my accounts.

I almost feel like a web noob all over again ! Any suggestions on sites that provide an [img] link ?

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WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,094	Re: I need another option than Photo bucket [QUOTE=conesare2seconds;264624]Re Amazon hosting: the links created by linking or copying pics seem to have a shelf life of a few days to a week, then they time out. Seems Amazon isn't going to be the solution I'd hoped for build threads.[/QUOTE I am a Prime member and utilize their streaming music service which is without ads. They time out the music service--after about an hour of playing it just stops. Have to start again, not a big deal but annoying. Probably to lessen the chance commercial users will use it continuously. --Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

07-13-2017	#32
WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,890	Re: I need another option than Photo bucket The PhotoBucket option of storage fit the usage by all when most hard-drives were 90G or less many very small maybe 30G. There's maybe some that don't remember those days. Today I'd think there's very little reason to use PB for anything. Nearly every service that we use offers "back up" storage for next to nothing. Many offer substantial for nothing. If you post your snapshots as attachments from your HDD that's it, it's done.The PB was seemingly useful because you could just use a "image link" and post anyone's snapshots to one of your posts. I haven't used PB for many, many years and I understand what they're trying to control. The fee seems excessive but I think I get it. If you want others to be able to use the "image link" to share - you pay! I don't believe any of the "storage" as back-up options are going to work (but I haven't tried) for just image linking. Jim - I'd think you likely have folders with your various trips compiled and I'd think on your computers. If you're an i-device user their storage is very inexpensive. If you see an image on the Internet you need/want you first need to get it "under your control" if you wish to use it. Last edited by WVZR-1; 07-13-2017 at 11:20 AM.

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ssrszz4 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: US Posts: 233	Re: I need another option than Photo bucket I remember when only one family in the neighborhood had a TV !! Sent from my XT1585 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

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ssrszz4 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: US Posts: 233	Re: I need another option than Photo bucket Yes it really is true we used to go across the street to watch cartoons on Saturday morning. Sent from my XT1585 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

07-14-2017	#40
5ABI VT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 783	Re: I need another option than Photo bucket I'm struggling to find another as well. Been using pb for many years with write ups and posts on many forums over the last decade and a half. Don't blame them for changing their policy and i was happy to pay monthly or yearly but to ask what they have and how they have done it.. I will be deleting my accounts. I almost feel like a web noob all over again ! Any suggestions on sites that provide an [img] link ?