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tfduff723 · 2 July 2013, 11:52 AM

pictures are posted using photo bucket or another third party file versus being embedded in a TRF thread? So much easier to me when they are embedded.

Especially when there is a multi pic post and they only open up one at a time. Drives me nuts when I see some cool pics I want to check out and it winds up taking forever.... Maybe I am the one technologically challenged.

Sorry to be a cranky pants - pet peeve of the day.

Swift_Movement · 2 July 2013, 11:53 AM

+1

seand442 · 2 July 2013, 12:08 PM

Count me in. Another thing that grinds my gears: websites that use sideshows that require you to click each photo individually. Just put them all on one page, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!

Thatguy · 2 July 2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by seand442

Count me in. Another thing that grinds my gears: websites that use sideshows that require you to click each photo individually. Just put them all on one page, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!

Thought I was the only one who hated the slide shows!

rr-nyc · 2 July 2013, 12:11 PM

I'd rather be able to control my pics through photo bucket

conrail · 3 July 2013, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I'd rather be able to control my pics through photo bucket

x2 I like to control my pics. Not a fan of having to embed each one into a thread.

Plus, guests and others not logged in can then see the pictures if they're linked on a third party site.

HL65 · 2 July 2013, 12:13 PM

Third thread on this in a few weeks...To each his own and as for me will continue to use PB!! Also when done right when you click on it it doesn't take you to album--that was also covered in last threads on this exact topic.

77T · 2 July 2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Third thread on this in a few weeks...To each his own and as for me will continue to use PB!! Also when done right when you click on it it doesn't take you to album--that was also covered in last threads on this exact topic.

Exactly!

And saves space on the servers here by hosting externally...

HL65 · 2 July 2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Exactly!

And saves space on the servers here by hosting externally...

Exactly.

One thing though...Those that use hosts like PB need to know how to use them properly and then
there is no difference to viewer.

swils8610 · 2 July 2013, 12:15 PM

Drives me nuts!!!

therolexguy · 2 July 2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Drives me nuts!!!

Yes

Lion · 2 July 2013, 12:35 PM

I use Photo Bucket as well and when done correctly all my pictures show up without having to open them individually.....

Someone needs to relax and chill.....

NYC6 · 9 July 2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

I use Photo Bucket as well and when done correctly all my pictures show up without having to open them individually.....

Someone needs to relax and chill.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6cxNR9ML8k

mfer · 2 July 2013, 12:59 PM

I don't get it...just use the img tag on PB and you are good....

East Bay Rider · 2 July 2013, 01:32 PM

This really isn't hard. Use a photo from anywhere and precede it with [IMG] and attach [/IMG] to the end.
Why would anyone limit their photos to use TRF to host them instead of a free sharing site like photobucket where they can share them anywhere online and also in email.

Demosthene · 2 July 2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

This really isn't hard. Use a photo from anywhere and precede it with [IMG] and attach [/IMG] to the end.

I'm baffled as to why people don't understand it

Kingair · 2 July 2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Demosthene

I'm baffled as to why people don't understand it

Same for me . . . .

It's so easy

HAGOne

gulfstream69xr7 · 9 July 2013, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

This really isn't hard. Use a photo from anywhere and precede it with [IMG] and attach [/IMG] to the end.
Why would anyone limit their photos to use TRF to host them instead of a free sharing site like photobucket where they can share them anywhere online and also in email.

+1

Right click the picture, select properties, copy the URL address, paste between [IMG] and [/IMG].

Pictures will pop up as if imbedded in the thread.

psv · 2 July 2013, 03:07 PM

First of all, I don't want to tell people how they chose to share THEIR images on the internet. If you upload the images to TRF you a) increase server/bandwidth costs for the operators of this site, and b) the images are no longer under your control, e.g. you cannot take them down if you wanted for whatever reason.

Personally I prefer using PB and I plan to continue to share my images that way, and only that way. YMMV.

sierra11b · 2 July 2013, 03:41 PM

PB has seemed to make it more difficult for those that may not understand the tags well. I can't seem to find the old standard imbedded code they used to have and everything seem to link back to PB.

