southwestforests Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Here, a wee bit of light on the Photobucket situation, http://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/06/photobucket-complaints-over-charging/ Quote Denver-based Photobucket on Thursday said that a side business discovered by customers long ago is not sustainable. The company stuck to its new policy to charge up to $400 a year to people using Photobucket to host a large number of images. ... But 75 percent of Photobucket’s costs originated from “non-paying users leveraging 3rd party hosting,” Corpus added. And it resulted in “zero revenue.” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/big-lesson-learned-photobuckets-ransom-images-debacle-191026772.html Quote The company answered a query I sent to its tech-support email address (after finding no press-contact info on its site and having calls to its main phone number met with a recording advising I email support) by pointing me to a July 6 press release. That document quotes CEO John Corpus blaming this shift on “the rise of ad blockers and the Company’s explosion of 3rd party hosting that generates zero revenue.” Photobucket didn’t say how many people had signed up for its $400 plan since this revision. It doesn’t seem to have been any more open with other news outlets; the Denver Post’s story quotes the same statement I got. ... Ailing ads Revisiting the site for the first time in years week made it painfully obvious how far management had gone to soak up ad revenue. Not only are its photo galleries overrun with ads that obscure images and sometimes block the whole page, I even saw its terms-of-service page temporarily hidden by a tacky ad gallery. If trying to monetize that unloveable legalese isn’t a cry for help, I don’t know what is. It can be tempting to write off this sad saga as one company’s mismanagement. But Photobucket isn’t the only smaller site to find that online ads don’t yield enough revenue while, as the music-sharing site SoundCloud just reported, subscriptions don’t cover their bills either. Not all of these sites will be so easy to blame for their fates. Giant companies like Facebook (FB) and Google (GOOG, GOOGL) may continue to prosper from online ads. But you have to wonder how much room the web will leave for sites without big-name brands behind them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joeltc Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I just tried posting from IMGUR and ARC wouldn't accept the address. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Linked from my imgur acct Edit - hrmmm this used to work, although I'm attempting it from a mobile device Edit 2 - trying from my laptop, where I can copy the image url Edited July 9, 2017 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogsbody Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I've now gone over to Flickr. Works well here. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 10 hours ago, joeltc said: I just tried posting from IMGUR and ARC wouldn't accept the address. Sure you picked the correct option to copy and paste? I made the move to Imgur and haven't had a problem. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Regarding Google Photos linking: Although it can be done, the linked photos will disappear in a number of days (most of my links were deactivated withing four days, some earlier). So as concerns Google Photos linking -- fuhgedaboudit. Gene K Edited July 10, 2017 by Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Been working with both postimage.org and Flicker and they both work quickly. I haven't figured out how to do a sub-album on Flicker yet but now that I'm done downloading my photos and closing the Photobucket account out I will have more time to play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Deleted Edited July 11, 2017 by Greenghost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 How can I paste flickr photos here? Just copy and paste the URL doesn't seem to work. Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogsbody Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Greenghost said: How can I paste flickr photos here? Just copy and paste the URL doesn't seem to work. Thank you Use the " EMBED " option here. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 https://flic.kr/p/VBt8G5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 5 hours ago, dogsbody said: Use the " EMBED " option here. Chris What EMBED option? Can't find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) I had to hit share in Flicker and pick BBCode and cut the back half off of the line or I would get this 13935164_1053691321413807_4543243251367780706_n by Scode68, on Flickr Edited July 11, 2017 by Spectre711 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Had to cut [/url][url-https://flic.kr/p/Wsqs5e]dbc0[/url] by [url-https://www.flickr.com/photos/70058423@N07/]Scode68[/url], on Flickr off of the line. Has to be an easier way. Edited July 11, 2017 by Spectre711 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vidar_710 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Not sure what's going on, but out of being annoyed with adds, I went ahead and upgraded my photobucket account about a year ago for just a few $$$ to get rid of them. I noticed improved load times for any of my devices, along with the lack of advertisements, and can still link my images. I have received no notices, warnings, or emails to upgrade further. Tracy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) At PostImage.org I can just pick a direct link and used the Insert other media option over at the lower right. <a data-flickr-embed="true" data-footer="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/70058423@N07/35569473232/in/album-72157685801446736/" title="4608846_1_l"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4277/35569473232_ceba2248ca_m.jpg" width="194" height="240" alt="4608846_1_l"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Edited July 12, 2017 by Spectre711 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Vidar_710 said: Not sure what's going on, but out of being annoyed with adds, I went ahead and upgraded my photobucket account about a year ago for just a few $$$ to get rid of them. I noticed improved load times for any of my devices, along with the lack of advertisements, and can still link my images. I have received no notices, warnings, or emails to upgrade further. It's probably going to affect you when your year is up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Vidar_710 said: Not sure what's going on, but out of being annoyed with adds, I went ahead and upgraded my photobucket account about a year ago for just a few $$$ to get rid of them. I noticed improved load times for any of my devices, along with the lack of advertisements, and can still link my images. I have received no notices, warnings, or emails to upgrade further. Tracy