Posting Images with Imgur & Your Computer

[CandidPicker]

Yes, I always use a keyboard.

OK.

Please reread my first post in this thread. It's important to follow the instructions implicitly, because straying from original instructions will not produce good results. Plz let me know at what step of instructions something doesn't go as planned.

 

[CandidPicker]

I don’t ever see a “BB Code” link when I get the list of links.

When you click on the image thumbnail, a list of URL links should display o n the right side of the link screen. BB Code should be the 2nd from the bottom (in parentheses in small print it should read 'Message Boards & Forums'). That's the link you should select.

One other question...are you using the Imgur app, or navigating to the Imgur.com website?

 

[CandidPicker]

Carol,
It seems iPad requires the Imgur app. Click on your image thumbnail. On the lower right of the screen, there is a small arrow. Click on that, and from that menu, select ‘Copy Link.’

If when you insert the link into a post, the http address displays, select the ‘Image’ icon above the post window (where Bold, Italics, etc reside). The Image icon is to the immediate right of the small smiley icon.

Paste the link into that URL line, and click Insert. Hopefully that will solve the problem...

 

[Bobo57]

Folks,

Gotta ask, what form OS and browsers are you using? (Will try to clarify my instructions within the 1st original thread post)

Also, if Imgur redirects you saying "Oops, Something has Gone Wrong," simply log out of Imgur and sign back in. That should correct the error message.

Additional instructions have been added to the original thread post. Hopefully, this will clear up any problems you may have trying to use Imgur with this forum.

PC, Yahoo and Chrome

 

[CandidPicker]

PC, Yahoo and Chrome

Where does your problem occur? After uploading images to Imgur, or creating an Imgur account? What steps are you having problems with?

 

[CarolD]

Carol,
It seems iPad requires the Imgur app. Click on your image thumbnail. On the lower right of the screen, there is a small arrow. Click on that, and from that menu, select ‘Copy Link.’

If when you insert the link into a post, the http address displays, select the ‘Image’ icon above the post window (where Bold, Italics, etc reside). The Image icon is to the immediate right of the small smiley icon.

Paste the link into that URL line, and click Insert. Hopefully that will solve the problem...

I have been using the Imgur website, not the Imgur app. That must be why I don’t get the BB Code link. I tried every other link in every other configuration and none of it worked. I wonder why this forum requires 3rd party photo hosting? In any event, thank you so much for your help! I think I’ll just stick to browsing everyone else’s photos of their gorgeous guitars!

 

[CandidPicker]

I have been using the Imgur website, not the Imgur app. That must be why I don’t get the BB Code link. I tried every other link in every other configuration and none of it worked. I wonder why this forum requires 3rd party photo hosting? In any event, thank you so much for your help! I think I’ll just stick to browsing everyone else’s photos of their gorgeous guitars!

Apparently, my iPad also requires that I use the Imgur app with it, not the website (I've tried). The app has only limited features when the website has much more. Why your iPad and the website do not display the BB Code when clicking on the image thumbnails is beyond my scope of knowledge.

This forum, by default, requires 3rd party image hosting. That means that you can't upload images directly from your mobile device or computer. It's a safeguard against unwarranted spam and questionable content.

You could try the Imgur app and upload content to that...you might find that may work more to your advantage than trying to get the website to upload via your iPad.

If perhaps you might need to use the app, my previous post can hopefully direct you to the answer to your question. If not, perhaps someone more skilled in Apple tech can help solve your iPad problem. I've done as much as my ability will allow.

 

[CandidPicker]

thank you!

 

[Wavebender]

I would gladly pay US$20 a year to upgrade my membership to allow uploading photos directly to the forum. Image hosting sites are all scams with terrible privacy policies and nonexistent property protections so I refuse to use them. I’d rather pay for the privilege.

 

[CandidPicker]

I would gladly pay US$20 a year to upgrade my membership to allow uploading photos directly to the forum. Image hosting sites are all scams with terrible privacy policies and nonexistent property protections so I refuse to use them. I’d rather pay for the privilege.

It's understandable that many image-hosting sites are places where most anything and everything can be posted for all to see. The internet itself is much like that, so it pays to be selective what you view and what sites you visit so as to avoid being taken in by hackers.

The advantages of www.imgur.com is that you can create albums that are private and not viewable for the public, but images within these private albums can be linked to this forum. While these private albums in themselves have no copyright or property protections (all content posted on this forum is considered part of the public domain, since it is a public non-discriminating membership forum. Please read Forum Rules for clarification.)