Still simple... Just isolate the link itself starting with http://www. and ending in the type of photo file (Watchphoto1.jpg or whatever), then wrap that full link in [IMG] [/IMG]

Still use PB but wish they would have kept the old format. Seems like they change something every couple months now.

ducatidoc · 2 July 2013, 08:05 PM

+1. I don't know what they are/were trying to improve with the forced "upgrade". For about three months I had the option of staying with the old format, which of course I did, because at my age, I don't feel like figuring out new tricks.

MonBK · 2 July 2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

+1. I don't know what they are/were trying to improve with the forced "upgrade". For about three months I had the option of staying with the old format, which of course I did, because at my age, I don't feel like figuring out new tricks.

I hear that's what your girlfriends says Doc.

padi56 · 2 July 2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tfduff723

pictures are posted using photo bucket or another third party file versus being embedded in a TRF thread? So much easier to me when they are embedded.

Especially when there is a multi pic post and they only open up one at a time. Drives me nuts when I see some cool pics I want to check out and it winds up taking forever.... Maybe I am the one technologically challenged.

Sorry to be a cranky pants - pet peeve of the day.

Cannot see why you have any problem with pictures posted on a third party like imageshack or photobucket or any other free hosting site. Now storing pictures on forum sucks up quite a bit of forum data on server, so it make perfect sense to host pictures on a third party.The total monthly bandwidth download consumption just running the forum and keeping it as fast as possible is now is well over a 1500 gig of data monthly. And its going up fast each month as we continue to grow and data consumption now costs money .As a forum its runs very fast with no adverts etc and that's the way we hope to keep it so.

joe100 · 2 July 2013, 08:37 PM

Much worse than that is when folks feel the need to quote all the pictures in their reply. So irritating.

HL65 · 4 July 2013, 09:23 PM

What's most annoying is for those who embed images in post and suck up server space many times duplicate pics and suck up even more space.

Just have a quick look in WRUW thread. So I guess PB isn't so bad after all.

MonBK · 5 July 2013, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

What's most annoying is for those who embed images in post and suck up server space many times duplicate pics and suck up even more space.

Just have a quick look in WRUW thread. So I guess PB isn't so bad after all.

Don't you mean the cucumber thread?

texex91 · 5 July 2013, 02:47 AM

I personally like PB and just paste IMG code. Simple, effective and can get to all of my photos anywhere. Makes things simple for posting to TRF--IMHO.

T. Ferguson · 5 July 2013, 04:32 AM

Uploading to an outside host saves space on the server. One of the two pet peeves I have regarding pics are that when hosted outside they disappear from the post once they have been deleted from the host site.

The other is the incessant duplication of pics when quoting a prior post. Quit being so lazy and edit the quote to delete the pics! You don't have to re-post 10 pics from the same thread just to say "Nice watch."

I've posted pics both ways. If they are already on my computer I will tend to post them as an attachment. If they are on the internet I will use the insert picture function by copying the image location. I don't post a lot of pictures though.

HL65 · 8 July 2013, 11:31 AM

This is getting quite annoying. Seems that most on the WRUW that are using embedded images continue to double post pics and not only eat up server space but twice as much. So sorry OP but quite the opposite!!! If you use PB correctly it is not only better but better for the forum!

conrail · 8 July 2013, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

This is getting quite annoying. Seems that most on the WRUW that are using embedded images continue to double post pics and not only eat up server space but twice as much. So sorry OP but quite the opposite!!! If you use PB correctly it is not only better but better for the forum!

I wonder if it is possible to tweak the server code to automatically strip out the [img] tags (thereby the images) when replying/quoting in the WRUW threads so people stop needlessly, exponentially repeating others' images, at least with embedded images.

