Image Hosting..... Moving Forwards

Banshee · 11-07-2017, 16:48

As you all may already be aware we are losing all of the embedded pictures found within forum post from users that have their pictures hosted with Photobucket.

Photobucket are slowly dragging their net over all users that use embed codes to post their pictures into forum posts, eBay adverts, blogs etc. Photobucket are now demanding $399 a year subscription to return the privilege to you.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/katienotopo...Or0#.sydE87DV3

Whilst an in house solution would be nice for pictures etc, it also brings with it financial and legal burdens that we don't want to be accountable for.

Moving forward......

For the time being, I have asked that Paul increases all users permissions so that you can edit your own forum posts, this will then allow you to re-host your pictures elsewhere and then swap the links restoring the image back into forum posts.

I myself have moved to imgBB, I find no problem with them but it's not to say that these guys wont end up doing the same as Photobucket in 6 months time

This still leaves the issue of members old that have since left the forum but have contributed pics in the past in great write up's. If anyone finds any broken posts, can you please post the link to the thread in this thread and I'll try and scavenge as many photos as I can and re host them.

Can I ask that current members have a go at fixing their own links as I'm going to be busy enough fixing my own to start with

Then I'll progress onto members posts that are no longer with us

One word of advice though, imgBB doesn't dynamically downsize images on the fly like Photobucket used to, so you're going to need an intermediary app or piece of software to do this for you, alternatively switch the resolution down on the camera you take the images with, otherwise, forum images will be humongous

Blocky10 · 11-07-2017, 17:32

I'm sure I found a drop down menu, on imgbb, that let you change the photo size.

I only done it for the first photo though and it seems to have remembered it.

terranosaurusdoug · 11-07-2017, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blocky10

I'm sure I found a drop down menu, on imgbb, that let you change the photo size.

I only done it for the first photo though and it seems to have remembered it.

Me too

Banshee · 11-07-2017, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Me too

OOOHHHH where where where!?!?!

Didn't spot that

terranosaurusdoug · 11-07-2017, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

OOOHHHH where where where!?!?!

Didn't spot that

my mistake, that was on one called postimage, I have put images up though and they were not mahoosive, I'll try now on 'ere

https://ibb.co/ju7sAF

terranosaurusdoug · 11-07-2017, 19:53

yep,, that's flippin' big

I'll try a thumbnail

terranosaurusdoug · 11-07-2017, 19:56

There we are, cut and paste the bb code for thumbnail, and if you click on the pic it takes you to full size full res image

now, how's my post count coming along

don simon · 11-07-2017, 20:05

Why the dislike of Flickr?
Easy hosting.
Easy sizing for posting.
Free.
Paid option, so unlikely to shaft you as photbucket have.

Blocky10 · 11-07-2017, 20:44

Here Zac. I uploaded then changed the value to 800 in the left box. Then submit and upload.
Play with it till you find a size you like.
Ooerrr

Jay666d · 11-07-2017, 21:34

Awesome!

Just seen my new little 'Edit' button!

Best get crackin!

makeitfit · 13-07-2017, 22:44

I dont think I can face reloading mine 😔

elty001 · 14-07-2017, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

I dont think I can face reloading mine 😔

same here mate.
Got real life things to do rather than sit in front of a PC f*****g about with photos.

makeitfit · 16-07-2017, 22:05

Indeed. It's a bloody shame mind but with all my threads and pics I just can't face it .
Next project sees the Trol get a good sorting. I'll hist the pics elsewhere 🤣

terranosaurusdoug · 17-07-2017, 17:48

Banshee is cracking on with his, upto page 25 t'other day

Banshee · 18-07-2017, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Banshee is cracking on with his, upto page 25 t'other day

I've been trying to download everyone else's Albums too but having problems with the app that I've purchased so I've gone back to the developer.

If anyone has their albums set to private can they open them up for me and make them public so I can download and re-host

Thank you please

11-07-2017, 16:48	#1
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Image Hosting..... Moving Forwards As you all may already be aware we are losing all of the embedded pictures found within forum post from users that have their pictures hosted with Photobucket. Photobucket are slowly dragging their net over all users that use embed codes to post their pictures into forum posts, eBay adverts, blogs etc. Photobucket are now demanding $399 a year subscription to return the privilege to you. https://www.buzzfeed.com/katienotopo...Or0#.sydE87DV3 Whilst an in house solution would be nice for pictures etc, it also brings with it financial and legal burdens that we don't want to be accountable for. Moving forward...... For the time being, I have asked that Paul increases all users permissions so that you can edit your own forum posts, this will then allow you to re-host your pictures elsewhere and then swap the links restoring the image back into forum posts. I myself have moved to imgBB, I find no problem with them but it's not to say that these guys wont end up doing the same as Photobucket in 6 months time This still leaves the issue of members old that have since left the forum but have contributed pics in the past in great write up's. If anyone finds any broken posts, can you please post the link to the thread in this thread and I'll try and scavenge as many photos as I can and re host them. Can I ask that current members have a go at fixing their own links as I'm going to be busy enough fixing my own to start with Then I'll progress onto members posts that are no longer with us One word of advice though, imgBB doesn't dynamically downsize images on the fly like Photobucket used to, so you're going to need an intermediary app or piece of software to do this for you, alternatively switch the resolution down on the camera you take the images with, otherwise, forum images will be humongous __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

11-07-2017, 17:32	#2
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	I'm sure I found a drop down menu, on imgbb, that let you change the photo size. I only done it for the first photo though and it seems to have remembered it.

11-07-2017, 19:53	#6
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	yep,, that's flippin' big I'll try a thumbnail

11-07-2017, 19:56	#7
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	There we are, cut and paste the bb code for thumbnail, and if you click on the pic it takes you to full size full res image now, how's my post count coming along

11-07-2017, 20:05	#8
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Why the dislike of Flickr? Easy hosting. Easy sizing for posting. Free. Paid option, so unlikely to shaft you as photbucket have.

11-07-2017, 20:44	#9
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Here Zac. I uploaded then changed the value to 800 in the left box. Then submit and upload. Play with it till you find a size you like. Ooerrr

11-07-2017, 21:34	#10
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Awesome! Just seen my new little 'Edit' button! Best get crackin!

13-07-2017, 22:44	#11
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I dont think I can face reloading mine 😔

16-07-2017, 22:05	#13
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Indeed. It's a bloody shame mind but with all my threads and pics I just can't face it . Next project sees the Trol get a good sorting. I'll hist the pics elsewhere 🤣

17-07-2017, 17:48	#14
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Banshee is cracking on with his, upto page 25 t'other day