Photos not showing up

[Henry Beige]

About half the photos posted by other users appear as just an empty box. This applies to full-sized photos and thumbnails. The same thing happens with those I try to post as attachments. What’s up?

 

[SwissHeritageCo]

Same thing happens to me when I try to use the attach button, but using "drag and drop" fixes it for me.

Everybody elses photos are showing up just fine on my end though.

 

[knarfeng]

About half the photos posted by other users appear as just an empty box. This applies to full-sized photos and thumbnails. The same thing happens with those I try to post as attachments. What’s up?

Are you directly uploading, or are you linking to Imgur or other hosting site?
Are you posting from a Mac or a PC or an I-phone or an Android?
What browser are you using?

If a MAC or Android, have you updated the software recently?

Be advised that if using a server in the UK, Imgur links don't work.

 

[knarfeng]

Testing Imgur link using a Linux PC

 

[knarfeng]

Testing direct upload from a Linux PC.

 

[tongueriver]

Testing Imgur link using a Linux PC

Happy Thanksgiving, Bill!

 

[SharpBits]

If people are using an external server to host their pictures there can be a delay in the picture showing up on BF. I'll see the empty box and I keep scrolling, then scroll back and the pictures have posted. Also note that if you are using a VPN, that can sometimes block pictures from showing. This is especially true of Imgur.

 

[knarfeng]

Also note that if you are using a VPN, that can sometimes block pictures from showing. This is especially true of Imgur.

I use a VPN and Imgur. I have not had any issues when using a VPN server in the US.
I have found that Imgur does sometimes have issues if the server is outside the US. And it will definitely have issues with any server in the UK.

 

[SharpBits]

I use a VPN and Imgur. I have not had any issues when using a VPN server in the US.
I have found that Imgur does sometimes have issues if the server is outside the US. And it will definitely have issues with any server in the UK.

Imgur will sometimes block VPNs if there are too many connections from the same IP number.

 

[John Phillips]

You should be able to use the “attach files” button when you’re typing out your new post.

Here are some screenshots to help. After selecting “attach files” you can choose photos from your library on your phone. Once you add the photos you’ll click “insert” and then select “full image”