2 July 2013, 11:52 AM	#1
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	Am I the only one a bit annoyed when... pictures are posted using photo bucket or another third party file versus being embedded in a TRF thread? So much easier to me when they are embedded. Especially when there is a multi pic post and they only open up one at a time. Drives me nuts when I see some cool pics I want to check out and it winds up taking forever.... Maybe I am the one technologically challenged. Sorry to be a cranky pants - pet peeve of the day.

2 July 2013, 12:08 PM	#3
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Count me in. Another thing that grinds my gears: websites that use sideshows that require you to click each photo individually. Just put them all on one page, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

2 July 2013, 12:13 PM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Third thread on this in a few weeks...To each his own and as for me will continue to use PB!! Also when done right when you click on it it doesn't take you to album--that was also covered in last threads on this exact topic. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 July 2013, 12:35 PM	#12
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I use Photo Bucket as well and when done correctly all my pictures show up without having to open them individually..... Someone needs to relax and chill..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 July 2013, 12:59 PM	#14
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I don't get it...just use the img tag on PB and you are good.... __________________ member#3242

2 July 2013, 11:53 AM	#2
Swift_Movement Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Kitchener, Canada Watch: The Throne Posts: 375	+1

2 July 2013, 12:11 PM	#5
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	I'd rather be able to control my pics through photo bucket

2 July 2013, 12:15 PM	#10
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Drives me nuts!!!

2 July 2013, 01:32 PM	#15
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	This really isn't hard. Use a photo from anywhere and precede it with [IMG] and attach [/IMG] to the end. Why would anyone limit their photos to use TRF to host them instead of a free sharing site like photobucket where they can share them anywhere online and also in email. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

2 July 2013, 03:07 PM	#19
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	First of all, I don't want to tell people how they chose to share THEIR images on the internet. If you upload the images to TRF you a) increase server/bandwidth costs for the operators of this site, and b) the images are no longer under your control, e.g. you cannot take them down if you wanted for whatever reason. Personally I prefer using PB and I plan to continue to share my images that way, and only that way. YMMV.

2 July 2013, 03:41 PM	#20
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	PB has seemed to make it more difficult for those that may not understand the tags well. I can't seem to find the old standard imbedded code they used to have and everything seem to link back to PB. Still simple... Just isolate the link itself starting with http://www. and ending in the type of photo file (Watchphoto1.jpg or whatever), then wrap that full link in [IMG] [/IMG] Still use PB but wish they would have kept the old format. Seems like they change something every couple months now.

2 July 2013, 08:05 PM	#21
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	+1. I don't know what they are/were trying to improve with the forced "upgrade". For about three months I had the option of staying with the old format, which of course I did, because at my age, I don't feel like figuring out new tricks. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

2 July 2013, 08:37 PM	#24
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Much worse than that is when folks feel the need to quote all the pictures in their reply. So irritating. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

4 July 2013, 09:23 PM	#25
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	What's most annoying is for those who embed images in post and suck up server space many times duplicate pics and suck up even more space. Just have a quick look in WRUW thread. So I guess PB isn't so bad after all. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 July 2013, 02:47 AM	#27
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	I personally like PB and just paste IMG code. Simple, effective and can get to all of my photos anywhere. Makes things simple for posting to TRF--IMHO.

5 July 2013, 04:32 AM	#28
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Uploading to an outside host saves space on the server. One of the two pet peeves I have regarding pics are that when hosted outside they disappear from the post once they have been deleted from the host site. The other is the incessant duplication of pics when quoting a prior post. Quit being so lazy and edit the quote to delete the pics! You don't have to re-post 10 pics from the same thread just to say "Nice watch." I've posted pics both ways. If they are already on my computer I will tend to post them as an attachment. If they are on the internet I will use the insert picture function by copying the image location. I don't post a lot of pictures though. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

8 July 2013, 11:31 AM	#29
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	This is getting quite annoying. Seems that most on the WRUW that are using embedded images continue to double post pics and not only eat up server space but twice as much. So sorry OP but quite the opposite!!! If you use PB correctly it is not only better but better for the forum! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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