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jw0n · 1 December 2016, 01:32 PM

Anyone else facing issues with Photobucket? I can log in to view my pictures and get links, but as soon as I try to upload anything, I am redirected to login page. This has been like this for two weeks now, and I've finally sent an email to their support team, in hopes of getting this resolved soon.

Kostas · 1 December 2016, 02:32 PM

Photobucket has been having issues for the last month or so , links that don't work , ads popping up constantly before being able to copy a link etc

I thought it was fixed now but apparently not :)

Lucky it's free or I'd be mad

singe89 · 1 December 2016, 02:34 PM

Photobucket sucks. The amount of pop ups, redirects and freezing website has made me rarely want to post pics. Too much of a hassle.

GradyPhilpott · 1 December 2016, 03:00 PM

I think the Russian mafia owns Photobucket now.

They certainly think that negative reinforcement will get users to pay up.

SearChart · 1 December 2016, 05:39 PM

For me it's so slow it takes ages to scroll through ny bucket. I have stopped using it.

Dan_lie · 1 December 2016, 09:02 PM

So whats the alternative?

Ive had problems with mine too.

texex91 · 1 December 2016, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_lie

So whats the alternative?

Ive had problems with mine too.

x2 What is alternative.

PB has been impossible to work with over past month or so. Pop up city, can't edit photos, basic nightmare. I'd rather pay and have something that works.

SearChart · 1 December 2016, 11:24 PM

I only used it for simple storage of my watch pictures, it was easy to use the url and post the pics here.

Now I only use Instagram and copy the url to my posts to embed them.

SearChart · 1 December 2016, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

x2 What is alternative.

PB has been impossible to work with over past month or so. Pop up city, can't edit photos, basic nightmare. I'd rather pay and have something that works.

Agreed, the site is terribly slow because of all these ads and pop-ups.

Kostas · 1 December 2016, 11:26 PM

I used to use tinypic , not sure what it's like these days

Another one that rings a bell is imageshack or some thing

MonBK · 1 December 2016, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_lie

So whats the alternative?

Ive had problems with mine too.

An external hard drive.

dddrees · 1 December 2016, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

x2 What is alternative.

PB has been impossible to work with over past month or so. Pop up city, can't edit photos, basic nightmare. I'd rather pay and have something that works.

Imgur s an alternative. I've used it a little bit for a non-watch forum.

Kostas · 1 December 2016, 11:29 PM

Just testing tinypic

Seems to be working and that's without even registering

Yamazaki · 1 December 2016, 11:33 PM

Photobucket is literally the worst choice. I use imgur.

texex91 · 1 December 2016, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Imgur s an alternative. I've used it a little bit for a non-watch forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yamazaki

Photobucket is literally the worst choice. I use imgur.

I'll check into that.

GradyPhilpott · 2 December 2016, 03:42 AM

I just used Photobucket to post to WRUW and it was faster than it has been and it didn't lock up my browser as it has usually done.

There were no fewer ads, but at least it didn't take fifteen minutes to use the site.

Maybe it's improving.

jw0n · 2 December 2016, 12:45 PM

Apart from PB, I also use Flickr. However, I tend to use it as a bit of a portfolio and only upload high quality images there. That said, PB was quick and easy to use, with enough scripts to help make it copy and paste to post on forums/message boards. With Flickr, I have the flexibility of sharing pics in higher resolution.

I've not used imgur and tinypic before, but may have to try them out at some point if PB doesn't sort their issues.

jw0n · 2 December 2016, 12:45 PM

Edit: double posted, not sure why.

enjoythemusic · 2 December 2016, 12:48 PM

Easy solution, buy a URL and host your own pics. Am so very surprised people still trust these other services when having you own site/URL is incredibly inexpensive nowadays.

For 'throw away' pics PostImage works.

locutus49 · 2 December 2016, 12:49 PM

PB has been having constant problems and I'm a paying member. I reamed out management and told them to get their act in order.

sleddog · 2 December 2016, 02:05 PM

Yep, it has been problematic for well over a year now. Clumsy to use, and a terrible interface has really sent it downhill with every update that comes along...

murph145 · 2 December 2016, 02:44 PM

yup sucks! I had to open a whole new account to get it working again.

My old one would not let me upload crap anymore like you desribed

OmegaJJH · 2 December 2016, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_lie

So whats the alternative?

I use Tapatalk for uploading images on here.

Could you use that as a replacement?

Bluside · 27 December 2016, 06:27 AM

Still having problems with Photobucket. I keep getting pop-ups and I am not able to close them. This makes PB unusable as I have to totally close it down.

