I need another option than Photo bucket

[Dynomite]

There are lots of options using Forum Albums for most that post. It is fast, simple and you can size photos for posting easily on either Forum (Registry or CF).
I just determined we can NOW have up to 10 images in each post on the Registry.

Will determine soon how many photos you can load on CF Albums which you only need to reload one photo which can be sized as you post using pixels.

You can load 400 photos on Registry Albums and Resize using Paint before you load using Pixel Sizing.

The photos below top are CF 133, 400, 800 widths.
The photos bottom are Registry 800 and 400 pixel widths.

See Item #3 Resizing Photos for Forum Posts and Creating Reference Links

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

Right now I'd think a "reasonable" approach by this Forum would be to "lock this thread", open a discussion thread that's related and a "TESTING" sub-topic for users to experiment with. This thread and the "testing" is I'm sure difficult for some to comprehend - It for sure is me! I've not used PB since maybe '12.

Aside from Jim's tests and G-Sting's mention of what's used for the most part it's just images.

Maybe when creating a "related thread" you sort through these 8 pages (so far) and move the "RELEVANT" posts to the newer thread. Might make for much better reading.

A reasonable approach would be to keep this thread open as long as new concepts/approaches to photo posting are brought to our attention. If you cannot comprehend......e-mail me and I can help you in that regard.

It may be Images.....but a photo is often worth a 1,000 words.
We have BIGGER issues with many great technical posts relying on IMAGES for clarity now having those IMAGES disappear. AND IMMEDIATELY.

[G-Sting]

Dynomite,

First off, we (at least I) owe you a number of drinks of your favorite beverage for all you do here. Thank you.

Yes, the critical nature of this topic is understood - especially all the previous threads relying on hosted images for clarity.

I think those of us who use PB some, but purely for forum hosting purposes -- not for a business -- are taken by surprise all of a sudden PB wanting a monthly subscription payment. Not that I'm adverse to paying it, but was trying with my attempt at using a free Dropbox subscription to make something work. I've had it for years, and have never had any issues with security. It's been a great way to transfer documents and photos to people I've needed to pass things on to. Hard to keep up with all the subscriptions/websites one is on. Trying to simply life... if that is even possible these days! lol

In any case, Ccmano's suggestion is excellent, if that is a consideration:

While I am far from being an expert on this, it is coming clear that relying on a third party, PhotoBucket or whoever, is not a reliable long term solution. If this is not addressed we will forever run the risk of loosing valuable information and data. I believe it was brought up in the thread already, but it may be time to investigate establishing our own server(s). Remember, even the data on this forum is through a third party.

This may be a issue for the ZR-1.net officers and members to take up. Ultimately some of the clubs money may have to be directed at this issue. I, for one, would be willing to pay an additional $5 or $10 a year on my dues to maintain servers for this purpose.

Maybe some of you that actually know what your talking about (unlike me) can chime in on this.

H

Testing an attachment which I resized using a Mac's "Paintbrush" app (but similar to your instructions for "Paint"), as I have not been in the habit of attaching photos, but rather hosting through PB.

[Dynomite]

Using our Registry Albums.......first is 800 pixels wide....second is 400 pixels wide....third is 200 pixel wide.......Nice Photo.....I am assuming you do not mind me experimenting with your photo

For some reason no one is talking registry albums and if they are now at 400 photos would cover most photo usage on the Forum. It just crossed my mind.....maybe you have to be a paying member to have Albums I would guess but the annual dues for Registry membership are reasonable.

You can now insert 10 images in each post (a very recent upgrade here on Registry). I have 10 images in this post including smilies.

As an aside.....storing my photos here in Albums even if Registry goes up in flames......I only use the photos on the Registry (I have experimented between Forums a bit) so Lost Albums are no loss since the usage is also lost if you get my drift.

I am talking Albums on the Forums Simply because it is so easy to use and would be so easy to increase and pay for upgrades in photo quantity. You can store 400 photos in your Albums on Registry. On Corvette Forum the photo storage is about 500 photos.

