Uploading pictures

[Dustoff '68]

There has got to be a better way to upload pics...most other forums have a feature where you select upload pic, and it shows either upload from URL, or just browse from within one's PC picture file...this business of going to another web site hosting pics is not sat...anyway, thought I would just vent. ;-)

[DennyCrane]

Actually, every gun site I have ever been to requires linking from the outside. That's just the way these boards work, to my knowledge. Howhard is it to put the [IMG] tags around the link to the photo?

[Dustoff '68]

Actually, every gun site I have ever been to requires linking from the outside. That's just the way these boards work, to my knowledge. Howhard is it to put the tags around the link to the photo?[i]...easier that I just upload from my picture folder on my PC

[DennyCrane]

Just upload it here:

http://www.imageshack.us/

Then, it gives you the URL. Copy and paste. Takes 2 seconds - 3 seconds if you are holding a gun :? :?

[imported_js]

There has got to be a better way to upload pics...most other forums have a feature where you select upload pic, and it shows either upload from URL, or just browse from within one's PC picture file...this business of going to another web site hosting pics is not sat...anyway, thought I would just vent. ;-)

I'm curious... could you let me know which site has this feature... I'd like to know what software they are using...

Thanks! :-)

[Hal8000]

How about the ImageShack Toolbar? is it any good or does it put to much spyware on your computer?
Anyone use it?

[Shipwreck]

I never install toolbars that various sites offer, so I can't offer any comments on that one.

[imported_js]

Ok, now I've got more time to reply to this... I was at work earlier... 8)

Anyway, That would be a pretty cool feature to have...but, there are a couple of issues with that. First... Space (on the server) to allow for pictures. While not an issue now, a year from now could be another story. Second, bandwidth... If I host all the photos on my server, everytime a picture is viewed on a page, that eats up my bandwidth. Like every site on the net, everyone is only allowed a certain amount of bandwidth per month on their server. I'm getting ready, tonight as a matter of fact, to switch hosting companies. I need a more stable server and more bandwidth. Last month I reached my alloted amount and had to throw in a few extra bucks to cover it...no big deal. I want to keep this free for everyone and I do not want to ask for donations, period.

Right now I'm allowing everyone, if they want to, to upload their avatars to my server account... again, no big deal...that's why I have posted size rules and what not for avatars. These are small enough that it doesn't eat up to much bandwidth. :-)

[DennyCrane]

Second, bandwidth... If I host all the photos on my server, everytime a picture is viewed on a page, that eats up my bandwidth.

Yes, JS has to pay for every letter we type - and each photo costs him Tree-fity ($3.50) :-D :-D