Trouble getting pictures on thread

For some reason I cannot get my pictures up on my threads anymore. I host my pictures through picasa and copy the URL but when I start a thread and press "preview thread" no pictures show up, just the url still. Can anyone give me any advice or shortcuts as I am getting pretty frustrated. Thanks

Anyone? Give me a quick run-down of procedure so I can make sure I am not just making a dumb mistake because I am tired.

Do you have the url surrounded with the image tags?

Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE

I do. The URL I am getting from picasa seems unreasonably long. It used to be I could just right-click the picture and copy image address and enter that in the image box that pops up when you hit the image icon on the thread. It has been a while since I posted an image on here so it is likely I am doing something wrong. If there is a better hosting option I am open for that as well. Thanks.

Wouldn't it just be so much easier to add the photo as an attachment? I don't understand why that isn't done far more often. What advantage could there possibly be to going thru a photo-hosting site?

Tom Reichner wrote in post #14880538
Wouldn't it just be so much easier to add the photo as an attachment? I don't understand why that isn't done far more often. What advantage could there possibly be to going thru a photo-hosting site?

You mean besides the incredibly tight restrictions on file size and the inconvenience of having to re-upload the image every time you want to share it?

Niccas9 wrote in post #14880483
I do. The URL I am getting from picasa seems unreasonably long. It used to be I could just right-click the picture and copy image address and enter that in the image box that pops up when you hit the image icon on the thread.

I just tried it and my image shows up fine in the preview.

The image link box has "http://" when it first comes up. Are you deleting that and pasting in your link?

krb wrote in post #14880551
You mean besides the incredibly tight restrictions on file size and the inconvenience of having to re-upload the image every time you want to share it?

+ you get to post up to 8 images, instead of only two.
In the "Share" areas IMAGE POSTING RULES only allow 2 attachments by the OP per thread, OR 8 embedded (linked) images, OR a combination of both totaling 8 per thread. (Maximum 1024 pixels on any side.) You can always just post a link to more, though, or better yet, post a link to a gallery so we don't have to click on each image link.
Some exceptions are group threads, like "Show Me...", "Post your best...", equipment reviews, Tutorials, etc.
You may add a few additional photos if requested, but only in a reply to other member's post and request.

krb wrote in post #14880574
I just tried it and my image shows up fine in the preview.

The image link box has "http://" when it first comes up. Are you deleting that and pasting in your link?

That should work.
Where to host my photos

krb wrote in post #14880574
The image link box has "http://" when it first comes up. Are you deleting that and pasting in your link?

it's irritating to delete but I suppose it's there for new posters

watt100 wrote in post #14886135
it's irritating to delete but I suppose it's there for new posters

You shouldn't have to delete it as it's already selected. Just hit Ctrl-V.

I don't think Picasa really allows static links. I beleive the links are dynamic, which means they would only work for a few minutes. At least that is what I experienced when I tried using Picasa. You will probably need to use Flickr or photobucket if you want to embed photos in threads.

Tom Reichner wrote in post #14880538
Wouldn't it just be so much easier to add the photo as an attachment? I don't understand why that isn't done far more often. What advantage could there possibly be to going thru a photo-hosting site?

I'd have to resize and compress every single one of my pics I want to upload here, just for uploading here, and the compression would render them useless for any other application.