Post by Mike on Jan 25, 2008 21:18:49 GMT -5
Hokay people, there have been a few people asking how to post pictures. And of course, we want to see them. So, here is a little guide that will help you post pictures in this message board (and others).
First of all, you can NOT post pictures straight from your "My Documents" folder on your computer. You may be able to see them, but everyone else cant because we dont have the picture in OUR "My Documents".
To Solve this problem, you have to host your picture on the, *gasp* INTERNET!
You might be thinking, "Wow, can I do that? It must be hard..."
But in reality, you can do it, it is simply...simple.
Now I will tell you how to do this.
Two of the main, and very good sites you can host pictures on are www.imageshack.us(my favourite) and www.photobucket.com
When you go to these sites the process is pretty much the same. The only difference is photobucket you have to register for(its free) whereas imageshack you don't. This can make things quicker if you aren't registered on photobucket and/or are lazy.
Once you are on the site, just click the "Upload File/Picture"(to some degree) button and find the picture you want to share in your "My Documents"
*Some file types are not allowed by some sites, so be sure to check that.Also, there are size limits on most sites as well. This could explain a problem you have*
Okay, now you got your picture uploaded on the internet(I know, im excited too.)
But, how do you post these images in a messageboard? Ill tell you.
Well, most sites make it very easy for you, imageshack(not sure about photobucket) has a feature after you upload it that shows you all these links...
They are all for different things such as for Websites, Forums, Hotlinking, and Direct Links. To post in a forum/messageboard, you use the forum link that is supplied
For example: it might look like this but with a [ at the beginning and [] things around the first IMG. URL=http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1283ru6.jpg]IMGhttp://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2987/img1283ru6.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
When you post this text in a reply box it should come out as that image.
So, that same text shows this in this messageboard. Its Robbie at the GBS Skim Jam. Also, if you arent sure if it'll work, you can preview your post most of the time to see if a picture will appear.
Anyways, Hope this helps you post lots of sweet pictures. And if you have problems, let us now- im sure someone will help you.
Mikey
First of all, you can NOT post pictures straight from your "My Documents" folder on your computer. You may be able to see them, but everyone else cant because we dont have the picture in OUR "My Documents".
To Solve this problem, you have to host your picture on the, *gasp* INTERNET!
You might be thinking, "Wow, can I do that? It must be hard..."
But in reality, you can do it, it is simply...simple.
Now I will tell you how to do this.
Two of the main, and very good sites you can host pictures on are www.imageshack.us(my favourite) and www.photobucket.com
When you go to these sites the process is pretty much the same. The only difference is photobucket you have to register for(its free) whereas imageshack you don't. This can make things quicker if you aren't registered on photobucket and/or are lazy.
Once you are on the site, just click the "Upload File/Picture"(to some degree) button and find the picture you want to share in your "My Documents"
*Some file types are not allowed by some sites, so be sure to check that.Also, there are size limits on most sites as well. This could explain a problem you have*
Okay, now you got your picture uploaded on the internet(I know, im excited too.)
But, how do you post these images in a messageboard? Ill tell you.
Well, most sites make it very easy for you, imageshack(not sure about photobucket) has a feature after you upload it that shows you all these links...
They are all for different things such as for Websites, Forums, Hotlinking, and Direct Links. To post in a forum/messageboard, you use the forum link that is supplied
For example: it might look like this but with a [ at the beginning and [] things around the first IMG. URL=http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1283ru6.jpg]IMGhttp://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2987/img1283ru6.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
When you post this text in a reply box it should come out as that image.
So, that same text shows this in this messageboard. Its Robbie at the GBS Skim Jam. Also, if you arent sure if it'll work, you can preview your post most of the time to see if a picture will appear.
Anyways, Hope this helps you post lots of sweet pictures. And if you have problems, let us now- im sure someone will help you.
Mikey
