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Title: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: captain spaulding on January 26, 2016, 11:48:08 PM: Anyone else having problems with them lately? I cannot even upload images without it stalling and just loading indefinitely without progress. Some goes for deleting pictures. It just says its working and does noting. I also noticed it says I have used 77% of my storage capacity. Weird thing is I just deleted everything not to long ago and only have 100 pictures or so. I used to be able to store at least 1,000 pictures and would not be at full capacity. What the smurf!
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: powernoodle on January 26, 2016, 11:56:54 PM: I have had minor problems with photobucket recently, but nothing major. When I try to upload or edit, it hangs up for a while. Nothing serious, but definitely something going on.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag137/toddh6/SOG_zps892b44d6.jpg)
Photobucket pic.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: SteveC on January 27, 2016, 12:09:37 AM: They have been doing maintenance lately I think, a few days ago there was a maintenance window that came up when I tried to load some pics. I've been using imgur a lot more lately but it sometimes has traffic issues.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: SAK Guy on January 27, 2016, 12:30:06 AM: My uploads usually stick at 90% so I wait about 5 mins and then open a new bucket window and it's there.....I then close the orig upload window. It's been weird for about 2 weeks or so. Just thought it was my slow net.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Zephon on January 27, 2016, 12:42:34 AM: ....and that is one of the reasons why I love our forum -- it allows me to upload pictures without having to rely on 3rd party apps :)
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: powernoodle on January 27, 2016, 12:58:39 AM: Quote from: SAK Guy on January 27, 2016, 12:30:06 AM
My uploads usually stick at 90% so I wait about 5 mins and then open a new bucket window and it's there

Yes, this. :salute:
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: mrynnr on January 27, 2016, 01:22:06 AM: I tried to upload a photo recently... It was stuck... Then I looked and it uploaded 5 or so duplicates
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: SteveC on January 27, 2016, 01:22:27 AM: Quote from: Zephon on January 27, 2016, 12:42:34 AM
....and that is one of the reasons why I love our forum -- it allows me to upload pictures without having to rely on 3rd party apps :)

Yes but they have to be small in size
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: jerseydevil on January 27, 2016, 02:48:01 AM: Quote from: mrynnr on January 27, 2016, 01:22:06 AM
I tried to upload a photo recently... It was stuck... Then I looked and it uploaded 5 or so duplicates

I had that happen not too long ago as well. Yesterday I was trying to get the link for a picture but the PB app couldn't retrive them, and then just crashed. I managed to get the link from the regular site.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: SAK Guy on January 27, 2016, 03:13:38 AM: Quote from: jerseydevil on January 27, 2016, 02:48:01 AM
Quote from: mrynnr on January 27, 2016, 01:22:06 AM
I tried to upload a photo recently... It was stuck... Then I looked and it uploaded 5 or so duplicates

I had that happen not too long ago as well. Yesterday I was trying to get the link for a picture but the PB app couldn't retrive them, and then just crashed. I managed to get the link from the regular site.

I've had it double a couple of times too.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: captain spaulding on January 27, 2016, 03:20:23 AM: I have been getting that double stuff for years.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Mercury on January 27, 2016, 04:53:55 AM: I'm about done with photobucket. I'm all for banner ads when it comes to free accounts, but Photobucket seems to have all but sold out and the damn site just bogs down for me. Popups everywhere, in-your-face ads left and right, I'm done with it. Looking for a good alternative.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: SAK Guy on January 27, 2016, 05:03:25 AM: Download Ghostery...it blocks all ads, trackers and cookies. It's free.

https://www.ghostery.com/

I never see ads and all pop ups are blocked except a few offers from Photobucket (about 2-3 a week)
https://www.ghostery.com/why-ghostery/for-individuals/
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: dks on January 27, 2016, 08:19:41 AM: Same here, it stops and i press cancel and then it loads some of the pictures, so i end up with having the same pictures 3 times... I spent about 2 hours yesterday trying to upload 30 pictures...

The problem with the forum is that you are only allowed 4 pictures, and they go at the end, so if you want to include them in the text you need to use Photobucket or post them first in another thread and then link...
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Corwyn on January 27, 2016, 08:33:35 AM: Using PicasaWeb... only good words to say about it... I just hope Google doesn't axe it... Google Photos is quite awful.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: N_N_R on January 27, 2016, 08:53:42 AM: Yes, I've had that infinite loading for a long time, but when I click go to library, when it asks me if I dooo realllyyyyy want to leave the page and I do leave the page, the images have actually been uploaded with no problem. Just it keeps saying the upload is in progress without a reason.

It's a very heavy site and I don't like it, but more than everything I hate makign new registrations, so I don't wanna change it.. lol.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: dks on January 27, 2016, 08:59:51 AM: I did try some other sites, a few years ago, but they were worse.

If i was to delete things or move them to another site it will screw up many of my posts here..

I assume that the will sort it out, but they have been making things worse with every update, for a few years now.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on January 27, 2016, 11:38:26 AM: Guess by now I can recommend TinyPic.

Never had any issues, and the one occasion they were down and I tried another service adds were an issue.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: sLaughterMed on January 27, 2016, 04:22:45 PM: Imgur has been working pretty well for me. Only had traffic issues once or twice, otherwise its smooth sailing. Its actually easier than uploading direct to the forum, once you get used to how it works.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: captain spaulding on January 28, 2016, 07:30:56 PM: PB is still being a jerk today and will not upload pictures. :crash:
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: N_N_R on January 28, 2016, 07:33:40 PM: Mine keeps saying the upload hasn't finished yet, I keep ignoring it and clicking "leave the page" and then the pictures show up in the Library :think:
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 28, 2016, 07:34:27 PM: gallery.multitool.org

:pok:

Def
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: SAK Guy on January 28, 2016, 07:46:46 PM: I had a little crash yesterday and all my passwords got deleted so I've been logging back in to sites I visit and after I logged back in to Photobucket, it works fine now.