In a few minutes, I'll post some additional info that describes creating a private album, how to access them within Imgur, and the correct way to link/post the images once they've been copied within Imgur for posting.

Bear with me a few minutes, and I'll be with you momentarily...

 

[CandidPicker]

Please note: Below is a personal sample of my Imgur page. Note the tabs that occur across the top of the image screen. On the left side, see the tab labeled:
"All Images." From this tab is a drop-down menu delineating your current albums. Within the menu, you can create a new album that can contain topic-specific images. (For example, one of my folders is labeled "Gear.")

Whenever I need to post a gear image on this forum, I look to the right of the Imgur screen and choose from the drop-down menu, "Add to Album" where my gear image should reside. Select "Gear" from my "Add to Album" menu.

Then, to add a gear image to a "Gear," simply select the green tab, "Add Images" and a new screen will open. Simply drag the image you wish to upload from your desktop to the open screen. The image will load in several seconds. You may add more images by repeating the process for whatever album you choose, and for as many images as you'd like.

Be advised that it is not possible to transfer images between albums once they have been uploaded. All images that are not selected to be viewable by the public can be designated "private", or "hidden." Albums not designated "private" or "hidden" are considered public and can be viewed within the Imgur mainframe by searching for your image tags, or description.

Once you've uploaded your images, click the "URL refresh" forward-circle in your browser URL line (to the right of the URL). This will insure that you can access your Imgur images that have been uploaded.

To access an image, click on the thumbnail that displays your selected image. The image below displays how the opened thumbnail image will appear. (Do not click the pencil or trash can, otherwise your image will be selected either for editing or trash.) Once the selected image displays, look to the right and observe where it says, BB Code (Message Boards & Forums). Click Copy to the right of the URL below BB Code.

Then, open a new window to this forum, keeping the Imgur tab open above, if you've not done so yet.

Create a post, titling the post and clicking either Command-V (if using Mac) or Ctrl-V (if using Windows) to post the BB Code link to the post. Add your text, click Post Reply or Post Thread, and you're done!

 

[Wavebender]

Right. Ten paragraphs describing how easy it is. Thanks, but no thanks.

 

[CandidPicker]

Right. Ten paragraphs describing how easy it is. Thanks, but no thanks.

LOL. Tell me you graduated college in less than 4 years, and we'll make an allowance.

 

[jxe]

if you're using a padlet and can't figure your way past its in-built limitations (we all have them), i know your photos of stuff you bought are just great. but you could stop with the 'just take my money!' line because it makes you sound like 'ass holes'.

 

[CandidPicker]

if you're using a padlet and can't figure your way past its in-built limitations (we all have them), i know your photos of stuff you bought are just great. but you could stop with the 'just take my money!' line because it makes you sound like 'ass holes'.

I will admit that it's quite frustrating if you're using a tablet or iPad, and don't have access to a computer. My point of reference is that this post is designed for those who own a computer and can create an account with Imgur. It's the complementary post to Serg's iPad Imgur post.

If you own an iPad or tablet, by all means, please view Serg's post.

TBH, I've tried to make the instructions as simple as possible, but please forgive the extra words. These are included so no one might be confused or, again, frustrated by the lack of clarity.

And I apologize for my somewhat less than humble comments. If you're experiencing difficulty with Imgur or posting images on this forum with your computer, I'm more than happy to help. If you've got a tablet or iPad, Serg's post will help you better than this one.

 

[Wavebender]

I got my degree in computer science and made a fortune working in and writing about tech. I just despise shitty user interfaces and unnecessary complexity. It is 2021, people.

I have no intention of posting pornographic images of my guitars. I am only interested in illustrating my technical questions and comments with close-up shots.

I was expecting a better class of discussion in this forum, but it is apparently yet another den of mediocrity. You know who you are.

 

[DISTORT6]

 

[jxe]

hey guys, i know it's your house and everyone else brought beer, but i can't figure that out so you should just sell beer out of your house. i sold beer before so i know it's easy. take my money!

 

[veinbuster]

hey guys, i know it's your house and everyone else brought beer, but i can't figure that out so you should just sell beer out of your house. i sold beer before so i know it's easy. take my money!

I’ll give you a beer any time.

 

[jxe]

I’ll give you a beer any time.

i obviously need one today.