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Alternatives To Imageshack


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#1 rms4evr

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Posted 09 August 2006 - 04:48 PM

Due to recent threads here and here, I've been forced to concede that imageshack cannot be trusted. Since I use imageshack, I am worried about infecting others who try to view my pictures.

Soo...I am requesting some safe alternatives to imageshack. I don't want to support a site that continues to allow malicious ads on their sites. Please post links, so those of us who have been using imageshack can pick a better alternative. Thanks in advance!!! :thumbsup:

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Posted 10 August 2006 - 07:46 AM

http://www.photobucket.com never had a problem
http://www.putfile.com never had a problem either
http://www.youtube.com not for images, but
another option would be to find a host with alot of photo capacity and just make the site your images, you could make it pretty and whatnot, or you could just have like:

+html+
+head+
+h1+ Images +/h1+
+/head++body+
+img src="photo.gif"+
+/body++/html+

that way the only way youd get spyware is if you made it, i think
dont know if this is helpful, but thats what i use.

Edited by toshibauser, 10 August 2006 - 07:46 AM.


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Posted 10 August 2006 - 12:04 PM

The site Photogiga that I mentioned in one of the threads you are referring to was tested by McAfee Site Advisor and they did not find any significant problems with it. And did I mention it is easy to use?
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Posted 01 April 2008 - 08:38 PM

I just found
Picamatic

Their interface is extremely easy and they allow to upload unlimited amount of images in just a single click!
Works fast, moreover, has absolutely no ads!

Edited by JimVernel, 01 April 2008 - 08:39 PM.


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Posted 27 May 2008 - 11:58 AM

I've recenlty made an image hosting site to help improve my php. Please feel free to give it a look DistantPix and if you have any feedback give me a message.

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Posted 27 May 2008 - 12:40 PM

I just found
Picamatic

Their interface is extremely easy and they allow to upload unlimited amount of images in just a single click!
Works fast, moreover, has absolutely no ads!

When Hosting,I couldn't get the Animated image to Animate.















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Posted 27 May 2008 - 02:11 PM

imagethrust is one I can recommend

http://www.imagethrust.com/terms_of_service

as, as you say, CAN imageshack ever be trusted again?
on another site someone posted a link VIA imageshack and I only JUST avoided an infection ...
of interest, I now decline to open any links using imageshack ; I value my computer too much :thumbsup:

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Posted 27 May 2008 - 08:02 PM

Wow...its been a while since I've seen this thread. :thumbsup:

Unfortunately, I still use imageshack...because of bandwidth concerns. I'm the member of a few forums, and I have two blogs, and I'm worried that I'll get blacked out because I've exceeded my bandwidth. I know unlimited bandwidth is a lie, but will any of these sites offer the same/more bandwidth as Imageshack? If I can get that kind of guarantee, than I will switch in a heartbeat...I don't want to infect anybody who wants to look at my images!!

FYI, I try to always imbed my images...that way, no one has to view the imageshack page and risk infection.

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Posted 28 May 2008 - 05:30 PM

That was ages ago.Is there a risk with Imageshack, at the moment? Haven't read anything.

Edited by DSTM, 28 May 2008 - 05:31 PM.















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Posted 28 May 2008 - 07:46 PM

Yeah, me neither.

I've not had a problem with it.

It doesn't hurt to have a few alternatives, though.


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Posted 29 May 2008 - 12:30 AM

well it does serve very annoying popups in the background and they are a potential risk for directing to rogue installs and the like. I chose photobucket ages ago and have never been unsatisfied about that choice.

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Posted 29 May 2008 - 01:14 PM

Why would you even bother, installing Hosting Software,when there are so many, on-line, on demand,Excellent Hosting sites at ones disposal.

Edited by DSTM, 29 May 2008 - 02:57 PM.















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Posted 27 June 2008 - 08:51 AM

Are their any known issues with imagevenue?

After uploading, if I don't close the browser and delete the file just uploaded practically straight-away, I am unable to use ctrl+alt+del.

I get the message:- Logon process has failed to create the security options dialog

A reboot solves the problem.

I am not asking for help, just wondering if imagevenue is known to be problematic.

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Posted 02 November 2010 - 03:25 AM

I myself use upl.co, it's short and works well for pics as well as smaller videos




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