There was a July 5 revision to the "$400 or else" ultimatum in June. All caps at end of quote are theirs and are the revisionhttp://photobucket.com/terms Quote Types of Accounts, Pricing and Limits Visiting : There is no cost to visit the Site or to register as a Member. Free account : Each individual Member gets one free account that provides 2 GB of free storage or space available for your original photo files, or videos under 10min. The free account does not allow any image linking or 3rd party image hosting. If you are interested in image linking and/or 3rd party image hosting, you will need to subscribe to one of our Plus Accounts described below. Free account Members can upgrade to a Plus account at any time. If a free account Member exceeds 2 GB they may: upgrade to a Plus Account by selecting the appropriate Plus Account subscription level, reducing the amount of storage they are using below 2 GB, or by closing their free account. If a free account Member has engaged in image linking and/or 3rd party image hosting and subsequently receives a notice from Photobucket stating that their free account is not eligible for such services and their ability to use image linking and 3rd party image hosting has been restricted or suspended, they will need to become a Plus Account Member by selecting the appropriate Plus Account (not all Plus Accounts allow image linking or 3rd party image hosting so please select carefully). Alternatively, they may always log into their Photobucket account, download their images and use a non-Photobucket resource for such services in the future. Ad-free Account : The Ad-free Account offers Members the ability to use the Site without seeing any third party banner advertisements when logged into your Ad-free Account (note, viewers of your images within Photobucket will see ads unless they, too, have Plus accounts and you will continue to see Photobucket offers and announcements). This account level is available for $2.49 / month, payable by the Member on a monthly recurring basis. The Ad-free Account does not allow any image linking or 3 rd party image hosting. Plus Account : The Plus Account offers several paid options that give the Member more storage, bandwidth, 3rd party image hosting, image linking and/or other services as outlined below. Please note that Plus Account subscriptions are billed annually at the commencement of the service. Notwithstanding, Photobucket may also offer a monthly billing option for its Plus Accounts (see terms and restrictions, below). Available Plus Account Plans : Photobucket offers the following Plus Account Plans: o Plus 50 Plan: 52 GB of Storage for $59.99 / Year. The Plus 50 Plan does not allow any image linking or 3rd party image hosting. o Plus 100 Plan: 102 GB of Storage for $99.99 / Year. The Plus 100 Plan allows for unlimited image linking but does not allow 3rd party image hosting. o Plus 500 Plan: 502 GB of Storage and unlimited bandwidth for $399.99 / Year. The Plus 500 Plan allows for unlimited image linking and unlimited 3rd party image hosting. · ANY PAYING MEMBER WHOSE PLUS ACCOUNT WAS IN GOOD STANDING AS OF JUNE 1, 2017, SHALL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE ALL THE PHOTOBUCKET SERVICES THAT WERE AVAILABLE TO HIM/HER ON SUCH DATE, INCLUDING IMAGE LINKING AND 3RD PARTY IMAGE HOSTING, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2018 AS LONG THEY MAINTAIN THEIR CURRENT PLUS ACCOUNT SUBSCRIPTION OR A HIGHER LEVEL PLUS ACCOUNT SUBSCRIPTION DURING SUCH PERIOD OF TIME. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Changes aside, I think the damage has been done. Their reputation is trashed, I for one would not trust them to host images in the future for fear they will change the rules again and leave users hanging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terrysumner Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I've been using Fotki for 15 years or more. Been very happy with them. Here's a message on their Login page! https://secure.fotki.com/login?finish=https%3A%2F%2Fpublic.fotki.com%2F&login= Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terrysumner Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 For those who would rather just see the message instead of clicking...this is basically the message! Photobucket victims wanted! If you are a victim of the recent price change at Photobucket and if you are affected with their new hotlinking policy, we welcome you to Fotki! We have been supporting hotlinking and taggers for about 20 years. At Fotki you will have the ability to hotlink your media, organize your collections with albums, folders and subfolders and keep full control of your privacy settings. Fotki also: - do not have any ads - do not sell your information to 3rd party services - have much friendly and competitive membership prices - have very friendly and helpful human tech support If you wish to import your media from Photobucket at once, please contact Fotki Customer Support. Sign Up for 30-Days Free Trial Learn more about pricing and plans Not A Member Yet? Use free unlimited photo hosting for blogs Enjoy the best prices: 15 cent pro quality prints! Participate in photo contests Find new friends by interests Host albums of photos, oodles of videos See what our users say about Fotki! Join Fotki for FREE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I'm wondering that if this type of thing happens to more of the image hosting sites that if the people who write forum programming will come up with better ways to allow people to safely use the option of uploading images directly to the board without causing security issues for the forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I just used the .1 MB max size direct image upload in the above reply and it seems to be ok. Not ideal archival imaging, but I think it's enough for most uses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogsbody Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 21 hours ago, Greenghost said: What EMBED option? Can't find it. When you bring up an image to post, look to the lower right. See the little arrow that point right? Click on that and a small window will open. In the center is a bar with a blue highlighted line of code. Above this are four options: Share; Embed; Email and BBCode. Choose the Embed option. Right-click the blue code and copy. Come back here and post it. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/70058423@N07/35569473152/in/album-72157685801446736/" title="220px-AC-130_Spectre"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4061/35569473152_624afbb2aa_m.jpg" width="220" height="165" alt="220px-AC-130_Spectre"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Is what I get if I just paste it and it will not work in the URL. Looks like the wrong type of code. Edited July 12, 2017 by Spectre711 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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