So, a log out and back in might improve it's performance.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: sLaughterMed on January 28, 2016, 08:09:07 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 28, 2016, 07:34:27 PM
gallery.multitool.org

:pok:

Def
Didn't even know that was a thing.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: SteveC on January 28, 2016, 08:51:19 PM: Quote from: SAK Guy on January 28, 2016, 07:46:46 PM
I had a little crash yesterday and all my passwords got deleted so I've been logging back in to sites I visit and after I logged back in to Photobucket, it works fine now.

So, a log out and back in might improve it's performance.

That seemed to work for me. Thanks :tu:
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: N_N_R on January 29, 2016, 10:17:43 AM: Photobucket worked properly for me for the first time in months!
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: SAK Guy on January 29, 2016, 03:44:47 PM: And now it's down for maintenance this morning....
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: N_N_R on January 29, 2016, 03:56:51 PM: Quote from: SAK Guy on January 29, 2016, 03:44:47 PM
And now it's down for maintenance this morning....

A friend from another country told me the same earlier today when it was still working perfectly for me. These guys are crazy.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: dks on January 29, 2016, 05:42:29 PM: So we have to move to Bulgaria to use photobucket.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: N_N_R on January 29, 2016, 05:55:53 PM: With all your knives, flashlights, MTs and snorkels, of course :D
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: N_N_R on January 29, 2016, 06:22:10 PM: Ok, now it's down for me, too :think:
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: dks on January 29, 2016, 06:45:04 PM: If I will be snorkeling I will come :rofl:
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: SAK Guy on January 29, 2016, 06:46:00 PM: Quote from: N_N_R on January 29, 2016, 06:22:10 PM
Ok, now it's down for me, too :think:

It's spreading!!!!!!!! :o :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: powernoodle on January 29, 2016, 06:52:29 PM: Photobucket's Facebook page indicates that they are having problems and are working on it.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Syph007 on January 29, 2016, 07:15:50 PM: Im about ready to stop using them for image hosting. Piece of crap site. I loathe the interface to upload an manage. It was created by morons who dont know the meaning of common sense and efficiency. I only uploade by ftp client as I cant tolerate the horrible web interface.

Since they are completely down now im just going to implement the gallery option on my website host and keep my pics there. Piece of f'n garbage.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: SteveC on January 29, 2016, 09:39:05 PM: Boy, they are taking a beating on FB :twak:
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: powernoodle on January 29, 2016, 09:46:38 PM: They should be taking a beating on Facebook. An entity as big as Photobucket - and especially since it has paying customers - should have contingency plans, backup servers, TEOTWAWKI protocols, etc.

Don't these people know that I want to upload a pic of a SOG PowerAssist? Dang it!
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 29, 2016, 09:47:40 PM: Quote from: sLaughterMed on January 28, 2016, 08:09:07 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 28, 2016, 07:34:27 PM
gallery.multitool.org

:pok:

Def
Didn't even know that was a thing.

Indeed it is. If anyone would like an account set up there just let me know.

Def
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Mercury on January 29, 2016, 09:49:52 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 29, 2016, 09:47:40 PM
Quote from: sLaughterMed on January 28, 2016, 08:09:07 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 28, 2016, 07:34:27 PM
gallery.multitool.org

:pok:

Def
Didn't even know that was a thing.

Indeed it is. If anyone would like an account set up there just let me know.

Def

<-----This guy would!
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: mrynnr on January 29, 2016, 10:15:02 PM: Me too! :)
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: powernoodle on January 29, 2016, 10:19:17 PM: At least Photobucket is posting regular Facebook updates. That's more than some online entities would do in similar circumstances.

I just created an IMGUR account so I could keep my SOG 30 day Challenge thread alive. Take that Photobozo!
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 29, 2016, 11:21:09 PM: I'll get your accounts created in an hour or so.

Anyone else while I'm at it?

Def
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Syph007 on January 30, 2016, 12:26:48 AM: My webhost came with a photo gallery thingy Ive just been too lazy to set it up, so I guess this is the nudge I needed. :D
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: jerseydevil on January 30, 2016, 01:26:07 AM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 29, 2016, 11:21:09 PM
I'll get your accounts created in an hour or so.

Anyone else while I'm at it?

Def

I'm in. :tu:
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Monrogue on January 30, 2016, 01:38:08 AM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 29, 2016, 11:21:09 PM
I'll get your accounts created in an hour or so.

Anyone else while I'm at it?

Def
Photobucket's been a big PITA for me for a while, so sign me up man. Please

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Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on January 30, 2016, 01:39:47 AM: Yep down for maintanence.

Sigh
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: sLaughterMed on January 30, 2016, 03:36:19 AM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 29, 2016, 11:21:09 PM
I'll get your accounts created in an hour or so.

Anyone else while I'm at it?

Def
Im in!
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 30, 2016, 02:57:51 PM: Caught up on the Gallery accounts to this point- I think. If you want one let me know.

Def
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: mrynnr on February 02, 2016, 11:31:40 PM: Is there a way to post on the mto gallery using a phone? I'm rarely on a computer.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: zoidberg on February 02, 2016, 11:49:33 PM: I have been using flickr to host my mto pics for years now.
Title: Re: Smurf you photobucket!
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 03, 2016, 01:13:32 AM: Quote from: mrynnr on February 02, 2016, 11:31:40 PM
Is there a way to post on the mto gallery using a phone? I'm rarely on a computer.

You can do it in a mobile browser, but that is silly and awkward. There is an Android App called Xotof that works, at least occasionally, but is quite buggy and the developer isn't supporting it any more, but its worth a shot.

Def