The TRICK is after you have selected 800 or 400 pixels or 200 pixel using Paint....and after you have uploaded to Registry Albums.....you then click on that photo in your Albums (either 800 pixel I call L or 400 pixel I call M) and hit copy....then paste in post using the insert image above (in edit mode) OR.....just place url link between [IMG] and [/IMG] in edit mode...or copy and paste BB Code

[lfalzarano]

Clarification Please. The proposal to post photos on a increase in Registry membership is an excellent idea. BUT the Forum is available to anyone and they will not be contributing financially to paying for this image server. The Forum would need to limited to Registry members only. Otherwise we are paying for non-members photo's. That is not fair.

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[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by lfalzarano

Clarification Please. The proposal to post photos on a increase in Registry membership is an excellent idea. BUT the Forum is available to anyone and they will not be contributing financially to paying for this image server. The Forum would need to limited to Registry members only. Otherwise we are paying for non-members photo's. That is not fair.

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CONCUR

So.....Registry Non Members have photo storage same as Registry Members?

I get the feeling this is none of my business
If this thread gets closed.....we will know this is none of my business
I got in trouble one time showing a photo of a grain cart alongside a semi truck in corn field as being wasteful regarding photo usage but that is all I had at the time in my Album trying to show photo sizing in posts.

Some of these boys do not know if I am joking, teasing, making fun, having fun, or just trying to help....that is where I get into trouble......

[A1990]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

CONCUR

So.....Registry Non Members have photo storage same as Registry Members?

I get the feeling this is none of my business
If this thread gets closed.....we will know this is none of my business
I got in trouble one time showing a photo of a grain cart alongside a semi truck in corn field as being wasteful regarding photo usage but that is all I had at the time in my Album trying to show photo sizing in posts.

Some of these boys do not know if I am joking, teasing, making fun, having fun, or just trying to help....that is where I get into trouble......

That was me Cliff, but as with yourself, you didn't realize I was just joking!

I also changed the setting for 10 images per post.

We (The Board of the Registry) are looking at our options of using the Albums (I don't see a way to upload videos??) or hosting our own image server. I am not sure if the use of Albums is limited or not or if it can be.

Our concern is what you are just discussing, members vs non-members. If we host our own image server we can add videos and also control this to be a members only access site, however we would need to create a from end interface to allow uploading and managing of images.

Our main concern is the continuity of the images as we have holes in threads now so we would like to be able to store, backup and preserve them.

Stay tuned as we would like to provide the "solution"

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by A1990

That was me Cliff, but as with yourself, you didn't realize I was just joking!

I also changed the setting for 10 images per post.

We (The Board of the Registry) are looking at our options of using the Albums (I don't see a way to upload videos??) or hosting our own image server. I am not sure if the use of Albums is limited or not or if it can be.

Our concern is what you are just discussing, members vs non-members. If we host our own image server we can add videos and also control this to be a members only access site, however we would need to create a from end interface to allow uploading and managing of images.

Our main concern is the continuity of the images as we have holes in threads now so we would like to be able to store, backup and preserve them.

Stay tuned as we would like to provide the "solution"

Thank you Sir.......appreciate the posting......sounds like you guys are on top of it

Cliff

[G-Sting]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Using our Registry Albums.......first is 800 pixels wide....second is 400 pixels wide....third is 200 pixel wide.......Nice Photo.....I am assuming you do not mind me experimenting with your photo

No problem at all, Dynomite. I get a kick out of it -- that a 100 year old aircraft would make it into an experiment on this forum. lol. A bit of interesting history... (...or maybe read if a person has trouble sleeping at night )...

The Fokker Dr.I (Pronounced DR-1, rhymes with ZR-1) was Anthony Fokker's first "triplane" and was first flown by Baron Manfred von Richthofen (a.k.a, the Red Baron) in 1917. Richthofen would get his last 19 (of 80) victories in this highly maneuverable aircraft. The last 5 victories would be against the Sopwith "Camel." The Sopwith Camel is the British aircraft we see Snoopy flying and still dogfighting with the Red Baron.

