Storing images online ???

Discussion in 'The Veterans' Lounge' started by Nennius, Apr 2, 2021.

  1. Nennius Curmudgeon

    What service/website do you folks use to store images online? I would like to post something here, but I can't just link from my computer. Free is preferred since I don't plan on doing this often.
  2. Febb Augur

    www.google.com is a good place. I go there when I have the same questions.
  3. Elyssanda Bardbrain

    I started using photobucket about 3 months ago
  4. Fanra https://everquest.fanra.info

    Google is great but you need to adjust the sharing URL they give you to something like:

    Code:
    https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Ar3OIYWeQHV0WheH-lcf2acQ0fhEv718
    Because the normal share link they give you just opens a page on Google to view the image, it won't actually be just the image.

    Just use the link I put above and change the alphanumeric code after the id= to whatever code in the share link they give you.
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  5. Fanra https://everquest.fanra.info

    I used to use Photobucket but now they charge to host images (that is, use their image on another website, like the forum here). They have also placed limits on free storage.

    Unless you have found a way to avoid that?
  6. CatsPaws No response to your post cause your on ignore

  7. Nennius Curmudgeon

    Thanks. I want something that will work well with these forums and not be inclined to argue.
  8. Sokki Still Won't Buff You!!

    I've used Imgur.com it's free and works well with the forums.
  9. Sissruukk Rogue One

    *Can't wait to see Nennius' cat pics*
  10. Jumbur Improved Familiar

    Back when they sorted out custom forum-titles, some of us could upload images directly to the forums.

    Any chance we could get that option back? :)
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  11. Nennius Curmudgeon

    Meow. I wasn't actually asking so as to be able post cat photos, but the idea is intriguing.
  12. MasterMagnus The Oracle of AllHigh


    Well that was a total let down. :(
  13. Nennius Curmudgeon

    Only one I have right now is...

    [IMG]
  14. Andarriel Everquest player since 2000

    I use imgur.com works great.

    Andarriel
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  15. Vumad Cape Wearer

    I used photobucket for a long time but as you can see from my signature they have significantly lowered their hosting allowance.
  16. Fanra https://everquest.fanra.info

    I got several emails from them saying I had exceeded the new "free" quota and I should remove images or, as they prefer, start paying them.

    I then removed all images and had zero images on Photobucket.

    I kept getting the emails saying I was over the 250 image limit. Apparently, zero is more than 250 :confused:.

    I finally contacted them and their reply:
    Yup, so according to this it is their policy to lie about the number of images you have stored in order to get you to pay. That's just "marketing".

    Let's face it, with other services offering far more for free, like Google and Imgur, they are dying and trying anything to get more money, including what I consider underhanded tactics.
  17. Skuz I am become Wrath, the Destroyer of Worlds.