[mysteries mi]

i've try to put my picture on my profile but it's doesn't work.is there a trick to do it?

[tercat]

Are you trying to upload a photo from your computer, or link to one from the internet?

[stella diver x]

^ You can't upload a pic from your computer. It has to be hosted from another site such as photobucket. Then you take the url that you are given for the photo from that site and paste it in the Http:// - Enter Url to an online photo image.

[tercat]

Hm... If not, why is the option there? I'm talking about profile photos, not avatar. mysteries mi, is that what you mean, or do you want to add an avatar image?

[mysteries mi]

tercat, on Jun 13 2007, 07:50 PM, said:

Are you trying to upload a photo from your computer, or link to one from the internet?

trying to upload a photo from my computer

[tercat]

OK. What's the file name? (If it would be easier, we can go in the chat room and see if we can figure it out.)

[stella diver x]

^@ Tercat: heh I have no idea. It's rather stupid. I went through the same thing when I came to this forum and someone had to inform me that you couldn't upload from the computer. I get pmed often about this from newbies. It's misleading and confusing but been this way since I joined. I guess whenever the new board went up, they changed the set up. I think once upon a time you could do it that way.

[tercat]

If it's not possible, can we remove the option so that people won't be confused?

[mysteries mi]

could you do it for me if i send you my picture, but i don't have your email adress!

[tercat]

mysteries mi, I suggest you upload the image you want to use to photobucket (it's free) and then link to it.

[mysteries mi]

iam very bad with computer...

[TheNew]

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Q: How can I upload an avatar/picture?

A: The board can not host images. If you desire a picture/avatar/image, you have to upload it onto an outside server and link it from there. There is no direct uploading from your computer. Make sure the image is within the specified sizes (pixels and kb size).

Q: Can I have my picture on my personal profile? How?
A: Yes, but remember: there is no direct uploading. You have to link it from an outside server.

Q: What is an outside server?
A: “photobucket.com” or “imageshack.us” are two examples of what we call an outside server. Registration is free. You can upload your pictures on those sites and then link them from there. Make sure your photo is within the specified size and be careful when copying the URL of the image.

Go to Imageshack.us. Find the file in your computer and click 'upload'. Once uploaded, get the URL/the link and copy and paste this into your profile picture link in your control panel.

[tercat]

We've got it sorted now. :)