Anyone figure out a solution yet?

landroverking · 27 December 2016, 07:44 AM

The reason I have never posted pics here I was told to stay away from photo bucket.

Culley22 · 27 December 2016, 08:05 AM

Same issue last night. I had to click on a picture, and it then redirected me to the "old style" pages and uploading worked fine then. but every time I tried to upload from the front page it redirected me to log in again.

jw0n · 27 December 2016, 12:38 PM

Yep, PB is still broken. I have my own domain, but using it to post pics on a public forum like this takes up too much bandwidth. I've found a (very silly) walkaround to my PB issue - I upload pics via iPhone (through their mobile app) and then get the links from their website (if and when it does load).

It doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but it works!

1 December 2016, 01:32 PM	#1
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	Photobucket has come back to bite me... Anyone else facing issues with Photobucket? I can log in to view my pictures and get links, but as soon as I try to upload anything, I am redirected to login page. This has been like this for two weeks now, and I've finally sent an email to their support team, in hopes of getting this resolved soon. __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

1 December 2016, 03:00 PM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I think the Russian mafia owns Photobucket now. They certainly think that negative reinforcement will get users to pay up. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

2 December 2016, 03:42 AM	#16
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I just used Photobucket to post to WRUW and it was faster than it has been and it didn't lock up my browser as it has usually done. There were no fewer ads, but at least it didn't take fifteen minutes to use the site. Maybe it's improving. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

2 December 2016, 12:45 PM	#17
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	Apart from PB, I also use Flickr. However, I tend to use it as a bit of a portfolio and only upload high quality images there. That said, PB was quick and easy to use, with enough scripts to help make it copy and paste to post on forums/message boards. With Flickr, I have the flexibility of sharing pics in higher resolution. I've not used imgur and tinypic before, but may have to try them out at some point if PB doesn't sort their issues. __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

2 December 2016, 12:45 PM	#18
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	Edit: double posted, not sure why. __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

1 December 2016, 02:32 PM	#2
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	Photobucket has been having issues for the last month or so , links that don't work , ads popping up constantly before being able to copy a link etc I thought it was fixed now but apparently not :) Lucky it's free or I'd be mad

1 December 2016, 02:34 PM	#3
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	Photobucket sucks. The amount of pop ups, redirects and freezing website has made me rarely want to post pics. Too much of a hassle.

1 December 2016, 09:02 PM	#6
Dan_lie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: Dubai/London Posts: 146	So whats the alternative? Ive had problems with mine too.

1 December 2016, 11:26 PM	#10
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	I used to use tinypic , not sure what it's like these days Another one that rings a bell is imageshack or some thing

1 December 2016, 11:29 PM	#13
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	Just testing tinypic Seems to be working and that's without even registering

1 December 2016, 11:33 PM	#14
Yamazaki Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Helsinki Posts: 215	Photobucket is literally the worst choice. I use imgur.

2 December 2016, 12:48 PM	#19
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,198	Easy solution, buy a URL and host your own pics. Am so very surprised people still trust these other services when having you own site/URL is incredibly inexpensive nowadays. For 'throw away' pics PostImage works. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

2 December 2016, 12:49 PM	#20
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	PB has been having constant problems and I'm a paying member. I reamed out management and told them to get their act in order.

2 December 2016, 02:05 PM	#21
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Yep, it has been problematic for well over a year now. Clumsy to use, and a terrible interface has really sent it downhill with every update that comes along... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

2 December 2016, 02:44 PM	#22
murph145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: CA Watch: Bluesy Posts: 382	yup sucks! I had to open a whole new account to get it working again. My old one would not let me upload crap anymore like you desribed __________________ BLNR, Bluesy, Omega Seamaster and Tudor Tiger Panda Dial

27 December 2016, 06:27 AM	#24
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Still having problems with Photobucket. I keep getting pop-ups and I am not able to close them. This makes PB unusable as I have to totally close it down. Anyone figure out a solution yet?

27 December 2016, 07:44 AM	#25
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	The reason I have never posted pics here I was told to stay away from photo bucket.

27 December 2016, 08:05 AM	#26
Culley22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nome, AK Watch: amacallit Posts: 719	Same issue last night. I had to click on a picture, and it then redirected me to the "old style" pages and uploading worked fine then. but every time I tried to upload from the front page it redirected me to log in again. __________________ 116333, 216570, PAM372

27 December 2016, 12:38 PM	#27
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	Yep, PB is still broken. I have my own domain, but using it to post pics on a public forum like this takes up too much bandwidth. I've found a (very silly) walkaround to my PB issue - I upload pics via iPhone (through their mobile app) and then get the links from their website (if and when it does load). It doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but it works! __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

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