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John M
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Photobucket has become worriesome
Each time I go to Photobucket to upload or download an image to BajaNomad I get a pop-up from what looks like an antivirus place. It somehow seems to
prevent me from copying a photo to post here.
I have tried to stop it by using task manager but actually end up just having to shut down the computer. It's one of those things that if you "X" out,
it continues to run, Pretty intimidating for a non-expert user.
Is there another photo service like Photobucket anyone can recommend?
John M
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Pompano
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I've had similar problems with Photobucket within the last year.
This is due to a change in format. Bad move by Photobucket.
ImageShack seems okay. I'm sure there are others just as good....like:
Flickr
Smugbug
Shutterfly
[Edited on 10-27-2014 by Pompano]
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David K
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Hi John,
I am still using Photobucket with ease... Sure at times the site goes down, but not often.
The KEY if Photobucket or any other photo hosting site is to set the UPLOAD SIZE to 800 pixels or less (640 is large, and 800 is max on Nomad and most
other forums).
IF you guys would just click on the gear symbol BEFORE uploading, you can pick a size that does not blow the photo off the Nomad width limit.
HERE IS THE HOW TO: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=65085
(it is the first post in the Nomad Photo Gallery forum)
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John M
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not photobucket itself David
It's nothing to do with Photobucket, David, it's a pop-up that shows up each time I am using the Photobucket program.
The image size doesn't seem to be an issue, unless that is what is causing the anti-virus program to show up and hi-jack my efforts.
John M
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David K
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I just saw the two pics you posted earlier today and they look great.
You need to get advice from a computer savvy guy about stopping the pop up... It may be some ad blocker, as Photobucket Free has ads I guess?
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monoloco
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Their obnoxious auto play ads are making me want to switch to another photo hosting site also.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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David K
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Don't blame you if you can find a free site without them... that has a resizing feature when you upload.
I have so many photos and maps on Photobucket, I pay a small annual fee, and no ads.
SOMEDAY, Doug will have a photo feature here that will resize and giant Nomad photo files to fit here... someday!!??
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JZ
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
Their obnoxious auto play ads are making me want to switch to another photo hosting site also. |
Adblock my friend. Use it and profit.
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Pompano
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I use AdBlock Plus...via Chrome. No more wasted time X-ing out the interference from pop-ups, video ads, etc.
edit for this..
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus/cfhdo...
[Edited on 10-28-2014 by Pompano]
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Udo
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Adblock made my Mac freeze and I needed to make a visit to the GENIUS bar for some help.
As far as another photo hosting website, I have heard that PICASA (GOOGLE'S), has worked well for them, plus it has photo editing capabilities (like
PHOTOSHOP).
Udo
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Pompano
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Never had any problems with AdBlock on any of my computers. Hah...I thought everyone had Picasa on their computer, but then I have never progressed
much past novice nerd. Free and easy. I use Picasa in conjunction with Photobucket and ImageShack. Lots of editing choices.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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JZ
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Adblock made my Mac freeze and I needed to make a visit to the GENIUS bar for some help.
As far as another photo hosting website, I have heard that PICASA (GOOGLE'S), has worked well for them, plus it has photo editing capabilities (like
PHOTOSHOP). |
You must be one in a million
It's awesome OP. Not sure how anyone lives without it.
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motoged
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Try Smugmug....
Don't believe everything you think....
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woody with a view
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that pop up is annoying. don't click it and go about what you want to do on PB.
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Skipjack Joe
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Photobucket now wants to charge you to use it with no pop ups.
There are also several viruses around that run software that causes popups to occur. Once infected they will appear on any browser you use. These
popups will appear even on nomads. It's virtually impossible to use the browser after a while. I'm gonna have to pay Frye's $170 to clean it out, if
they can. Otherwise the disk needs to be reformatted.
If a message appears on the screen stating "adobe flash player is out of date, click here to download latest copy". Close it without opening it.
Opening it will cause popup virus to be downloaded and installed on your laptop.
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CaboSur
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This worked for me..
If using firefox it needs to be reset, after resetting download and run Malwarebytes..
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AKgringo
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I don't use photo bucket, but I had the same problem with pop ups re-directions, and warnings of infections with other sites to the point that my
laptop was hateful to use.
Malwarebytes would find the problem, but it would re install and start over again. I have no computer skills, but my son does, and was able to find
and eliminate the problem. I wish I could tell you how he did it.
My point is, the problem may not be photo bucket.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Russ
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I'm paying for it and with a Mac it is really great. I can upload directly from my iPhoto program. I take a lot of photos and the free service has a
limit so I upgraded and I'm happy I did. If you try to rearrange photos it screws up everything. So don't move photos once they are loaded. That is my
only complaint.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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rts551
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Its not just photobucket. But as others have said, Malwarebytes takes care of it.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Russ
... If you try to rearrange photos it screws up everything. So don't move photos once they are loaded. That is my only complaint.
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Time to vent a little.
Regarding the newly reformatted Photobucket site, I agree with Russ's situation. Before the changes Photobucket made, one could do a 'search' of
words found in the title of your stored photo...and thus easily find that certain photo. For instance...you would type 'taco' into the search window
provided on the old Photobucket and presto...there were all your 'taco' photos and only them. All you had to do was make your choice of the
array.
Not so with the new format...if you ever want to find a particular one without viewing all 6000 pics, you must now arrange them in albums or folders.
God forbid that you move any older photos to these new albums, because that innocent blunder makes your previously posted photo disappear.
You end up with a helluva lot of different 'albums'. My last album count is now 70. (Although I might eliminate the one marked Maps as that is
already covered rather well.)
Now, there may have been some good reason why Photobucket did this to their subscribers, but I think we should storm their walls and pillory them. I
can supply burning torches and ladders.
As for those damnable popups....a simple adblocker will solve that problem.
Whew...this rant built up a good thirst. It’s turned cold, so I’m going to try a hot buttered rum. Care for one? We can sit back and keep score on
the DK dissing. Go David!
(edited to remove cuss words directed at Photobucket)
[Edited on 10-28-2014 by Pompano]
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