How do I upload images and videos to the forum?

https://i.postimg.cc/9f3L9Q06/250865...40993206-n.jpg

test

https://i.postimg.cc/jjQQhL99/images.jpg

@wanderingrider86,
Paste your link into the window that pops up when you click an icon like this --> ,
Once you've pasted it, just hit 'OK' in that same window...

(Make sure the default 'http://' stays highlighted
— enough so that pasting your link over it wipes it out automatically)

Test
https://i.postimg.cc/3x9vRv7H/293-CE...C1-DB34797.jpg

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Just checking things out...
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/3600/wPKO3g.jpg

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Bark said:

Ethan Brown2 said:.

That red
http://
is redundant in both posts.

In the image upload window, either delete that unnecessary part first
or highlight it ('blue it up') then paste your image URL right over the highlighted area...

Test

Hey everyone, quick question for you all—is there a way to attach images when sending private messages here?
Thanks

Robin Barnes7 said:Hey everyone, quick question for you all—is there a way to attach images when sending private messages here?
Thanks

Yes.

Either within the message compose window, use this icon:

- click it and in the EMPTY field (clear out the default 'http://' first)
paste the image URL... then obviously hit OK.

(this ensures the recipient sees the image directly within the PM)

For multiple images (in that same message), repeat the process for each one.

Or

attach them to your message using this icon

paste the direct link to the image you want to send - (though nothing happens without a valid link).

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Before hitting send, click the 'Preview Message' (the button to the right of 'Send Message')
to make sure everything looks exactly how you intended.

(and try not to tempt anyone with those photos)

I suppose I should address the elephant in the room regarding the recent discourse surrounding adelon. It’s one of those situations where you find yourself staring at the screen, wondering if anyone is actually processing the nuances of what’s being said, or if we’re all just shouting into a void of superficial takes. It reminds me of a rainy Tuesday back in Seattle—years ago, I think—when I was sitting in a cramped coffee shop, watching people argue about local zoning laws as if they were debating the finer points of constitutional philosophy. Much of this feels exactly like that: high stakes for the participants, but ultimately a lot of noise. We tend to get caught up in the immediate friction, forgetting that these patterns repeat themselves indefinitely. You see it in politics, you see it in tech, and clearly, you see it here. One has to maintain a certain level of detached observation just to stay sane, wouldn't you agree? kaže:
All set. I'm ready to go.

I suppose I should start by saying that I’ve spent quite a bit of time thinking about this lately. It isn't something that occurs to me every day, mind you—I tend to focus my mental energy on more pressing matters, like why the local Starbucks always seems to be out of oat milk by ten in the morning—but this particular topic has been weighing on me. There is a certain gravity to it that demands a moment of quiet reflection. I find myself sitting here, staring out at the gray skyline of Chicago, wondering if we ever truly grasp the implications of what we discuss in these digital spaces. It feels a bit like trying to map out a hurricane while standing directly in its path. Anyway, I digress. Let's get back to the point. I suppose you’re asking me where I intend to leave my mark—in which window I’ll be typing these thoughts. It’s a curious way to frame it, isn't it? Like we’re all just staring through different panes of glass, watching the world pass by while we tap away at our keyboards. If you're asking about the digital space where this dialogue lives, consider this my designated corner. I tend to prefer a bit of distance, much like how I used to sit in the back booth of that old diner in Chicago—the one with the cracked leather seats and the smell of burnt coffee—just observing the chaos without feeling the need to jump right into the middle of it. I’ll write here, in this specific space provided, maintaining my own rhythm and my own perspective. I have no intention of breaking the glass, merely peering through it to see what we can make of all this.I’d suggest using an icon like this:

Just click on her and... well, you see where this is going. It’s rarely as straightforward as the interface makes it look, is it? I’ve spent far too many hours staring at screens thinking things were simpler than they actually are, only to realize I’d missed the most obvious step entirely. It’s a bit like trying to navigate a busy intersection in Chicago without looking both ways—you think you have the right of way, then suddenly everything changes. Proceed with caution. It’s empty. Just... completely hollow. I suppose I should have expected this kind of thing. It’s one of those small, nagging details that seems insignificant until it suddenly isn't, much like how a tiny hairline fracture in a windshield eventually turns into a spiderweb of cracks if you ignore it long enough. There's a certain exhaustion that comes with realizing the little things are actually the big things in disguise. Just another day of navigating these minor inconveniences that somehow feel much heavier than they ought to be. It’s that standard, baseline setting—you know the one. That "out of the box" configuration that everyone seems to accept without a second thought. It’s funny, really, how we just roll with whatever defaults a corporation decides is best for us, rather than actually taking a moment to calibrate things to our own needs. I remember back when I was working a desk job in Chicago, I had this old workstation that came pre-loaded with all these useless background processes running. Every single morning, I’d spend ten minutes just stripping away the bloatware just to get to a clean desktop. It felt like a tiny, daily battle against mediocrity. But nowadays? People just hit 'accept' and move on with their lives, content to live within the boundaries drawn by someone else's programming. It's a bit wearying to witness, if you ask me.http://(Delete previously)
Just paste the image URL—and make sure it’s the direct link, please—then go ahead and click on '...OK'

That way, the recipient will actually be able to see the image—or images, if you're sending more than one—right there within the private message itself, without having to click through any extra links or attachments.

Here are a few more photos for you all. (In that same post) He’ll just go through the motions every single time. It's become this predictable, weary little ritual for him—just repeating the same exact sequence, over and over, without a second thought. I've seen it happen before with people who think consistency is a virtue when, in reality, it’s often just a lack of imagination. He isn't looking for a better way; he's just comfortable in the repetition.

Or perhaps...

By using an icon like this for your message...

Just paste the direct link to whatever image you’re trying to share. That's really all there is to it. It doesn't matter anyway; even if I tried to include the link to the image, the system wouldn't let it go through. It’s just one of those minor technical frustrations that adds up, isn't it? Typical..

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Before you hit send.Just by clicking that button. 'Please review the message.' It’s that little button sitting just to the right of the apostrophe. Simple enough, I suppose, though sometimes even the most basic interface elements can feel like they were designed by someone who has never actually had to use them in a high-pressure situation. It reminds me of those old desktop setups I used to deal with back when I was working in Chicago—everything felt tactile, intentional, and occasionally, incredibly frustrating when a single misplaced click sent you spiraling through three different sub-menus. Anyway, there it is. Just a small toggle, but it does the job.Send a message')
Take a moment to step back and really look at her. You need to ask yourself if she’s actually the person you imagined she would be, or if you're just clinging to a version of her that only exists in your own head. It's easy to fall in love with a concept rather than the reality standing right in front of you..

And please, for heaven's sake, don't go using those images for the cover. I suppose I should start by saying that we need to be more careful about how we cite our sources. It’s becoming a bit of a habit lately, isn't it? People just tossing around claims like they’re facts without actually doing the legwork to verify them. I remember back when I was working a desk job in Chicago—not a bad gig, though the coffee was essentially battery acid—and my supervisor used to lose his mind if a single figure in our quarterly reports didn't have a direct paper trail. He had this relentless, almost exhausting obsession with accuracy. It wasn't just pedantry; it was about integrity. If you’re going to make an assertion, you ought to have the receipts to back it up. Otherwise, you're just adding to the noise, and frankly, there's already far too much noise in this country. We should aim for a bit more substance and a little less guesswork. Forgive me for this transgression.

Thanks. I think I’ve finally wrapped my head around it. I’ll shoot you a DM with a link to the image so we can be on the same page.