Forum image insertion

[jcctx]

I am unable to insert images in forum posts; just get a "blue box" with a "?" in it. Suspect it is Safari, but do not know for sure. Exceeded my computer skills on this one.
Any help will be appreciated??

 

[Nermal]

I looked at your other post, and the problem is that you're linking to a page, not an image.

You've linked to here: http://picasaweb.google.com/jcooktx/Versys#5452986809707145890

What you need to do is right-click on the image and choose Copy Image Address, which will return http://lh5.ggpht.com/_xSEFFW4VEeo/S6zmnL18KqI/AAAAAAAAApQ/KcdYkSTHqTQ/s800/IMG_0095.JPG, then link to that. I've updated your other post for you.

 

[jcctx]

Thanks, the Picasa terminology befuddled my old brain. This site is a bit confusing so was unsure where to ask ???
Also, must have my mouse set up wrong as I have no "right" click on it???

 

[angelwatt]

Thanks, the Picasa terminology befuddled my old brain. This site is a bit confusing so was unsure where to ask ???
Also, must have my mouse set up wrong as I have no "right" click on it???

If you have a single button mouse then you can do a control + mouse click to act as a right-click or sometimes just holding down the mouse button for a second or two will pop-up the menu (does not for all mice).

 

[stridemat]

The original poster could also go to system preferences and enable the right mouse button.

 

[jcctx]

The original poster could also go to system preferences and enable the right mouse button.

Yeah, I figured that out after posting that. For some reason the "right click" was designated primary; changed it and all is well.

Thanks to all who offered help. :>)~

 

[Consultant]

I looked at your other post, and the problem is that you're linking to a page, not an image.

You've linked to here: http://picasaweb.google.com/jcooktx/Versys#5452986809707145890

What you need to do is right-click on the image and choose Copy Image Address, which will return http://lh5.ggpht.com/_xSEFFW4VEeo/S6zmnL18KqI/AAAAAAAAApQ/KcdYkSTHqTQ/s800/IMG_0095.JPG, then link to that. I've updated your other post for you.

Typically, hotlinking that way (Copy Image Address) is considered bandwidth stealing.

It's fine to post the page. Or save the image and use the "Manage attachments" button, and reference the source link.