How To Use Imgur Photo Sharing Site

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  1. John Brunner

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    How To Use Imgur Photo Sharing Site
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    This is a work-around until the Photo/File Upload function is fixed, since we prefer that photos be Uploaded to the forum's server to ensure permanent availability to the Forum. This temporary work-around can be done from any photo hosting website. I chose IMGUR because (1) it is free, (2) you do not need to create an account, and (3) they claim to never delete pictures from their servers.

    Go To The Imgur Website
    Imgur.com

    Click On New Post
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    This will take you to the New Post screen.

    Select Your Photo To Upload
    Either Drag ‘n Drop your photo to the “Drop Images Here” space, or click on “Choose Photo/Video” and select the photo from your hard drive, just as you would when using the Upload function.

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    Get The Photo's Link
    When your picture appears, put the mouse cursor anywhere on the picture to make the “Copy Link …” graphic appear. Click on the ... by Copy Link, then click on Get Share Links.

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    Copy the BBC Code (Forum) Link
    Click on Copy Link next to the BBC Code )Forum) field.

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    Paste the Link Directly Into Your Comment
    Paste the link directly into your comment. Do NOT use the Image icon/field. You will see something that looks like this:
    Code:
    [img]https://i.imgur.com/5J4uP1a.jpeg[/img]
    When you click on Post Reply, the picture will appear.


    You can leave the IMGUR site open on your computer so that when you wish to post another picture, you can click on the Add Image button below the last picture you uploaded and skip a couple of steps.
     
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    Thanks, @John Brunner . I'll try that tomorrow when I have more time.
     
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    Not working. I'll try again later.
     
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    nothing is going to work for me today, getting frustrated - um maybe later on
     
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    My fault. "Get Link" takes you to the pic page on the IMGUR site...it is not a picture link. I fixed the instructions. I changed the way you get the link, and instructed you to paste that pre-formatted link directly into the comment instead of using the forum's Image function.

    Try it again. Sorry for the confusion.
     
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