Since you are involved in farming (nice combine and truck pic!), it might be noted that the Dr-I aircraft's wings were made of linen fabric -- from the flax plant (coated with a dope/glue to make it stiff). The 9 cylinder rotary engine was primarily lubricated with castor oil -- from the castor oil plant!

Originally Posted by Dynomite

For some reason no one is talking registry albums and if they are now at 400 photos would cover most photo usage on the Forum. I would pay in subscription more for more photos.......say 1,500photos would suit me just fine. It just crossed my mind.....maybe you have to be a paying member to have Albums I would guess but the annual dues for Registry membership are reasonable.

You can now insert 10 images in each post (a very recent upgrade here on Registry). I have 10 images in this post including smilies.

As an aside.....storing my photos here in Albums even if Registry goes up in flames......I only use the photos on the Registry (I have experimented between Forums a bit) so Lost Albums are no loss since the usage is also lost if you get my drift.

I would also pay for Life Membership on Registry as I am Life Member on CF.....but no takers.

I am talking Albums on the Forums Simply because it is so easy to use and would be so easy to increase and pay for upgrades in photo quantity. I am trying to find capacity of CF Albums at the moment which are even easier to size photos as you post.

You can store 400 photos in your Albums on Registry.
I should not say it....but this is 3rd Party Hosting capable

The TRICK is after you have selected 800 or 400 pixels or 200 pixel using Paint....and after you have uploaded to Registry Albums.....you then click on that photo in your Albums (either 800 pixel I call L or 400 pixel I call M) and hit copy....then paste in post using the insert image above (in edit mode) OR.....just place url link between [IMG] and [/IMG] in edit mode...or copy and paste BB Code

I have tried the Registry Albums, but find that the pics end up being dull -- possibly due to the low pixel numbers (?). I'll keep experimenting, though, as you suggest!



BTW, where are the teenagers/twenty-somethings (when you need them) who'd be able to help us solve these computer problems instantly? lol.

[lfalzarano]

We need a professional cloud service that can be easily accessed by mobile devices and stand Browsers.

E.g. http://cloudinary.com/


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[Gunny]

I'm enjoying this thread ... some observations

• Many (most?) of the photo hosts are changing their TOA, i.e. no longer free plus no longer able to link photos to another site such as our forum
• Some photo hosts that offer free or reduced prices (Amazon et al) don't allow linking to other sites
• One solution, self hosting, is most suitable for power users with very large photo collections but perhaps not a good solution for casual users.
• Another solution is the ZR-1 albums. I'm not clear whether these are Registry Albums or Forum Albums. If Registry Albums I would think only Registry members would have storage space. If Forum Albums I assume that anyone who is registered has storage space for 400 photos.

As I understand it the Forum is paid for by the Registry (i.e. dues paying members) and is provided/maintained for the benefit of the ZR-1 community, a good thing for all. A ZR-1 owner/enthusiast may join the forum without charge and enjoys most of the benefits of the forum that are essentially paid for by the dues paying members.

Would it be possible (or even a good idea) for dues paying forum members to continue to have storage space of 400 or more photos but limit non paying forum members to storage space of 5 photos? This might be an encouragement for non-members to realize the benefits of becoming full members of the Registry.

Just a few thoughts with no desire to step on any toes ... but it's obvious that we need a good, workable solution for photo storage. As mentioned earlier one of the benefits about storing photos on the forum's space is that these photos will be maintained/archived for as long as the forums are working - this is important, especially for those photos that tell a story of an event, a maintenance project, and on & on. Those of us who self host have to be aware that if we change the structure of our own websites that involves URL (address) changes, then we break the link to our own photos requiring us to go back to all earlier forum posts and "fix" the links. Been there, done that - more than once.

This is a really productive discussion even though it's taken some interesting twists & turns.